Phil,

Thank you so very much for posting "les paroles" for this mystery song that has sparked so much interest.

Actually I was just about to relay comments from my friend Ville in Finland with his spin on things when I saw your entries.

I will do so anyway to underline the importance of what you have brought to the table.
Here goes-

" I don't understand much French, even less Haïtien, but, in regard to the (very short) story of one's mom having participated in a (potentially dangerous, mockingly-violent)Kalenda dance and having been hit and died by that) might the "tan bola" be equivalent with "(ce)tombeau-là"?
And might the meaning in another line be like "il faut danser encore, a dit maman"? At least it would make sense.
In any case, I have no idea of what the syllable sounding like "bli" in that same line might mean, or why (instead of "a")there twice can be heard "de" or "deh".
Actually, I love that song in its sadness, and would so much like to know what exactly is told there.
If you can help, Im grateful.
Ville K, Helsinki"

Again many thanks Phil,
Albnut in Montreal