Africa
N.D.A. Lyrics
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Son cœur ne connait pas de frontières
Chez elle on peut danser
Pieds nus en regardant vers la mer
Il y a en elle, dix mille couleurs
Le soleil et la Terre
S'invitent chez elle c'est le bonheur
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
(Maman Afirika)
Min dé lè tin bo dji djan yin
Bomin dé lè fon do nou wa wè
C'est là-bas que j'aime aller
Mama dit toujours la vérité
Son rire fait fuir les sombres nuages
Dieu, à ce qu'il paraît
Aurait fait l'Homme à son image
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Oh, Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa
Nishè o, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo
Nishè o, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo
Nishè o, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo
Nishè o, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo
C'est là-bas que j'aime aller
Son cœur ne connait pas de frontières
Chez elle on peut danser
Pieds nus en regardant vers la mer
Il y a en elle, dix mille de couleurs
Le soleil et la Terre,
S'invitent chez elle c'est le bonheur
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Oh, Maman Afirika)
Oh, mama Afirika
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
The song "Africa" by N.D.A. is a celebration of the beauty and culture of Africa. The lyrics express the singer's love for the continent and the vibrant energy that it embodies. The first few lines of the song describe the singer's desire to go to Africa where the heart knows no boundaries and dancing barefoot while staring at the sea is possible. The singer goes on to describe the beauty and richness of Africa's colors, which stem from various elements such as the sun and the earth. Mama, a reference to Africa, is known for always speaking the truth and bringing laughter that dissipates dark clouds.
In the chorus, the singer keeps reiterating "Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa" which is translated to "Blessings to Mama Africa." In simple terms, it is a call for a blessing upon the great continent, which many see as the origin of humanity. The repetition of the phrase reinforces the artist's respect and reverence for Africa.
The second verse delves into the concept of humanity being made in the image of God; it talks about how the character of the creator God is reflected in the people. The final section of the song is a continuation of the first, with an emphasis on dancing, freedom, and emotional release being the result of finding joy in African culture.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est là-bas que j'aime aller
I love to go there
Son cœur ne connait pas de frontières
Her heart knows no boundaries
Chez elle on peut danser
At her place, we can dance
Pieds nus en regardant vers la mer
Barefoot, looking towards the sea
Il y a en elle, dix mille couleurs
There are ten thousand colors in her
Le soleil et la Terre
The sun and the Earth
S'invitent chez elle c'est le bonheur
They come to her, and it's happiness
Ashè é Mama, ashè é Mama Africa (Maman Afirika)
Thank you, Mama Africa
Min dé lè tin bo dji djan yin
My heart is full of longing
Bomin dé lè fon do nou wa wè
We understand each other without words
Mama dit toujours la vérité
Mama always speaks the truth
Son rire fait fuir les sombres nuages
Her laughter chases away the dark clouds
Dieu, à ce qu'il paraît
God, it seems
Aurait fait l'Homme à son image
Made man in His image
Oh, Maman Afirika
Oh, Mama Africa
Nishè o, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo, nishèo
A chant of gratitude
Lyrics © AYE, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Angelique Kidjo, Jean Hebrail, Jerome Attal
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