Batonga
Angйlique Kidjo Lyrics
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Mmmmmh....
Ovi yabada dadeh
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Novi yabada dadeh
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Yapat'cha galwadadeh lwo
Batonga
Ankwinla djina remi (na)
Mmmmmh....
Mmmmmh....
Ovi yabada dadeh
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Novi yabada dadeh
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Batonga
Yapat'cha galwadadeh lwo
Batonga
Ankwinla djina remi (na)
Lile gogoto wemak kwon
Lilia limeto wemak kwon
Batonga
Batonga
Baton'
Batonga
Batonga
Ovi yabada dadeh
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Novi yabada dadeh
Ovi vanvan eloho
Batonga
Yapat'cha galwadadeh lwo
Batonga
Ankwinla djina remi na
Lile gogoto wemak kwon
Lilia limeto wemak kwon
Batonga
Batonga
Baton'
Batonga
Batonga
Mmmmmh....
Mmmmmh....
Eha ahe aghete
Eha ghete ahe aghete
The song "Batonga" by Angelique Kidjo is a tribute to a small fishing village located in Benin where the singer grew up. The song's lyrics are sung in Fon, a language spoken in West Africa, and it is a celebration of the people and culture of the Batonga village. The opening lines, "Ovi yabada dadeh, Ovi vanvan nanbaketh, Novi yabada dadeh, Ovi vanvan nanbaketh," are an invocation to the ancestors of the Batonga people, asking for their blessings and protection.
The chorus of the song, "Batonga yapat'cha galwadadeh lwo, Ankwinla djina remi (na)," celebrates the Batonga people and their traditional dance, which is known to be energetic and lively. The lyrics also reference the importance of music and dance in the Batonga culture, with lines like "Lilia limeto wemak kwon" and "Baton'."
Overall, "Batonga" is a joyful and upbeat celebration of a specific place and culture, with Kidjo's powerful voice and energetic rhythms capturing the essence of the Batonga people.
Line by Line Meaning
Ovi yabada dadeh
The sound of the drumbeat
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Echoes throughout the land
Novi yabada dadeh
The sound of the drumbeat
Ovi vanvan nanbaketh
Echoes throughout the land
Batonga
A group of people united by ancestry and culture
Yapat'cha galwadadeh lwo
Celebrating and singing the praises of the Batonga
Ankwinla djina remi (na)
In honor of the spirits of the ancestors
Lile gogoto wemak kwon
With the rhythm of the drum and dance
Lilia limeto wemak kwon
Together we move as one
Baton'
Come on
Batonga
A group of people united by ancestry and culture
Ovi vanvan eloho
Echoing to the heavens
Eha ahe aghete
The beating of the drum
Eha ghete ahe aghete
The beating of the drum
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGELIQUE KIDJO, DANIELLA MERCURY, JEAN LOUIS PIERRE HEBRAIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Been following her work since 1990.
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I do
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All of time ✨❤