Soma loba
Charlotte Dipanda Lyrics

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Paroles de " Soma Loba"

Nu nu wé ni diba, Essi bè to biya
Nèni bana mba o, Ba mendè no kusa da
Nu pè nu nanga o, Nongo la dokita
A ma kanè, Bukatè na a jé bwam
Oa nyena nu bè nidi dà na di jà la bwam eh
Eh eh eh éé, oh oho ooo

To njè nda' bo no pa:
Soma loba, soma loba, soma loba
Yene wei ya longue
Soma loba, Soma loba, soma loba
Ton njé mi té é ndi ba é
Somo loba, soma loba
Yéne wei ya longuè
Soma Loba, soma Loba, soma Loba

To njè po yé bwa
Ossi ti ntimbe yana
Ponda loba nde nguè ponda mbalè
To njè ndé o puli nooo
Na nginya mulema
Tata bèsè mo, Bukatè na o jé bwam
Oa nyena nu ben dida, Na di ja la bwam eh
Eh, eh, eh oh oh oh
To njè nd'a bo no oa

Ba ndolo ba
Eya oh oh eh eya eh eh éh
Ba ndolo ba wemsè pon mba musango

O mulema yé yé yé eh
To njè nd'a bo no pa

Overall Meaning

The song "Soma Loba" by Charlotte Dipanda is sung primarily in Duala, a language spoken in Cameroon, and the lyrics are deeply poetic and metaphorical. The song is about the struggles of life and the different obstacles that we encounter on our journey, but it also talks about the importance of being strong and resilient in the face of adversity.

The opening lines of the song ("Nu nu wé ni diba, Essi bè to biya/Nèni bana mba o, Ba mendè no kusa da") speak about the difficulties of life, and the fact that we are all in it together, trying to navigate our way through. The line "Nu pè nu nanga o, Nongo la dokita" talks about the need for us to support each other, as we face the challenges of life, just as a doctor needs to support his patients.

The title of the song "Soma Loba" translates to "We will overcome," and it is a message of hope that while we may face struggles and challenges, we will ultimately overcome them. The repetition of the phrase "soma loba" throughout the song reinforces this message of hope and resilience. The song also talks about the importance of community and solidarity in overcoming these struggles, as the chorus urges us to come together and support one another.

Overall, "Soma Loba" is a deeply meaningful and symbolic song that speaks to the struggles and challenges of life, while also offering a message of hope and resilience.

Line by Line Meaning

Nu nu wé ni diba, Essi bè to biya
We offer ourselves to see the goodness of the Lord

Nèni bana mba o, Ba mendè no kusa da
All children of God, come and rejoice

Nu pè nu nanga o, Nongo la dokita
Let us unite as one and listen to the doctor

A ma kanè, Bukatè na a jé bwam
He will heal us, even the incurable diseases

Oa nyena nu bè nidi dà na di jà la bwam eh
Let us open our hearts to receive his blessings

Eh eh eh éé, oh oho ooo
Expressing excitement and joy

To njè nda' bo no pa:
Let us open the door and welcome him

Soma loba, soma loba, soma loba
Sing out, sing out, sing out

Yene wei ya longue
The Lord's way is long

Soma loba, Soma loba, soma loba
Sing out, sing out, sing out

Ton njé mi té é ndi ba é
Raise your voice and sing with me