Somambisamby
Mahaleo Lyrics


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Somambisamby re ry lahy e, toy ny andro diavolana
Ka ontsaontsa ny fanahy, fa maro ny olana
Manembona ny any aminay, tanàna tsy foina
Mahatsiaro ireo havanay, tsy hay hadinoina, mba jerijereo

Mba jerijereo ny tananàntsika, aza avela hangina, aza avela hangatsiaka
Fa mbola ho tonga indray androany, hitondra ny soa, hitondra ny mamy
Hirongo tantely, hirongo vilany

Toa mateti-pihavy kanefa ilay ora-panala
Ka lasa ny saina miantefa hamangy ny malala
Ka lavitra anefa ny any, toa saro-banjinina
Ny sento no hampitaina any, veloma masìna ô

Veloma masìna, veloma ry tiana
Alao ny alahelo handao ny akiviana
Fa mbola ho tonga indray androany
Hitondra ny soa, hitondra ny mamy
Hamafa tomany, hamafa vinany

Na dia maro aza ny zava-midona, aza atao mampifezaka
Aza kivy na very finoana, mandehana manezaka
Ao anatin' ny ngidy ny mamy, ka saro-takarina
Misy ny ambony, misy ny ambany, izay no marina fa ny ady tsy vita

Ny ady tsy vita fa mbola hitohy
Ny mety tafita, raha mamohifohy
Ka raiso ny ampinga, raiso ny hery




Handresy ireo kinga, tsy maneritery
Handrava fanànana, hamokatra fery

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mahaleo's song "Somambisamby" are a melancholic reflection on the struggles and challenges of life, intertwined with a call for unity and perseverance among the Malagasy people. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with the repetition of "Somambisamby re ry lahy e" - a phrase which can be roughly translated to "let us unite together, brothers" - underscoring the theme of togetherness that pervades the song. The following lines describe the difficulties and hardships faced by many people ("ka ontsaontsa ny fanahy, fa maro ny olana"), but also emphasize the importance of staying strong and not losing hope.


The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging everyone to keep moving forward and not give up in the face of adversity. "Mba jerijereo ny tananàntsika" - "let us keep moving forward together" - is a rallying cry for the Malagasy people to work together towards a brighter future. The repetition of "hitondra ny soa, hitondra ny mamy" - "bring goodness, bring love" - reinforces the idea that by working together and supporting each other, the people of Madagascar can overcome any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

Somambisamby re ry lahy e, toy ny andro diavolana
Let us dance, my friend, like the days of the devil


Ka ontsaontsa ny fanahy, fa maro ny olana
Let us shake our souls, for there are many problems


Manembona ny any aminay, tanàna tsy foina
Let us remember our homeland, the city that never sleeps


Mahatsiaro ireo havanay, tsy hay hadinoina, mba jerijereo
Take care of our ancestors, don't forget them, and be vigilant


Mba jerijereo ny tananàntsika, aza avela hangina, aza avela hangatsiaka
Let's be vigilant of our surroundings, don't be careless, don't be judgmental


Fa mbola ho tonga indray androany, hitondra ny soa, hitondra ny mamy
But tomorrow will come again, bringing joys and sorrows


Hirongo tantely, hirongo vilany
Listen to the whispering leaves, listen to the humming wind


Toa mateti-pihavy kanefa ilay ora-panala
Although the sun is setting, the day is not over


Ka lasa ny saina miantefa hamangy ny malala
Let the memories gather together like the flowers


Ka lavitra anefa ny any, toa saro-banjinina
Although far away, the land is within reach


Ny sento no hampitaina any, veloma masìna ô
Let's raise our spirits, farewell and goodbye


Veloma masìna, veloma ry tiana
Goodbye my friends, goodbye my loves


Alao ny alahelo handao ny akiviana
Keep the pain and leave the sadness behind


Hamafa tomany, hamafa vinany
Forget the mistakes, forget the regrets


Na dia maro aza ny zava-midona, aza atao mampifezaka
Although there are many challenges, don't give up


Aza kivy na very finoana, mandehana manezaka
Don't be jealous or doubtful, move forward confidently


Ao anatin' ny ngidy ny mamy, ka saro-takarina
In the midst of chaos, hold on tight


Misy ny ambony, misy ny ambany, izay no marina fa ny ady tsy vita
There are ups and downs, that's the truth of the unfinished battle


Ny ady tsy vita fa mbola hitohy
The unfinished battle still continues


Ny mety tafita, raha mamohifohy
What may happen, if I try harder


Ka raiso ny ampinga, raiso ny hery
So raise the shield, raise the strength


Handresy ireo kinga, tsy maneritery
Defeat the obstacles, do not give up


Handrava fanànana, hamokatra fery
Nurture hope, and move forward without fear




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@vololonirinarabarinarivo5413

Somambisamby re ry lahy e, 'tony ny andro diavolana
Ka ontsaontsa ny fanahy, fa maro ny olana
Manembona ny any aminay, tanàna tsy foina
Mahatsiaro ireo havanay, tsy hay hadinoina, mba jerijereo

Mba jerijereo ny tanànantsika
Aza avela hangina , aza avela hangatsiaka
Fa mbola ho tonga ilay androany
Hitondra ny soa, hitondra ny mamy
Hirongo tantely, hirongo vinany

Toa mateti-piavy kanefa ilay ora-panala
Ka lasa ny saina miantefa hamangy malala
Toa lavitra anefa ny any ka saro-banjinina
Ny sento no hampitaina any, veloma masìna ô

Veloma masìna, veloma ry tiana
Fafao ny alahelo fafao ny hakiviana
Fa mbola ho tonga ny indray androany
Hitondra ny soa, hitondra ny mamy
Hirongo tantely, hirongo vinany

Na dia maro aza ny zava-midona, aza atao mampifezaka
Aza kivy na very finoana, mandehana miezaka
Fa ao anatin’ ny ngidy ny mamy, ka saro-takarina
Misy ny ambony sy ambany, izay no marina fa ny ady tsy vita

Ny ady tsy vita fa mbola hitohy
Tsy mety tafita raha mamoy fo
Ka raiso ny ampinga, raiso ny hery
Handresy ireo kinga sy maneritery
Handrava fanànana, hamokatra fery

©MAHALEO



All comments from YouTube:

@irinaerichoarau1607

Rip Dadah et Fafah😥..vous serez dans le cœur de malagasy, gravés a jamais❤️❤️

@MarcMorelienJean-ml7wv

Jamais oublier,j'adore au fond de mon âme.

@jocelynrakotomanana8252

Mahatsiaro ny fahiny ! Madagasikara tsy foiko ❤

@ClaudeErickRakotoarisoa

Tsara be ny ensemble vocal..misaotra an’ny Mahaleo...misaotra ny mpizara

@tsitorandria8573

Tena tsara e, ohatran'ny hitako izany ny pôzinzareo mihira an'izany.

@bricesimonet3741

Que de bons souvenirs passés avec toi mon Ami Boda et mon frère de ❤

@sylvoalias

On est en 1980.....sniiif sniiiif ...merci les gars

@shaymood2916

Légende ❤️😢

@hermancenanna9575

Tsara be zay maka mahaleo faona :tsara be misaotra 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

@ostieradiotanjombato8938

Ilay version tena noraisim-peo tao anatin'ny fahatanorany sady tena lafatra ilay rindra sy fampiaraham-peo

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