Mouane diob
Charlotte Dipanda Lyrics
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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
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...
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
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.