Lyrics & Translation
I was tired, there have often been dramas
Today there's nothing to do
I find happiness in his arms
My prayer to God is to watch over us for a long time
Bamenda mindset
Investments in Cocody and
All the riches in the world for you
We did everything we said we would
I neutralized all our enemies, I don't even see them anymore
Everything in Dolce, I take care of it, you don't matter anymore
I don't trust anyone
I'm wary, but you taught me
To calm my heart and to stay focused, oh yeah
I could give everything for the Mater, but I chose you
But if you're hurting, I can't let it be
Tell me who hurt you
I can't let it be
Tell me who hurt you
I can't let it be
Tell me who hurt you
In Ndolo, I can't let it be, mama
Tell me who hurt you
I can't let it be
I'll buy, tell me the price, I'll buy
After all, between Love and Lover
The only thing that changes is one letter
Oh yes, I'll buy, tell me the price, I'll buy
We suffered for a long time
Moncler will get us through the winter
Tell me the price, I'll buy
Mindset, I'll buy
We suffered for a long time
I'm telling you, I'll buy
Tell me the price, I'll buy
Mindset, I'll buy
We suffered for a long time
I don't trust anyone, I'm wary, but you taught me
To calm my heart and to stay focused
I could give everything for the Mater, but I chose you
But if you're hurting, I can't let it be
Tell me who hurt you
I can't let it be
Tell me who hurt you
I can't let it be
Tell me who hurt you
In Ndolo, I can't let it be, mama
Tell me who hurt you
I can't let it be
Let it be, mama
Let it be, mama
Let it be, mama
Key Vocabulary
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traumas /tʁɔ.ma/ B2 |
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fatiguée /fa.ti.ɡe/ A2 |
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bonheur /bɔ.nœʁ/ A2 |
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bras /bʁa/ A1 |
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prière /pʁjɛʁ/ A2 |
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veiller /vɛj.je/ B1 |
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mentalité /mɑ̃.ta.li.te/ B2 |
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investissement /ɛ̃.vɛ.ti.sə.mɑ̃/ B2 |
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richesses /ʁi.ʃɛs/ B1 |
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guitarisé /ɡi.ta.ʁi.ze/ C1 |
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confiance /kɔ̃.fjɑ̃s/ B1 |
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méfie /me.fje/ B1 |
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calmer /kal.me/ B1 |
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précis /pʁe.si/ B2 |
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donner /dɔ.ne/ A1 |
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laisser /le.se/ A2 |
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blessé /bʁe.se/ A2 |
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souffert /su.fʁe/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dans ma vie il y a souvent eu des traumas
➔ Present tense of 'avoir' (il y a)
➔ This construction 'il y a' is used to express existence or the presence of something in the present. It translates to 'there is' or 'there are'.
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Ma prière à Dieu est de veiller plus longtemps
➔ Subjunctive mood (de + infinitive)
➔ While not a direct subjunctive verb conjugation, 'de veiller' functions similarly to expressing a desired action or purpose, often following expressions of will or desire.
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Guitarisé tous nos ennemis moi je ne les vois plus
➔ Past Participle used adjectivally (Guitarisé)
➔ The word 'Guitarisé' here is a creative use of the past participle, implying the enemies have been 'dealt with' or 'neutralized' in a figurative sense, perhaps related to music or sound.
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Je n'ai confiance en personne Moi je me méfie oh mais tu m'as appris
➔ Use of 'se méfier' (to be wary of, to distrust)
➔ 'Se méfier' is a reflexive verb that indicates a lack of trust or suspicion towards someone or something.
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A calmer mon cœur et à rester précis oh hé é é
➔ Infinitive clauses indicating purpose or result
➔ The infinitives 'calmer' and 'rester' explain what the person has been taught to do, indicating the purpose or the outcome of the teaching.
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Mais si tu as mal je ne peux laisser oh
➔ Modal verb 'pouvoir' with negation
➔ The phrase 'je ne peux laisser' means 'I cannot let' or 'I cannot allow', expressing an inability to permit something to happen.
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Dis-moi qui t'a blessé oh
➔ Imperative mood (Dis-moi)
➔ The imperative 'Dis-moi' (Tell me) is a direct command or request, used here to prompt for information.
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J'achète donne-moi le prix J'achète
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The repetition of 'J'achète' (I buy) strongly emphasizes the speaker's willingness and determination to acquire or obtain something, no matter the cost.
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Moncler passera l'hiver oh
➔ Figurative language (personification/metaphor)
➔ This line uses 'Moncler' (a brand known for winter clothing) metaphorically to suggest that they will endure or overcome the cold season or difficult times.
