Mariama
Pape Cheikh Lyrics
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Mansa, the king, come
The girls are downstairs
Come and see Kama Toure and Mariama
Mariama, Mariama, yo
My father has said that if I sleep with a girl
I will be a dead man
I say thank you Kama Toure and Mariama
Hey Mariama, Heyo Mariama
Thank you
The lyrics to Pape Cheikh's song Mariama are an invitation to Mariama and Mansa, the King, to come and see Kama Toure and Mariama. It is clear from the lyrics that Mariama is being praised for something, and we learn later in the song that she has helped the singer in some way. The lyrics also reveal some cultural practices that may be in place in the singer's upbringing. The singer's father has warned him against sleeping with girls, threatening that it could result in his death. However, the singer is grateful to Kama Toure and Mariama for their help and seems to have overcome this burden.
The song reveals the role that Mariama and Kama Toure play in the singer's life. It is not clear whether they are family members or friends, but they seem to have a significant impact on the singer's well-being. The song is a tribute to Mariama's kindness and generosity, and the singer is grateful for her help. It is also an ode to West African culture, referencing a king and revealing cultural practices that may still be in place.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, come, come Mariama
Mariama, please come here as soon as you can
Mansa, the king, come
Mansa, please come here as well
The girls are downstairs
The girls are waiting downstairs
Come and see Kama Toure and Mariama
Please come see Kama Toure and Mariama with me
Mariama, Mariama, yo
Calling Mariama again
My father has said that if I sleep with a girl
My father warned me that if I have sexual relations with a girl, it could be dangerous for me
I will be a dead man
It could result in death for me
I say thank you Kama Toure and Mariama
I express my gratitude to Kama Toure and Mariama
Thank you
Thanking Mariama for her presence
Hey Mariama, Heyo Mariama
Addressing Mariama again with respect
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Written by: CHEIKHOU COULIBALY, DAVID TURKSTRA, PAPA FALL
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@adamakane7395
Cette chanson est dans ma playlist de footing et elle passe quand j'arrive vers les 5km et que je commence à m'épuiser. Cela me donne un bon coup de fouet et je repars de plus belle. Je la chante en courant comme un fou et les gens me dévisagent bizarrement lol
@fklove100
chanson mandingue il ya de choses chez nous en histoire qu'on peut chanter pour éveiller la jeune génération et leur inculquer pleines de valeurs big up à pape et cheikh
@hammockgirl3256
I LOVE this song so much. It makes me happy!!!
@alamiinibnabubakrdiop7473
Hammock Girl i want To know you
@mimalastar
Me too ❤️😌
@ronaldgomis1191
@@alamiinibnabubakrdiop7473 why
@alamiinibnabubakrdiop7473
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@ousmandiop2325
@@mimalastar gvis vthanks
@stephanegrandjean7886
merci mon frère pour ce son somptueux.... Continue Afrique à resister, à exister... Je t'aime tellement!
@dahaniane2157
nawo nawo Mariama Manesso yorouba woo Mane so yorouba !!! nalé nalé mariama lol dat all i understand Bwt dis song ..it make me feeling z true african's cultur !! enjoyt it Pape N Che ikh