Maman
Lady Ponce Lyrics
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Mema ékié
Mema ékié
Mema ékié a nya wam ooohhh...
Pepa ékié pepa ékié
Pepa ékié pepa ékié esia wam ooohhh...
Mema,
Ah mema, ah mema oh
Yi wawok te me kin èh?
Eyon o nga wu
O nga ligue bia ai pepa,
Nde avus mimbu mi samen,
Nde pepa anga tôn wa
Mibo nguet adzé mema
A miakar ke osu
Yi tô kalara?
Yi tii atom oohhh?
Yi tô a biyiyem?
N'okui ma ha biyiyem,
E si ya min bod ene ya èh?
Osuk ma mema Ngono
Osuk ma be ndom bam eh
Osuk ma bi mvam biam ah
Okar bo ne mayi zu wé
A bekon èh,
Mema ooh
Iyeehh ah mema
Yi owok me kin eeehhh yé ih yé yah?
Si noan iya me bod eh si nga noan me nya oohh
Si noan iya me bod eh eh si nga me esia oh
Si noan iya me bod eh eh si nga noan me nya oohh
Si noan iya me bod eh eh si nga noan me esia wam oh pepa wam ooohhh...
Si nga noan me nya
Si ni ene ya ooh?
Si nga noan me esia
Si ni ene ya ooh?
Si ya noan bod ni
E nga noan me be ndom eh
Si nga noan me bivam biam ah
Ah be mvam bam oh
Mine vé oohhh kié
Mayi mina oh mayon oh ah bevam bam
Awu eh, ane nguet
Miayen e fâ me nga zu,
Dzal ane fe bikir eh bikil minkit taag yen fe mod oohh
Pepa Antoine eh
Abim o din nnam wé oohhh
Wogue te me ngoal eeehhh
Eeh eehhh ane ya okoo
Mintyé milor me nkon eh
Eeeeeehhhhh
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
Lady Ponce's song "Maman" is a tribute to motherhood, where the singer is exploring the intricate yet affectionate bond between a child and a mother. The song starts with the repetitive chants of "Mema ekie", which means "Mother, thank you" in Douala language, a Bantu language spoken in coastal regions of Cameroon. The lyrics reflect a personal experience where the singer expresses gratitude towards her mother and acknowledges the sacrifices, love, and care that she has received from her. Lady Ponce showcases a beautiful blend of Afropop and traditional rhythms, making the song catchy with appealing beats that linger in the mind.
The song has a deep emotional resonance that is reflected in the singer's voice, and every word is carefully crafted to convey the intense emotions. Lady Ponce continues to praise her mother through the lyrics, mentioning her mother's name and asking her if she is happy with her. The lyrics showcase the attachment that the singer has towards her mother and the fear of losing her love. The song is also layered with metaphors, especially when Lady Ponce uses "Pepa ekie," meaning "Father, thank you," to acknowledge the father's role. The song acknowledges the significant influence of mothers in shaping an individual's life and significance of showing thankfulness towards them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mema ekié
Mema, let's go
Mema ékié
Mema, let's go
Mema ékié
Mema, let's go
Mema ékié a nya wam ooohhh...
Mema, let's go and you'll see
Pepa ékié pepa ékié
Come on, let's go
Pepa ékié pepa ékié esia wam ooohhh...
Come on, let's go and have fun
Mema,
Mema,
Mema oye ihèèhh
Mema, what's wrong?
Ah mema, ah mema oh
Oh Mema, oh Mema
Yi wawok te me kin èh?
Have you forgotten where you come from?
Eyon o nga wu
Don't be afraid
O nga ligue bia ai pepa,
Catch the rhythm and come dance
Nde avus mimbu mi samen,
Our parents brought us up together
Nde pepa anga tôn wa
The beat is hot
Mibo nguet adzé mema
Don't be selfish, Mema
A miakar ke osu
Follow your own path
Yi tô kalara?
What's your goal in life?
Yi tii atom oohhh?
Can you stand the heat?
Yi tô a biyiyem?
What's your problem?
N'okui ma ha biyiyem,
Don't worry about your problems,
E si ya min bod ene ya èh?
Did you forget where you come from?
Osuk ma mema Ngono
Look, Mema Ngono
Osuk ma be ndom bam eh
Look, your friends are here
Osuk ma bi mvam biam ah
Look, the dance is starting
Okar bo ne mayi zu wé
Let's have some beer
A bekon èh,
Come on,
Mema ooh
Mema
Iyeehh ah mema
Oh Mema
Yi owok me kin eeehhh yé ih yé yah?
Have you forgotten where you come from?
Si noan iya me bod eh si nga noan me nya oohh
If I go my way and you go yours
Si noan iya me bod eh eh si nga me esia oh
If I go my way and you go dance
Si noan iya me bod eh eh si nga noan me nya oohh
If I go my way and you come and see
Si noan iya me bod eh eh si nga noan me esia wam oh pepa wam ooohhh...
If I go my way and you come and dance with me
Si nga noan me nya
If you come and see
Si ni ene ya ooh?
Will you remember where you come from?
Si nga noan me esia
If you come and dance
Si ni ene ya ooh?
Do you remember where you come from?
Si ya noan bod ni
If I come and see you
E nga noan me be ndom eh
And you're not with your friends
Si nga noan me bivam biam ah
If you come and dance
Ah be mvam bam oh
Let's start the dance
Mine vé oohhh kié
This is my place
Mayi mina oh mayon oh ah bevam bam
Let's have some beer and dance
Awu eh, ane nguet
Okay, don't be selfish
Miayen e fâ me nga zu,
Let's have some fun
Dzal ane fe bikir eh bikil minkit taag yen fe mod oohh
The drum is calling us to dance
Pepa Antoine eh
Come on, Antoine
Abim o din nnam wé oohhh
Come and dance with me
Wogue te me ngoal eeehhh
Move your feet
Eeh eehhh ane ya okoo
Hey hey, come and join us
Mintyé milor me nkon eh
Let's enjoy ourselves
Eeeeeehhhhh
Yeah
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
The beat is getting hotter and hotter
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
The beat is getting hotter and hotter
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
The beat is getting hotter and hotter
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
The beat is getting hotter and hotter
Minkil ha bikit nnam o ligue foa ve minkil eeh
The beat is getting hotter and hotter
Writer(s): lady ponce
Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@steveleopold4445
Merci Lady grâce à toi mes parents repose en paix ton message me va droit au coeur
@nellyngassa2580
J'adore cette chanson c'est ma préférée ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@sophiawelcom7079
Merci maman lady tu mérite le succès
@stellatchindadjouote2333
Cette musique me fait penser à mon grand frère chéri repose en paix. Merci Lady ponce
@carolebong1285
Papounet, mamounette la blessure reste aussi profonde que les souvenirs passés a vos côtés, aïe!🥺💔😭😭😭😭
@bricewillytewo
La seule chanson africaine qui me fait pleurer
@amouramougou4494
Chaque fois que jecoute cette chanson......Je suis en larme.....Lady Ponce Ta le don venu de Dieu.
@UlrichEvAss
ET t'es pas le seul!!
@poupyatougou636
😥😥😭😭😢 maman tu me manques énormément😭😭😭😢😭😢😢😢
@UlrichEvAss
voila encore une preuve que cette jeune femme a le chant ds son sang ceci est no comment!!