Banana
Alpha Blondy Lyrics
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Ayé m'bla méta soh
Niyé dounougnan soba guiri'n
Inaban ka nonsi tagama
Niyé dounougnan soba guiri'n
Inaban ka nonsi tagama
Méta maro sênin
Méta kaba sênin
Méta kou sênin
Méta wosso sênin
Ani barana, barana foro
Banana, banane poyo
Barana, barana foro
Banana, banane poyo
Kalo sala, Kalo massa
Daraka garantie
Kalo sala, Kalo massa
Téréla garantie
Kala sala, Kalo massa
Soula garantie
Méta maro sênin
Méta kaba sênin
Méta kou sênin
Méta wosso sênin
Ani barana, barana foro
Banana, banane poyo
Barana, barana foro
Banana, banane poyo
The lyrics of Alpha Blondy's song "Banana" express a celebration of life and the happiness that comes with it. The song is sung in the West African language of Dioula and incorporates traditional African rhythms to give the song a powerful and uplifting feel. The opening lines of the song "Donguiri la nité ko labantayé, Ayé m'bla méta soh" suggest that it's a celebration of something, probably a particular food or fruit that's highly valued in the West African region. It's quite likely that the fruit being celebrated here is the banana, given the title of the song, and the numerous references made to it in the song.
The refrain of the song "Ani barana, barana foro, Banana, banane poyo" translates to "Everybody wants a piece of the banana". The banana is celebrated as a symbol of abundance and wealth, fulfilled desires and a source of satisfaction for many. The lines "Kalo sala, Kalo massa, Daraka garantie" and "Téréla garantie, Kala sala, Kalo massa, Soula garantie" suggest that the banana is not only a source of happiness, but it also brings economic and financial guarantees to those who cultivate and trade it.
The song reminds us of the cultural significance of the banana in West African culture, beyond being just a fruit. It has become a source of identity and pride for many people in the region, and Alpha Blondy's song "Banana" captures this sentiment perfectly with its upbeat rhythms and energetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Donguiri la nité ko labantayé
Saying that there are forces at play beyond our control
Ayé m'bla méta soh
Acknowledging that there are things happening that we may not understand
Niyé dounougnan soba guiri'n
Describing the complexities of life and how they often go unseen
Inaban ka nonsi tagama
Highlighting the fact that we often miss important details
Méta maro sênin
Referencing the fact that there are different aspects to life
Méta kaba sênin
Acknowledging that each aspect of life is important and cannot be ignored
Méta kou sênin
Implying that there are many different ways to approach life
Méta wosso sênin
Suggesting that we should be open to exploring all aspects of life
Ani barana, barana foro
Saying that there are things that are both serious and light-hearted
Banana, banane poyo
Using the metaphor of a banana to represent the complexities and contradictions of life
Kalo sala, Kalo massa
Referring to how we all have different experiences and perspectives
Daraka garantie
Implying that these differences are guaranteed
Téréla garantie
Suggesting that we should be accepting of these differences
Soula garantie
Encouraging us to embrace diversity
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Really good thing for InI !
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