Sabali
Amadou & Mariam Lyrics


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Anw na ku yé foli de yé
Anw duya yé tolo kê
Anw bo kê ko yan
Anw bo kê ko yan
Djama

Sabali, sabali, sabali yonkontê
Sabali, sabali, sabali kayi

Ni kêra môgô fê sabali yonkontê
Ibi tiè fê sabali yonkontê
Ni kêra Mousso fê sabali yonkontê
Wo ouh wo, sabali, sabali, sabali kagni

Chéri, je m'adresse à toi
Avec toi chéri
La vie est belle

La la la la la la
Avec toi, chéri
Wo ouh wo, la la la la la la
Ça c'est pour la vie
Wo ouh wo, la la la la la la
Avec toi, chéri
La la la la la la
Ça c'est pour la vie

Chéri, je te fais un gros bisou
Ou bien je sais pas

Chéri, je te fais un gros bisou
Je t'embrasse fort
Je te fais un gros bisou
Je t'embrasse fort





Bye-bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amadou & Mariam's song Sabali are sung in a combination of Bambara and French, which adds to the cultural and linguistic richness of the song. The opening lines of the song, "Anw na ku yé foli de yé, Anw duya yé tolo kê, Anw bo kê ko yan," can roughly be translated to "I am searching for happiness, I am patient for it, I pray for it to come." These lines set the tone for the rest of the song, which is a poignant reflection on the need for hope and patience in the face of life's challenges.


The chorus of the song, "Sabali! Sabali! Sabali yonkontê, Sabali! Sabali! Sabali kayi," can be translated to "Patience! Patience! Patience is everything, Patience! Patience! Patience pays off." The repetition of the word "sabali" throughout the song underscores the importance of this message. The verses that follow describe how love and companionship can help one navigate the difficulties of life. The song ends with a playful and affectionate exchange between two lovers, expressing the joy and comfort that can come from a loving relationship.


Overall, Sabali is a beautiful and uplifting song about the power of patience, hope, and love. Its mix of languages and musical styles reflects the cosmopolitan backgrounds of the artists, and its timeless message of resilience and companionship continues to resonate with listeners around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Anw na ku yé foli de yé
I am a person who has a heart


Anw duya yé tolo kê
I don't know what's going on


Anw bo kê ko yan
I am not wanting anything


Anw bo kê ko yan
I am not wanting anything


Djama!
Let's go!


Sabali! Sabali! Sabali yonkontê
Patience! Patience! Patience little brother/sister


Sabali! Sabali! Sabali kayi
Patience! Patience! Patience big brother/sister


Ni kêra môgô fê sabali yonkontê
My little brother/sister, be patient


Ibi tiè fê sabali yonkontê
Everyone must be patient


Ni kêra Mousso fê Sabali yonkontê
My big sister, be patient


Wo ouh wo! Sabali, sabali, sabali kagni
Hey there! Patience, patience, patience little bird


Chéri, je m'adresse à toi
Darling, I'm talking to you


Avec toi chéri
With you, darling


La vie est belle
Life is beautiful


La la la la la la
La la la la la la


Avec toi, chéri
With you, darling


Wo ouh wo, la la la la la la
Hey there! La la la la la la


Ça c'est pour la vie
That's for life


Wo ouh wo, la la la la la la
Hey there! La la la la la la


Avec toi, chéri
With you, darling


La la la la la la
La la la la la la


Ça c'est pour la vie
That's for life


Chéri, je te fais un gros bisou
Darling, I'm giving you a big kiss


Ou bien je sais pas
Or maybe I don't know


Chéri, je te fais un gros bisou
Darling, I'm giving you a big kiss


Je t'embrasse fort
I'm embracing you tightly


Je te fais un gros bisou
I'm giving you a big kiss


Je t'embrasse fort
I'm embracing you tightly


Bye-bye!
Goodbye!




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, BECAUSE EDITIONS
Written by: Damon Albarn, Marc-Antoine Moreau, Mariam Doumbia

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@JohannesMariaRunge

The maybe most beautyful song I ever heard.

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Flatliners and Junior Gong brought me here!

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Love this song!!!!!!❤❤❤

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a écouté sans modération!!!!

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Flatliners brought me here

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I love this songggggg

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Rip Namco 🎮

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Rip Spanky 🦜 ⚰️

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F a b u l o u s remix

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Someone get this song to trap city and tell the TO REMIX IT!!

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