Mali Dje
Ali Farka Touré Lyrics


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I lay down with an angel
I lay down with an angel
â€~Cause she treat me kind sometimes
Vieni in me, portami via, ali d'oro
Vieni in me
Fammi volare, mio cielo
Siamo l'inganno, portami via
Anima mia, oh mia
I lay down with an angel
I lay down with an angel
I lay down, I lay down thinking
More than I could really say
Stai in me
Continua a volare, ali d'oro
Siamo l'inganno
Baciami il cuore
Anima mia, oh mia
I lay down with an angel
I lay down with an angel
I lay down, I lay down thinking
More than I could really say
Vedo nel sole dei tuoi occhi
Un altro sole cadere
Siamo l'addio e non la fine
Senza ricordi ne' paure
Uh baby, portami via
I lay down with an angel
I lay down, ooh, with an angel
Lay me down, I lay down
I lay down thinking
More than I could really say
I lay down with an angel
I lay down, sweet, with an angel
Lay, I lay down
I lay down thinking




Baby, more than I could really say
Really say

Overall Meaning

The song "Mali Dje" by Ali Farka Touré tells the story of laying down with an angel who treats him kindly at times. It starts with the repetition of the line, "I lay down with an angel" to emphasize the significance of this experience. The Italian phrases, "Vieni in me, portami via, ali d'oro" and "Fammi volare, mio cielo" which translate to"Come in me, take me away, golden wings" and "Make me fly, my sky" respectively, indicate that he's experiencing a spiritual or transcendental connection with his lover, elevating them both to a higher state of existence.


The line "Siamo l'inganno" in the chorus translates to "We are the deception" which suggests that their connection may not be entirely innocent, but rather a fleeting escape from reality. Later in the song, he sings "Vedo nel sole dei tuoi occhi un altro sole cadere" meaning "I see another sun falling in the sun of your eyes" which further underscores the idea of this being more than a physical connection. The final line, "Siamo l'addio e non la fine, senza ricordi ne' paure" translates to "We are the farewell and not the end, without memories or fears" paints a picture of two individuals who have shared an intense, perhaps temporary experience without attachment or regrets.


Overall, "Mali Dje" is a poetic expression of a spiritual or ephemeral connection between two individuals that leave a lasting impression but without attachment or regrets.


Line by Line Meaning

I lay down with an angel
I slept with a kind-hearted woman


I lay down with an angel
I spent the night with a woman who showed me kindness


â€~Cause she treat me kind sometimes
Because she treated me kind on occasion


Vieni in me, portami via, ali d'oro
Come into me, take me away, golden wings


Vieni in me
Come into me


Fammi volare, mio cielo
Make me fly, my sky


Siamo l'inganno, portami via
We are a deception, take me away


Anima mia, oh mia
My soul, oh mine


Stai in me
Stay in me


Continua a volare, ali d'oro
Continue to fly, golden wings


Baciami il cuore
Kiss me on the heart


Vedo nel sole dei tuoi occhi
I see in the sun of your eyes


Un altro sole cadere
Another sun is falling


Siamo l'addio e non la fine
We are the goodbye and not the end


Senza ricordi ne' paure
Without memories or fears


Uh baby, portami via
Oh baby, take me away


Lay me down, I lay down
Put me down, I laid down


Lay, I lay down
Lay, I laid down


I lay down thinking
I laid down pondering


More than I could really say
More than I could express


I lay down, sweet, with an angel
I laid down, my love, with an angel


Baby, more than I could really say
Darling, more than I could express




Writer(s): Ali Toure

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pete

where are the lyrics at? english and italian??? wtf?

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Qui écoute encore 2023❤

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Just cool and relaxing

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Écoute encore 2022

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@Manudiclapas69

For Nathalie...
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@jeffwheaton9182

Does anyone know the meaning of the lyrics?

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