Yaye boy
Africando Lyrics


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Yay suba yay boy bay suba bay boy Mamba mam boy, bay ma bay boy Maraqui ai boy - yay boy
Maraqui bay boy - bay boy
Mariqui mam boy - mam boy
Mariqui ai boy - yay boy
Y yai yo yay, yai pal ma
Aah bay pal ma

Yay, suba yay boy - bay, suba bay boyMamba mam boy bay ma bay boy Machumba bai nao - mam boy
Asera puma funde - mam boy
Canja ginjo yao - mam boy
Y se tao ue zizi - yay boy

Yai, suba yay boy, bay, suba bay boy Ai bay pal ma, aah yay pal ma
Mamba mamba pal ma, bay yo bay, ma pal ma
Mam... Maraquiam boy, mam mam bal ma

Ah, mam bal ma, ah bay pal ba
Ah, bay mal ma, ay, ya pal ma

Machumba bai dera bu pal ma, asera puma funde pal ma tan mi chumba lera pal ma, ah, yay pal ma





Daniel Ramirez

Overall Meaning

The song Yaye Boy by Africando is an upbeat and joyful song that celebrates African culture and music. The chorus largely consists of repetitions of "yay boy" and "bay boy," with other lines interspersed in between. While the song is sung in a West African language called Wolof, it is clear from the overall tone and rhythm that the song is meant to be a lively and celebratory one.


The verses provide a bit more context and detail than the chorus. The first verse references "Mamba mam boy," which could be interpreted as a reference to traditional African drumming styles, while the second verse includes phrases like "Canja ginjo yao" and "Asera puma funde," which are less clear in meaning. However, it is likely that they are additional references to traditional African music and culture.


Overall, Yaye Boy can be seen as a song that celebrates the joyful and energetic spirit of African culture, with a particular emphasis on music and dance. The repetitive nature of the chorus and the use of the Wolof language provide a strong sense of cultural authenticity and pride.


Line by Line Meaning

Yay suba yay boy bay suba bay boy Mamba mam boy, bay ma bay boy Maraqui ai boy - yay boy
Excitement and celebration, with the repetition of the phrase 'Yay boy' and 'Bay boy'. Mention of 'Mamba' (a type of dance) and 'Maraqui ai boy' (a celebration).


Maraqui bay boy - bay boy
Continued celebration with 'Maraqui' and the phrase 'Bay boy'


Mariqui mam boy - mam boy
Further excitement with the repetition of 'Maraqui' and 'Mam boy'


Mariqui ai boy - yay boy
The celebration continues with 'Maraqui', followed by 'Yay boy'


Y yai yo yay, yai pal ma
Another repetition of the celebratory phrase, with an added mention of 'Yai yo yay' and 'Yai pal ma'


Aah bay pal ma
An expression of joy with 'Aah' and 'Bay pal ma'


Yay, suba yay boy - bay, suba bay boyMamba mam boy bay ma bay boy Machumba bai nao - mam boy
Another round of celebration with the repetition of 'Yay boy', 'Bay boy', and 'Mamba' and an additional mention of 'Machumba bai nao'


Asera puma funde - mam boy
Another phrase in celebration, with 'Asera puma funde' and 'Mam boy'


Canja ginjo yao - mam boy
An additional celebratory phrase with 'Canja ginjo yao' and 'Mam boy'


Y se tao ue zizi - yay boy
The celebration continues with 'Y se tao ue zizi' and 'Yay boy'


Yai, suba yay boy, bay, suba bay boy Ai bay pal ma, aah yay pal ma
Another repetition of the celebratory phrases with the addition of 'Ai bay pal ma' and 'Aah yay pal ma'


Mamba mamba pal ma, bay yo bay, ma pal ma
An additional mention of 'Mamba' and a repetition of 'Bay yo bay, ma pal ma' in continued excitement


Maraquiam boy, mam mam bal ma
A reference to 'Maraqui' and more repetition of 'Mam mam bal ma'


Ah, mam bal ma, ah bay pal ba
Continued expression of joy with 'Ah' and 'Mam bal ma', as well as 'Ah bay pal ba'


Ah, bay mal ma, ay, ya pal ma
More expressions of joy with 'Ah', 'Bay mal ma', and 'Ay, ya pal ma'


Machumba bai dera bu pal ma, asera puma funde pal ma tan mi chumba lera pal ma, ah, yay pal ma
Additional celebratory phrases with 'Machumba bai dera bu pal ma', 'Asera puma funde pal ma', and 'Tan mi chumba lera pal ma', concluding with 'Ah, yay pal ma'




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@benfigueroa1413

Yo soy puertorriqueño🇵🇷 pero esta salsa africana esta bestiallll .. Puerto Rico tiene la mejor salsa del mundo pero,nuestros hermanos africanos con este Tema se la comieron y la pusieron en China buena buenaaaa is 👉👍👌🇵🇷😎

@marti442

viva Senegal y viva la salsa!

@ie2289

Está si es la brava, la verdadera, no la de Marc Anthony, am sorry Marc, cus I love you...but this swing it's better somehow, the beat es más sabroso, even the flute cuando entra, bárbara! Tremenda salsa pa bailar de verdad! 🎶🎼🎵❤️

@TheElChayanne

Somehow? lol Are you kidding me not only is this version a thousand times better but it's in Wolof.

@mamesayendiaye3874

From Sénégal 🇸🇳🇸🇳

@bullysp7150

Love this gem by Africando. There's nothing like the original. 👊🏽🇵🇷

@andreasokoua4127

Je pense à mon père, ce vrai mélomane qui nous faisait écouter ces belles melodie. Rip dad 🙏🕯

@andreasokoua4127

Melodies*

@damonx6287

R.I.P 🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿 force à toi et une pensée à tous nos proches qui nous ont quittés qui on espère, ont le sourire de la haut…

@marti442

I know what it's like to lose a dad and YES, music helps keep the dearly departed close to heart and keeps their soul alive in the memories of all those whos lives they touch. Hugs to you and may you feel healing each day.

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