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.

Nha Funana
Gil Semedo Lyrics

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Dja txiga tempu di N muda
Djan kansa ku kel ki ka kre djuda
Midjor nu dexas tudu em paz
Ses lugar é pa sempri la tras
Nu djuda kel ki kre ser djudadu
Ti mo kel otru kre so spia pa si ladu
Ka bu pidi pan ten pena di bo nau
Si bo bu konxi dretu i mariadu

Djan kansa ku tudu mintira
N ten raiva di tudu ke mal
Ingana é so bu kabesa
Ma verdadi ten ki ben na luz
Djan kansa ku tudu mintira
I nen nhos ka ta imagina
N ten raiva di tudu injustisa
Ma verdadi ten ki bem na luz

(Nha funana) mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Dexan vivi nha (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) mi N'ta pila (Nha funana)
Mi N ta vivi (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Mi N ta vivi (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Mi N ta vivi (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)

Dja txiga tempu di N muda
Djan kansa ku kel ki ka kre djuda
Midjor nu dexas tudu em paz
Ses lugar é pa sempri la tras
Nu djuda kel ki kre ser djudadu
Ti mo kel otru kre so spia pa si ladu
Ka bu pidi pan ten pena di bo nau
Si bo bu konxi dretu i mariadu

Djan kansa ku tudu mintira
I nen nhos ka ta imagina
N'ten raiva di tudu injustisa
Ma verdadi ten ki bem na luz
Ka bu fazen konfuson na kabesa
Ami djan ka ten mas paxenxa
Ka bu tenta ultrapassa limiti
Kansadu djan sta nha guenti

(Nha funana) mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Dexan vivi nha (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Dexan vivi (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta vivi (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)

É sima N flau

(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Dexan vivi nha (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Mi N ta vivi (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta vivi (Nha funana)
(Nha funana) Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)
Dexan vivi (Nha funana)
Mi N ta pila (Nha funana)

Midjor bu dexan vivi nha funana

(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan vivi
(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan kurti
(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan vivi
(Nha funana) ke di meu
(Nha funana, Nha funana)
(Nha funana, Nha funana)
(Nha funana, Nha funana)
(Nha funana, Nha funana)

(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan vivi
(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan kurti
(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan vivi
(Nha funana) ke di meu dexan kurti
(Nha funana) ke di meu
(Nha funana, Nha funana)
(Nha funana, Nha funana)

(Nha funana, Nha funana)
(Nha funana, Nha funana)

Overall Meaning

The song "Nha Funana" by Gil Semedo is a beautiful Cape Verdian song that talks about unity and truthfulness. The lyrics depict the singer's wish for people to let go of their differences and live in harmony. The repeated phrase "Nha Funana" throughout the song seemingly refers to the funana dance which is a popular genre of music and dance in Cape Verde. The first stanza talks about how time has passed, and the singer has grown, and they are willing to help those who need it, thus promoting unity. The second stanza touches on the idea of truthfulness and how it is essential to overcome the anger that comes with injustices. The third stanza emphasizes the need for people to let go of their worries and live fully in the moment.

The song's overall message seems to be that unity and truthfulness are essential for living a happy life, and by letting go of our worries we can live in the present moment and enjoy life to the fullest. The song is also a perfect representation of Cape Verde's culture and music, with its beautiful melody and captivating rhythm. The use of Cape Verdean Creole also adds to the authenticity of the song, making it feel more meaningful and heartfelt.

Line by Line Meaning

Dja txiga tempu di N muda
Time has passed and I've changed

Djan kansa ku kel ki ka kre djuda
I share with those who want to be helped

Midjor nu dexas tudu em paz
It's better if we leave everything in peace

Ses lugar é pa sempri la tras
This place will always stay behind

Nu djuda kel ki kre ser djudadu
We help those who want to be judged

Ti mo kel otru kre so spia pa si ladu
For those who just want to spy, we have nothing to offer

Ka bu pidi pan ten pena di bo nau
Don't ask for bread when you're not hungry

Si bo bu konxi dretu i mariadu
If you know what's right and wrong, be married to it

Djan kansa ku tudu mintira
I fight against all lies

N ten raiva di tudu ke mal
I have anger towards all that's bad

Ingana é so bu kabesa
Deception is only in your head