Bodimbea
Charlotte Dipanda Lyrics
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Wengue na timbi noh
Nia dibongo
La bana, bana be na
Oyi yaye noh wende bodimbea
Minya, ma bwan
Ma nde passa, wengue o nin wassé
Na bodi nde nje a bato
Mba, na mala, na nde nya bobé
Njané so bwan, bongo n'iwiyé
Toh nje na bodi noh eh ta mpon nde
É ta nde na mulema mu sangui
Tétè nde a bi nje a diyele no mba
Mama moh mene peh a ta mba mbong
Biala ba ndolo be na o koussi noh
Tétè nde a bi nje a diyele no mba
(Richard Bona)
Ye te na mbale na o mala
Isohdi-sohdi mulema pon nde
Wala longo di timbi nde beh na
Mutaka na mutaka pon
Alané eh (paille o)
Doua paille ya ngo na te (paille o)
Kaka mulema mongo muna tétè (paille o)
Isohdi-sohdi mulema pon nde
Nye na komba a keki te mouto
(Biya na lende kumba nyaka)
Mukala a wondi eh
(Biya na lende kumba nyaka)
(Charlotte et Richard)
Wa na o mala di woh na mbembe
Isohdi-sohdi teten na mulema
Tétè nde a bi nje a diyele noh mba
Ndengu'a bobé lende makwassi
Tumba le pon nde mbembe na mbembe
Tétè nde a bi nje a diyele noh mba
Ala etum nde o bélè
The song "Bodimbea" by Charlotte Dipanda is a fusion of Cameroonian rhythms, soulful vocals and Richard Bona's signature bass style. The lyrics are sung in Douala language and touch upon themes of joy, gratitude and celebration. The opening lines roughly translate to "Welcome, come and dance with me, let's celebrate together, with our bodies moving to the rhythms".
The chorus "Oyi yaye noh wende bodimbea" can be interpreted as an invitation to come together and dance joyfully. The verse "Toh nje na bodi noh eh ta mpon nde" talks about how music brings people together and unites them, irrespective of their differences. The song also contains Richard Bona's signature scatting style that complements Charlotte Dipanda's powerful vocals.
Overall, the song "Bodimbea" is a beautiful celebration of music, companionship and togetherness in the face of diverse backgrounds and cultural differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Toh na
Here we are
Wengue na timbi noh
With our guitars in hand
Nia dibongo
Playing some drums
La bana, bana be na
The children are here
Oyi yaye noh wende bodimbea
Come and dance with us
Minya, ma bwan
Move your body, my brother
Ma nde passa, wengue o nin wassé
Don't just stand there, start to move around
Na bodi nde nje a bato
With this rhythm in our bodies
É sè bossinga (ah ah ah ah)
We are feeling the energy
Mba, na mala, na nde nya bobé
Let's keep the party going
Njané so bwan, bongo n'iwiye
The night is young, let's have some fun
Toh nje na bodi noh eh ta mpon nde
Here, we have the beat only in our hands
É ta nde na mulema mu sangui
Let it flow inside us
Tétè nde a bi nje a diyele no mba
Let's sing and dance together
Mama moh mene peh a ta mba mbong
Make way for me, I want to dance
Biala ba ndolo be na o koussi noh
The sounds of love are in the air
Ye te na mbale na o mala
Join us on this dancefloor, let's have some fun
Isohdi-sohdi mulema pon nde
With the rhythm in our hearts
Wala longo di timbi nde beh na
The sound of the drums is everywhere
Mutaka na mutaka pon
Together, together
Alané eh (paille o)
Hey, let me tell you
Doua paille ya ngo na te (paille o)
About a special moment
Kaka mulema mongo muna tétè (paille o)
When our hearts were beating as one
Nye na komba a keki te mouto
Let's enjoy this moment while it lasts
(Biya na lende kumba nyaka)
Mukala a wondi eh
The night is passing by
Wa na o mala di woh na mbembe
Come and join us, let's keep dancing
Isohdi-sohdi teten na mulema
With the beat in our hearts
Ndengu'a bobé lende makwassi
Let the joy and happiness surround us
Tumba le pon nde mbembe na mbembe
The drums keep on playing
Ala etum nde o bélè
Let's keep the vibes alive
Writer(s): Charlotte Dipanda, Richard Bona
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Charlotte Dipanda]
Tona wengè
Na timbi no nya dibongo
La bana bana bena
O ye ya i no wengè bodimbéa
Minya ma bwam
Ma ndé pasa wengè u
O nin wasé na bodi ndé
Njé ya bato é sè bisinga
Mba na mala na ndé nya bobé
Dja nè so mbwan mongo ni wiyè
To njé na boli no é ta pon ndé
E ta ndé na muléma mu sangi
Tétè na bi nja di yélé no mba
Mama monènè pè a ta mba mbong
Byala ba ndolo ndé lo kusi no
Tétè nda bi nja diyelè no mba
[Richard Bona]
Yé tè na mbalè nyé na o mala
Isodi sodi mulema mponi é
Wala longo di timbi ndé bè na
Mutaka na mutaka pon A’lané (wayah)
Duwa paya ango na tè (wayah)
Kaka mulema mongo mama téken (wayah) Isodi sodi mulema naté ndé (wayah)
E na kuma na téki té I é nyana
(Né ndé muna nyaka)
Bakala ba nyondi yé yé (hi hi nyana)
Wa no mala di wo na mbembé
Isodi sodi tétén na muléma
Tété nda bi nja di yélè no mba
Ndenga bobé nyé ndé makwassi
Tumba lé pon ndé tété na mbembé
Tétè nda bi nja di yélé no mba
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