Douha
Disclosure Lyrics


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Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan

Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan

Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)

Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)

(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)

Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan

Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan

Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa

(Mali Mali)
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali

Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali

Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali

Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali





Mali Mali
(Mali Mali)

Overall Meaning

The song Douha by Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara seems to be a reference to the country Mali and its culture. The lyric "Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye" can be roughly translated to "Mali, Mali, the land of kings and artists, where power and creativity are expressed." The following lines, "Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan," can be interpreted as "Mali, where the art of living is a reality," showcasing the richness of Mali's cultural traditions. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes the importance of the country and its values.


The song also mentions various professions, such as "Donsolu" or doctors and healers, "Alimamibalu" or religious leaders, "Filosofulu" or philosophers, and "Balontannabalu" or musicians. These professions may be regarded as significant in Mali's society, reflecting the people's respect towards knowledge, creativity and the divine.


Overall, Douha is a tribute to Mali's culture, art, history, and societal values.


Line by Line Meaning

Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali, Mali, where the leaves sway and dance with the wind


Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali, Mali, where the truth flows in the river


Donsolu bè Africa
The sun in Africa


Alimamibalu bè Africa
The moon in Africa


Filosòfulu bè Africa
The stars in Africa


Balontannabalu bè Africa
The sky in Africa


Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali, Mali, where the truth flows in the river


(Mali Mali)
Mali, Mali




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Written by: Fatoumata Diawara

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