Gil Semedo is one of the most successful artists in Portuguese speaking Afr… Read Full Bio ↴Gil Semedo is one of the most successful artists in Portuguese speaking Africa, having sold over a million records and having created his own music genre Caboswing (a combination of traditional Cape Verdean music styles such as Coladeira, Funana and Batuco mixed with zouk, pop and R&B). He rose to prominence in 1991 following the release of "Menina", the first single from his debut album bearing the same name. In total, Gil has released 12 albums.

Bu ta aman
Gil Semedo Lyrics

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Si ainda bu ta aman dja N kre pa bu mostran
Pertan na bu peitu, leban ka bu dexan
Dja ten tempu ki N ka xinti kalor di nos amor
N ten sodadi di bu tokar, tran des sofrimentu
Di manhan N korda sem bo, di noti N sta sozinhu
N ten falta di bo, falta nha kretxeu
N ka sta aguenta es solidon, sem bo N sta perdidu
N presiza bu amor, N presiza bu karinhu

Uh... fla ma'u ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida i nha inspirason
Uh... fla ma'u ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida i nha inspirason

N teni vontadi sta na bu ladu
Nha korason sta prokurabu
N ka podi nen imagina ma bu ka sta aman mas
Nha inserteza sta torturan, poi kuidadu po ka matan
Xeiu vontadi di sta na bu bera, N kreu pa iternidadi
Di manhan N korda sem bo, di noti N sta sozinhu
N ten falta di bo, falta nha kretxeu
N ka sta aguenta es solidon, sem bo N sta perdidu
N presiza bu amor, N presiza bu karinhu

Uh... fla ma'u ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida i nha inspirason
Uh... fla ma'u ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida i nha inspirason

Si bu ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida
Si bu ta aman, ka bu negan
Minina mostran ma bo é di meu
Si bu ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida
Si bu ta aman, ka bu negan
Minina mostran ma bo é di meu

(Flan ma'u ta aman)
Si bu ta aman (Si bu ta aman)
Ka bu negan
Bo é razon di nha vida
Si bu ta aman (Si bu ta aman)
Ka bu negan
Minina mostran ma bo é di meu
(Ka bu negan)
Si bu ta aman, ka bu negan
Bo é razon (Ka bu negan) di nha vida

Si bu ta aman, ka bu negan
Minina mostran ma bo é di meu

Overall Meaning

The song "Si Bu Ta Aman" by Gil Semedo is a love ballad sung in Creole, one that speaks of the desperation and longing of a man for his love. The song begins with the singer expressing his sadness at being separated from his lover, and how he cannot cope without her. He says that he remembers her every morning and is alone in the night, longing for her presence. He is tormented by doubts, thinking that maybe she doesn't feel the same way about him. But he assures her that his love for her is real and that she is the reason for his inspiration in life. The singer expresses his desire to be with her, stating that his heart is searching for her, and he cannot imagine a life without her love. He begs for her attention and care, telling her that she is his only hope in life, and he needs her love.

The song is a beautiful ode to the power of love and how it can drive a person to madness. The singer's anguish and longing are palpable, and his heartfelt vocals bring out the intensity of the emotions that he is feeling. The lyrics are simple, yet they capture the essence of the pain and longing that the singer is experiencing. The melody, too, is beautiful and haunting, and it complements the lyrics perfectly. Overall, "Si Bu Ta Aman" is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of generations of music lovers.

Line by Line Meaning

Si ainda bu ta aman dja N kre pa bu mostran
If you already love me, I want you to show it

Pertan na bu peitu, leban ka bu dexan
Stay close to me, don't let go

Dja ten tempu ki N ka xinti kalor di nos amor
It's been a while since I felt the warmth of our love

N ten sodadi di bu tokar, tran des sofrimentu
I miss touching you, the pain is unbearable

Di manhan N korda sem bo, di noti N sta sozinhu
In the morning I remember you, at night I'm alone

N ten falta di bo, falta nha kretxeu
I miss you, my heart is incomplete without you

N ka sta aguenta es solidon, sem bo N sta perdidu
I can't handle this loneliness, without you I am lost

N presiza bu amor, N presiza bu karinhu
I need your love, I need your affection

Uh... fla ma'u ta aman, ka bu negan
Uh... say you love me, don't deny it

Bo é razon di nha vida i nha inspirason
You are the reason for my life and my inspiration

N teni vontadi sta na bu ladu
I have a desire to be by your side