Tsy Kivy (Don't Be Discouraged)
Tarika, Son Egal, 1997
(Rasoanaivo/Randriamananjara)
I wrote this song to show that there are many things to be positive about in life.
While on tour in Canada, we met a very nice man called Ben Randriamananjara. He's a Malagasy guitarist who plays blues under the name of Madagascar Slim, but he loved our music so much that he wanted to go back home to re-learn all about traditional playing.
I asked him if he would write some music for me, so he sent a tune on tape. One day Tsy Kivy sprang into my mind and I put the two together. Our live audiences really like this song, which makes me very happy because it is a result of us getting Malagasy people abroad interested in their own culture again. Madagascar Slim has now been back to Madagascar to learn the valiha and the history of our traditional music, and will record his own album soon.
There is plenty to do yet
Don't be discouraged like this
We are still full of energy
So don't tire yourself by moaning
Brothers and sisters are still alive
Don't give up hope
There is always someone waiting for you
So don't worry and have no sleep.
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Look very well, we are just happy
Look carefully, everything you look at is magic
Look again, we are playing with our heart
Look very well, would you like to be like us?
Mister sun, if you are setting
If you are setting, lots of other lights will come out for me
The moon, millions of stars
They will all brighten my life.
There is plenty to do yet...
Base your life on happiness...
One, two, three, four...
I would like to reincarnate!
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