Kanda Bongo Man still tours frequently in Europe and the United States. On July, 2005 he performed at the LIVE 8: Africa Calling concert in Cornwall.
Balobi
Kanda Bongo Man Lyrics
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Think about the good days
When you're feeling desperate
Close your eyes and pray
You're gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be fine
Keep believing and pray
You're gonna be alright
You don't have to be afraid
Jesus is on the boat with you
Ooo oooh
You won't drown, coz he's with you
Ooo oooh
Jesus is on the boat with you
Ooo oooh
You won't drown, coz he's with you
Ooo oooh
When I'm feeling lonely
I rise my Voice and sing (oh Lord)
Oh my God I'm sorry
For the bad things I did
Then I'm gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be fine
I keep believing and pray (oh oh)
I'm gonna be alright
Everything's gonna be fine
JESUS is alive and I'm SAVED
Jesus is on the boat with you
Ooo oooh
You won't drown, coz he's with you
Ooo oooh
Jesus is on the boat with you
Ooo oooh
You won't drown, coz he's with you
Ooo oooh
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah (chantez chantez)
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah (sing it right)
Oo ouh
Jésus
Prions prions
Prions toujours
Topo: Cristal music baby
Yeah yeah yeah
And I say
Jesus is on the boat with you
Ooo oooh
You won't drown, coz he's with you
Ooo oooh
Jesus is on the boat with you
Ooo oooh
You won't drown, coz he's with you
Ooo oooh
Ooh na na
Ooh na na
Ooh na na
Ooh na na
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
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The song "Balobi" by Kanda Bongo Man speaks to the listener about hope and faith during difficult times. It encourages the listener to think of good memories and to pray during moments of despair. The repetition of the phrases "You're gonna be alright" and "Everything's gonna be fine" reinforce the message that no matter what one is going through, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The song also invokes the power of Jesus as a source of comfort and protection, as emphasized by the repeated lines, "Jesus is on the boat with you, you won't drown, coz he's with you."
The lyrics reflect a reliance on religion as a source of strength and comfort during trying times. The metaphor of Jesus being on the boat with the listener suggests the idea of a journey, with Jesus being a guiding force that offers support and protection. In addition to this religious undertone, the song also encourages the idea of personal responsibility in seeking solace through prayer and positive thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're feeling lonely
When you are feeling sad and have no company
Think about the good days
Recall happy moments from the past
When you're feeling desperate
When you are feeling hopeless and have no way out
Close your eyes and pray
Shut your eyes and talk to God
You're gonna be alright
You will be fine eventually
Everything's gonna be fine
All things will turn out well
Keep believing and pray
Trust in God and keep asking Him for guidance
You don't have to be afraid
You do not need to be fearful
Jesus is on the boat with you
God is watching over you
Ooo oooh
vocalization
You won't drown, coz he's with you
You will not perish because of God's presence
When I'm feeling lonely
When I am sad and have no company
I rise my Voice and sing (oh Lord)
I sing my praise to God
Oh my God I'm sorry
I apologize to God for my mistakes
For the bad things I did
For the wrong I have done
Then I'm gonna be alright
Then I will be fine
JESUS is alive and I'm SAVED
God lives and has saved me
Yeah yeah
vocalization
Chantez chantez
Sing, sing!
Sing it right
Sing it correctly
Oo ouh Jésus
vocalization and praising Jesus
Prions prions
Pray, pray!
Prions toujours
Pray always
Topo: Cristal music baby
Topo: Crystal music baby
End.
The song has finished
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wangpeding1538
THE. BEST. KONGO. MUSICIAN. ALIVE. WHO. IS. LOVED. IN. AFRIKA
UNIVERSAL. HANDSOME. YOUNG
SPEAKS BOTH. FRENCH. AND. ENGLISH. HAS NO AFRIKAN ENEMY.
BLESS YOU. KANDA. BONGO. MAN
DO. YOU. HAVE. KANDA. BONGO
WOMAN = DAUGHTER. ????????
@shishiveniolivia6535
Long live kanda bongo
@ponatshegopelekekae6420
Balobi us my best.have loved you when I was 15 years.now I'm 45 still love you king khanda
@Jette-Inc
I'm just really happy! King Kanda! I am a Ghanaian showing big respect to him, the dancers, the band and even the audience 👌
@SantinoAyach-iw5yc
it is very nice music of Kanda Man
@ronaldssewankambo745
Been listening to this hit since 2011.i.will never get tired of it
@SantinoAyach-iw5yc
Happy independence day to my country south Sudan,
@rocker6411
Kanda bONGO mAN!! Respect Everytime!! From Cartagena,Colombia SouthAmerica!!
@rosariocarlos1111
Gosto linda bongo man
@ssenyonjojulius8991
Bravo and a vote of thanks to Kanda and the entire band, the music is sooooo good