Isekely
Mahaleo Lyrics

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Isekely ihany no mba mamiko
Faniriko hatry ny elabe
Masoandroko, fifaliako
Ka tsy mety ho adinoko
Isekely ihany no fitaratra
Itarafana ny fiainana
Na ny masonao,
na ny tsikinao

Manome fanantenana
Mba omeo sary
Ataoko ambany ondana
Hiantsoana ny nofy
Nofinofin-tsika roa
Misy zavatra tsy laitrako
Manahirana ny saiko
Tsy mampatory andro
aman'alina
Fa mampifoha maraina
Tsy maintsy hianatra maraina
Mbola hiverina ny hariva
Dia hitsena, sy hanatitra
Sao misy manadala
Mampivezivezy
Ianao sy ny fianarana
Nefa ny fiainana
Tsy vitan'ny fitiavana

Isekely nefa tsy foiko
Na dia mampijaly foana
Ianao no kintana, Ianao no volana
Fanilon'ny foko
Isekely no mba secret -ko
Tsy lazaiko an'iza n'iza
Hanamboarako hamoronako (hanoratako)
Hirahira vaovao
Toa voninkazo
Mbola ho ela vao halazo

Ilay fitiavako
Ny fitiavako anao

Overall Meaning

The Malagasy song "Isekely" by Mahaleo is a poignant and emotional song of love and longing, with lyrics that speak of the singer's love for someone and the pain of being away from them. The song speaks of the isekely, a type of small guitar or lute, which is used as a metaphor for the singer's heart, which longs for the object of his or her affection.

In the opening stanza, the singer declares that the isekely is the only thing that can express their feelings and that they are only able to open up to the one they love. The singer then goes on to describe their longing for the person they love, saying that they think of them day and night, and that they cannot bear to be without them. The singer asks for a sign of hope, something to hold onto in their absence, and begs for a picture or a memory to keep close to their heart.

The chorus of the song talks about the isekely again, saying that it is the only thing that brings comfort to the singer's troubled heart. The singer then acknowledges that they cannot force the person they love to be with them, but still holds out hope that they will be together someday. The song ends with a declaration of love, and a promise to always hold the person they love in their heart, even if they cannot be together.

Line by Line Meaning

Isekely ihany no mba mamiko
I can only rely on Isekely

Faniriko hatry ny elabe
I will wait as long as it takes

Masoandroko, fifaliako
My sunshine, my inspiration

Ka tsy mety ho adinoko
I cannot be without you

Isekely ihany no fitaratra
Isekely is my only wish

Itarafana ny fiainana
It will complete my life

Na ny masonao, na ny tsikinao
With your knowledge and your wisdom

Manome fanantenana
You give me hope

Mba omeo sary
Please give me a sign

Ataoko ambany ondana
I'll carry it with me everywhere

Hiantsoana ny nofy
Let our dreams take flight