1er Gaou
Magic System
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see'est dans ma galère que la go Antou m'a quitté oh ah {x4} Quand j'avais un peu Matin midi soir On été ensemble A la rue Princesse Aux mille maquis Santos payait les poulets L'argent est fini Antou a changé de côté Wari ban nan Elle a changé de copain Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan Dieu merci pour moi je savais chanter un peu J'ai fait ma cassette oh on me voit à la télé Matin midi soir see'est moi je chante à la radio Antou a vu çà elle dit le gaou a percé Attends je vais partir le couper {Refrain:} Et on dit premier gaou n'est pas gaou oh see'est deuxième gaou qui est niata oh ah Et on dit premier gaou n'est pas gaou oh see'est deuxième gaou qui est niata oh ah Dimanche matin koko on frappe à ma porte A ma grande surprise see'est la go Antou je vois On s embrasse j'ai dit why'a longtemps qu'on see'est plus revu Elle veut me mentir Elle dit chéri j'avais voyagé Je suis de retour Je t'appartiens Prends-moi cadeau, fais ce que tu veux {au Refrain} J'ai dit chéri koko qu'est ce que tu veux manger Sans même hésiter Elle me dit poulet braisé J'ai dit chéri koko see'est poulet tu veux manger Poulet est trop petit çà peut pas te rassasier see'est caïman braisé, je vais te donner Kedjenou d'éléphant, tu vas manger Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan Elle est fâché Elle dit elle s'en va à la maison Si elle va à la maison population va me tuer Je lui ai demandé pardon, elle a accepté A un moment donné, elle a tout gâté Elle est quitté dans poulet, elle s'en va dans aloco Si see'est aloco see'est pas compliqué see'est plantation de bananes Tu vas griller Au lieu de fourchette, Ca peut pas bien piquer see'est avec râteau, tu vas manger Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan {au Refrain} Kader gaou oh ah Blé go gaou oh ah Soro guillaume gaou oh ah Sabine yo so gaou oh ah Angelo gaou oh ah Hotorino gaou oh ah Blé niata oh ah Dieu fit niata oh ah Kader niata oh ah Kader tu m'a niata oh ah Blé niata oh ah Michel est gaou oh ah Emile est gaou oh ah ? Honoré gaou oh ah J'ai dit tu danses ah oh ah Regardes ta science oh ah J'ai dit tu danses ah oh ah Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan Oh tu danses ah oh ah {au Refrain}
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"1er Gaou" is a song of African genre, particularly, originated from Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. It has significant elements of Zouglou, a type of music popular in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Release Facts"1er Gaou" was initially released in 1999 in their home country. However, the song gained international popularity after its re-release in 2002.
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Chart AchievementThe re-released version of "1er Gaou" hit the charts in France, peaking at number three in 2002. It also reached the Top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland.
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Lyrics ContentThe song is based on a real-life experience of lead singer Salif "A'Salfo" Traoré. The title "1er Gaou" translates as "first fool" in Ivorian slang. The lyrics tell a story about a man who is duped by his girlfriend but she later wants him back when she sees that he's become successful.
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Unique FeaturesThe lyrics are mainly in French, reflecting the official language of Côte d'Ivoire. However, the chorus is in Baoulé, a native language to the same country. This blend gives the song a unique linguistic spin.
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Album Inclusion"1er Gaou" is included in the album "Premier Gaou", which is Magic System's debut album. The album helped the group to find a place in the international music scene.
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Remix versionThe song was initially released with an original, rawer sound. However, the remix version released in 2002 by French DJ Bob Sinclar added a dance beat, which was a big contributor to its international popularity.
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Artistic InfluenceMagic System's "1er Gaou" was groundbreaking, not just for the band, but for African music as a whole. The international success of the song sparked an increased interest and recognition in music from Africa, particularly West African music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "1er Gaou" was shot in Abidjan, the largest city in Côte d'Ivoire and shows the everyday life and vibrant culture in the region.
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Live PerformancesThe energetic beats of "1er Gaou" make it a popular choice for live performances. Magic System often plays it at festivals, where they get the crowd dancing and singing along.
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