Her career began in 1992, and since then she has released eight albums and three additional compilation albums, positioning herself as one of Israel's most successful musical acts ever. After winning the contest in 1998, she later went on to record dance albums in English, French and Hebrew. A few of her big hits include "Diva", "Lola", "Alorarola", "Fata Morgana", "Woman in Love" (Barbara Striesend cover), "There are girls", "Don Quixote" and many more.
Dana International will once again represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany, with her self-penned song Ding Dong.
Maganona
Dana International Lyrics
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Allah ya zar alekum
Intu min bi-yitwidduni fen
Fakrin gozi min
Ana s-sitt il-muhtarama
Der balak minni ya sawis
Inta I-hantaris
Ana magnuna
Ana mis magnuna!
Ana mis magnuna!
Kukurrukuku
Nuna nuna mis magnuna
Min bet abuya hatu nuna
Gulu gulu gali gulu
Kukurrukuku
Nuna nuna
He he sllimni ala I-badingan
Intum kullulum fakrin
Ana magnuna
Isma ni ya dawis
He he ana mis magnuna
Ana magnuna
Kukurrukuku
Nuna nuna mis magnuna
Min bet abuya hatu nuna
Gulu gulu gali gulu
Kukurrukuku
Nuna nuna
The song "Maganona" by Dana International is sung in what appears to be Arabic and has a very upbeat and lively tune. The opening lines are "Kukurrukuku, Allah ya zar alekum, Intu min bi-yitwidduni fen, Fakrin gozi min". These lines are quite nonsensical but add to the rhythm of the song. In the next lines, Dana International introduces herself as "Ana s-sitt il-muhtarama" and warns the listener to be careful of her, calling out "Der balak minni ya sawis". She then tells the listener that they are all preoccupied with their own thoughts, while she is "magnuna", meaning crazy or mad. She repeats this phrase several times, emphasizing her madness.
The following verses continue with more nonsensical phrases such as "Nuna nuna mis magnuna, Min bet abuya hatu nuna, Gulu gulu gali gulu". Dana International also makes a playful request for someone to compliment her appearance, asking "Sllimni ala I-badingan". The song concludes with her repeating "Ana magnuna" several more times with the accompanying "Kukurrukuku" and "Nuna nuna" phrases.
Despite the lack of a clear storyline or message, the song is catchy and upbeat. The lyrics are meant to be playful and enjoyable to listen to rather than to convey any deep meaning. The repetition of the phrase "Ana magnuna" might be seen as a nod to the artist's own eccentricities and unique personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Kukurrukuku
The song begins with the sound of a rooster crowing.
Allah ya zar alekum
A greeting which means 'May Allah protect you', setting a friendly tone.
Intu min bi-yitwidduni fen
Addressing the listeners, asking if they understand what she is saying.
Fakrin gozi min
A plea to listen to her thoughts and ideas.
Ana s-sitt il-muhtarama
Introducing herself politely as 'Ms. Respected'.
Der balak minni ya sawis
Directing someone to listen closely to her, calling them a smart person.
Inta I-hantaris
Telling someone not to wait, to pay attention now.
Intuí kullukum fakrin
Assuming that everyone listening has something on their mind that they want to express.
Ana magnuna
Revealing that she is crazy and marches to her own beat.
Ana mis magnuna!
Emphasizing that she is not just a little crazy, but very crazy!
Nuna nuna mis magnuna
Repeating the phrase 'Nuna nuna', indicating she is still crazy.
Min bet abuya hatu nuna
Sharing a personal story about a gift she received from her father as a child.
Gulu gulu gali gulu
Singing a fun, nonsensical phrase.
He he sllimni ala I-badingan
Asking someone to help her with her costume or outfit.
Intum kullulum fakrin
Addressing the listeners again, suggesting they all have worries and stresses.
Isma ni ya dawis
Asking someone to listen again, using a friendly nickname for them.
He he ana mis magnuna
Laughing and admitting once again that she is crazy.
Ana magnuna
Repeating that she is crazy, one final time.
Nuna nuna mis magnuna
Closing the song with the same phrase, to emphasize that she is proud of her unique and quirky personality.
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcost.2310
Kukurrukuku
Allah ya zar alekum
Intu min bi-yitwidduni fen
Fakrin gozi min
Ana s-sitt il-muhtarama
Der balak minni ya sawis
Inta I-hantaris
Intuí kullukum fakrin
Ana magnuna
Ana mis magnuna!
Ana mis magnuna!
Kukurrukuku
Nuna nuna mis magnuna
Min bet abuya hatu nuna
Gulu gulu gali gulu
Imi mimi ismi lulu
He he sllimni ala I-badingan
Intum kullulum fakrin
Ana magnuna
Isma ni ya dawis
He he ana mis magnuna
Ana magnuna
Kukurrukuku
Nuna nuna mis magnuna
Min bet abuya hatu nuna
Gulu gulu gali gulu
Imi mimi ismi lulu & x 4
Kukurrukuku
@victoraguileracarcamo9529
No sé Dana sabe pero su canción en Chile 🇨🇱 en el año 2000 fue todo un éxito!! Muchos jovenes de esa época bailaron esta canción gracias a un programa de TV llamado Mekano!!! Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱.
@leomarga1497
En las discos gays de Stgo sonaba está canción como 2años antes de aparecer en Mekano. El programa solo se usó como plataforma de moda e inclusión oculta.
@LuisCastillo-kl4vv
@@leomarga1497 como sabes 😏
@_Tania
Súbela a Spotify porfa🙏🏼🙏🏼 Los chilenos treintones que bailábamos frente a la tele lo necesitamos😅😅
@MrDarkautopsy
Quien escuchaba esta canción en mekano?
@pablobaquedano6162
Esta canción estaba adelantada para su época!!
@user-rl5ch9sb4p
כל שבוע קבוע השמיעו אותו במועדון הווינגס לפני 26 27 שנים בערך יאללה איזה נוסטלגיה.יצירה פצצה.איזו תקופה זאת הייתה השיר הזה אשכרה החזיר אותי לגיל העשרה.תותחית הדנה הזאת
@estebanburor
Assalam
@nixdeity
This song is iconic
@ronenj53
Her most beautiful song ever !!! A masterpiece ! A piece of art ! Defintely the winner of all times !! 💎💎🔝🔝❤️🔥❤️🔥♥️♥️❤️❤️🏆🏆👑👑