Mouane diob
Charlotte Dipanda Lyrics


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Lalala... Lalala... Até lalala lalala...
Lalala... Lalala... Até lalala lalala...

Na sim digna so bumna
So gna mulemé
Na sim digna so bumna bumna...
Songna mulemé
Din ni longuè dina dibamba ahaa
Sogna tolo tembe
Din ni longuè dina dibamba, dimbamba
Son gna nosènè

Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala
Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala

A dina mouane Diop é
Son nya wuwa éé ... ayééé
A dina mouane Diop é
Mutéleg mato bongu'a singa
A dina mounè diop ééé
Son gna wuwa ééé ayééé
A dina mouane Diop ééé
Mutéleg mato bongu'a sungab
Bongu'a sungab Bongn'a djentsi bongn'a djongué
Bongn'a bwa munyengué

Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala
Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala

Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala
A dina mouane Diop ééé
Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala

Son gna boa ééé ... (Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala)




Ose suga, sé djetsi, (Lalala... lalala... Até lalala lalala)
Sé djongué éé...

Overall Meaning

The song "Mouane Diob" by Charlotte Dipanda is a beautiful African composition that blends soulful vocals with a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds. The song's message is one of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening verses speak of standing tall and being strong against life's challenges. The lyrics repeat "Na sim digna so bumna, so gna mulemé," which translates to "I am strong, so do not worry about me." This passage emphasizes self-reliance and self-belief, a powerful message to everyone going through tough times.


The chorus of the song, "A dina mouane Diop é, son nya wuwa ééé...ayééé," can be roughly translated as "Mouane Diop is coming, who will dare to stop her?" Mouane Diop represents resilience, strength, and renewed hope in the face of adversity. The song then goes on to mention "Mutéleg mato bongu'a singa," which speaks to the idea of a new dawn, and that we must embrace change as it comes. "Bongu'a sungab, Bong'n'a djentsi, bong'n'a bwa munyengué" are phrases that symbolize unity, community, and strength in numbers. The song ends with the repeated phrase "Son gna boa ééé," which can be translated as "I am coming," emphasizing the idea of moving forward, progressing, and overcoming hurdles.


Line by Line Meaning

Na sim digna so bumna
I am worthy, my value is high


So gna mulemé
I have respect for myself


Na sim digna so bumna bumna...
I am very worthy, my value exceeds measure


Songna mulemé
I hold myself in high esteem


Din ni longuè dina dibamba ahaa
From the depths of my heart and soul


Sogna tolo tembe
I carry my head high


Din ni longuè dina dibamba, dimbamba
From the depths of my heart and soul


Son gna nosènè
I am not ashamed


A dina mouane Diop é
The name Mouane Diop


Son nya wuwa ééé ... ayééé
Has some weight to it


Mutéleg mato bongu'a singa
It represents the tradition of my ancestors


A dina mounè diop ééé
The name Mouane Diop


Son gna wuwa ééé ayééé
Has great significance


Mutéleg mato bongu'a sungab
Represents the customs of my people


Bongu'a sungab Bongn'a djentsi bongn'a djongué
My culture and heritage


Bongn'a bwa munyengué
My roots run deep


Son gna boa ééé...
It's not to be underestimated


Ose suga, sé djetsi,
It transcends language and race


Sé djongué éé...
It's a symbol of my identity




Writer(s): Charlotte Dipanda

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