Soul Makossa
Manu Dibango feat. Youssou N'Dour Lyrics


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Makossa akeela mama
Ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Heyyyy soul makossa su maiyea
Heyyyy soul makossa atteele
Heyyyy soul makossa mosoma mosoma
Heyyyy soul makossa coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma
Tunga debo ombo e tunga nailso makosa
Anaamoona sisi aooo yasal makosa
Amona yeayea amona yeayea coma saou makossa
Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa
Nikaso mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Mama ko mama sa maka makossa mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Mama ko mama sa maka makossa
Vido he he
Nadea
Heyyyy soul makossa makine
Heyyyy soul makossa mangola wakina
Heyyyy soul makossa mosama!
Heyyyy soul makossa ynot domo
Moodok! Mmmmm hmmmm
Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa now makossa makossa makosssa makossa makossa
Bathaso mosoon
Yonse yonse batha yonse makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa
Heyyyy soul makossa ahfray way bali de salinglay makossa




Heyyyy soul makossa mondiday oak amoon oohenga akyeah
Heyyyy soul makossa nadamo ahne money money heyyyy soul makoosa musik ohano amoo

Overall Meaning

The song "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango appears to be a celebration of African culture and music, with lyrics that are mainly nonsensical and seem to be aimed at getting listeners moving and dancing. The repeated phrase "Makossa akeela mama" could be interpreted as an invitation to join in on the dance and celebration, while the other lines appear to be made up of nonsense words and sounds, creating a sense of joyful chaos.


The use of repetition in the song is also notable, with phrases like "heyyy soul makossa" and "mama ko mama sa maka makossa" coming up again and again throughout the song. This kind of repetition is a common feature of African music, where the goal is often to get the audience moving and dancing along to the beat.


Overall, "Soul Makossa" is a fun and energetic song that celebrates the power of music to bring people together and get them moving.


Line by Line Meaning

Makossa akeela mama
The beat of the makossa music is so irresistible that it commands everyone's attention.


Ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
The repeated lyrics emphasize the powerful hold that the soul makossa has over people, making them dance uncontrollably.


Heyyyy soul makossa su maiyea
The singer is enthusiastically calling out to the soul makossa, declaring their love for its rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa atteele
The singer is urging everyone to keep dancing to the soul makossa beat.


Heyyyy soul makossa mosoma mosoma
The singer is using repetitive lyrics to create a hypnotic effect that reinforces the soul makossa's captivating rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma
The singer is using repetitive lyrics to create a trance-like state where the soul makossa's rhythm is the only thing that matters.


Tunga debo ombo e tunga nailso makosa
The singer is using nonsense words to add to the overall rhythm and sound of the song, creating a celebratory atmosphere.


Anaamoona sisi aooo yasal makosa
The singer is enjoying the soul makossa beat so much that they're making up their own words to express their excitement.


Amona yeayea amona yeayea coma saou makossa
The singer is using nonsense lyrics to keep the focus on the soul makossa's rhythm and its ability to make people dance.


Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa
The singer is using nonsense words to add to the celebratory mood of the song and further emphasize the soul makossa's rhythm.


Nikaso mama ko mama sa maka makossa
The singer is referencing the irresistibility of the soul makossa's rhythm and how it makes even the most reserved people dance.


Mama ko mama sa maka makossa mama ko mama sa maka makossa
The singer is using repetition to emphasize the soul makossa's hold over people and how it leads to nonstop dancing.


Mama ko mama sa maka makossa
The singer is repeating the hook of the song, which expresses their love for the soul makossa's rhythm.


Vido he he
The singer is using a nonsensical phrase to add to the celebratory nature of the song.


Nadea
The singer is making a sound that contributes to the overall rhythm and beat of the song.


Heyyyy soul makossa makine
The singer is using repetitive lyrics and a sense of urgency to get people to keep dancing to the soul makossa's beat.


Heyyyy soul makossa mangola wakina
The singer is urging people to let loose and fully embrace the rhythm of the soul makossa.


Heyyyy soul makossa mosama!
The singer is using repetitive lyrics to create a trance-like state where the soul makossa's rhythm is the only thing that matters.


Heyyyy soul makossa ynot domo
The singer is calling out to everyone to let themselves go and dance to the soul makossa's rhythm.


Moodok! Mmmmm hmmmm
The singer is using nonsense lyrics to add to the celebratory feeling of the song and encourage people to keep dancing.


Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makossa now makossa makossa makosssa makossa makossa
The singer is repeating nonsensical words to add to the overall celebratory mood of the song and emphasize the soul makossa's rhythm.


Bathaso mosoon
The singer is using nonsense lyrics to add to the overall rhythm and sound of the song, creating a celebratory atmosphere.


Yonse yonse batha yonse makossa
The singer is using repetitive lyrics to add to the hypnotic effect of the song and emphasize the soul makossa's rhythm.


Heyyyy soul makossa
The singer is declaring their love for the soul makossa's rhythm and encouraging others to embrace it as well.


Heyyyy soul makossa ahfray way bali de salinglay makossa
The singer is using repetitive lyrics and nonsensical words to hype up the song and keep everyone dancing to the soul makossa's beat.


Heyyyy soul makossa mondiday oak amoon oohenga akyeah
The singer is using nonsense words to add to the celebratory nature of the song and encourage everyone to keep dancing to the soul makossa's beat.


Heyyyy soul makossa nadamo ahne money money heyyyy soul makoosa musik ohano amoo
The singer is using a mix of nonsense words and real words to add to the rhythm and sound of the song and emphasize the soul makossa's ability to make people dance.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MANU DIBANGO

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