Wasn't Meant to Be
by Nu-Look · 2014 · kompa, kompa-gouyad · 7:00 · Haitian Creole, French
“Wasn’t Meant to Be” holds a special place in Nu-Look’s history because it helped carry the band beyond the traditional Haitian market, especially into the French Antilles. The 2014 recording runs seven minutes, letting kompa and gouyad serve an idea of resignation: some relationships were not made to last. Arly Larivière does not rush the emotion; the melody breathes, the bass moves gently, and the English title remains accessible to an international audience. It clearly shows how Nu-Look’s kompa works both for close dancing and for listening after the party.