Laline ak Soley is a song by Zafem, written in Haitian Creole. The song focuses on the beauty of nature, the human experience, and the sense of community.
With a cryptic yet heart-touching melody, the song weaves an intricate tapestry of the everyday wonders that life bestows upon us.
The Dance of the Sun and the Moon
The song begins with the sun and the moon in a celestial dialogue. The sun tells the moon to rise early one day, while the moon admits to always enjoying its journey across the sky.
This exchange is perhaps an allegory for the cyclical nature of life and the beauty of each day.
Awakening to the Day
With the crowing of the roosters, the world awakens. As the light illuminates the sky, people start their day. This signals the start of another day full of promise and potential.
The Night Sky
The night sky is laid bare as the stars depart, leaving the sky undressed. Here, the song paints a vivid picture of the night’s beauty, enticing everyone to revel in its grandeur.
The Dance of Life
Then comes the intricate dance of love and camaraderie. The song captures the essence of togetherness, bringing to light the joy of shared moments.
The Chorus
The chorus brings a sense of mystery and confusion. No one understands what is happening, yet everyone is surprised. This enigmatic chorus encapsulates the unpredictable nature of life.
The Night’s Retreat
The night runs and hides as people witness the divine spectacle of the sky. The song elaborates on the collective experience of awe and wonderment, further deepening its mystical aura.
The Gaze
The song repeatedly emphasizes the importance of looking, of truly seeing. It encourages listeners to open their eyes and truly observe the world around them, for there is beauty in every corner.
The Return
The song then shifts to a phase of return, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life. This might also denote the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
The Benediction
The song concludes on a note of blessing, creating an atmosphere of divine intervention and grace. It’s a testament to the power of faith and the strength of the human spirit.
Lyrics
Laline ak solely, Saw pi pito
Soley la di fo’l leve’l douvan jou
Laline nan di li sou pran plezi’l toujou
kok yo fi’n chante
Limye limen
Moun we yo
Moun we yo
Zetwal yo kite syel la toutouni
ou ka we jan tete la bib la ye
tout moun ap founi je pou jwi
tan make lanmou ak laamitye
Wo o ah aaaa
Vantem, Vantem, Vantem
zafem
Pesone pa ka konprann
se tout moun ki siprann
chwi chwi ap bouyi zen
tentennnnnnn, yo pap ka konprann
Pesone pa ka konprann
se tout moun ki siprann
tripotay la koumanse
Granmoun ap ri
kolet debraye
lanwit se kouri
kouri l’al kache
moun sou la te we tout fouk syel la
yo kenbe bondye kap foure je gade
depiw louvri jew, depiw louvri jew
ou pa ka pa gade, ou pa ka pa gade
M’di depiw louvri jew, depiw louvri jew
ou pa ka pa gade, ou pa ka pa gade
depiw louvri jew, depiw louvri jew
fow gen pouw gade
Granmoun ap ri kolet debraye
lanwit se kouri’l, kouri l’al kache
moun sou la te we tout fouk syel la
Yo kenbe god la kap vole je gade
depiw louvri jew, depiw louvri jew
ou pa ka pa gade, ou pa ka pa gade
depiw louvri jew, depiw louvri jew
fo’w founi je gade
Maria kap gade, maria kap gade
Maria gada gade, maria gada gade
Zagadou lige, zagadou lige
Gaya gaya, gaya gaya
De je tout moun anle ap gade
Pesone pa ka konprann
se tout moun ki siprann
chwi chwi ap bouyi zen
tentennnnnnn, yo pap ka konprann
Pesone pa ka konprann
se tout moun ki siprann
tripotay la komanse
Nou tounen, Nou tounen, Nou tounen
Kommmpa
Se pa chans se pasyans
yeye yeye
iyao, iyao
yeye yeye
iyao, iyao
Gad’on benediksyon
yeye yeye
iyao, iyao
yeye yeye
Do yelele mama
Ou yelele
yelele
An verite, an verite men zafem
Yon lot jan
Men zafem
Soley la leve sou pwent pye
on zetwal sovem
Lavi gentan kenbem
Sou kabann, lanme pou we
jan yapp pe fe foli
Se pi bel moman yo tape viv
In conclusion, “Laline ak Soley” is a song that beautifully illustrates the dance of life. Its profound lyrics encapsulate the essence of joy, love, wonder, and the inevitability of change, offering a mystical journey through music.
