Brigadier Sabari
Alpha Blondy Lyrics


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Soufé yara magni dê
Niya sêbê man dafa
N'ko bandiya mangni fêssê fêssê
Hôronya lé gnongon têssan

Opération coup de poing
Opération coup de poing
Opération coup de poing yeh
Opération coup de poing

Néko wohouho woyo yohi
Brigadier Sabari
Néko Aïe Aïe Aïe
Brigadier Sabari
Néko koutoubou sakidi
Brigadier Sabari
Néko koutoubou sakidi
Brigadier Sabari
Néko Pati sanganan
Niyongon téné sôrôtougou
Brigand ya mangni dê de N'Téri
Hôronya lé gnongon têssan
Soufé yara mangni fêssê fêssê
Nyia sêbê man dafa

Opération coup de poing
Opération coup de poing
Opération coup de poing
Opération coup de poing

Néko wohouho woyo yoni
Brigadier Sabari
Néko Aïe Aïe Aïe
Brigadier Sabari
Néko koutoubou sakidi
Brigadier Sabari




Néko Pati sanganan
Niyongon téné sôrôtougou

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alpha Blondy's song "Brigadier Sabari" expresses the frustration, anger, and powerlessness felt by the poor people of Ivory Coast at the hands of the corrupt police force. The song describes how the police officers, represented by the titular character Brigadier Sabari, extort money from the people through force and intimidation, leaving them with nothing. The lyrics also reference the lack of justice and accountability in the legal system, with the bandits (represented by the term "Brigand") roaming free after their crimes.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics call for action in the form of "Opération coup de poing" or "Operation fist strike." This suggests that the people are fed up with being victimized by the police force and are ready to fight back against it, using force if necessary.


Overall, "Brigadier Sabari" is a powerful commentary on the state of law enforcement and justice in Ivory Coast, and the frustration and hopelessness felt by its citizens due to corruption and abuse of power.


Line by Line Meaning

Soufé yara magni dê
The people are suffering


Niya sêbê man dafa
Injustice is happening


N'ko bandiya mangni fêssê fêssê
The police are harassing the innocent


Hôronya lé gnongon têssan
The streets are chaotic


Opération coup de poing
The police are using brutal force


Opération coup de poing yeh
The use of brutal force is continuing


Néko wohouho woyo yohi
There is chaos and confusion


Brigadier Sabari
Police officer in charge of the operations


Néko Aïe Aïe Aïe
People are in pain


Néko koutoubou sakidi
Arrests are being made


Néko Pati sanganan
The people are protesting


Niyongon téné sôrôtougou
Their cries are loud and clear


Brigand ya mangni dê de N'Téri
Even the bandits are suffering


Hôronya lé gnongon têssan
The streets are still chaotic


Soufé yara mangni fêssê fêssê
The people are still suffering


Opération coup de poing
The use of brutal force continues


Néko wohouho woyo yoni
There is still chaos and confusion


Néko Aïe Aïe Aïe
The people are still in pain


Néko koutoubou sakidi
More arrests are being made


Néko Pati sanganan
The people are still protesting


Niyongon téné sôrôtougou
Their cries are still loud and clear




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALPHA BLONDY

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