Kongo (feat. Gael Faye)

I have you in my bones
A little despite myself, the call is so strong
That I lose myself sometimes, who we are, where we're going
At least I know a piece of my soul remains with you

Congo, like your river, your turmoil moves me
And tears off all my masks, naked I throw myself into the water
What role do you offer me, what child am I to you
The wise or the stubborn, the one who loves you in any case, have I told you, do you know

Congo, with you I would like to rise
Congo, with you I would like to dance
Congo, with you I would like to move forward
Towards brighter days

In my country, present past
The future a path of Bohemians
Part of you, part of your soul, I am
I wipe your sweat and tears
Child of the river, of the forests, of the cities
But Cupid has devoured our lives
I read every line of the letter to Pauline
From the depths of the abyss, I saw the opaline dawn

I stumble, but I move forward
Towards happier days
I dance rumba raturées with saturated guitars
Megaphone at full volume to sing

Congo, with you I would like to rise
Congo, with you I would like peace
Congo

Congo, with you I would like to rise
Congo, with you I would like peace
Congo

You have revealed the treasures of my soul to me
This secret, which is no longer a secret
Your heart beats at the same rhythm as mine
Oh no, we are not separated
Congolese, Congolese
Let's honor our sacred kingdom

Congo, with you I would like to rise
Congo, with you I would like peace
Congo

Congo, with you I would like to rise
Congo, with you I would like peace
Congo

Congo, with you I would like to rise
Congo, with you I would like to dance
Congo, with you I would like to move forward
Towards brighter days