Magic System is a musical group from Abidjan in the Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Co… Read Full Bio ↴Magic System is a musical group from Abidjan in the Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), founded in 1996, featuring Salif "Asalfo" Traoré, Narcisse "Goude" Sadoua, Etienne "Tino" Boué Bi, and Adama "Manadja" Fanny.

Magic System's recordings, in the Zouglou dance style, have featured in the charts throughout Africa (selling over 1.5 million CDs), the West Indies and in France, where the band became one of the most popular modern African artists.

Wanté
Magic System Lyrics

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Lead : wanté tèmin hè do
Choeurs : tèmin do èh mion pas ahi
wèba wékoin poyè
né lo lohi wékoin poyè
tèmin èdin éh do
Lead : nè lo
Choeurs : lohi wékoin poyè
tèmin èdin èh do

Lead : wanté tèmin èh do
Choeurs : tèmin do èh mion pas ahi
wéba wékoin poyé
nè loooo lohi wèkoin poyè
tèmin èdin èh do
Lead : nè loooooooo
Choeurs : lohi wékoin poyè
tèmin èdin èh do
Lead : wanté lodjou lodjou lodjon loguè lonon wékoi poyé
wanté tèmin èh do
Choeurs : tèmin do èh mion pas ahi
wéba wékoin poyè
nè lo lohi wékoin poyè
tèmin èdin èh do
Lead : nè lo
Choeurs : lohi wékoin poyè tèmin èdin èh do

Lead : yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin (x2)
yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin (x2)
Lead : hanoukoi
Choeurs : élohi
Lead : saba
Choeurs : sabata hihihi
yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sé min
Lead : yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
Choeurs : yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sé min
Lead : hanoukoi
Choeurs : elohi
Lead : saba
Choeurs : sabata hihihi
yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
Lead : hanoukoi
Choeurs : elohi
Lead : saba
Choeurs : sabata hihihi
yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
Lead : yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
Choeurs : yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
Lead : hanoukoi
Choeurs : elohi
Lead : saba

Choeurs : sabata hihihi
yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Magic System's song "Wanté" are in a mix of Dioula and French, and they convey a message of unity, celebration, and positivity. The repetition of phrases like "tèmin èdin èh do" and "wékoin poyè" creates a vibrant and energetic atmosphere throughout the song.

The chorus, sung by the background vocalists, emphasizes the idea of unity and coming together. They sing "tèmin do èh mion pas ahi," which can be interpreted as an invitation for everyone to join and celebrate as one. The phrase "nè lo lohi wékoin poyè" can be roughly translated to "come dance and sing."

The lead singer's verses add more depth to the song. In these verses, he sings about embracing positivity and enjoying life's joyful moments. Phrases like "yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin" can be understood as a call to celebrate life and enjoy the present moment.

Overall, "Wanté" is a song that encourages unity and celebrates the joy of life. It invites listeners to come together, dance, and sing as a way of expressing happiness and gratitude.

Line by Line Meaning

wanté tèmin hè do
Desire for freedom is present

tèmin do èh mion pas ahi
Freedom is not easily achieved

wèba wékoin poyè
The struggle persists

né lo lohi wékoin poyè
But we will not give up

tèmin èdin éh do
Freedom is what we seek

nè lo
We will persevere

wanté tèmin èh do
Desire for freedom remains strong

tèmin do èh mion pas ahi
Freedom is not easily achieved

wéba wékoin poyé
The struggle continues

nè loooo lohi wèkoin poyè
But we will not be defeated

nè loooooooo
We will persist even more

wanté lodjou lodjou lodjon loguè lonon wékoi poyé
Desire for true liberation is strong

yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin (x2)
We will fight without surrendering

hanoukoi
We will overcome

élohi
In unity

saba
With courage

sabata hihihi
Until the end

yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sé min
We will fight without surrendering

yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
We will fight without surrendering

hanoukoi
We will overcome

elohi
In unity

saba
With courage

sabata hihihi
Until the end

yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
We will fight without surrendering

hanoukoi
We will overcome

elohi
In unity

saba
With courage

sabata hihihi
Until the end

yomin man ayapo minyoumin adokayo hé cou sémin
We will fight without surrendering

Lyrics © EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: ETIENNE BOUEBI KOHOU, ADAMA FANNY, NARCISSE SODOUA, SALIF TRAORE, FANNY ADAMA, Olivier BLE, TRAORE SALIF

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