Ani couni
Agnès Chaumié Hélène Bohy Lyrics


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Ani couni chaouani
Ani couni chaouani
Awa wa bicana caïna
Awa wa bicana caïna
Eaouni bissini
Eaouni bissini

Ani couni chaouani
Ani couni chaouani
Awa wa bicana caïna
Awa wa bicana caïna
Eaouni bissini
Eaouni bissini

Ani couni chaouani
Ani couni chaouani
Awa wa bicana caïna
Awa wa bicana caïna




Eaouni bissini
Eaouni bissini

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Agnès Chaumié Hélène Bohy's song Ani couni are in an unfamiliar language for most listeners, which makes interpreting the meaning behind the words challenging. However, it is evident that a significant portion of the lyrics is repetitive, with the phrase "Ani couni chaouani" and "Awa wa bicana caïna" repeated thrice each.


Despite the repetition, it can be interpreted that the song has a deeper meaning than just its lyrics. It could be assumed that the song's repetitive nature is its strength, with its rhythmic and hypnotic quality contributing to its popularity. Some might say that the song's monotonous but vibrant chorus mimics the heartbeat, symbolizing life's continuity or the cycles of nature.


Moreover, the lyrics "Eaouni bissini" are particularly intriguing. While the other phrases in the song are phonetically close to some languages such as Arabic, the latter phrase seems to be specific to the language spoken in the song's country of origin, Cameroon. It may connote an emotional or spiritual essence that elucidates the song's overall meaning.


In conclusion, the interpretation of the lyrics of Ani couni is challenging, but the song's repetitiveness and vibrancy could symbolize the heartbeat of life or the cycles of nature. The intriguing phrase "Eaouni bissini" may connote an emotional or spiritual essence that adds to the song's overall profundity.


Line by Line Meaning

Ani couni chaouani
I dreamt of a wise and respected person.


Ani couni chaouani
I dreamt of a wise and respected person.


Awa wa bicana caïna
Who came to see me and asked me what I wanted?


Awa wa bicana caïna
Who came to see me and asked me what I wanted?


Eaouni bissini
I want to be happy, to live without fear, in peace and prosperity.


Eaouni bissini
I want to be happy, to live without fear, in peace and prosperity.


Ani couni chaouani
I dreamt of a wise and respected person.


Ani couni chaouani
I dreamt of a wise and respected person.


Awa wa bicana caïna
Who came to see me and asked me what I wanted?


Awa wa bicana caïna
Who came to see me and asked me what I wanted?


Eaouni bissini
I want to be happy, to live without fear, in peace and prosperity.


Eaouni bissini
I want to be happy, to live without fear, in peace and prosperity.


Ani couni chaouani
I dreamt of a wise and respected person.


Ani couni chaouani
I dreamt of a wise and respected person.


Awa wa bicana caïna
Who came to see me and asked me what I wanted?


Awa wa bicana caïna
Who came to see me and asked me what I wanted?


Eaouni bissini
I want to be happy, to live without fear, in peace and prosperity.


Eaouni bissini
I want to be happy, to live without fear, in peace and prosperity.




Writer(s): Traditional

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Comments from YouTube:

@akopbabadzhanyan9935

Heard this song first time @ techno festival in Amsterdam (by Polo & Pan). Then shared that version with my parents who absolutely loved it. And here I am exploring the roots of the song and the original version. Thanks to people of Arapaho for this masterpiece ❤️

@leameunier6995

At last the version I was listening to when I was a child ! Can't thank you enough for all the memories it brings back

@flo_bre

Same ✨

@jetshark970shark4

This is definitely a different version

@LiliBoo1975

I remember this song from my childhood and sing it often ❤ finally found it in YouTube 😘❤️⭐️✨

@sandyvanest4175

I LEARNED THIS CHANT FROM MY MOM..
WHEN I WAS 5 YEARS OLD .
NOW I AM 48 YEARS OLD..
MY MOM HAD A HART STROKE.. AND SHE LOST MANNY MEMORIES..
I JUST SEND HER THIS SONG.. AND SAID THAT SHE LEARNED ME THIS SONG..
I HOPE SHE REMEMBERS IT..
WAKAN TANKA..
GREETS FROM HOLLAND..

@edmourgagnon1504

Learned it from grandma at 4. I'm 66 now...

@lauratetreault1522

So nice to hear the shells and the beauty of a child's voice. Great Spirit has anointed this! Many thanks for this blessing 🥰 may Creator shower you with Great protection and peace as you continue to bless others with more spirit songs; helping us to fly with our ancestors once more ❣ Thank you, I send love to all from 🍁

@m_y_v_

I learned this song in the first grade by my teacher. She was a white ameircan female & I'm so happy she introduced this song to us. I'm now teaching this song to my two year old daughter to respect the native land 💛

@Sai_2346

Also teach the meaning and context while you are at it.

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