Ya Levis sings ‘Katalay,’ a heartfelt song about love and loss. The performer collaborates with AZNVR, Black Swae, and Chris Hamiwest on both lyrics and music. Together, they mix a touching melody with honest words about sacrifice and heartbreak.
Released: February 13, 2025
Katalay
Ya Levis
Katalay Lyrics English Translation by Ya Levis
The lyrics writer shares a line that hits hard: ‘I laid down my heart and my dreams for you, baby.’ Ya Levis uses this line to describe the depth of his sacrifice. The tune follows his journey of giving everything for love, only to be left alone.
T’etais La Quand Tout Etait VideYou were there when everything was empty.
Ma Vie Plongee Dans L’ombreMy life was plunged into the shadows,
Mon Coeur Mes Reves Pour Toi Bea J’ai Tout PoserI laid down my heart and my dreams for you, baby.
Jai Pris Des Risques Et Fait Des ChoixI took risks and made choices.
Ah Ma Tout Ca Pour T’avoir Pres De MoiOh, I did all that just to have you near me.
Pasi Na Mona Pona Nazwa YoI endured ‘suffering’ just to have you,
Po Lelo Sepelaso that today you could be happy.
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay‘Katalay’,
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Nini Na Sala Te Mawa‘Katalay’, what didn’t I do? It’s such a ‘sadness’.
Osimbisa Nga ToucheYou made me ‘feel’ the touch.
Osimbisa Nga Touche Combien De FoisYou made me ‘feel’ that touch so many times.
Osimbisa Nga ToucheYou made me ‘feel’ the touch.
Osimbisa Nga Touche Combien De FoisYou made me ‘feel’ that touch so many times.
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay‘Katalay’,
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Bolamu Obosani Yango Ma‘Katalay’, have you forgotten the ‘kindness’ I showed you?
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay‘Katalay’,
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Soki Oniokala Nga Te Kata‘Katalay’, if you aren’t ‘tormenting’ me, then ‘cut’ it out.
J’t’ai Offert L’amour Le Vrai Sans MensongesI gave you true love, the real kind without lies.
Et Sans DetourAnd without taking any shortcuts,
Tango Tolekisa Elongoduring the ‘time we spent’ together.
Lelo Obomi NgaToday, you’ve ‘destroyed’ me.
On Aimez S’appeler Mon Doudou Oh OhWe loved calling each other ‘my darling,’ oh.
C’est Moi Qui T’ai PorteI’m the one who supported you,
Malgre Les Galeres Et Les Doutes Oh Ohdespite the struggles and the doubts, oh.
Mais J’t’ai Tenu DeboutBut I kept you standing.
J’ai Pris Des Coups J’ai Tenu Bon Pour Nous DeuxI took the hits and I stayed strong for the both of us.
Awa Otiki Nga Moko LikombeNow you’ve left me all alone, like an ‘abandoned soul’.
Osimbisa Nga ToucheYou made me ‘feel’ the touch.
Osimbisa Nga Touche Combien De FoisYou made me ‘feel’ that touch so many times.
Osimbisa Nga ToucheYou made me ‘feel’ the touch.
Osimbisa Nga Touche Combien De FoisYou made me ‘feel’ that touch so many times.
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay‘Katalay’,
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Bolamu Obosani Yango Ma‘Katalay’, have you forgotten the ‘kindness’ I showed you?
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay‘Katalay’,
Katalay Lay Lay Lay Lay Lay Soki Oniokala Nga Te Kata‘Katalay’, if you aren’t ‘tormenting’ me, then ‘cut’ it out.
Katalay Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Katalay,’ the lyrics offer a story of love that turns into pain. The chemistry between Ya Levis and his collaborators makes the song unforgettable.