Fally Ipupa sings a heartfelt song about love and betrayal in Seul amour from the album Formule 7. He writes and composes this piece, sharing his pain and desperation. The song features a vibrant rhythm that contrasts with its sorrowful lyrics.
Released: December 16, 2022
Seul amour
Fally Ipupa • From “Formule 7”
Seul amour Lyrics Translation (from “Formule 7”)
Fally Ipupa tells of a love that has turned cruel, leaving him trapped and lost. He mentions a heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s, describing a lover who has become cold and ruthless. The lyrics show his struggle and plea for release from this pain.
Lipasa Ba Mbongo Na Jo’burg Numero UnLipasa Ba Mbongo in Johannesburg, number one.
Numero Deux Trois Quatre Cinq Baza Té Kaka Numero Six Eh-EhNumbers two, three, four, and five don’t exist, only number six.
Ya Djo K Kabengele MojalisiFor Djo K Kabengele, the creator.
Zacharie Bababaswe Ya Serge KayembeZacharie Bababaswe and Serge Kayembe.
Bébé Na Nga Osimbisi Nga Touche Na Carré Ya Bolingo Penalty Ô Rater Sans GardienMy baby, you’ve dragged me into the penalty box of love, and you missed the shot even without a keeper.
Amour Na Yo Etieli Nga Barrière Sans Kotala En Arrière Nostalgie Ya Ba Bon SouvenirYour love’s built a barrier without looking back, leaving only the nostalgia of good memories.
Lipas’oyebi Que Na Lela Yo Ya Trop Yango Okomi’osala Nga Mabé Na NkoLipasa, you know I love you too much, that’s why you’ve started hurting me on purpose.
Ba Malheur Oza Kopesa Ngayi Yango Naz’o KondaThe misfortunes you’re putting me through are making me waste away.
Na Nzuluki Na Fidélité Na Nga Pembeni Na YoI’ve exhausted myself staying faithful by your side.
Apparemment Y’omipesi Epa Ba SusuApparently, you’ve given yourself to others.
Nazo Ganga Douleur Ya Love Ezo SuwaI’m screaming because the pain of love is burning me.
Naleli Mingi Mon Amour Mongongo Esili KozikaI’ve cried so much, my love, that my voice is completely burnt out.
Mawa Na Nga Peut-Être Oko Comprendre Na Ba Geste BébéMaybe you’ll understand my sorrow through my gestures, baby.
Lipasa Ba Mbongo Na Jo’burg EhLipasa Ba Mbongo in Johannesburg.
Mon Bébé Je Te Jure Que Pasi Ekomi ExagéréMy baby, I swear to you, the pain’s become too much to bear.
Nazo Koka Té Yango Nasengi AbandonI can’t take it anymore, so I’m asking to give up.
Ba Bwalé Pé Minioko Na Nga Ezo PersisterThe hardships and my suffering are still persisting.
Nakomi Bouleversée Ekomisi Nga VagabondeI’ve become so overwhelmed it’s turned me into a wanderer.
Motema NabuchodonosorYou have a heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
Oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti NtshorWhere’d you learn to be so cold and ruthless?
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—the law of retaliation is more than I can handle.
Nako Koka Té (Nako Koka Té Eh-Eh)I just can’t take it (I can’t take it).
Motema Nabuchodonosor (Papa Eeh)That heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
P’oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti Ntshor (Bébé Okomi Neti Ntshor)Because where’d you learn to be so heartless? (Baby, you’ve become so cold).
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, the law of retaliation—I can’t handle it.
Nako Koka TéI can’t take it.
Po Nini Okomisa Nga Zoba N’o Nazo LelaWhy’ve you made a fool out of me while I’m crying?
Ba Mbanda Ba’o Sekaka Na Quartier Bazo LobaMy rivals are laughing and gossiping in the neighborhood.
Na Maboma Bakoma Ko Seka Façon Ngayi Na Komela Ata Ya Bango Boyé TéEven at the asylum, they’re laughing at what I’ve become, though even they aren’t this bad.
Mobulu Okosela Nga Nionso Po Y’oboya NgaYou’re picking all these fights just so you can reject me.
B’effort Nionso Nasali Y’omoni Yango Eloko Té AhAll the effort I’ve made, you see it as nothing at all.
Motema Nabuchodonosor (Papa Eeh)A heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
Oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti Ntshor (Aah Lipasa)Where’d you learn to be so heartless? (Aah, Lipasa).
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, the law of retaliation—I can’t handle it.
Nako Koka TéI can’t take it.
Jr Ikoli Quai D’orsayJr Ikoli at Quai D’orsay.
Motema NabuchodonosorA heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
P’oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti Ntshor (Lipasa Aah)Because where’d you learn to be so ruthless? (Lipasa, aah).
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—the law of retaliation is more than I can bear.
Nako Koka Té EhI can’t take it anymore.
Nga Aaah MalheureuseI’m so miserable.
Na Defa Niongo Ya Nani Aya AahWhose debt did I inherit?
Na Fut’élongola Nga Na Pasi OyoI’ve paid it off, so please release me from this pain.
Na Bondeli Yo Na Mayi Na Miso LipasaI’m begging you with tears in my eyes, Lipasa.
To Tia Likambo Na Mesa ChériLet’s put this matter on the table, darling.
Ooh Ngayi Moto Na Tika Tout Pona Yo Chéri Na NgaI’m the one who left everything for you, my darling.
Est-Ce Que Lipasa Ozo Comprendre T’es Le Seul Amour De Ma VieLipasa, do you understand that you’re the only love of my life?
Nazo Bango Ko Bungisa Yo Eh-EhI’m so afraid of losing you.
Tata Nzambé Ozali Wapi Eh-EhGod my Father, where are You?
Oya Olongola Nga Na Pasi OyoCome and deliver me from this pain.
Na Bondeli Yo Na Mayi Na Miso LipasaI’m begging you with tears in my eyes, Lipasa.
To Tia Likambo Na Mesa Ba Mbongo Aaah Aah-UhnLet’s settle this matter, Ba Mbongo.
Mon Bébé Je Te Jure Que Pasi Ekomi Exagéré (Exagéré)My baby, I swear to you, the pain’s become too much (too much).
Nazo Koka Té Yango Nasengi AbandonI can’t take it, so I’m asking to give up.
Ba Bwalé Pé Minioko Na Nga Ezo PersisterThe hardships and my suffering are still persisting.
Nakomi Bouleversée Ekomisi Nga Vagabonde (Aaah)I’m so overwhelmed it’s turned me into a wanderer.
Mon Bébé Je Te Jure Que Pasi Ekomi ExagéréMy baby, I swear to you, the pain’s become too much.
Nazo Koka Té Yango Nasengi Abandon (Nasengi Abandon)I can’t take it, so I’m asking to let go (I’m asking to let go).
Ba Bwalé Pé Minioko Na Nga Ezo Persister (Persister Eh)The troubles and my suffering are still here (still here).
Nakomi Bouleversée Ekomisi Nga Vagabonde (Lipasa)I’ve become so overwhelmed it’s made me a wanderer (Lipasa).
Motema NabuchodonosorA heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
Oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti Ntshor (Lipasa Aah)Where’d you learn to be so heartless? (Lipasa, aah).
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—the law of retaliation is more than I can bear.
Nazo Koka Té (Ba Mbongo)I just can’t take it (Ba Mbongo).
Motema NabuchodonosorA heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
Oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti NtshorWhere’d you learn to be so cold and cruel?
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—the law of retaliation is more than I can take.
Nako Koka TéI can’t take it.
Na Defa Niongo Ya Nani Aya AahWhose debt did I inherit?
Na Fut’élongola Nga Na Pasi OyoI’ve paid it back, so release me from this agony.
Na Bondeli Yo Na Mayi Na Miso Lipasa (Ba Mbongo)I’m begging you with tears in my eyes, Lipasa (Ba Mbongo).
To Tia Likambo Na Mesa Chéri AhLet’s settle this matter, darling.
Marius Muhunga Naturellement BeauMarius Muhunga, naturally handsome.
Mon Bébé Je Te Jure Que Pasi Ekomi Exagéré (Exagéré Eh)My baby, I swear to you, the pain’s become too much (too much).
Nazo Koka Té Yango Nasengi Abandon (Nasengi Abandon Lipasa)I can’t handle it, so I’m asking to let go (I’m asking to let go, Lipasa).
Ba Bwalé Pé Minioko Na Nga Ezo Persister (Persister Eeh)The hardships and my suffering are still here (still here).
Nakomi Bouleversée Ekomisi Nga Vagabonde (Aah)I’m so overwhelmed it’s made me a wanderer.
Motema NabuchodonosorA heart like Nebuchadnezzar’s.
Oyekoli’ango Wapi Y’okomi Neti NtshorWhere’d you learn to be so ruthless?
Œil Pour Œil Dent Pour Dent La Loi Du Talion Nako Koka Té Eh-EhAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—the law of retaliation is more than I can bear.
Nako Koka Té (Nako Koka Té Eeh)I can’t take it (I can’t take it).
Papy MbomaPapy Mboma.
Lipasa Ba Mbongo Mon Amour Oyebi Bien Vie Na Nga Sans Toi ZéroLipasa Ba Mbongo, my love, you know well that my life without you is nothing.
Mobali Ya Pembé Eh-Eh Atonda Charisme Eh-EhA fair-skinned man, full of charisma.
Pour Moi Oza Lipasa (Ah) La Meilleure Chose Qui M’est Soit Arrivée (Aah)For me, you’re Lipasa, the best thing that’s ever happened to me.
Je Laisserai Ma Porte Ouverte Jusqu’à Ton Arrivé (Eh)I’ll leave my door open until you arrive.
Zongela Nga Ata Mokolo Moko (Reviens)Come back to me, even if only for a day (come back).
Oh Bébé Na Nga Nga Na Lela YoOh my baby, how I love you.
Ba Yebisi Nga Na Tika Na Nga Yo (Aaah)They told me to leave you (aaah).
Mais Seulement Nako Koka Na Nga Té Mawa Aaah (Eh)But I just can’t do it, what a pity.
Konzo Le Bijoutier Ya Eugène NguessoKonzo the jeweler for Eugène Nguesso.
Bifor Ya Mama Sarah (Patience)For Mother Sarah (patience).
Ya Papy Mbuyi Ya Mama Zozo AgnèsFor Papy Mbuyi and Mother Zozo Agnès.
Kelly Sharostone (Warrior)Kelly Sharostone (the warrior).
Patty Nsaraza O’ya Guyguy NsarazaPatty Nsaraza and Guyguy Nsaraza.
Naty Lokole Ya Merry LokoleNaty Lokole and Merry Lokole.
Eddy Badiata Ya Nana BodugaEddy Badiata and Nana Boduga.
Fiston Kolokey Zapatero Ya PrudenceFiston Kolokey, the shoemaker for Prudence.
Tresor Maneno Ya Jessica ShabaniTresor Maneno and Jessica Shabani.
Erick Kasongo Deo Kasongo Aimé Kasongo Gloire Matala (Flore Matala) Fabrice MolaErick, Deo, Aimé Kasongo, Gloire and Flore Matala, and Fabrice Mola.
Seul amour Music Video
The Seul amour lyrics meaning reveals a deep sorrow and longing for a love that may be gone. Fally Ipupa’s words express his overwhelming pain and desire to let go, making this song a powerful portrayal of heartbreak.