Fally Ipupa sings a sincere plea for commitment in Alliance from his 2022 album Formule 7. The Congolese artist writes and composes this piece with Alex Gopher and Alban Ancel-Pirouelle. He questions a love that brings both passion and immense pain. Ipupa describes feeling trapped yet unwilling to let go.
Released: December 16, 2022
Alliance
Fally Ipupa • From “Formule 7”
Alliance Lyrics Translation Fally Ipupa | Formule 7
Fally Ipupa tells Abed Achour his heart could stop beating but never stop loving. He writes about watering a garden of happiness with volcanic lava. The singer asks for a marriage promise to solidify their turbulent relationship. Ipupa says love requires complete dedication without limits.
Abed AchourAbed Achour.
Motema Na Ngai Ekoki O Tika Ko BetaMy heart could stop beating,
Kasi Ko Tika Ko Linga Yo TeBut it could never stop loving you.
Na Lingaka Yo En Tout Et Pour ToutI love you in everything and for everything.
Malgré Ba Peines Ozo Faire Subir NgaiDespite the pain you’re making me suffer,
Na Simbi Kaka Pilone Ya EspoirI’m still holding on to a pillar of hope.
Bolingo Ezali Sagesse Ya Ba Fous Kasi Folies Ya Ba SagesLove is the wisdom of fools, but the foolishness of the wise.
Abed Achour Crois-moi S’il-te-plaitAbed Achour, please believe me.
Po Unité De Mesure Ya Bolingo Ezalaka Aimer Sans MesureBecause the unit of measurement for love is to love without measure.
Abed Achour SkoussshhhAbed Achour, skoussshhh.
Pasi Na Ngai Eleki E Infecter Ba Weyi Nioso Ba Kufa Martyrs Ya BolingoMy pain is so great, it has infected all the dead who died as martyrs of love.
Ba Singisi Makila Na Bango Ba Nokisa Mvula Makila Eleki Mvula Ya NoeThey’ve wrung out their blood, making it rain a flood greater than Noah’s.
Po Ba Fideles Ba Kota Na Masuwa Ya Bolingo Ba Infideles Ba TiolaSo that the faithful can enter the ark of love, while the unfaithful are left to mock.
Peut-être Que Eko Diminuer EffectifMaybe that will reduce the number,
Ya Bato Bazo Kufa Na CalamiteOf people who are dying from the calamity,
Ya BolingoOf love.
Est-ce Qu’hymne National Ya Mboka Bolingo Ezalaka Milelo Na YebaIs the national anthem of the land of love made of tears? I need to know.
Po Na Mboka Ya Bolingo Biso Nioso To Lelaka Il Parait Toza Ba EsclavesBecause in the land of love, we all cry; it seems we’re all slaves.
Lelo Na Ndimi Que Mot’oyo Ozo Yetola Ekoki Pe Ko Tumba YoToday, I accept that the same fire you’re warming yourself with can also burn you.
Jardin De Bonheur Oyo To LonakiThe garden of happiness that we planted,
O Komi Ko Aroser Ango Na Larve Ya VolcanYou’ve started to water it with volcanic lava.
Na Zala Ata La Cleopatre Na Swa Na Ba NiokaI’d rather be Cleopatra, get bitten by the snakes,
Na Kufa Na Tika BolingoAnd die to leave this love behind.
Est-ce Que Ozo Yoka Abed (mawa NaCan you hear me, Abed? (Don’t mind my
Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed Achour)Sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour).
Est-ce Que Ozo Mona (mawa Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed Achour)Can you see? (Don’t mind my sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour).
Ndenge Mokili E Ngengaka Na Soleil Moko Abed AchourJust as the world shines with only one sun, Abed Achour,
Pourquoi Pas Motema Na Yo Pe E Betaka Kaka Pona Moto Moko NgaiWhy can’t your heart also beat for just one person: me.
Pourquoi Tu Te Poses Trop De Questions Aime-moi Comme Moi Je T’aimeWhy do you ask so many questions? Love me like I love you.
On S’en Fout De La Vie Des AutresWho cares about what other people think.
Mon Amour Tu Sais Combien Je T’aime AbedMy love, you know how much I love you, Abed.
Passion Ya Fally Eza Ndule IntentionFally’s passion is his music and intention,
Nan Gai Se Bolingo Nay O Abed AchourBut for me, it’s only your love, Abed Achour.
Jardin De Bonheur Oyo To LonakiThe garden of happiness that we planted,
O Komi Ko Aroser Ango Na Larve Ya VolcanYou’ve started to water it with volcanic lava.
Na Zala Ata La Cleopatre Na Swa Na Ba NiokaI’d rather be Cleopatra, get bitten by the snakes,
Na Kufa Na Tika BolingoAnd die to leave this love behind.
Est-ce Que Ozo Yoka Abed Mawa NaCan you hear me, Abed? Don’t mind my sadness,
Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed AchourDon’t mind my tears, Abed Achour.
Est-ce Que Ozo Mona Mawa Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed AchourCan you see? Don’t mind my sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour.
Abed Achour Na Banda’o Sala Nioso Tout OuaisAbed Achour, I’ve started doing everything, yeah.
Abed Achour Je Ferai Tout Ce Que Tu VoudrasAbed Achour, I’ll do whatever you want.
Mais Promets-moi Que Tu M’épouserasBut promise me that you’ll marry me.
Je Veux Alliance Le Nom L’amourI want an ‘alliance,’ a name for our love.
Moi J’ai Envie De Croire À Tes ParolesI want to believe in your words.
Habibi Tu Es À Moi Et Moi Je T’aime‘Habibi,’ you are mine and I love you.
Est-ce Qu’hymne National Ya Mboka Bolingo Ezalaka Milelo Na YebaIs the national anthem of the land of love made of tears? I need to know.
Po Na Mboka Ya Bolingo Biso Nioso To Lelaka Il Parait Toza Ba EsclavesBecause in the land of love, we all cry; it seems we’re all slaves.
Lelo Na Ndimi Que Mot’oyo Ozo Yetola Ekoki Pe Ko Tumba YoToday, I accept that the same fire you’re warming yourself with can also burn you.
Mawa Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed AchourDon’t mind my sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour.
Est-ce Que Ozo Yeba (mawa Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed AchourDo you even know? (Don’t mind my sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour).
Est-ce Que Achour Ozo Yoka MawaAchour, do you feel this sorrow,
Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai TeDon’t mind me, don’t mind my tears.
Abed AchourAbed Achour.
Ooh Ethel Ngombe Mawa Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed AchourOoh, Ethel Ngombe, don’t mind my sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour.
Aah Ngai Na Lela Mawa Na Ngai Te Ko Lela Na Ngai Te Abed AchourAah, I’m crying, don’t mind my sadness, don’t mind my tears, Abed Achour.
Aah Sami LiyawuAah, Sami Liyawu.
Souley Kahuka Olivier Ndombassi Pitshou Ndombassi Na LutaSouley Kahuka, Olivier Ndombassi, Pitshou Ndombassi, I’m still fighting.
Fergani La Merveille Egy Kitenge Basel Chou Junior MuabiluFergani ‘The Marvel,’ Egy Kitenge, Basel Chou, Junior Muabilu,
Papa Sattar Jena Basiala Saidusi Golbi Levaloi Cyprien AnzoloPapa Sattar, Jena Basiala, Saidusi, Golbi Levaloi, Cyprien Anzolo,
Junot Itema Self-made Dieu Do Ngani Ciseaux D’orJunot Itema, ‘Self-made,’ Dieu Do Ngani, ‘Golden Scissors’,
Patrick Fambe Mao Yogo Honorable Prince Tukuzu Bombastic Na LaPatrick Fambe, Mao Yogo, Honorable Prince Tukuzu, Bombastic over there,
Patrick Ilanga Trick IlangaPatrick Ilanga, Trick Ilanga,
Merlone Mister OriginalMerlone ‘Mister Original’,
Tresor Kisisa Erick NdalaTresor Kisisa, Erick Ndala,
Ya Carmen Madinda Richard KabalaTo Carmen Madinda, Richard Kabala,
Le ClubThe Club.
Alliance Music Video
The Alliance lyrics meaning shows a desperate request to end sorrow through union. Fally Ipupa insists true love cannot be measured or restrained. His words bring both tenderness and destructive imagery. This 2022 song offers a window into unconditional devotion.