Tondo
Disclosure ft. Eko Roosevelt Lyrics
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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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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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariusw8019
This song is from my countryman Eko Roosevelt a cameroonian who revolutionized the makossa 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲. Thanks Disclosure for showing to this great man
@marcstevenkemson2131
Oooh cameroon...land of promise...this is a song made by Ekoo Roosevelt...greatest cameroonian singer...master piece 👍👍
@boxk1d
This could replay for hours and I'd still be like "Oh here come the vocals!" as I throw my hands up
@NueThunderKing
This felt very 70’s/80’s with african and latin vibes. A masterpiece my Disclosure bros
@spiroskaravalakis9358
NueThunderKing groove armada "superstylin" esque vibes from this one. Also perfect groove for the carnival season
@nancyestrada9783
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
@spiroskaravalakis9358
TheMotherConfesser this song inspired from a Cameroonian musician creation according to the lads themselves .
@bringthehouzdown
That’s because the original is a song from the 70’s
@lololo6511
My whole chosen family is built on our love of dance music. How special is that 🥰💜