Diogal Sakho was born in 1970 in a small Senegalese village. He is a member… Read Full Bio ↴Diogal Sakho was born in 1970 in a small Senegalese village. He is a member of the Lébou clan of fisherman from the Senegalese Coast. As a child, Diogal would listen to his uncles playing music. He taught himself to play guitar and soon began composing his own songs. In 1996, Loy Ehrlich (who played with Touré Kunda, Youssou N'dour and Geoffrey Oryema, among others) noticed Diogal's talent and helped him record his first two cassettes for the Senegalese market. In the late 1990s, Diogal relocated to Paris, where he has released two critically acclaimed CDs, including the 2004 album, Liir (The Newborn).

Di xaar
Diogal Lyrics

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Soringa lolu
Demba iow laniou kharei
Soringa lolu
Yaggna di kharo
Wayei mane
Souma meussaneu nieuw seu keur
Ndakhtei mane souma meussaneu dem sa Gambie
Mbedd mou nekk dafmay fatteli fepp founiou diarone makk iow

Ndakhtei manemi iow la beug mane dinakhar
Manemi iow la beug mane dianakhar
So amei nanga mandou so yorei nanga mandou
So amei iow nanga mandou iow
Rangogne bo dioye khamna loumouy tekki iow
Fatelima faniou diarone demb taye yagna sen
Ndakhtei manemi iow la beug mane diankhar

Wayei manemi iow la beug mane dinakhar
Manemi iow la beug mane dinakhar

Overall Meaning

The song "Di Xaar" by Diogal tells a story of a man who has left his home in Gambia to seek a better life in a foreign land. The song speaks of his struggles to adapt to a new culture and environment, and his longing to return home to the familiar sights and sounds of his homeland. The chorus repeats the words "soringa lolu", which can be translated to mean "I miss you" or "I long for you", emphasizing the man's homesickness and nostalgia.

Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the man's experiences living in a foreign land. He feels like an outsider, not fully understanding the language and customs of the people around him. He longs to hear the sounds of his native language, and to taste the familiar foods of his homeland. The song's powerful message is one of the universal desire for connection and belonging, no matter where we may find ourselves in the world.

Overall, "Di Xaar" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing for connection and belonging. It's a reminder that no matter where we may find ourselves in the world, our hearts will always be tied to the places and people we call home.

Line by Line Meaning

Soringa lolu
The strong and mighty baobab tree

Demba iow laniou kharei
Demba, your roots are deeply anchored

Soringa lolu
The strong and mighty baobab tree

Yaggna di kharo
You have witnessed the ages

Wayei mane
Oh my friend

Souma meussaneu nieuw seu keur
You are the wisdom of our village

Ndakhtei mane souma meussaneu dem sa Gambie
I met you, the village sage, in the land of Gambia

Mbedd mou nekk dafmay fatteli fepp founiou diarone makk iow
I have seen many things, but none match your greatness

Ndakhtei manemi iow la beug mane dinakhar
I heard you speak, and it touched my heart

Manemi iow la beug mane dianakhar
Your words have enlightened my path

So amei nanga mandou so yorei nanga mandou
I have no wealth or riches, but I have you as my friend