Tolingana
Makoma Lyrics


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Tolingana
Tosimana
Kati no biso
Oyo kana tozali mbota moko
Nabulibosantu
Namozoni mozoni

Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko
Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko

Sokibazali
To zambe na
Balabalalaka zembo zali tata

Oh oh oh kasimbe yanini
Pombo bana ah
Peko yi nana yeah
Ezalapine oh

Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko
Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko

Bina bakambo lilena
Yesu muana zambe mokonzi

Akope sa yolo biko kati na gambo
bomoyi naye

Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko
Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko
Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko
Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana
ya Africa
Tolingana tosangana libota
moko





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Overall Meaning

The song Tolingana by Makoma is sung in Lingala, a language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and it is about unity among people. The lyrics talk about coming together and breaking down barriers that divide us. The chorus repeats "Tolingana tosangana libota moko" which means "let's meet in one place." This emphasizes the idea of collective unity and solidarity.


The song also mentions God and faith in the lines "Yesu muana zambe mokonzi" which means "Jesus, the son of God, our Lord." The lyrics suggest that faith in God can be a unifying force and can bring people together.


The remainder of the lyrics talk about various challenges that people face in life, such as poverty and hardships, but ultimately the song encourages people to come together and support each other. The use of repetition adds to the song's overall message of unity, and the upbeat tempo and joyful melody make it an uplifting song to listen and dance to.


Overall, Tolingana is a song that calls for unity and promotes the idea of togetherness, regardless of our differences. It is a reminder that we are all human beings and that we should stand together as one, especially in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Tolingana
Let's unite


Tosimana
Let's hold hands


Kati no biso
Together with us


Oyo kana tozali mbota moko
That we become one body


Nabulibosantu
In the Holy Spirit


Namozoni mozoni
Let's praise together


Tolizamabe kati nabiso bana ya Africa
Let's come together, children of Africa


Tolingana tosangana libota moko
Let's unite and become one body


Sokibazali
Since we were born


To zambe na Balabalalaka zembo zali tata
To worship, with the sound of the drums as our father


Oh oh oh kasimbe yanini
Oh oh oh, until when?


Pombo bana ah
Children are crying


Peko yi nana yeah
Their pain is great


Ezalapine oh
It must end


Bina bakambo lilena
Everyone is invited


Yesu muana zambe mokonzi
Jesus, the son of God and King


Akope sa yolo biko kati na gambo bomoyi naye
Don't lose hope, because life is still long




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