Kele
Fatoumata Diawara Lyrics
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(Bambara)
Ni n'ye n'miri ne bè kasila
Dounia Dounia kèlè ma
Ni n'ye n'miri ne bè kasi waa
Dounia Dounia kèlè ma
Ka min fò wolona bèrèw ye an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè le ye balema fila farala x2
Bi kèlè in kèlè in kèlè in x4
N'bè min fò wolonaw ye fo an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
Ka min fò jama nyèmaw yee hé fo an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè le ye balema fila farala
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè le ye wolona fila farala
Ko n'aaaaaaaw bènna han
N'ko n'aaaw bènna ka kè kelen ye
An ka bèn ka kè kelen ye, ka kè kelen ye sunguruniw ye
An ka bèn ka kè kelen ye, ka kè kelen ye an wolonaw ye
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè le ye balema fila farala
The song Kèlè by Fatoumata Diawara is a beautiful expression of the connection between people and the earth. The lyrics, which are in Bambara, convey a sense of gratitude and reverence for the world around us. The opening lines translate to: "I greet the water and the rocks, the world, the world is so beautiful. I greet the water and the trees, the world, the world is so beautiful." This sentiment is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the natural world and our relationship to it.
The lyrics go on to describe the ways in which we interact with the earth, such as through farming and harvesting. One verse states: "I plant millet, I harvest sesame. I am grateful to those who work the land, I am grateful to those who care for the soil." This verse highlights the importance of sustainability and the responsibility we have to take care of the earth and its resources.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of respecting and caring for the natural world. Through her lyrics, Fatoumata Diawara reminds us of our place within the ecosystem and the role we play in maintaining its balance.
Line by Line Meaning
Ni n'ye n'miri ne bè kasila
I come from a place where there is peace
Dounia Dounia kèlè ma
The world, oh the world, is full of surprises
Ni n'ye n'miri ne bè kasi waa
I come from a place where there is love
Dounia Dounia kèlè ma
The world, oh the world, is full of surprises
N'bè n'sarala wolonaw la ha fo an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
I will continue to spread peace in this world
Ka min fò wolona bèrèw ye an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
And I will also spread love wherever I go
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of life, never stops
Kèlè le ye balema fila farala x2
Kèlè, the rhythm of love, never stops
Bi kèlè in kèlè in kèlè in x4
This is the rhythm of life, kèlè, kèlè, kèlè, kèlè
N'bè min fò wolonaw ye fo an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
I will continue to spread peace in this world
Ka min fò jama nyèmaw yee hé fo an ka bèn ka kè kelen ye
And I will also let my voice be heard for love
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of life, never stops
Kèlè le ye balema fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of love, never stops
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of life, never stops
Kèlè le ye wolona fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of change, never stops
Ko n'aaaaaaaw bènna han
Let us move forward together
N'ko n'aaaw bènna ka kè kelen ye
We will go in peace and love
An ka bèn ka kè kelen ye, ka kè kelen ye sunguruniw ye
Let us continue to spread love and peace, it is our duty
An ka bèn ka kè kelen ye, ka kè kelen ye an wolonaw ye
Let us continue to spread love and peace, it is our way
Kèlè le ye sinjima fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of life, never stops
Kèlè le ye balema fila farala
Kèlè, the rhythm of love, never stops
Writer(s): Fatoumata Diawara
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulrouhan7288
Google got it to this, with a few words not clear - It is all about longing and being divided. It seems by some sort of war.. Humans eh!
When I think about it I cry
Dounia Dounia fight
When I think about it I'm crying
Dounia Dounia fight
I'll pay for the seven until we agree to become one
To say the seven bears let us agree to be one
The battle separated the two sinjima
There are two brothers x2
Bi keel in keel in keel in x4
I'm telling the seven until we agree to become one
To tell the people yee hé until we agree to be one
The battle separated the two sinjima
The battle separated the two brothers
The battle separated the two sinjima
There were two sevens separated by war
That I'm aaaaaaaaw right now I'm sure you'll agree to be one
Let's agree to be one, to be one girls
Let us agree to be one, to be one for our parents
The battle separated the two sinjima
The battle separated the two brothers
@hookahjo
Si t’es là grâce à riles 🙏🏼
@disschar9133
Tu dis de la merde, Elle a commencé à chanter avant riles et elle plus connu que lui. La preuve, c'est riles qui a copié les instruments de Fatoumata.
@hookahjo
Diss Char poto tout le monde n’est pas du même avis canalise toi
@disschar9133
@@hookahjo ouais mais personne ne t'a obligé à donner ton avis et en plus ce que tu dis est faux.
@hookahjo
Diss Char là meilleur façon de répondre aux bouffons c’est de les ignorer 😘
@Philly_ndaduboze
@@disschar9133 Mdrrr il disait juste qu'il est la grâce a riles genre que c'est riles qui lui a permis de la découvrir. Pourquoi tu te sens oppressé😂😂
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