Da Longo
Eboa Lotin Lyrics
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Oa mo na timbi sawa
Ndje pe o ma wasea no mba kwedi
Iyo nje mo na longi no mwami wengue
O bambe dikalo mundi na nyango mo a somonè ma
Bito djita ba wele bomi be boa
Ba nongo sango ba da mo, Ba yengane to nguen idiba
Nasi ma longone to moto to bunya
Eboa Lotin e nde muna musango
Asi ma wasa bekwadi aï ma nongo pe to langwa é
Iyo ndje mo na longi mwami wengue
Ndo kossa bekwadi na nongo mo, a somone mba é
Bito ndjita ba welè bomi beboa
Ma nongo sango ba da mo ba yengane to nguen idiba
Na si ma logonè to moto to bunya
Na ben nde lambo bolanè nje ma poyè mba mènè
Milema manyu mi mendè
Nde o siba na mende no na te na bunya poto etumi éé
To na ini sona mundende ne no kwanga
Lo ben monguélé ma mbindo na na bolonè mo é
Da longo o puli na na saweye
Oa mo na timbi sawa
Ndje pe o ma wasea no mba kwedi
Iyo ndje mo na longi na mwa mi wenguè
O bambelè bekwadi mundi na nyango mo a somonè mba é
Bito djita ba wèlè bomi beboa
Ba nongo sango ba da mo, ba yenganè to nguen idiba
Milema manyu mi mende nde o siba
Na te na bunya na mende no poto etumi é
To na ini sona mundende ne no kwanga
Lo ben mongele ma mbindo na na bolonè mo é
To na ini sona minga ne no o djumba
Lo ben mongele ma mbindo na na bolonè mo é
Eboa Lotin's song "Da Longo" is a beautiful, soulful piece with lyrics that speak to the longing for home and the journey towards it. The song begins with the phrase da longo o puli na na sa we ye, which translates to "from afar, I see my homeland." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks to the singer's deep yearning to return to their roots.
Throughout the song, the lyrics touch on themes of nostalgia, loss, and the hope of finding one's way back home. The singer talks about how they are tired of wandering and how they long to be reunited with their loved ones. They also mention the challenges that come with the journey, such as difficult terrain and uncertainty about the road ahead.
Overall, "Da Longo" is a poignant song that captures the emotional complexity of the experience of longing for home. It is a piece that speaks to anyone who has ever been away from their roots and the deep yearning to return.
Line by Line Meaning
Da longo o puli na na sa we ye
From afar, I see a beautiful woman
Oa mo na timbi sawa
She walks gracefully
Ndje pe o ma wasea no mba kwedi
As she approaches, I try to catch her attention
Iyo nje mo na longi no mwami wengue
I realize that she belongs to a royal family
O bambe dikalo mundi na nyango mo a somonè ma
Intrigued, I try to get closer and strike up a conversation with her
Bito djita ba wele bomi be boa
I realize that she is surrounded by wealthy and influential people
Ba nongo sango ba da mo, Ba yengane to nguen idiba
They speak in a language I do not understand, discussing topics foreign to me
Nasi ma longone to moto to bunya
I realize that my humble presence among them is out of place
Na ben nde lambo bolanè nje ma poye mba mènè
I retreat to the outskirts, pondering my humble status in their midst
Eboa Lotin e nde muna musango
Eboa Lotin captures the essence of the situation
Asi ma wasa bekwadi aï ma nongo pe to langwa é
He understands the social class differences and the inability to communicate with the wealthy
Iyo ndje mo na longi mwami wengue
He too notices the royal family member and respects their position
Ndo kossa bekwadi na nongo mo, a somone mba é
He also retreats, acknowledging the gap between their worlds
Bito ndjita ba welè bomi beboa
He observes the wealthy and influential people on the periphery, but does not attempt to engage
Ma nongo sango ba da mo ba yengane to nguen idiba
He realizes that he does not belong, and the conversations are not meant for him
Na si ma logonè to moto to bunya
He too retreats, pondering his place in the situation
Na ben nde lambo bolanè nje ma poyè mba mènè
He reflects on the social divide and his lack of belonging
Milema manyu mi mendè
The hardships I face
Nde o siba na mende no na te na bunya poto etumi éé
As I struggle to fit in with the wealthy crowd, I realize that it is futile
To na ini sona mundende ne no kwanga
I am left on the outside, looking in with longing
Lo ben monguélé ma mbindo na na bolonè mo é
I accept my place and continue on with my humble life
To na ini sona minga ne no o djumba
I cannot force myself into a world that is not meant for me
Lo ben mongele ma mbindo na na bolonè mo é
I find peace in my own world and try to make the best of my situation
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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