Samba Alla
Diogal Lyrics
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Sàmba allar geesu warnala
Gni nga baayi kaw nga
Gno gni xol si yaw
Anna wa kër gii(6)
Sàmba allar geesu warnala
Gni gna baayi kaw nga
Gno gni xol si yaw
The lyrics to Diogal's song Samba Alla are in Wolof, a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. The song describes a joyful dance called Samba Alla that brings people together. The first line Anna wa kër gii means "Come and see." The second line Sàmba allar geesu warnala means "Samba Alla is the reason for the dance." The third line Gni nga baayi kaw nga means "Come and join us." The fourth line Gno gni xol si yaw means "Let's all dance together." The chorus is repeated with a slight variation in the sixth line where Anna wa kër gii(6) means "Come and see (again)."
The song is about celebrating life and finding joy in the simple things like music and dance. It is an invitation to join together in unity and dance away one's troubles. The repetitive nature of the lyrics is intentional as it creates a sense of community and togetherness. The use of the Wolof language adds cultural authenticity to the song and showcases the beauty of African languages.
Line by Line Meaning
Anna wa kër gii()
Come and see for yourself
Sàmba allar geesu warnala
Samba Alla, the ancestor, is watching us
Gni nga baayi kaw nga
What are you waiting for?
Gno gni xol si yaw
Don't stay there doing nothing
Anna wa kër gii(6)
Come and see it for yourself (repetition for emphasis)
Sàmba allar geesu warnala
Samba Alla, the ancestor, is watching us
Gni gna baayi kaw nga
What are you waiting for?
Gno gni xol si yaw
Don't stay there doing nothing
Contributed by Scarlett V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@khafdiallo92ii65
Quii L’eCoute en Novembre 2023🥰
@user-hb9fz1on2j
En 2024 qui l’écoute encore 😢
@mamadoubaidykane5802
Moi suis là et serai là jusqu'à mes cent ans insh'Allah !
@CarolineDesrosiers-bu2pd
Moi
@kadeerndao6967
Macky Sall yakk na Senegal ! Quelle belle époque ♥️🇸🇳
@sambakanedia4128
Les enfants d’aujourd’hui n’auront pas ce genre de souvenir ❤
@djibrilmahi7876
Qui est là l'écouter en 2020 avec moi
@mohameddiop6406
Yeah
@creartstudiosenegal5079
2022
@seckoudiouf
Mai 2022