Champagne ké fraises – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Meryl

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of Meryl's "Champagne ké fraises" and experience the vibrant spirit of Caribbean music. This Kompa-infused track, blending French and Creole, offers a perfect opportunity to explore the lyrical beauty and cultural richness of Martinique, inviting you to celebrate life with its irresistible, festive energy. You can learn common Creole expressions related to celebration and affection through its catchy lyrics.

[English]

Champagne and strawberries, the night's about to pop off

Baby, tell me everything that's hurting you

Tonight, the moon will pass by the sun

Baby, you dazzle me

And with your two arms, baby, hold me tight

Darling, it's beautiful, darling, you're made of gold

Tell me which language you want us to make love in

Let's talk, talk frankly

Come on, make love, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Call my name, baby, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Come on, make love, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Call my name, baby, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Call my name, please

My baby, call my name

You're in control (you're in control)

You're in control (you're in control)

Call my name, please

My baby, call my name

You're in control, you're in control, baby

Trigonocéphale (a type of lizard)

The way you move is not normal

On top of your belly, look for honey (look for honey)

I'll do anything to keep you in bed

Sorry not sorry

Trigonocéphale (-céphale)

The way you move is not normal (normal)

On top of your belly, look for honey (honey)

I'll do anything to keep you in bed (in bed)

Sorry not sorry (eh)

Come on, make love, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Call my name, baby, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Come on, make love, give me pleasure

(Pleasure, give me pleasure)

Call my name, baby, give me pleasure

(Pleasure (anh-anh), give me pleasure)

Call my name, please

My baby, call my name

You're in control (oh-oh-oh)

You're in control

Call my name, please

My baby, call my name

You're in control (oh-oh-oh)

You're in control, baby

Make love-, come on-

(You're in control, baby)

My name-, give me-

King Despy

Tonight, it's (Joshy, Josh)

You're in control, baby

You're in control, you're in control

Tonight, it's me, it's a bad time, oh-oh

Create, create

Call my name, please

My baby, call my name

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Despy

...

Joshy

In two ways, it's, it's

Aurélie, your mom is waiting for you at the entrance

Don't mess around

Let's go

...

[French]

Ké chanpagn ké frèz, lè man ké pété bal

Baby, di mwen tou sa ki ja fè'w mal

Oswè-a, lalin ké pasé bò solèy

Baby, ou éblouwi mwen

Épi lé dé bra'w, baby, pann an kou

Chéri, sa bèl, chéri fèt an lò

Di mwen ki lang ou lé nou fè lanmou

An nou palé, palé franchman

Konyen, fè lanmou, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Rélé non mwen, anmwé, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Konyen, fè lanmou, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Rélé non mwen, anmwé, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Rélé non mwen, souplé

Ma baby, rélé non mwen

Ou sou kontwòl (ou sou kontwòl)

Ou sou kontwòl (ou sou kontwòl)

Rélé non mwen, souplé

Ma baby, rélé non mwen

Ou sou kontwòl, ou sou kontwòl, baby

Trigonocéphale

Mannyè ou ka tòdé sa pa normal

Ofon to belly, chèché honey (chèché honey)

An pitji pou fè'w rété au lit

Sorry not sorry

Trigonocéphale (-céphale)

Mannyè ou ka tòdé sa pa normal (normal)

Ofon to belly, chèché honey (honey)

An pitji pou fè'w rété au lit (au lit)

Sorry not sorry (eh)

Konyen, fè lanmou, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Rélé non mwen, anmwé, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Konyen, fè lanmou, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi, fè mwen plézi)

Rélé non mwen, anmwé, fè mwen plézi

(Plézi (anh-anh), fè mwen plézi)

Rélé non mwen, souplé

Ma baby, rélé non mwen

Ou sou kontwòl (oh-oh-oh)

Ou sou kontwòl

Rélé non mwen, souplé

Ma baby, rélé non mwen

Ou sou kontwòl (oh-oh-oh)

Ou sou kontwòl, baby

Fè lanmou-, konyen-

(Ou sou kontwòl, baby)

Non mwen-, fè mwen-

Ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-king Despy

Oswè-a sé (Joshy, Josh)

Ou sou kontwòl, baby

Ou sou kontwòl, ou sou kontwòl

Oswè-a, sé mo, sé mové tan, oh-oh

Kriyé, kriyé

Rélé non mwen, souplé

Ma baby, rélé non mwen

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Despy

Joshy

An mannyè de, sé, sé

Aurélie, ta maman t'attend à l'entrée là

Fais pas chier

On y va

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
champagne /ʃɑ̃.paɲ/ A2	noun - sparkling wine
fraise /fʁɛz/ A1	noun - strawberry
bébé /be.be/ A1	noun - baby
mal /mal/ A1	noun - pain, trouble
soirée /swa.ʁe/ A2	noun - evening party, night event
lune /lyn/ A1	noun - moon
soleil /sɔ.lɛj/ A1	noun - sun
bras /bʁa/ A1	noun - arm
chéri /ʃe.ʁi/ A2	noun - darling, beloved
beau /bo/ A1	adjective - beautiful, handsome
or /ɔʁ/ A2	noun - gold
langue /lɑ̃ɡ/ A2	noun - language, tongue
amour /a.muʁ/ A1	noun - love
plaisir /plɛ.ziʁ/ A2	noun - pleasure, enjoyment
contrôle /kɔ̃.tʁol/ B1	noun - control, supervision verb - to control, to manage
trigonocéphale /tʁi.ɡɔ.nɔ.se.fal/ C1	noun - having a triangular-shaped head (medical term)
normal /nɔʁ.mal/ A2	adjective - usual, typical
honey /ˈhʌn.i/ A2	noun - sweet viscous substance made by bees
lit /li/ A1	noun - bed

Key Grammar Structures

• Ké chanpagn ké frèz, lè man ké pété bal

  ➔ Use of 'ké' as a conjunction

  ➔ The word 'ké' is used to link phrases or clauses, similar to 'and' in English, but with a more colloquial tone.

• Baby, di mwen tou sa ki ja fè'w mal

  ➔ Use of 'ki' as a relative pronoun

  ➔ The word 'ki' functions as a relative pronoun, introducing a relative clause that describes 'sa' (that).

• Oswè-a, lalin ké pasé bò solèy

  ➔ Use of future tense with 'ké'

  ➔ The phrase 'ké pasé' indicates a future action, similar to 'will pass' in English, but with a more informal tone.

• Chéri, sa bèl, chéri fèt an lò

  ➔ Use of Creole adjectives and noun phrases

  ➔ The adjectives 'bèl' (beautiful) and 'fèt an lò' (made of gold) are typical of Creole, showcasing its unique vocabulary.

• An nou palé, palé franchman

  ➔ Use of imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'an nou palé' is in the imperative mood, commanding the listener to speak. 'Palé franchman' emphasizes speaking frankly.

• Rélé non mwen, souplé

  ➔ Use of 'souplé' as an interjection

  ➔ The word 'souplé' is used as an interjection, similar to 'please' in English, to politely request something.

• Ou sou kontwòl, ou sou kontwòl, baby

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'ou sou kontwòl' is repeated to emphasize the idea of being in control, a common rhetorical device in lyrics.

• Trigonocéphale (-céphale)

  ➔ Use of compound words

  ➔ The word 'Trigonocéphale' is a compound word, combining 'trigono' and 'céphale', showcasing the creativity of Creole vocabulary.