Amnistie Shalaï
Extra Musica Lyrics

The lyrics of the song Amnistie Shalai by Extra Musica are in Lingala, a language spoken mainly in Congo and a few other African countries. The song starts with the repetition of the phrase “zangul eh”, which means “let's dance”. The chorus comprises the repetition of the phrase “Ami ye ye ye mabe nioso tolimbisi bein moto nioso asala mabe” which translates to “My friends, let's dance while we still have energy, we will not dance when we are tired”. This is a call for people to enjoy themselves while they can because life is short and fleeting.

The rest of the lyrics describe a scenario of people coming together to celebrate and dance, with references to the presence of God and love. “Bakokota ndako ya nzambe na bolingo pe na boyokani lola” means “let's unite in God's house with love and joy”. The song is an invitation to let go of worries and have fun, a common theme in African music where music and dance are forms of expression that often bring people together.