Tondo
Disclosure Lyrics


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Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o (Tondoho mba é)
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o

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Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o (Tondoho mba é)
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o

Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o (Tondoho mba é)
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o
Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é
Mbwiya ami a léma o





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Tondo" are primarily repetitive and nonsensical, with the repeated phrase "Tondoho mba é, tondoho mba é" serving as the central hook. However, the song also includes the phrase "Mbwiya ami a léma o", which is a phrase from the language of the Duala people of Cameroon. The song's featured vocalist, Eko Roosevelt, is from Cameroon and incorporates elements of his cultural heritage into the song.


The phrase "Mbwiya ami a léma o" roughly translates to "Listen to my words" or "Pay attention to me" in English. The use of this phrase in the song could be interpreted as a message to listeners to pay attention to the music and lyrics.


Overall, the lyrics of "Tondo" are more focused on creating a rhythmic and catchy sound than conveying a specific message. The repetition of the hook creates a hypnotic effect, and the inclusion of the Duala phrase adds an element of cultural significance.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eko Roosevelt, Guy Lawrence, Howard Lawrence

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NueThunderKing

This felt very 70’s/80’s with african and latin vibes. A masterpiece my Disclosure bros

spiros karavalakis

NueThunderKing groove armada "superstylin" esque vibes from this one. Also perfect groove for the carnival season

Nancy Estrada

You got it, my friend!

TheMotherConfesser

NueThunderKing Latin and African vibes? Lol you mean South American? That could be anything from Dominican, Puerto Rican, or even just Brazilian hahahah I felt that this sounds like some Portuguese songs I’ve heard

spiros karavalakis

TheMotherConfesser this song inspired from a Cameroonian musician creation according to the lads themselves .

Flying nimbus

That’s because the original is a song from the 70’s

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Insubordinater

This could replay for hours and I'd still be like "Oh here come the vocals!" as I throw my hands up

Sophie

Disclosure’s music just gives me this indescribable feeling, no other artists have the same effect, the album is going to be incredible boys!

Lu

Sophie Vernon probably going to be just like the moonlight ep :( similar pattern with the announcements and single releases

MKS Security

theres an album ???

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