Sénégal
Natty Jean Lyrics

This is for my people,
I dedicate this song to my fellow Senegalese people, expressing my love and support for them.

Sénégal Njaay!
I proudly represent Senegal and its vibrant culture!

Jolli na well, music bi deh le jolli na fi nañu teg level
Let's celebrate and enjoy music that uplifts us to a higher level.

Ne Sénégal de kenn du ko yàq ak nimu mel
In Senegal, there's a need for unity and collective progress toward success.

Ñu change mentalité faut que ñu change suñu xel
We need to change our mindset and improve our way of life.

Xol yi nañu sell, naatange jolli well
Through our music, we can express ourselves and have a good time.

Man de lima xam ci corruption dugg ci jail
Those involved in corruption should be held accountable and face imprisonment.

Ku ci wàcc yoon ñu xàcc, bàcc yattu kel
Instead of wasting time, let's focus on our goals and move forward.

Ku fi jiite xamal ni xol yi de fees na dell
We should support each other and ensure the success of our music industry.

kon boog nee ko rell
Let's come together and work as a team.

Ana dóorkatu waar yi? Big up Y En A Marre yi
What happened to our dignity? Let's support the Y En A Marre movement.

yeewu fajar ci car yi, marchés ambulants yi
Let's prioritize local taxi drivers and street markets.

Ana taximan yi? Woolma ranguman yi
Where are the taxi drivers? Where are our fellow workers?

respect fi di ghetto youth yiy tangal ba Paris
Respect the struggle of our marginalized youth, even in Paris.

baykat ag sàmmkat faut que ñu make seen money
Instead of wasting and spending carelessly, let's make our money meaningful.

consommer sénégalais suñu wàll moo ngii
Support Senegalese consumption, let's benefit ourselves.

ndax ëlëg sunu doom yi, sunu sët yi gis yoon wi
Because our future and destiny are in our hands.

kon boog nañu boole xol yi
Let's unite and develop our music industry.

Ne dandu leen, dallu leen,
From the North to the South, from the East to the West,

Sénégal ñoo ko bokk tééylu leen
Senegal is one nation that stands together.

dund leen, yeen ana ngeen ?
Rich or poor, what's the difference?

Sénégal Njaay suñu rew
Senegal, our beloved home.

(2x)

Nee naa la d’ailleurs mbindaan bi wala tailleur
Whether abroad or at home, it doesn't matter if you're a tailor or a seamstress.

moom li muy ñafe moo ko moom te kenn du ko ko may
Everyone has their own worth, don't let anyone diminish your value.

Y a pas de sous métiers limuy ndaw ndaw sa sutura la
There are no menial jobs, every profession has its own importance.

ñu bayyi mbed buur la, ça me saoule, teg ci fulla, coolal
We build our own destiny, frustrations won't stop us, we'll stand tall.

Na télé bi bayyi di ñu tegal programmu kankar
The TV shows that portray us in a negative light.

faut que ñu yeete, faut que ñu tette xale yi ñun la ñu yaakaar
We need to elevate and showcase our talents, prove our worth.

Gaal gi sunu gaal la te kenn waruko wengal
We should support and trust each other, avoid unnecessary conflict.

metitu bateau Le Joola xol yi Yalla nako seddal
Remember the tragedy of the Le Joola boat, may God protect us.

Nañu bayyi tappale bi, bayyi foqqale bi
We have hardships, we also have joys.

bayi tappalé bi, coow lu bare li
We go through struggles, but we never give up.

ku fi job di nga tekki mu neex mbaa mu metti
If you can't find a job, create one for yourself and others.

Na nga gëm ne mën nga tebbi, one more time
If you fall, get up and try again, one more time.

Bayyi tappale bi, bayyi foqqale
We face hardships, we experience joys.

bayyi taqqale bi, coow lu bare li
We confront challenges, but we never lose hope.

ku fi job di nga tekki mu neex mbaa mu metti
If you can't find a job, create opportunities for yourself and others.

Ne dandu leen, dallu leen,
From the North to the South, from the East to the West,

Sénégal ñoo ko bokk tééylu leen
Senegal is one nation that stands together.

dund leen, yeen ana ngeen ?
Rich or poor, what's the difference?

Sénégal Njaay suñu rew
Senegal, our beloved home.

(2x)