“Sanpousan” by Zafem, featuring the vibrant voice of Dener Ceide, is an emotional journey into the world of love, pain, and self-worth.
The lyrics are rich with imagery and emotion, painting a vivid picture of a love relationship fraught with emotional turmoil and personal struggles.
Ceide’s heartfelt words express the pain of being in a relationship that once represented a strong, balanced union yet ultimately turned toxic.
The artist shares his struggle with this painful transition, the confusion, and the longing for what once was, only to find his partner unable to support him in times of need.
The Power and Limitations of Love
The song repeatedly reminds listeners that “Lanmou pa ba’w dwa fe mal,” which translates to “Love doesn’t give you the right to cause pain.”
This crucial message resonates throughout the song as Ceide expresses his fight against the emotional pain caused by the relationship.
He emphasizes that love should not be a source of suffering; if it is, it’s not love in its true essence.
It is a strong assertion of self-worth, reflecting the notion that individuals should not endure harm or pain under the guise of love.
The Journey to Self-Love and Emotional Resilience
“Sanpousan” not only narrates the tale of a toxic love but also beautifully articulates the journey to self-love and emotional resilience.
As Ceide sings, “Mwen g’on jan’m jere sa” or “I will manage this,” he proclaims his strength and determination to regain control over his emotional well-being.
By voicing his struggles and the effort he puts into not letting his partner suffer, Ceide underscores the importance of self-management and emotional regulation.
Even amidst the emotional turmoil, he remains hopeful, determined not to explode under the weight of his emotions.
Zafem Sanpousan Lyrics:
Sanpousan
Se nou,
Ki te reprezante yon inyon’k byen, solid
Mwen te jwenn plis ekilib, le tanm ak tan’w te disponib
M’te ka menm plede ak Bondye
Si’l te dim sa pral chanje
Nou ta pral pran move koub
Ou bo kote’m men’w pa ka pote mwen
sekouuuuuuu
Atansyon,
Ou ka fe’w fe,
Men nan tout bagay g’on limit
Ayayayy Ayayayy
Lanmou pa ba’w dwa fe mal
Le’m monte’m ak sanpousan
Mwen la ak sanpousan
Baby ou a zero
Ou fe, ou fe, ou feeeeee
Lanmou pa ba’w dwa fe mal
Le’m monte’m ak sanpousan
Mwen la ak sanpousan
depi ou a zero
Chak fwa’m vle stab
Ou di’m koupab
M’pran tout poum ka epanye
Yon lanmou kap cheche delivrans
Devan kem lap chacheeee
M’konn imajine koman’n ta ye, Koman’n ka ye
Fow fon gade jan nou praleee la
Nou pa nan rout lanmou
Lanmou pa ba’w dwa fe mal
Le’m monte’m ak sanpousan
Mwen la ak sanpousan
Baby ou a zero
Ou fe, ou fe, ou feeeeee
Lanmou pa ba’w dwa fe sa
Le’m monte’m ak sanpousan
Mwen la ak sanpousan
depi ou a zero
defwa’m mandem si map jwenn plas
Si nan ke’m ret espas
Pou yon lot moun vi’n repare tout sa ou fi’n brizeeeeee
Chak fwa’m vle pran yon elan pou nou vole
Ou raalem
Fow fon gade jan nou praleee a
Nou pa nan rout lanmou
Doudou doudou doudou
Yeee, pou janm kontrole’m
Mwen g’on jan’m jere sa
Ki edem
Ki fem pa pran lari tandeeee
Ke’m ki gide’m
Men se paske, Mwen metrize’m
Oh oh oh oohhh
Ki fem pa gentan eksplozé
M’fé tout sam konnen poum pa kite’w soufri
Soufri doudou
Mwen eseye vreman’m eseye
Men pou ou sa pa janm sifi
Menm pou pawol vréman m’ateri
Mwen eseye vréman m’eseye
Mw espere’w sonje si yon jou mpata la
Mwen eseye vréman m’eseye
pou janm kontrole’m
Mwen g’on jan’m jere sa
Ki ede’m
Ki fe’m pa pran lari tandeeee
Se ke’m ki gide’m
Men se paske, Mwen metrize’m
Oh oh oh oh
Ki fem pa gentan eksplozé
Mwen fé tout sam konnen poum pa kite’w soufri
oh wi’m eseye
Mwen eseye vréman m’eseye,, eseye
Men pou ou sa pa janm sifi
Mwen eseye vréman m’eseye
Men’m g’on parol vreman’m ateri
Mwen eseye vréman m’eseye
Mw espere’w sonje si yon jou’m pa ta la
Mwen eseye vréman m’eseye
Yon kout lanbi pou’w ka sonje
Sa’k natirel pa Jan’m fose
The Essence of Natural Love
In the concluding lines of the song, “Yon kout lanbi pou’w ka sonje, Sa’k natirel pa Jan’m fose”, Ceide leaves us with a thought-provoking message. He suggests that genuine love should come naturally and not be forced, a timeless lesson for all listeners.
In “Sanpousan,” Zafem and Dener Ceide have crafted a poignant narrative of love, pain, resilience, and self-discovery.
It’s a journey that many of us can relate to, making the song a touching testament to human emotion and strength.
