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.

Si Bu Da'n
Gil Semedo Lyrics

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Nu djunta nu salta
Alegria na korpu
Sabura na sala
Nu ka podi aguental
Nu pruveta nos tempu
Nu kuda nu odja
Ma tempu dja muda, dja bai
Sodadi ta fika na korpu

Kentura na sala
Soris ta baza
Mininas ta grita ta badja
Flan pamodi kes ka podi

(É duedu tambe) é duedu tambe, no, no
(É duedu tambe) é duedu tambe, no
(É duedu tambe) é duedu tambe, no, no
(É duedu tambe) nu dexas vivi ses vida

Si bu dan N ta toma na mansu
Si bu kre N ta kreu tambe
N ta dexabu livri bu ta fazi bu skodja
So si bu kre ki N ta kreu tambe
Si bu dan N ta toma na mansu
Si bu kre N ta kreu tambe
N ta dexabu livri bu ta fazi bu skodja
So si bu kre ki N ta kreu tambe

Nu djunta nu salta
Alegria na korpu
Sabura na sala
Nu ka podi aguental
Nu pruveta nos tempu
Nu kuda nu odja
Ma tempu dja muda, dja bai
Sodadi ta fika na korpu

Kentura na sala
Soris ta baza
Mininas ta grita ta badja
Flan pamodi kes ka podi

(É duedu tambe) é duedu tambe, no, no
(É duedu tambe) é duedu tambe, no
(É duedu tambe) é duedu tambe, no, no
(É duedu tambe) nu dexas vivi ses vida

Si bu dan N ta toma na mansu
Si bu kre N ta kreu tambe
N'ta dexabu livri bu ta fazi bu skodja
So si bu kre ki N ta kreu tambe
Si bu dan N ta toma na mansu
Si bu kre N ta kreu tambe
N'ta dexabu livri bu ta fazi bu skodja
So si bu kre ki N ta kreu tambe

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Overall Meaning

The song "Si Bu Dan" by Gil Semedo is a lively and upbeat tune that encourages people to come together, dance, and let go of their worries. The chorus repeats the phrase "Si Bu Dan," which translates to "If you want to dance" in Creole, suggesting that the key to happiness is to let loose and have fun. The song describes a group of people who gather in a room and dance, feeling the joy in their bodies, and getting lost in the music. The lyrics speak of the passage of time, and how it is futile to try to hold onto moments that have already passed.

The verses describe a sense of community and togetherness. People are shouting and laughing, and even those who are hesitant to dance are encouraged to let go and enjoy themselves. The lyrics suggest that the release that comes with dancing can also help people forget about their troubles and grief, if only for a little while. The chorus repeats the idea that if people want to dance, they should just do it, for life is too short to let opportunities for joy pass them by.

Overall, "Si Bu Dan" is a song that exudes joy and danceability, and it encourages people to come together and let go of their worries in the name of music and dance.

Line by Line Meaning

Nu djunta nu salta
We come together and dance

Alegria na korpu
Joy in our bodies

Sabura na sala
Satisfaction in the room

Nu ka podi aguental
We can't handle it

Nu pruveta nos tempu
We try to keep up with the times

Nu kuda nu odja
We close our eyes as we dance

Ma tempu dja muda, dja bai
But time keeps changing, keeps moving

Sodadi ta fika na korpu
Longing stays in our bodies

Kentura na sala
Hip swinging in the room

Soris ta baza
Smiling faces abound

Mininas ta grita ta badja
Girls are screaming, going wild