Ti ti tiyout la monte sou mi a
Ti ti tiyout la monte sou mi a Iya iya o Lapli tonbe, li glise desann Iya iya o Avèk yon glise-glise isit Ak yon glise-glise la Isit yon glise, la yon glise Tout kote glise-glise Ti ti tiyout la monte sou mi a Iya iya o
Soleil leve li siye tout dlo a Iya iya o Tiyout la kontan li monte ankò Iya iya o Avèk yon monte-monte isit Ak yon monte-monte la Isit yon monte, la yon monte Tout kote monte-monte Ti ti tiyout la monte sou mi a Iya iya o
Li mete chapo li epi li danse Iya iya o Tiyout la di "Mwen pap janm lage" Iya iya o Avèk yon danse-danse isit Ak yon danse-danse la Isit yon danse, la yon danse Tout kote danse-danse Ti ti tiyout la monte sou mi a Iya iya o
Vocabulary
Very small, diminutive
A small arachnid that spins webs
To move upward
A vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Water falling from clouds
To drop or come down
To move smoothly along a surface
To move downward
The star around which the earth orbits
To move upward
To remove moisture
A clear liquid
Feeling or showing pleasure
Once more, another time
A covering for the head
To move rhythmically to music
Expression of determination
About This Song
"Ti ti tiyout la monte sou mi a" is the Haitian Creole version of the popular children's nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." This adaptation follows the familiar story of a persistent spider but adds some unique Haitian Creole elements and an expanded storyline.
Interesting features of this version:
- It uses "Iya iya o" instead of "E-I-E-I-O" as a musical refrain, blending elements from "Old McDonald"
- The third verse is unique to this version, where the spider puts on a hat and dances, showing resilience and joy
- The phrase "Mwen pap janm lage" (I will never give up) teaches children about perseverance and determination
This song helps children learn vocabulary related to movement, weather, and emotions in Haitian Creole while enjoying a familiar tune with added cultural elements!