O H N A Lyrics in English by Camille Lellouche, Tayc
Pona yo is a phrase from Lingala, a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Camille Lellouche has roots. It directly translates to "for you."
Its inclusion in a French song makes it unique and culturally significant. In the context of the lyrics, it emphasizes the singer's deep devotion, as she declares, "Tout ça pona yo" (All of this for you), highlighting the extent of her love and commitment.
This song is a huge declaration of love between two people. Camille Lellouche and Tayc sing about a love so powerful it feels like a fairy tale, starting their story with "Il était une fois sur cette mélodie" (Once upon a time on this melody). They see each other as the cure for everything wrong in their lives, calling their partner "le remède à toutes mes maladies" (the remedy to all my illnesses) and "la vague qui a balayé tout mes ennuis" (the wave that swept away all my troubles).
They promise each other total devotion, with lines like "Jamais je ne te blesserai / Jamais je ne te laisserai" (I will never hurt you / I will never leave you). The feeling is so intense and overwhelming that they'd do anything for the other person, even run away to another country or steal. It's a song about finding your other half, the person who makes you feel complete and who you promise to protect forever.
