1er Gaou

Magic System

About 1er Gaou

"1er Gaou" is a song by Ivorian Zouglou artists Magic System, taken from the album of the same name. The title literally means "First Fool" in Ivorian slang. The song contains an autobiographical account of lead singer Salif "A'Salfo" Traoré about his ex-girlfriend who tried to hook up with him again when he became famous. Originally recorded in 1999, it became smash indie hit in France three years later. The song meant the breakthrough of little-known Magic System.


Year:
2002
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see'est dans ma galère que la go
Antou m'a quitté oh ah
{x4}

Quand j'avais un peu
Matin midi soir
On été ensemble
A la rue Princesse
Aux mille maquis
Santos payait les poulets
L'argent est fini
Antou a changé de côté
Wari ban nan
Elle a changé de copain

Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan

Dieu merci pour moi je savais chanter un peu
J'ai fait ma cassette oh on me voit à la télé
Matin midi soir see'est moi je chante à la radio
Antou a vu çà elle dit le gaou a percé
Attends je vais partir le couper

{Refrain:}
Et on dit premier gaou n'est pas gaou oh
see'est deuxième gaou qui est niata oh ah
Et on dit premier gaou n'est pas gaou oh
see'est deuxième gaou qui est niata oh ah

Dimanche matin koko on frappe à ma porte
A ma grande surprise see'est la go Antou je vois
On s embrasse j'ai dit why'a longtemps qu'on see'est plus revu
Elle veut me mentir Elle dit chéri j'avais voyagé
Je suis de retour
Je t'appartiens
Prends-moi cadeau, fais ce que tu veux

{au Refrain}

J'ai dit chéri koko qu'est ce que tu veux manger
Sans même hésiter Elle me dit poulet braisé

J'ai dit chéri koko see'est poulet tu veux manger
Poulet est trop petit çà peut pas te rassasier
see'est caïman braisé, je vais te donner
Kedjenou d'éléphant, tu vas manger

Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan

Elle est fâché Elle dit elle s'en va à la maison
Si elle va à la maison population va me tuer
Je lui ai demandé pardon, elle a accepté
A un moment donné, elle a tout gâté
Elle est quitté dans poulet, elle s'en va dans aloco
Si see'est aloco see'est pas compliqué
see'est plantation de bananes
Tu vas griller
Au lieu de fourchette,
Ca peut pas bien piquer
see'est avec râteau, tu vas manger

Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan

{au Refrain}

Kader gaou oh ah
Blé go gaou oh ah
Soro guillaume gaou oh ah
Sabine yo so gaou oh ah
Angelo gaou oh ah
Hotorino gaou oh ah
Blé niata oh ah
Dieu fit niata oh ah
Kader niata oh ah
Kader tu m'a niata oh ah
Blé niata oh ah
Michel est gaou oh ah
Emile est gaou oh ah
?
Honoré gaou oh ah
J'ai dit tu danses ah oh ah
Regardes ta science oh ah
J'ai dit tu danses ah oh ah

Nan guin nan wan, nan guin nan wan
Oh tu danses ah oh ah

{au Refrain}

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Magic System

For set of rules that magical effects follow in a fictional setting, see Magic systemMagic System is an Ivorian musical group from Abidjan. It was founded in 1996 and comprises Salif "Asalfo" Traoré, Narcisse "Goude" Sadoua, Étienne "Tino" Boué Bi, and Adama "Manadja" Fanny. Magic System's recordings in the Zouglou dance style have featured in the charts throughout Africa (selling over 1.5 million CDs), the West Indies, and in France, where the band became one of the most popular modern African artists. more »

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Written by: Edson David Tayoro, Salif Traore

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"1er Gaou" is a song of African genre, particularly, originated from Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. It has significant elements of Zouglou, a type of music popular in Côte d'Ivoire.
Release Facts
"1er Gaou" was initially released in 1999 in their home country. However, the song gained international popularity after its re-release in 2002.
Chart Achievement
The re-released version of "1er Gaou" hit the charts in France, peaking at number three in 2002. It also reached the Top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland.
Lyrics Content
The song is based on a real-life experience of lead singer Salif "A'Salfo" Traoré. The title "1er Gaou" translates as "first fool" in Ivorian slang. The lyrics tell a story about a man who is duped by his girlfriend but she later wants him back when she sees that he's become successful.
Unique Features
The lyrics are mainly in French, reflecting the official language of Côte d'Ivoire. However, the chorus is in Baoulé, a native language to the same country. This blend gives the song a unique linguistic spin.
Album Inclusion
"1er Gaou" is included in the album "Premier Gaou", which is Magic System's debut album. The album helped the group to find a place in the international music scene.
Remix version
The song was initially released with an original, rawer sound. However, the remix version released in 2002 by French DJ Bob Sinclar added a dance beat, which was a big contributor to its international popularity.
Artistic Influence
Magic System's "1er Gaou" was groundbreaking, not just for the band, but for African music as a whole. The international success of the song sparked an increased interest and recognition in music from Africa, particularly West African music.
Music Video
The music video for "1er Gaou" was shot in Abidjan, the largest city in Côte d'Ivoire and shows the everyday life and vibrant culture in the region.
Live Performances
The energetic beats of "1er Gaou" make it a popular choice for live performances. Magic System often plays it at festivals, where they get the crowd dancing and singing along.

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