Ma Wone
Charlotte Dipanda Lyrics
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O mbasan ma jombè nga wa timba
Muléma mu'am mu timbi pon o bobo
Nga wa timba
Na bodi njé yesè na wédi no
Njoh kakanè no pè mba nengèlè
Pond'am é timbi pona mala bosso
Na mala ah bosso ooh
Ala wonè
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
Ebandjana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé (Ala wonè)
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè è è
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
Bana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè
Na si mengèlè pè wa tobunya
O mbasan mwa jombè nga wa timba
Muléma mwam mu timbi pon o wolo
Nga wa timba
Nongèlè na na kwessè tè misso
To mabola mongo ma isso ni
O mendè bènè ponda tata duteya
Tata ah duteya
Ala wonè
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
Ebandjana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé (Ala wonè)
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè è è
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
Bana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè
Alanè mba mi miano mongo ma bobé (miano mongo)
Alanè mba di dutéya longo lésungu (dutéya longo)
Alanè mba mi miano mongo ma bobé (miano mongo)
Alanè mba di dutéya longo lésungu
Makossa...
Ala wonè
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
Ebandjana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé (Ala wonè)
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè è è
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
Bana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè
The song "Ma Wone" by Charlotte Dipanda is an ode to her roots and a celebration of her culture. The lyrics draw upon universal themes of love, family, and community that are deeply ingrained in Cameroonian society. The song is sung primarily in Duala, one of the Beti-Pahuin languages of Cameroon. It is characterized by a catchy beat and lively melodies, blending traditional African rhythms with modern pop sounds.
The opening lines, "Na si mengèlè pè wa tobunya, O mbasan ma jombè nga wa timba," evoke a sense of longing for home and the people one loves. Dipanda describes the importance of family ties and the bonds that connect people across distances and differences. The chorus, "Ala wonè, na bi na mendè taka étum na wa," is a call to remember one's roots and honor the values and traditions that have shaped one's identity. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of staying connected to one's culture and heritage, even as we move through the modern world.
Overall, "Ma Wone" is a beautiful tribute to Cameroon and its people. Dipanda's lyrics and melodies are a testament to the country's rich history and diverse cultural heritage, and the song remains a beloved classic in Cameroon and beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
Na si mengèlè pè wa tobunya
I have seen that you are lost
O mbasan ma jombè nga wa timba
You are looking for a path that you don't know
Muléma mu'am mu timbi pon o bobo
You are walking alone in the darkness
Nga wa timba
You are lost
Na bodi njé yesè na wédi no
I want to help you with what I have
Njoh kakanè no pè mba nengèlè
Let's join hands and find a way
Pond'am é timbi pona mala bosso
Together we can overcome the obstacles
Na mala ah bosso ooh
We will succeed in the end
Ala wonè
God is with us
Na bi na mendè taka étum na wa (Ala wonè)
I believe that we can make it with God's help
Ebandjana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé (Ala wonè)
He will guide us to the right path
Na si ma pula pè na taki jita Ala wonè è è
I call on God to help us
Bana mot'a tondi tè a wassa nè ndé
Children, follow the right path
Nongèlè na na kwessè tè misso
Don't be afraid, just be brave
To mabola mongo ma isso ni
Even if the journey is long and difficult
O mendè bènè ponda tata duteya
We will reach our destination, with God's grace
Tata ah duteya
With God's grace, we will succeed
Alanè mba mi miano mongo ma bobé (miano mongo)
Let us walk together, hand in hand
Alanè mba di dutéya longo lésungu (dutéya longo)
Let us pray together, with one voice
Makossa...
Makossa rhythm
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Angie Ali
2021 j'suis encore là et c'est toujours le même plaisir 💝💝💝💝💝 ô bosso Charlotte 😘
embellephilomene embellephilomene
JE VALIDE
Rachel Suzanne Elangue
Elle chante très bien ❤️❤️
Kessy Kalla
I wish I could gather all of your musics you ever made so I can listen to it always; 2023
Eugénie Life
L'une de mes préférées
OLIVAREX tsoméjio
ses musiques me touchent tellement
gérard ngali
Merci seigneur de me donner une douala comme épouse elles savent tenir leur foyer et aimer du fond du coeur
Thierry Sale
Très belle chanson
max max
une merveille ce chant
Tiayah Munji
I really love your songs they are sang with so much love