Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Côte d'Ivoi… Read Full Bio ↴Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Côte d'Ivoire) is a reggae singer. He is a major star in West Africa. He has played with The Wailers. He studied English at Hunter College in New York, and later in the Columbia University American Language Program.

Alpha Blondy sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey strong political attitudes and a sense of humor. He coined the French word "democrature" (an English equivalent might be "democratatorship") to identify some African governments.

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Alpha Blondy Lyrics

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Assida gnamien nidia
Assida gnamien nidia
Assida gnamien nidia
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Assida gnamien nidia
Assida gnamien nidia
Assida gnamien nidia

Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Oh my God I and I thank you now
Oh my Lord I and I thank you yeah
Oh my God I and I thank you
For everything that you've done for me

Oh my God I and I thank you now
Oh my Lord I and I thank you yeah
Oh my God I and I thank you
For everything that you've done for me

I'm saying
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Oh Mon Dieu je te dis mercie
Oh Mon Dieu je te remercie
Oh Mon Dieu je te dis mercie
Oh Mon Dieu je te remercie

Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami

Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami
Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alpha Blondy's song "Mo" express gratitude towards God for everything that he has done for the singer. The song begins with the repetitive lines "Assida gnamien nidia, mitou mikan adia wa ya mami," which translates to "I miss you, come back in my arms, my mother." These lines could be interpreted as a plea to God, as the singer misses being in the comfort of God's arms. The lyrics then go on to express gratitude to God, saying "Oh my God, I and I thank you for everything that you've done for me." The repetition of the phrase "Mo Mo Mo Mo adia wa ya mami" at the end of each verse reinforces the singer's gratefulness towards God.

The lyrics also feature a chorus in French, which says "Oh Mon Dieu je te dis mercie / Oh Mon Dieu je te remercie," meaning "Oh my God, I thank you." The use of French could indicate the culturally diverse background of the singer, who hails from Ivory Coast and sings in both French and English.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mo" express a strong sense of spirituality and gratitude towards God, as well as a sense of longing for God's presence.

Line by Line Meaning

Assida gnamien nidia
A repeated exclamation of gratitude and thanks

Mitou mikan adia wa ya mami
Acknowledgement of God's role in providing blessings

Oh my God I and I thank you now
Showing gratitude to God for present blessings

For everything that you've done for me
Recognizing all of the past blessings provided by God

Oh Mon Dieu je te dis mercie
French translation of previously stated thankfulness to God

Contributed by Benjamin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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