Ferre Gola sings ‘Carte Rose’ from his album ‘Dynastie’. He writes and composes this piece about love that values connection over materialism.
Released: March 25, 2022
Carte Rose
Ferre Gola • From “Dynastie”
Carte Rose Lyrics Translation (from “Dynastie”)
Ferre Gola tells David that his heart moves through tender words, not car papers. He recalls their shared struggles and faith in God during difficult times.
David Awa O Eviter Nga Nakomi Invite D’honneurDavid, now that you’re avoiding me, I’ve become an guest of honor
Na Table VIP Ya Ba Penses Na Fete Yaba SoucisAt the VIP table of my thoughts, at the party of worries
Champagne Kaka Ba LarmesChampagne’s nothing but my tears
Mon AmourMy love
Yaboye Bazui Wapi EhWhere’d they even find a love like this?
Tes Levres Roses Nde Ekisaka Nga MotemaIt’s your pink lips that move my heart
Et Non Pas Carte Rose Ya Mituka Na Linga Yo Sans Interet DavidNot a car’s ‘pink slip’, I love you without hidden motives, David
Mais Na Internet Na Monaka Nde MakamboBut on the internet, I’m seeing all sorts of things
O Securisa Code Ya Verrouillage Ya MotemaYou’ve secured my heart’s lock code
Po Ba Kadia Ya Bolingo Na Nga Ba Koka Ko Deverrouille Yango TeSo those love-hackers can’t break into it
Soki Un Jour Bolingo Na Nga Ekoti Ba VirusIf one day my love’s infected by viruses
Pardon Ko Decider Te Otika Nga EhPlease, don’t decide to leave me
David Mangaya Otika Nga EhDavid Mangaya, don’t you leave me
Nakoma Jamais Lokola Pecheur Baboteli Ye EhDon’t let me end up like a fisherman whose gear was stolen
Filet Na Ndobo Ye Wana Pembeni Ya EbaleNet and hook just lying there by the river
Mbisi Ya Motema Malamu Aza Wapi EhWhere’s the good catch of my heart?
Aya Komitika Nakanga Ye Ata Na MabokoLet him come and surrender so I can hold him in my arms
Leka Ata Na Avenue Misu E Profite Fanny TshiJust pass by the avenue so Fanny Tshi’s eyes can catch a glimpse
Ata Ya MbanguEven if it’s just a moment
Zolo Eyoka Ata SoloSo my nose can at least catch your scent
Sala Ata Moninga Plaisir A Zua Mbote Ata Ya CoudeGive your friend some joy, a greeting even with an elbow
Lokola Covid Ezo Regne Fanny TshisekediWhile Covid’s still reigning, Fanny Tshisekedi
Mama Aloba Muana Soki Omoni MotalakaMother said, ‘Child, if you see a display window’
Kozala Presse Te Yako Sombela Ango Matela‘Don’t be in a rush to buy a mattress for it’
Peut-etre Eza Ya Ba Poisson FumeMaybe it’s only meant for smoked fish
Otandi Mousse Nzoka Moto Eza Nase EeehYou spread the foam but the fire’s burning underneath
Love E Brule EeehLove’s burning bright
Silence De Fou Ezalaka TranchantThis crazy silence is so sharp
Na Ndimi Cherie Yaka Ata Ko Finga NgayiI’ll take it, darling, just come and scold me
Na Zua Ango Ata Lokola Mafinga Yaba ChauffeurI’ll take it like a taxi driver’s insults
Sa Parait Comme Si Ezalaka Lisumu TeIt feels as if it isn’t even a sin
Na Ndimi Makelele Ya Zando Oh Dis Eeeh Que Silence Ya CimetiereI’d rather have the market’s noise than the graveyard’s silence
Mangaya Ah David Papa Na Isaiah KelianneMangaya, oh David, father of Isaiah and Kelianne
Matty Kelianne JulieMatty, Kelianne, Julie
Leka Ata Na Avenue Misu E Profite CherieJust pass by the avenue so my eyes can benefit, darling
Ata Ya Mbangu Zolo Eyoka Ata SoloEven if it’s quick, so my nose catches your scent
Sala Ata Moninga Surprise Azua Ba BisousJust give your friend a surprise, some kisses
Na Cache-nez Lokola Covid Ezo Boma David Mangaya IiihWith a face mask like Covid’s killing, David Mangaya
Le Baron Christian TshisekediLe Baron Christian Tshisekedi
Bonheur Ya Poisson Na Ebale Ya Niama Eza Na ZambaA fish’s joy is in the river, a beast’s in the forest
Kasi Bolingo Ya Fanny TshiBut the love of Fanny Tshi
Epayi Ya David Mangaya Amour InconditionnelFor David Mangaya is unconditional love
Heureuse Na Maboko Ya David (Mangaya)Happy in David’s arms (Mangaya)
Na Fete Ya Ba Antilope Est Ce Que Bako Benga Lion (Aya Pene Na Bango Eh Change Noki A Gacher Ya Bolingo Desole Eh)At the antelopes’ party, would they ever invite a lion? (Let him come close, change quickly before he ruins the love, sorry)
Tobandaki Nayo Na Pasi Mobali Na NgayiWe started this journey in hardship, my man
Natango Ya Mikakatano Totalelaki NzambeIn times of trouble, we looked to God
Lelo Botika Biso To Savourer Bonheur Plaisir Na KimiaToday, let us savor this happiness and pleasure in peace
Mode D’emploi Ya Bilengi Ya Bolingo Na Biso Deja O Maitrisa Par CoeurYou’ve already mastered our love’s sweet manual by heart
Ba Applications Nioso Ya Bolingo Na Nga (Active)Every application of my love is active
Mise A Jour Ya Systeme Ya Love (Assure)Love’s system update’s been assured
David Yaka Ko Betoner Eh Yaka Ko Chouchouter EhDavid, come and solidify us, come and pamper me
Yako Vacciner Bolingo Nakoma ImmuniserCome and vaccinate our love so I’m immune
Na Lipeka Ya David Amour A GogoOn David’s shoulder, love’s in abundance
Mais Suka Na DodoBut it always ends in a peaceful sleep
Bonheur Ya Poisson Na Ebale Ya Niama Eza Na ZambaA fish’s joy is in the river, a beast’s in the forest
Kasi Ya Bolingo Ya Fanny Tshi Epayi Ya David MangayaBut Fanny Tshi’s love for David Mangaya
Amour InconditionnelIs unconditional love
Heureuse Na Maboko Ya David (Mangaya)Happy in David’s arms (Mangaya)
Na Fete Ya Ba MpukuAt the mice’s party
Est Ce Que Bayamba Niawu (Aya Pene Na Bango Eh Jamais Noki A Gacher Ya Bolingo Desole Eh)Would they ever welcome a cat? (Let him come close, never, before he ruins the love, sorry)
Maman Denise Maman Denise Nyakeru Eh (Maman Denise Motema Ya Fatshi Beton)Mama Denise, Mama Denise Nyakeru (Mama Denise, the heart of Fatshi Beton)
Nga Na LeliI’m crying out
Nga Na Leli DavidI’m calling for David
Fanny Tshisekedi Bolingo Na NgaFanny Tshisekedi, my love
David Mangaya Mobali Ya FannyDavid Mangaya, Fanny’s husband
David Mangaya Bolingo Na NgaDavid Mangaya, my love
Kizoya Mangaya Le Chef Du VillageKizoya Mangaya, the village chief
President Tshisekedi Na Maman DenisePresident Tshisekedi and Mama Denise
Kelianne Matty Julie-Kelianne FelixKelianne, Matty, Julie-Kelianne, Felix
Papa Dengues Na Maman AntoinettePapa Dengues and Mama Antoinette
Mama Lelisa Ma Lelisa Eh EhMama, you’ve made me cry
Theodoro Obiang Nguema Na Maman ConstantiaTheodoro Obiang Nguema and Mama Constantia
Pai Joao Lourenco Motema Ya AnaniasPai Joao Lourenco, Ananias’ heart
Mama Alelisa Ma Lelisa Eh EhMama, you’ve made me cry
Je Te Veux 24h Par JourI want you 24 hours a day
Apart Toi Nioso Abomination OoohAside from you, everything’s an abomination
Je Te Veux 24h Par JourI want you 24 hours a day
Apart Toi Nioso AbominationAside from you, everything’s an abomination
Je Te Veux 24h Par Jour DavidI want you 24 hours a day, David
Apart Toi Nioso Abomination Fanny TshiAside from you, everything’s an abomination, Fanny Tshi
Je Te Veux 24h Par JourI want you 24 hours a day
Apart Toi Nioso AbominationAside from you, everything’s an abomination
Ferre GolaFerre Gola
Carte Rose Music Video
The Carte Rose lyrics translation shows Ferre Gola’s plea for love to remain strong despite change.