Ou Te Dim
Zekle Lyrics
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Lannuit yon dous krikèt ap chante
Yon ti van leve bote tout fèy ale lwen byen lwen
Fè m sonje premye fwa nou kontre
Fè m sonje premye fwa nou kwoke
Kouri men nan men jouk nou pèdi souf van bwote pafen w ale
Jou pase
Mache prese ni lekòl fini
Ou te di m pa chita tann ou
Ou te di m ti chimen mennen lwen ou te di m konsa wa di m poukisa ou
te di m kisa w te di m mwen sonje premye fwa nou kontre ou te di m ti
chimen mennen lwen mwen konnen w pa vle lanmou mare pye w men pa
bliye m te pale w si yon nou lavi mennen w tounen pa chache
esplikasyon ban mwen ou te di m nou youn te fèt fèt youn pou lòt
Ou te di m pa chita tann ou
Ou te di m ti chimen mennen lwen ou te di m konsa wa di m poukisa ou
te di m kisa w te di m mwen sonje premye fwa nou kontre ou te di m ti
chimen mennen lwen mwen konnen w pa vle lanmou mare pye w men pa
bliye m te pale w si yon nou lavi mennen w tounen pa chache
esplikasyon ban mwen ou te di m nou youn te fèt fèt youn pou lòt
The lyrics of Zekle's song Ou Te Dim describe a nostalgic scene where the singer hears a soft cricket singing during a quiet night. The gentle breeze carries the leaves away, taking them far away. The scene reminds the singer of the first time they met someone, the memories of running hand in hand, and being so breathless that they lost themselves in the wind's embrace. The lyrics are a conversation between the singer and their lover, where the singer recalls being told not to wait for their lover, to go down the path that leads away. The lover explains that they're not trying to avoid love but want the singer to venture outside of their comfort zone.
The song's lyrics are intimate and provide insight into a relationship that soars high with emotion. The song’s melody is soft and mellow, complementing the tender lyrics. The lyrics evoke memories of the first-time meeting someone special, and the bold, adventurous spirit of love. Overall, the song is a beautiful depiction of a tender love story where the characters encourage each other to be fearless and bold, while still being gentle with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Li minui
It's midnight
Lannuit yon dous krikèt ap chante
A sweet cricket is singing at night
Yon ti van leve bote tout fèy ale lwen byen lwen
A little wind blows, taking all the leaves far away
Fè m sonje premye fwa nou kontre
It makes me remember the first time we met
Fè m sonje premye fwa nou kwoke
It makes me remember the first time we talked
Kouri men nan men jouk nou pèdi souf van bwote pafen w ale
We ran hand in hand until we lost our breath and the wind carried it away
Jou pase
Time passes
Mache prese ni lekòl fini
Walking in a hurry, even after school is finished
Mwen tande bouch ou sou bouch mwen kap di m pa rele w cheri
I hear your mouth against mine saying not to call you 'sweetheart'
Ou te di m pa chita tann ou
You told me not to wait for you
Ou te di m ti chimen mennen lwen ou te di m konsa wa di m poukisa ou
You told me about a path that leads far away and you asked me why
Te di m kisa w te di m mwen sonje premye fwa nou kontre ou te di m ti chimen mennen lwen
You told me what you said and I remember the first time we met and you told me about the path leading far away
Mwen konnen w pa vle lanmou mare pye w men pa bliye m te pale w si yon nou lavi mennen w tounen pa chache esplikasyon ban mwen ou te di m nou youn te fèt fèt youn pou lòt
I know you don't want to be tied down by love, but don't forget I told you that if our lives lead us back to each other, give me an explanation. You told me we were made for each other
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cmuratf73
It was an amazing time in Haiti back then. There was virtually no violence, electricity was available 24/7, parties everywhere, no invitations needed. lol. People had jobs, very little poverty and the schools were amazing. I would kill just to go back in time when Zekle and Papash were first introduced.
@gtheman1945
U just described the Haiti when I was 6 y/o.
@xavierpierre7447
De tres souvent j'entends cette phrase: Un genie n'a qu'un siecle. Pour moi, ces gens qui forment ce fameux groupe sont des genies de tous les temps.
@LynnDelatour
tu as entièrement raison Xavier Pierre
@elisenabontemps565
Je entierement de ton avis Xavier
@mheur066
En effet
Je me souviens depuis gamin j'écoutais cette chanson cette mélodie qui faisait frémir alors que je n'avais pas l'âge de comprendre le fond de chaque parole...quelle époque..Maintenant regarde ou on l'on est.. Rabòdayy 😓😓😓😓😓😓
@yolainedoll6248
Tout a fait
@mirlainejeune8602
I was a young girl and I heard this song for the first time,oh my gosh you guys can’t imagine how I felt at that time and since then this song became my favorite love it love it,it’s love right there 😢❤
@nanielouis2362
C'est un des plus beaux textes de ce groupe. C'est très agréable à écouter.
@Mack-ht4mw
I was a kid when my "marraine" explained to me the lyrics of this song. I started dreaming about the type of woman that I want to get married to and thank God, I realised my dream on November the 6th of 2016.