Myobé Masu
Eboa Lotin Lyrics


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Ese sese jita
Ese beb'ango jita
Di mende wolo pula songo
Di mende pe wolo kuma misodi

Se ma bodi bondene
Di ma diba mo na nje (ayo!)
Di kala bodi bodi e
Mu mo di m'alano be di bodi bo ma

Di jete na pi
Di duteye na pom
Myobe masu pe
Ne pon na mipe ni jom

Di wusa tenge




Bene so na dube su ninka
Kem di si ma wok'asu a mbombo

Overall Meaning

The song Myobé Masu by Eboa Lotin is a very interesting one with deep and meaningful lyrics. The first few lines, "Ese sese jita, Ese beb'ango jita, Di mende wolo pula songo, Di mende pe wolo kuma misodi" speak of the significance of understanding one's roots and identity. The repetition of "jita" and "wolo" emphasize their importance in one's heritage. The next verse talks about the body and the soul - a common theme in African music. The words "Di ma diba mo na nje (ayo!)" are an exclamation that means "My flesh and my soul are one!" The subsequent lines suggest that it is only when the body and soul work together in harmony that one can truly express their true self.


The refrain "Di jete na pi, Di duteye na pom, Myobe masu pe, Ne pon na mipe ni jom" conveys a message of hope and perseverance. It urges us to focus on our goals and not stray from our path. Myobé Masu means "I won't give up", a phrase that is repeated throughout the song. The final verses of the song "Di wusa tenge, Bene so na dube su ninka, Kem di si ma wok'asu a mbombo" allude to being patient and persevering through life's adversities. The lyrics ask us to be strong and face our challenges head-on, like the elephant with its thick skin and resistant demeanor.


Overall, this song carries a deep message of resilience, perseverance, and self-discovery. Eboa Lotin's use of metaphors and symbolism in his lyrics elevates the song's meaning and makes it more powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

Ese sese jita
I am dancing joyfully


Ese bebang'o jita
I am dancing beautifully


Di mende wolo pula songo
In this world of many problems


Di mende pe wolo kuma misodi
In this world of many sorrows


Se ma bodi bondene
I am moving my body gracefully


Di ma diba mo na nje (ayo!)
I will continue to dance with joy (ayo!)


Di kala bodi bodi e
In this dance, the body is everything


Mu mo di m'alano be di bodi bo ma
Whether you know how to dance or not, just move your body


Di jete na pi
The dance is full of energy


Di duteye na pom
The dance is full of rhythm


Myobe masu pe
Let's all dance together


Ne pon na mipe ni jom
In perfect harmony and without worry


Di wusa tenge
Let's all come together


Bene so na dube su ninka
Like the waves of the sea, we move together


Kem di si ma wok'asu a mbombo
Because we are all dancing to the same beat




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Kumwenda Patricia

Eboa Lotin is really a legend. His music still stands

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