Fally Ipupa sings Marlène from the album Formule 7. He co-writes with Alex Shua, offering a tale of love. The song tells of past wounds healed by Marlène.
Released: August 26, 2022
Marlène
Fally Ipupa • From “Formule 7”
Marlène Lyrics Translation (from “Formule 7”)
Fally Ipupa writes that his heart was full of scars from old journeys. He says finding Marlène stopped his tears forever.
Dieu-merci Mbokani Tika Toyemba MèreDieu-merci Mbokani, let’s sing for her.
Marlène Ntesa Mwana Mama Fifi OwambeMarlène Ntesa, child of Mother Fifi Owambe.
Bernard LowayeBernard Lowaye.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba PotaMy heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na LekakiOn all the paths I’ve traveled,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga Marlène (eh)But since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té EehI don’t cry anymore.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba PotaMy heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na LekakiOn all the paths I’ve traveled,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga MarlèneBut since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té EehI don’t cry anymore.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba PotaMy heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na LekakiOn all the paths I’ve traveled,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga Marlène (marlène Ntesa)But since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té EehI don’t cry anymore.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba Pota (ah Mama)My heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na Lekaki (naleka Kala)On all the paths I’ve traveled long ago,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga Marlène (ntesa Mbokani)But since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té EehI don’t cry anymore.
Marlène Ntesa Marlène MbokaniMarlène Ntesa, Marlène Mbokani.
Sensationelle Glam And Chic (tokoos)Sensational, glamorous, and chic ‘excellent’.
Nga Na Remua Le Ciel Et La Terre Po Na Zwa Yo Na Vie Na NgaI moved heaven and earth to have you in my life.
Na Zwa Grâce Yako Toucher Nzoto N’oI received the grace to touch your body.
Le Plus Heureux Des Hommes Sur La Terre Eza NgaI’m the happiest man on earth.
Nga Eeh Dieu-Merci Mbokani Amoureux De ToiI, Dieu-Merci Mbokani, am in love with you.
Marlène Ntesa Mwasi Ya Ba CharismesMarlène Ntesa, a woman of great charisma.
Sala Nga Jeu WanaPlay that game with me.
Je L’assume Moi Je T’aime FouI accept it; I love you like crazy.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba PotaMy heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na LekakiOn all the paths I’ve traveled,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga Marlène (marlène Ntesa)But since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té Eeh (na Lelaka Lisusu Té)I don’t cry anymore.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba Pota (mama)My heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na Lekaki (na Leka Kala)On all the paths I’ve traveled,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga Marlène (marlène Ntesa)But since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té EehI don’t cry anymore.
Marlène Eeh Ntesa AhMarlène Ntesa,
Mbokani Yamba Nga Aah (kaka Boye)Mbokani, welcome me just like this.
Nga Na Ye Epa Na Yo MamaI’ve come to you, my dear.
C’est Seulement Toi Que J’ai ChoisiIt’s only you that I’ve chosen.
Pour Rien Au Monde Je Pourrais Te LaisserI’d never leave you for anything in the world.
Marlène Eeh Yamba Nga Aah Souris-moiMarlène, welcome me and smile at me.
Ensemble Toi Et Moi On Fait Parler Le MondeTogether, you and I make the world talk.
Motéma Na Nga Ezokaki Ba PotaMy heart was full of wounds.
Na Ba Nzela Nionso Na Lekaki (na Leka Kala)On all the paths I’ve traveled,
Mais Depuis Na Mona Na Nga Marlène (marlène Ntesa)But since I’ve found my Marlène,
Na Lelaka Lisusu Té EehI don’t cry anymore.
Marlène Tala Na Miso Na Nga Oko MonaMarlène, look into my eyes and you’ll see.
On Dit Les Yeux Ne Mentent JamaisThey say the eyes never lie.
Marlène Yeba Na Miso Na Nga Y’ozali La Meilleure Carte D’afriqueMarlène, know that in my eyes, you’re the finest ‘treasure’ of Africa.
Mwana Nzambe Na Ko Tatouer Na Motéma Na Nga Elongi Na YoChild of God, I’ll tattoo your face upon my heart.
Juste En Bas J’écrirais “Marlène” Avec Mon SangRight below it, I’ll write “Marlène” with my own blood.
Na Ba Pensées Na Mabondeli Na Nga Y’ozaliYou’re in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Et Si Jamais On Ouvre Mon Cœur Tu Es Le Seul AmourAnd if they ever open my heart, you’re the only love there.
Nga Na Prouver Yo Ndenge NiniHow can I prove it to you?
Verbe Aimer N’est Pas Suffisant Il M’faut PlusThe verb ‘to love’ isn’t enough; I need more.
Pona Yo Marlène Mon AmourFor you, Marlène, my love,
Je Te Promets Que Les Meilleurs Pas Le PireI promise you only the best, never the worst.
Marlène Tala Ndenge Miso Na Nga Ezo Briller (flash)Marlène, look at how my eyes are shining.
Tango O Débarquer Na Liputa Quelle AisanceWhen you arrive in your ‘traditional wrap’, you look so graceful.
Wana Obomi Nga (ntesa)That’s when you slay me.
Nga Na Lela Yo Marlène MbokaniI adore you, Marlène Mbokani.
Je Mettrais Ta Photo Na Tour EiffelI’ll put your photo on the Eiffel Tower.
Et Je Tagguerai “Marlène Je T’aime” Na Arc De TriompheAnd I’ll tag “Marlène, I love you” on the Arc de Triomphe.
Marlène Ntesa Mbokani Ya Nga MokoMarlène Ntesa, my very own Mbokani.
La Plus Belle Femme Africaine De MonacoThe most beautiful African woman in Monaco.
Chérie Nga Na Koma Fidèle Dévoué À ToiDarling, I’ve become faithful and devoted to you.
Marlène Nga Na Koma Posé Heureux Grâce À ToiMarlène, I’ve become settled and happy because of you.
Pona Soirée Ya Lelo Laisse-toi AllerFor tonight’s evening, just let yourself go.
Nounou A Memi Bana Chez Yé (eh Puah)The nanny has taken the kids to her place.
Nako Lov’o Ndenge Ya Ba Jogos Chérie (romantique)I’ll love you like ‘an elegant gentleman’, darling.
Lumière Tamisée Pétales Na BougiesDimmed lights, petals, and candles.
Eyinda Mon AmourIt’s getting intense, my love.
Ah Dendela Dendela Nga (dendela Nga)Show off for me, show off for me.
Nga Na Kengela Na Kengela Yo (marlène Na Nga)I’ll watch over you, I’ll protect you.
Na Centre Ya Vie Na Nga Eza Se Yo (eza Se Yo)At the center of my life, there’s only you.
Marlène Mbokani Na Nga Ah Na Lela (na Lela Ah)My Marlène Mbokani, I adore you.
Atondisa Motéma Na Nga Sans Concurrence (concurrence Zéro)She’s filled my heart without any competition.
Nga Na Lela Na Lela Yo (chérie Na Nga Eh)I adore you, I truly adore you.
Na Lingaka Yo Mon AmourI love you, my love.
Banda Lelo Lobi Ti LibelaFrom today, tomorrow, and forever,
Sans Yo Nga Nako Koka Té (aah)I won’t be able to make it without you.
Sans Yo Nga Nako Koka Té (eh)I won’t be able to make it without you.
Personne Ne Pourra Se Mettre Entre NousNobody can come between us.
Chaque Jour Na Sengaka Nzambe Dieu-merciEvery day, I thank God for Dieu-merci.
Ng’oyo Chéri N’o Mbokani Dieu-merciHere I am, your darling, Mbokani Dieu-merci.
On Vieillira Ensemble Marlène Tii Na 100We’ll grow old together, Marlène, until we’re a hundred.
Mama’a Bana Na Nga AhThe mother of my children.
Cadeau Nzambe Atindela Nga NtesaA gift that God sent to me, Ntesa.
Vanda Na Yo MarlèneJust be yourself, Marlène.
Salela Nga Ba FièrEsBe proud for me.
Je Te L’accorde Po Nzambe Asala Yo BienI grant you that, because God made you well.
Oza Zéro Faute Na Nga MarlèneYou’re flawless to me, Marlène.
Ah Dendela Dendela Nga (dendela Nga)Show off for me, show off for me.
Nga Na Kengela Na Kengela Yo (marlène Mbokani)I’ll watch over you, I’ll protect you.
Na Centre Ya Vie Na Nga Eza Se Yo (eza Se Yo)At the center of my life, there’s only you.
Marlène Mbokani Na Nga Ah Na Lela (na Lela Ah)My Marlène Mbokani, I adore you.
Atondisa Motéma Na Nga Sans Concurrence (concurrence Zéro)She’s filled my heart without any competition.
Nga Na Lela Na Lela Yo (marlène Na Ngai)I adore you, I truly adore you.
Na Lingaka Yo Mon Amour (mon Amour)I love you, my love.
Banda Lelo Lobi Ti LibelaFrom today, tomorrow, and forever.
Alinga Kutu Té Nasilika AnissaAnissa didn’t even want me to be angry.
Azaki ‘obondela Nga Lokola Bébé Eh-eehShe used to comfort me like a baby.
Azalaki ‘oloba Nga Berceau Ya MamaShe used to call me a mother’s cradle.
Abombanga Na Motéma Secret D’amourShe kept me in her heart as a secret of love.
Lélo Ofungoli Motéma Amour Esopani EhToday you’ve opened your heart and love has poured out.
Lélo Ofungoli Motéma Amour Esopani EhToday you’ve opened your heart and love has poured out.
Sima Naye Makanisi Ekomi O’braquer NgaAfter that, my thoughts started to take over me.
Destination Na Nga Mowumbu Ya Bolingo Ya Ninelle EhMy destination is to be a slave to Ninelle’s love.
Soki Na Kintsuka To Pe Na Mbetseke EehWhether it’s in Kintsuka or in Mbetseke,
Ye Mutu Ayebi Eh Marlène NtesaShe’s the one who knows, Marlène Ntesa.
Na Lela Ah Marlène Na NgaiI adore you, my Marlène.
Ah Dendela Dendela Nga (dendela Nga)Show off for me, show off for me.
Nga Na Kengela Na Kengela YoI’ll watch over you, I’ll protect you.
Na Centre Ya Vie Na Nga Eza Se YoAt the center of my life, there’s only you.
Marlène Mbokani Na Nga Ah Na LelaMy Marlène Mbokani, I adore you.
Atondisa Motéma Na Nga Sans ConcurrenceShe’s filled my heart without any competition.
Nga Na Lela Na Lela YoI adore you, I truly adore you.
Na Lingaka Yo Mon AmourI love you, my love.
Banda Lelo Lobi Ti LibelaFrom today, tomorrow, and forever.
Marlène Music Video
The Marlène lyrics translation shows a promise of eternal devotion. It describes how love places her at the center of his world.