Don't Be Afraid
C/B N.Uematsu O/B S.Hamaguchi Lyrics
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Sou deuk deh doh didem gnikoy hame ci diefin euh
Denou gor dafa ara yatu dafa wara wara yatu
Ndah ki djohe dafa tabe dafa mandu motah gniou wara mandou
Non non ndeysan enh ndeysan
Man nanoy togano yalla def niou bagnia bokk guis guis
Man nanoy bok yoon yalla def niou bagnia book yeene
Man nanou bok khet yalla deff niou bagnia bok wawa
Denou gor dafa ara yatu dafa ara ara yatu
Ndah ki djohe dafa tabe dafa mandu motah gniou ara mandou
Adouna xel la yaye, now be yourself, now be yourself
Guemeul sa bop xam ki gua doon ndeysan
I know it's strong, Africa is strong
Don't be afraid, never be afraid, that's what I say
Imanake donomaye obe kontere lela
Imanake famamaye obe kontere lela
Imanake donimaye obe kontere lela
Ajabalo ajabalo
Guemeul sa bop
Ikabido simasindole, I know it's strong
Ikabido simasindole, don't be afraid
Ikabido simasindole, I'm from Senegal West Africa
Terangua ligueye niakh djarigniou rek lagniou xam
Sama askan ligueye askan rek guem
Sama yaya ak baye dagn tete ci yoon bou bakh
Sama askan ligueye lagniou xam
Lalali lalee, now be yourself
Lalali lalee, guemeul sa bop
Lalali lalee, I know it's strong
Lalali lalee, don't be afraid
Lalali lalee
Def you melni def you mel ni lila wah
That's what I see
Def you melni def you mel ni lila wah
That's what I see
Guemeul sa bop ham kigua don ndeysan
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid, that's what I say
The song "Don't Be Afraid" by C/B N.Uematsu O/B S.Hamaguchi is an inspiring message to never be afraid of being oneself. The lyrics are a blend of several languages, including Wolof and French, which are two of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal, West Africa. The song opens with the line "Sou leer deh dokh dem ngikoy hame ci bidew," which translates to "Be who you want to be and do what you want to do" in English. The artist highlights the importance of embracing one's identity and pursuing one's dreams with fearlessness.
The chorus emphasizes this message, as the artist sings "Guemeul sa bop," which means "now be yourself" in Wolof. The artist encourages listeners to embrace their strength and integrity, and not to be afraid of the challenges they may face. The song is also a nod to the artist's Senegalese heritage, as she speaks of her hometown and culture, emphasizing the rich history and strength of the African continent.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and inspiration for people to rise above their fears and societal pressures, and proudly be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Sou leer deh dokh dem ngikoy hame ci bidew
Things change as much as we do and you have to learn how to adapt.
Sou deuk deh doh didem gnikoy hame ci diefin euh
Some things come from nowhere and that's okay.
Denou gor dafa ara yatu dafa wara wara yatu
Life is unpredictable, full of ups and downs.
Ndah ki djohe dafa tabe dafa mandu motah gniou wara mandou
Everything happens for a reason, even the bad things.
Non non ndeysan enh ndeysan
Sometimes things just happen and there's no explanation for it.
Man nanoy togano yalla def niou bagnia bokk guis guis
Life is a journey and you have to keep moving forward.
Man nanoy andano yalla def niou bagnia bokk meun meun
Life can be tough, but you have to keep pushing through.
Man nanoy bok yoon yalla def niou bagnia book yeene
You have to take risks in life to get what you want.
Man nanou bok khet yalla deff niou bagnia bok wawa
Sometimes, the things you want in life require sacrifice.
Denou gor dafa ara yatu dafa ara ara yatu
Life can be full of surprises, good and bad.
Ndah ki djohe dafa tabe dafa mandu motah gniou ara mandou
Sometimes, the things that hurt us the most can be the most valuable lessons.
Adouna xel la yaye, now be yourself, now be yourself
Life is short, so be true to yourself and live your life authentically.
Guemeul sa bop xam ki gua doon ndeysan
Believe in yourself and your abilities, you can do anything.
I know it's strong, Africa is strong
Africa has faced many hardships but remains strong and resilient.
Don't be afraid, never be afraid, that's what I say
Fear can hold you back, don't let it stop you from living your life.
Imanake donomaye obe kontere lela
Sometimes things look bad, but they are not always as they seem.
Imanake famamaye obe kontere lela
What you see is not always what you get.
Imanake donimaye obe kontere lela
Don't make assumptions about people or situations.
Ajabalo ajabalo
Life can be strange and unpredictable.
Ikabido simasindole, I know it's strong
Strength comes from within, believe in yourself.
Ikabido simasindole, don't be afraid
Fear can hold you back, but you have to push through it to grow.
Ikabido simasindole, I'm from Senegal West Africa
Be proud of your roots and where you come from.
Terangua ligueye niakh djarigniou rek lagniou xam
No matter what happens, never lose hope and keep pushing forward.
Sama askan ligueye askan rek guem
Keep striving for success and never give up on your dreams.
Sama yaya ak baye dagn tete ci yoon bou bakh
Life has its challenges, but you have to keep moving forward.
Sama askan ligueye lagniou xam
Believe in yourself and your abilities, you can achieve anything.
Lalali lalee, now be yourself
Life is too short to pretend to be someone you're not, be true to yourself.
Lalali lalee, guemeul sa bop
Believe in yourself and keep pushing forward.
Lalali lalee, I know it's strong
Inner strength is powerful and can help you overcome any obstacle.
Lalali lalee, don't be afraid
Fear can be paralyzing, but you have to push through it to achieve your goals.
Def you melni def you mel ni lila wah
What you see is not always what you get, be open to new possibilities.
Guemeul sa bop ham kigua don ndeysan
Keep pushing forward and don't let fear hold you back.
Don't be afraid, that's what I say
Fear is a natural emotion, but don't let it stop you from living your life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Wally Balango Seck
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Fuut
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alison
AGREE!