Douha
Fatoumata Diawara Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali Mali
(Mali Mali)
The song "Douha" by Disclosure featuring Fatoumata Diawara is an Afrobeat-inspired house track with lyrics in Diawara's native language of Bambara. The repetition of "Mali Mali" throughout the song is an obvious nod to Diawara's African roots, with the phrase acting as a unifying chant throughout the track. However, the true meaning of the lyrics lies in the verses, where Diawara sings about various aspects of African culture and life, from the love of music to the strength of the people.
In the first verse, Diawara sings, "Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye," which translates to "Mali, Mali, our love for music is stronger than anything." This sets the tone for the song, highlighting the importance of music in African culture. The following lines continue to emphasize African strength and unity: "Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan," meaning "Mali, Mali, our unity makes us stronger than anything."
The refrain is repeated throughout the song, acting as a way to tie the verses together and emphasize the unifying message of the lyrics. The inclusion of various African instruments and rhythms throughout the track enhances the overall theme of celebrating and embracing African culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali, Mali, our country suffers from poverty and oppression
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali, Mali, our people are tired and frustrated
Donsolu bè Africa
The sun shines bright in Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
The imam chants in Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
The philosopher thinks in Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
The farmer cultivates in Africa
(Mali Mali)
Mali, Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali, our people are tired and frustrated
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Fatoumata Diawara
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@disclosure
Thank you all so much for the incredible response for this one. We love ya ♥️🇲🇱♥️
@lazarj
Best track of 2020
@deimosares2015
Can't wait for the album 🔥🔥🔥
@tpanesar1
song of the summer no @
@Pedro-ni6ge
Please give us the album!
@cleanrunyt
top 10 billboard 100 coming soon
@BenPag
Man I quit my job today and starting a new job Monday, I’m thinking about a better future for my family and this has got me dancing in the lounge room while the kids are still asleep and I never dance. DISCLOSURE I will never forget you ⛈🌥🌈🌻
@pope9680
Hope all goes well mate 👍
@Rebecca-xh1wo
Goodluck man!
@maaniakuira3285
Hands down the best response