Founded in 1986 by the members of Experience 7, Guy Houllier and Yves Honore, and composed by three Guadeloupians (Joëlle Ursull, Christiane Obydol, Dominique Zorobabel), the group knew very soon the success from his first album Sové Lanmou (composed by Guy Houllier and Yves Honoré, who are respectively Christiane Obydol's brother and brother-in-law). Joëlle Ursull left the group and proceeded to a solo career, culminating in second place in the 1990 Eurovision performing "White and Black Blues", composed by Serge Gainsbourg and Sylvain Augier.
In the early 1990s, Jane Fostin (came from a large musical family in Guadeloupe) was recruited to continue the musical adventure. Therefore, the success of the group overstepped the Caribbean community and the song "Maldon' (la musique dans la peau)" remained number 1 in the Top 50 for nine weeks in 1990. The group carried out some tours around the world, and produced its albums Sa ké cho and Clin d'œil. Group's members also participated in Maxime Le Forestier's album, Passer ma route Julien Clerc, "Utile" and in the soundtrack of Asterix On vit ensemble et Au Revoir.
In 1995, the group had a crisis situation, and BMG released a first best of. Jane Fostin finally left the group to launch into a solo career. Her first solo single "La Taille de ton amour", cover of Deborah Cox's "Who do you love" was a success in France, where it peaked at #9, followed by 4 albums with sonorities R&B including in 2006 an album with the Zouk hit single 'Pas de Glace' in duet with Medhy Custos.
Menm chimen la
Zouk Machine Lyrics
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Tou sa mwen fè an jouné la
Jodi tout konfians a? w pati
An ka vwè? w ka douté mwen
Sa ka fè two lontan doudou
Ke nou ka suiv menm chimen la
An toujou sensé avé vou
E sa dépi prémyé jou la
Bla, bla, bla sé sa yo enmé
Ansanm nou ja mèt volonté
Pou lanmounan an nou pé kenbé
Ou jas av pawol danjéré
Pé anpéché moun fè sa yo vlé
Non pa rété kouté moun ka palé
Bla, bla, bla
Sé sa yo enmé
Non pa rété kouté moun ka palé
Bla, bla, bla sé sa yo enmé, sa yo enmé
Wo-o-o la vi difisil
Pa lésé pawol ti doudou
Détrui vi an nou
E déchiré ké an nou
Fo nou kembé pou rété
Si menm chemen la han, han
Mwen té ké vlé
Ke? w mété tout volonté
Pou sa pé chanjé
Pou nou pé pa sa rivé lwen
Non pa rété kouté moun ka palé
Bla, bla, bla
Sé sa yo enmé
Non pa rété kouté moun ka palé
Bla, bla, bla sé sa yo enmé
Sa ka fè two lontan doudou
Ke nou ka suiv menm chimen la
An toujou sensé avé vou
E sa dépi prémyé jou la
Si ou enmé mwen
On réyon lanmou an mwen
Ké kléré kè a? w
Pou pé ni konfians an mwen
Fo nou kembé pou rété
Si menm chemen la han, han
Si menm chemen la
The song Menm chimen la by Zouk Machine speaks about the importance of staying committed to a relationship and not letting outside influences affect it. The lyrics begin with the singer questioning why their partner is doubting them and everything they do throughout the day. They express that they have been following the same path with their partner for a long time and they should always have confidence in them, as they have since the beginning of their journey together. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Non pa rété kouté moun ka palé, Bla, bla, bla sé sa yo enmé" which translates to "don't listen to people talk, blah, blah, blah, that's what they like." The song urges the listener to ignore those who try to ruin their relationship and take responsibility for keeping their love strong.
The lyrics also discuss the difficulties of life and how it can destroy the love between two people if they are not careful. The singer expresses that they need to stay committed and stick to the same path even when times are hard. They implore their partner to trust them so they can continue on this journey together.
In summary, Menm chimen la is a song about the importance of commitment and trust in a relationship. It encourages the listener to ignore negative outside influences and focus on keeping their love strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Pou ki? w ka mandé mwen tou sa
Why do you ask me everything that I do throughout the day?
Tou sa mwen fè an jouné la
All that I do throughout the day
Jodi tout konfians a? w pati
Today all the trust that I had in you has left
An ka vwè? w ka douté mwen
I see you doubting me
Sa ka fè two lontan doudou
It has been too long dear
Ke nou ka suiv menm chimen la
That we have been following the same path
An toujou sensé avé vou
I have always felt connected to you
E sa dépi prémyé jou la
And that's been since day one
Non pa rété kouté moun ka palé
Don't listen to what people say
Bla, bla, bla sé sa yo enmé
They just love to talk nonsense
Ansanm nou ja mèt volonté
Together we've made a vow
Pou lanmounan an nou pé kenbé
For the love between us to endure
Ou jas av pawol danjéré
You've already uttered dangerous words
Pé anpéché moun fè sa yo vlé
That could prevent people from doing what they want
Wo-o-o la vi difisil
Life is difficult
Pa lésé pawol ti doudou
Don't let small words get in the way
Détrui vi an nou
To destroy our lives
E déchiré ké an nou
And tear us apart
Fo nou kembé pou rété
We must hold on to stay
Si menm chemen la han, han
If we're going to follow the same path
Mwen té ké vlé
I would want that
Ke? w mété tout volonté
If you put all your will into it
Pou sa pé chanjé
It might change
Pou nou pé pa sa rivé lwen
So that we stay on the right track
Si ou enmé mwen
If you love me
On réyon lanmou an mwen
A ray of love in me
Ké kléré kè a? w
Will light up your heart
Pou pé ni konfians an mwen
So you can have confidence in me
Writer(s): Guy Houllier, Yves Honore, Dominique Zorobabel
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thomas Guersant
Super titre des Zoukettes qui remonte le moral en ces temps difficiles.
Yves Eric
Très belle chanson ! ♥️🥰🕺💃
Terry Webster
I JUST LOVE ZOUK MACHINE!!
Mathis Gazzi
Excellent titre 💫😘
Filibert Aristide
J'ADORE....
Giacomo Frisini
Un grand souvenir de Marie Christine
Marie Stleger
Sound beautiful
Pierre Charlin
J'aime
Roméo SUN WAH
merci