One of the greatest Angolan singers of the present days, and also one well … Read Full Bio ↴One of the greatest Angolan singers of the present days, and also one well known singer of the 'Semba' music style outside Angola, Paulo Flores sings with rhythm and poetry, sings about the war and Angola's moral values, sings about love, prejudice, hope and the beauty of Angolan women.

In his musical repertoire he counts with the following albums:
- "Kapuete Kamundanda" (1988);
- "Sassassa" (1990);
- "Tunda mu n´jilla” (1992);
- "Brincadeira tem hora" (1993);
- "Inocente" (1995);
- "Canta o meu semba "(1997);
- "Perto do fim" (1999);
- "Recompasso" (2001);
- "The Best" - Coletânea (2002);
- "Quintal do Semba" (2003);
- "Xé Povo" (2003);
- "Paulo Flores – Vivo" (2004).

N'Guxi
Paulo Flores Lyrics

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Uá tu jukui'lô messu yo uai yo
Uá tu dikissi'iô n'jila yó uai yó
Uá tu menessene'ô kidi yó uai yó
Uá tu tandussi'iô polo yó uai yó
Tu dídie nguxi kaie buama
Se mukuá kudima
Kuat'ó ditemu diaie
Sálu sálu kiá

Banga yú ni vontadi
Ixi ietu dia ngola
Iá luki'ó maínga
Iá tatá ni mona

Iá cukú ni mulaúla
Tu landukié nguma iô zongolo

Overall Meaning

The song "N'Guxi" by Paulo Flores is a deep reflection on life and its journey. The lyrics speak of traveling through various paths and experiences that shape who we become. The opening lines, "Uá tu jukui'lô messu yo uai yo, Uá tu dikissi'iô n'jila yó uai yó," can be interpreted as the journey of life and the different paths that one takes.

Throughout the song, Flores reflects on the different experiences that shape a person's identity. "Uá tu menessene'ô kidi yó uai yó, Uá tu tandussi'iô polo yó uai yó," can symbolize the different challenges and opportunities that one faces in life. The chorus, "Tu dídie nguxi kaie buama, Se mukuá kudima, Kuat'ó ditemu diaie, Sálu sálu kiá," speaks to the idea that life is an unpredictable journey full of ups and downs.

Additionally, the song touches on the importance of personal growth and finding one's own path. "Iá luki'ó maínga, Iá tatá ni mona, Iá cukú ni mulaúla, Tu landukié nguma iô zongolo," can be interpreted as the process of self-discovery and finding one's purpose in life.

Overall, "N'Guxi" is a powerful reflection on life's journey and the different experiences that shape who we become.

Line by Line Meaning

Uá tu jukui'lô messu yo uai yo
Oh! how the old spirits haunt us

Uá tu dikissi'iô n'jila yó uai yó
Vibrating in the paths of our lives

Uá tu menessene'ô kidi yó uai yó
Unaware, they walk with us

Uá tu tandussi'iô polo yó uai yó
Guiding us with their wisdom

Tu dídie nguxi kaie buama
You, shining star of the community

Se mukuá kudima
Who will soothe the pain

Kuat'ó ditemu diaie
Found in our traditions

Sálu sálu kiá
The eternal hope

Banga yú ni vontadi
We are all equal

Ixi ietu dia ngola
Despite our differences