From the recording TCHAPALO
New Life, composed, written, arranged, and produced by Yakou N'guessan, Lyrics Mirella Toussaint (Creole), English adaptation Melodie Fort
Every day given to us is a fresh start, a new beginning. I composed New Life to remind us to keep faith and strive for happiness in both bad and good times.
• Yakou N - Drums, Percussions, Synths, Vocals
• Melodie Fort – Vocals
• Randy Hoexter – Piano
• Thomas Ola – E. Piano
• Andre Manga – Bass
• Michelle Welchons – Congas
• Brian Whitehead - Clarinet
• Eschcol Ake – Guitar
• Keith Grant – Audio Engineer
Lyrics
Ke sa bèl lè la vi bèl
Sé soley a lanm an nou
Tout moun bèl lè la vi bèl
Lexpérians sé konnésan
Jòdi a sé on kado
Kado a méyè new Life
How beautiful it is when life
reflects our souls everyone beautiful
When life is here with you
Experience it’s knowledge in full
Today is a gift,
The gift of our best life
Jòdi a sé on kado
Kado a méyè New Life
Live your best new life
Come live it to the fullest
Don’t hide your happiness
from no one
Live Your Best