OBENA
PIKALUZ Lyrics
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Egna kpetea le djimer gon gon gon
Pikaluzyy!!!
Obena obena obena
Obena obena wou na mer
Obena obena obena
Obena obema dji nagna
Obena obena obena, obe
Yeah
Obena de be wou na mer
Obena do be dji na gna namer (ouh)
Nouvelle'a wo nto djo le mon'a mer
Voa ayade madoua, mamè coumi zedeka'è (wii)
Obena Boka haram le Loamé mer yena securité'a sin woun (praa)
Obena Dangoté be ciment, Cimtogo gber bé éla dé yénou (ann)
Obena agouda wo be houn ma kou
Gnoindé yena gouvernement gber gbozo (yem)
Obena Hawoussa towo ho Agbahonou ba
Sia dossé. Mia tow ua wo bou réseau (ann)
Obena deka djei viwo kpata le djo ga vivi
Be yo djo la djoyi mondji,
Yena bé loamé tsi siayi
Obena houuun dede cou tamé boubou sougbo
Nabé jeunesse'a tro zou aha noumounor(ouh)
Ikeke, demasso lemer cou gbe ma doda la na bé ola zou adowui no
Voa ber tsougbèdjè vi gbogbo towoa,
Ogbe sron deder voa wo kpata tro zou vinor
Ba dja toto kekem kolé togo be mato yer gni fovi Kankoe le Champion
Obema boudè ça nous cher,
Yobena Faure vi le djagbagba
Obena etudiant wo le cou zed, yobema warf'a le djakada
Obena obena obena, obe
Obena obena obena, obe
Obena woa oma te de sron
Obena woa oma kpo la djio
Obena gbekui kpo la no yor,
Be do dekpe ma zin wo kpor
Obena nou kpo yer woa ola bio(awo)
Bado la wou wo sigber Koshioko (ouh)
Be nouker amo le dou le dopoa, enou toutou la dou aho siko siko
Obena dji la wo be kou kpata der, ye toutou la vè mé nor(awo)
Obema, nouké ole dji ber ya gnia dé, eya manor djé edji kpor(ohh)
Obena le pomea me noviwo kekem domea woa agni gbedidor
Doa omou dji be na leke Mawu yra wo doa, wo adou ba kptor
Ola woe dokpo la gbloin caca voa,
Wo ntor wo be nou kpoe la tro no tokpé(praa)
Nouke toutou ba gnio gnlon le nti gbo
Djiwo la gbeya mea ye toutou la va émé(godooo)
Na né wo agna be na na médé po ball téglia
Dé ber tro tro va na mé
Adou keye le conou dowo egbea,
Ye ke toutou, yer toutou yer gba dou na mé
Von Mawu, xia gbe tor, kan der doko wo dji na zon yi nkor(woe)
Mionou, sé wo tor, bou tamer so en'ti na so towo
Kpoto wogbor
Wo dodo so me gna le ola kpotowo(wouh)
Mgba gbodjor,
Mpkokpor,
Mouna na ber afo ya va kouna meo
Agbetor mkpo na di ke gboe do na vo
Sio donc'a mdekoukou no alo wo dji(ann)
Vonvon li wo ntor tsan le si nor ke vivitsimé
Ova ber ya ka do agbe tor djia??
San tor wo gbloin nq ver ame ye no na ame nti oyi na zan mi voa
Egbe mea ameke la kplo yi mia gner ye nto kpoe la so wo ha la va dji
Kpoe alo? Nenea yer
Hihé mé(ann)
Nkou kpo la mio dedji sinsin der
Leguede, livi livi(yem)
Amegome doudoua nouvon be gnié(einmm)
Ameke be gna ogbloin la gbo djia ne va
Kpo woa ela djodji nea? (Djodji nea??)
Alo ne otsan vè le yer ber le gbloin gnawo la fidea
Eladjo dji na woa.? (Dko dji ma woa?)
Ne mi gban gago le dji na mea,
Efin otsou na na mia? (Efin wo tsou na na mia?)
Oso be na le gble dome ma meder la meder gbo
Kpoa edjo gnon nenea? (Anm voa edjo gno nenea
Mi gna mia ber papa woun zan gnoinder lo
Fiké ola toutou gbimé egbe tamou
Gnon yer ola so toutou nkoumer somer...
The song OBENA by PIKALUZ is a mix of Afro-pop and hip-hop elements that speaks to the strength and perseverance of the Togolese people in the face of hardship and adversity. The song features a chant-like chorus that repeats the word "Obena" several times before breaking into a series of verses that are full of references to Togolese culture, politics, and social issues.
The lyrics of OBENA are a mix of French, Ewe, and Mina, three of Togo's main languages, showcasing the country's rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Through references to Togo's current president, Faure Gnassingbe, and his family's controversial history of dynastic rule, the song speaks to the challenges that Togolese people face in achieving democracy and stability. Other references to the country's economic struggles and ongoing political turmoil highlight the message of resilience and hope that runs throughout the song.
OBENA is an important cultural touchstone for Togolese people at home and abroad, highlighting their history, language, and heritage while speaking to the dreams and aspirations of a new generation. With its mix of traditional rhythms and modern sounds, the song is a testament to the vibrant and diverse nature of Togolese culture and an inspiring call to action for those who seek a better future for themselves and their country.
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Atigligni team
The powerful team of Atigligni
Egna kpetea le djimer gon gon gon
We bring the fire, boom boom boom
Pikaluzyy!!!
Pikaluzyy!!!
Obena obena obena
Obena obena obena
Obena obena wou na mer
Obena obena, give us peace
Obena obena obena
Obena obena obena
Obena obema dji nagna
Obena obena, let us be free
Obena obena obena, obe
Obena obena obena, it's our call
Obena obena (seigneur beats)
Obena obena (Seigneur Beats)
Yeah
Yeah
Obena de be wou na mer
Obena, give us peace
Obena do be dji na gna namer (ouh)
Obena, let us be free
Nouvelle'a wo nto djo le mon'a mer
New wind is blowing in our land
Voa ayade madoua, mamè coumi zedeka'è (wii)
We walk hand in hand, never alone (yes)
Obena Boka haram le Loamé mer yena securité'a sin woun (praa)
Obena, Boko Haram won't bring insecurity to our land (praa)
Obena Dangoté be ciment, Cimtogo gber bé éla dé yénou (ann)
Obena, Dangote brings cement, Cimtogo builds our nation (ann)
Obena agouda wo be houn ma kou
Obena, we enlighten our people
Gnoindé yena gouvernement gber gbozo (yem)
We want a government that cares about us (yem)
Obena Hawoussa towo ho Agbahonou ba
Obena, Hawoussa and Agbahonou will rise
Sia dossé. Mia tow ua wo bou réseau (ann)
Be quiet. We're building our network (ann)
Obena deka djei viwo kpata le djo ga vivi
Obena, we fight with our music to live
Be yo djo la djoyi mondji
Because music speaks to the world
Yena bé loamé tsi siayi
Our land will shine bright
Obena houuun dede cou tamé boubou sougbo
Obena, let's unite and build a better future
Nabé jeunesse'a tro zou aha noumounor(ouh)
We, the youth, will march forward with strength (ouh)
Ikeke, demasso lemer cou gbe ma doda la na bé ola zou adowui no
Step by step, we'll overcome every obstacle in our path
Voa ber tsougbèdjè vi gbogbo towoa
We'll come together as one
Ogbe sron deder voa wo kpata tro zou vinor
With a strong voice, we'll make our dreams come true
Ba dja toto kekem kolé togo be mato yer gni fovi Kankoe le Champion
We're like the small ants, but we represent Togo like Kankoe, the Champion
Obema boudè ça nous cher
We hold our heads up high
Yobena Faure vi le djagbagba
We call on Faure, the leader
Obena etudiant wo le cou zed, yobema warf'a le djakada
Obena, support the students, we fight for education
Obena obena obena, obe
Obena obena obena, it's our call
Obena obena obena, obe
Obena obena obena, it's our call
Obena woa oma te de sron
Obena, we want peace
Obena woa oma kpo la djio
Obena, we want to be free
Obena gbekui kpo la no yor
Obena, we want justice
Be do dekpe ma zin wo kpor
Let our voices be heard
Obena nou kpo yer woa ola bio(awo)
Obena, we want to live in peace (awo)
Bado la wou wo sigber Koshioko (ouh)
Give us the strength of a lion (ouh)
Be nouker amo le dou le dopoa, enou toutou la dou aho siko siko
Let's gather as one, let's move together, we won't stop
Obena dji la wo be kou kpata der, ye toutou la vè mé nor(awo)
Obena, we sing to give you strength, we won't be defeated (awo)
Obema, nouké ole dji ber ya gnia dé, eya manor djé edji kpor(ohh)
Obena, don't be afraid, let's give everything we have (ohh)
Obena le pomea me noviwo kekem domea woa agni gbedidor
Obena, the unity of our people will bring us prosperity
Doa omou dji be na leke Mawu yra wo doa, wo adou ba kptor
We pray to God, who watches over us, to guide our steps
Ola woe dokpo la gbloin caca voa
Don't let the darkness take over
Wo ntor wo be nou kpoe la tro no tokpé(praa)
With your light, we'll overcome all obstacles (praa)
Nouke toutou ba gnio gnlon le nti gbo
Let's walk together, no matter the challenges
Djiwo la gbeya mea ye toutou la va émé(godooo)
With our hearts united, we'll achieve great things (godooo)
Na né wo agna be na na médé po ball téglia
No matter who we are, we all need love and peace
Dé ber tro tro va na mé
Only love can save us
Adou keye le conou dowo egbea
In every corner of the world
Ye ke toutou, yer toutou yer gba dou na mé
We'll join hands and bring peace to everyone
Von Mawu, xia gbe tor, kan der doko wo dji na zon yi nkor(woe)
Oh God, guide us and lead us on the right path (woe)
Mionou, sé wo tor, bou tamer so en'ti na so towo
Keep us safe, wherever we may go
Kpoto wogbor
Let hatred disappear
Wo dodo so me gna le ola kpotowo(wouh)
Let forgiveness replace anger (wouh)
Mgba gbodjor
Spread joy
Mpkokpor
Embrace happiness
Mouna na ber afo ya va kouna meo
Let's embrace love and leave hatred behind
Agbetor mkpo na di ke gboe do na vo
Let's work together with strength and unity
Sio donc'a mdekoukou no alo wo dji(ann)
Let's forget about our differences and come together (ann)
Vonvon li wo ntor tsan le si nor ke vivitsimé
Oh, let's hold hands and create a better future
Ova ber ya ka do agbe tor djia??
Will you join us on this journey?
San tor wo gbloin nq ver ame ye no na ame nti oyi na zan mi voa
No matter how hard it gets, we'll always fight for what's right
Egbe mea ameke la kplo yi mia gner ye nto kpoe la so wo ha la va dji
We'll keep our spirits high and never give up
Kpoe alo? Nenea yer
Will we succeed? Of course, we will
Hihé mé(ann)
This is just the beginning (ann)
Nkou kpo la mio dedji sinsin der
We'll keep moving forward without fear
Leguede, livi livi(yem)
With determination, step by step (yem)
Amegome doudoua nouvon be gnié(einmm)
We'll continue to rise and grow stronger (einmm)
Ameke be gna ogbloin la gbo djia ne va
With unity, we'll overcome any challenge
Kpo woa ela djodji nea? (Djodji nea??)
Can you hear the sound? (Djodji nea??)
Alo ne otsan vè le yer ber le gbloin gnawo la fidea
Let the rhythm of our hearts guide us
Eladjo dji na woa.? (Dko dji ma woa?)
Can you feel it? (Do you feel that?)
Ne mi gban gago le dji na mea,
Let our voices be heard
Efin otsou na na mia? (Efin wo tsou na na mia?)
What will be the result? (What will it bring?)
Oso be na le gble dome ma meder la meder gbo
Let's heal our wounds and move forward
Kpoa edjo gnon nenea? (Anm voa edjo gno nenea
Will we triumph? (Yes, we will triumph)
Mi gna mia ber papa woun zan gnoinder lo
We'll dance like never before
Fiké ola toutou gbimé egbe tamou
Let's shine together, united
Gnon yer ola so toutou nkoumer somer...
Let's rise up and never give up...
Writer(s): Enyonam Kodjo Adzakey
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gadonabine-gbati631
Il y a de la valeur au Togo! Depuis un mois je ne fais qu'écouter tes sons en boucle. Trop top
@denisesena8070
Tro vrai, il trouve tjrs à dire.... Égnakpètê vraiment. T'es cme sa👍
@pikaluz2371
Merci à tous pour vos soutiens. On est ensemble !
@sergetinassua2332
Pikaluz je valide très fort depuis Québec, tu es trop fort
@scarabee_fute
Depuis Marseille, Top le son!!
@realitedafrik8975
Pikaluz, ce morceau je peux la jouer au mins 20 fois dans une journée force à toi
@crepiange8293
On est là 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@V.J.K.98
ensemble bé kpo
@spencerlocoh3306
ON a besoin des artistes comme ca pour booster notre music force a toi brother
@hashtagblek8778
PIKALUZY À SON PRIME C'ÉTAIT QUELQUE CHOSE 🎉🎉🎉