He is also the oldest of a family of singers, brother of Grace and Dora Decca.
Amour à sens unique
Ben Decca Lyrics
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O ma wu na mbembé
(Mba mumi oo, o ma wu na mbembé)
Mbana nye te nya sens unique o ma wu na sésé
(Mbana mutooo o ma wu na sésé)
Où est donc l'amour que tu m'as promis
Où est donc l'amour que tu m'as promis
Onè bonè bunya mba neni no o wa
Mbana wa na mba na biso na wa pour la vie
O nguéa wonè, Ayo nyééé sucudu ééé
Onè bonè bunya mba neni no o wa
Mbana wa na mba na biso na wa pour toujours
O nguéa wonè, Ayo nyé sucudu éé Oh
Ndola biso na wa mo eta nde loko a muna o kwala
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo
Ndola biso na wa mo éta nde loko a muna o bisè mba
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo ya é oh
Ndola biso na wa mo éta nde loko a muna o bisè mba
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo
Ndola biso na wa mo eta nde loko a muna o kwala
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo ya é
Ndola bison a wa
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo ya é
(Mba na mumi oo wa é)
Wa mo bia so nde na ndolo mo nye makobi éé
Mbana nyé makobi éé nye makobi wa mo sontanè
Na ndolo mo nye makobi éé
Bwanga bwao bwé ponde nu nyena o tondi no mama ooo
Wa mo bia so nde na ndolo mo nye makobi éé
Mba na nye makobi é
Nye makobi éé o mende tenguenè mumi nyena
Nu si tondi wa etumi tè to tondi no mama o memea nde mèsè
Wa mo bata ma aie
Bèlè so mba na babè ééé mama ooo basangui ééé
Nde wa pè o mende bambè é. Mama ooo muen bwami
Esèlè so mba na bambè éé, mama ooo basangui ééé
Esè bodilo éé to wa pè oi mende bambe
Ahooo, Be bwa mi ééé
Ba sangui ééé, ohoo ba sangui ééé (Ekwadam)
Ba sangui ééé ndolami pon nde wèèèh
Na tondi nde nyami ndolo na posi nde nyami ndolo
Mba mo na tondi nde nyami ndolo to ndje mo e bola
Na tondi nde nyami ndolo na posi nde nyami ndolo
Mba mo na tondi nde nyami ndolo to ndje mo e bola
Ndola mi nu ééé, To e bende na ndjé
Ndola mi nu ééé, To e bende na ndjé
Ndola mi nu ééé to e bende na ndje
Bekwadi ba nu ba mbusa swa éé na si ma pela
Topo la nu la mbuso wa éé na si ma péla
Mbana bekwadi ba nu ba tongola swa na bangui mo éé
Mba na bekwadi ba nu ba tongola swa na bangui no éé ben de na ndjé
Ndola mi nu ééé, To e bende na ndjé
Ndola mi nu ééé, To e bende na ndjé
Ndola mi nu ééé to e bende na ndje
Eh wa... eh wa... Eh wa... eh wa... Eh wa... eh wa... Eh wa... eh wa...
The song "Amour à sens unique" by Ben Decca is a love song with a sad tone, as the singer laments a love that is not reciprocated. The song begins with the lyrics "Mba na nye te nya sens unique, o ma wu na mbembé," which translate to "I didn't want a one-way love, but I am now lost." The singer is expressing his frustration about being in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate his feelings. He asks "Où est donc l'amour que tu m'as promis?" meaning "Where is the love you promised me?"
Later in the song, Ben Decca sings "Na tondi nde nyami ndolo na posi nde nyami ndolo, mba mo na tondi nde nyami ndolo to ndje mo e bola" meaning "I'm torn between my heart and my pride, I'm trying to decide what to do." He is struggling to decide whether to continue pursuing the person he loves or to give up and move on.
The song has a melancholic melody and the lyrics are delivered with a lot of emotion, making it a powerful love ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
Mba na nye te nya sens unique
I don't understand this one-way love
O ma wu na mbembé
You are always angry
(Mba mumi oo, o ma wu na mbembé)
(I don't know why, you are always angry)
Mbana nye te nya sens unique o ma wu na sésé
I don't want this one-way love, you are always cold
(Mbana mutooo o ma wu na sésé)
(I don't want this anymore, you are always cold)
Où est donc l'amour que tu m'as promis
Where is the love you promised me
Où est donc l'amour que tu m'as promis
Where is the love you promised me
(Qui moi? Jamais!)
(Me? Never!)
Onè bonè bunya mba neni no o wa
Our relationship will never end
Mbana wa na mba na biso na wa pour la vie
Our love will last a lifetime
O nguéa wonè, Ayo nyééé sucudu ééé
Don't forget, Ayo, your sweet love
Onè bonè bunya mba neni no o wa
Our relationship will never end
Mbana wa na mba na biso na wa pour toujours
Our love will last forever
O nguéa wonè, Ayo nyé sucudu éé Oh
Don't forget, Ayo, your sweet love
Ndola biso na wa mo eta nde loko a muna o kwala
Our hearts beat together like drums
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo
I want to hear your voice
Ndola biso na wa mo éta nde loko a muna o bisè mba
Our hearts beat together as one
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo ya é oh
I want to hear your voice
Ndola biso na wa mo éta nde loko a muna o bisè mba
Our hearts beat together as one
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo
I want to hear your voice
Ndola biso na wa mo eta nde loko a muna o kwala
Our hearts beat together like drums
Mba na boa wa mumi ooo ya é
I want to hear your voice
(Mba na mumi oo wa é)
(I want to hear your voice)
Wa mo bia so nde na ndolo mo nye makobi éé
Don't leave me alone, since your smile captivates me
Mbana nyé makobi éé nye makobi wa mo sontanè
Our captivating smiles will always be together
Na ndolo mo nye makobi éé
I am captivated by your smile
Bwanga bwao bwé ponde nu nyena o tondi no mama ooo
The sound of the drum reminds us of our motherland
Wa mo bia so nde na ndolo mo nye makobi éé
Don't leave me alone, since your smile captivates me
Mba na nye makobi é
I want your smile
Nye makobi éé o mende tenguenè mumi nyena
Your captivating smile is always on my mind
Nu si tondi wa etumi tè to tondi no mama o memea nde mèsè
The beat of the drum reminds us of our ancestors
Wa mo bata ma aie
Don't reduce my strength
Bèlè so mba na babè ééé mama ooo basangui ééé
I'm dancing with my beloved, oh mom, in Bangui
Nde wa pè o mende bambè é. Mama ooo muen bwami
We are important, oh mom, we are kings
Esèlè so mba na bambè éé, mama ooo basangui ééé
I'm singing with my beloved, oh mom, in Bangui
Esè bodilo éé to wa pè oi mende bambe
Our tradition is important to us
Ahooo, Be bwa mi ééé
Let me drink (traditional drink called 'bwa') with you
Ba sangui ééé, ohoo ba sangui ééé (Ekwadam)
Our ancestors, yes, our ancestors
Ba sangui ééé ndolami pon nde wèèèh
Our ancestors are watching over us
Na tondi nde nyami ndolo na posi nde nyami ndolo
I hear the rhythm of your heart and feel your love
Mba mo na tondi nde nyami ndolo to ndje mo e bola
I follow the rhythm of your heart to dance with you
Na tondi nde nyami ndolo na posi nde nyami ndolo
I hear the rhythm of your heart and feel your love
Mba mo na tondi nde nyami ndolo to ndje mo e bola
I follow the rhythm of your heart to dance with you
Ndola mi nu ééé, To e bende na ndjé
Our love is pure, it endures forever
Ndola mi nu ééé, To e bende na ndjé
Our love is pure, it endures forever
Ndola mi nu ééé to e bende na ndje
Our love is pure, it endures forever
Bekwadi ba nu ba mbusa swa éé na si ma pela
Our ancestors guide us as we pray
Topo la nu la mbuso wa éé na si ma péla
Our land is our heritage as we protect it
Mbana bekwadi ba nu ba tongola swa na bangui mo éé
Our ancestors guide us as we travel to Bangui
Mba na bekwadi ba nu ba tongola swa na bangui no éé ben de na ndjé
I am guided by our ancestors as I travel to Bangui
Writer(s): ben decca
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chinel AZIBO Blaise
En 2022 et cette chanson est toujours sucrée.
Mary Angel Meka
je n'oublierai jamais ce titre 🤝
Nadine Mballa
💃💃💃💃2021 je danse encore sur cette chasse sens me lasser
antoinette bakoussou
je n oublierais jamais ce titre a Moanda au gabon il y avais une dame camerounaise qui avais une boite de nuit la jungle...honneur a toi Duchesse c etait son prenom
Darleen Strawberry
❤❤❤
Graciela Bindang
4:10 😍😍😍
Melesa
💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Pamela Egbe
Old timers
capriskydoseadulte
Oullalaa la belle melodie😍😍😍 qui écoute en 2022?
Serge David
Le fer de lance