A Ou Ni Sou
Rokia Traoré Lyrics


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When the mellow moon begins to beam
Every night I dream a little dream
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
The he for me
Although I realize as well as you
It is seldom that a dream comes true
To me it's clear
That he'll appear

Some day he'll come along
The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay

He'll look at me and smile
I'll understand
And in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word

Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day

He'll build a little home
Just meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you?




And so all else above
I'm waiting for the man I love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rokia Traoré's song A Ou Ni Sou are in the Bambara language and are not related to the lyrics of the song "The Man I Love" quoted above. A Ou Ni Sou is a soulful song that starts with the artist declaring that she is missing someone she loves badly. She reminisces about the moments they shared together, describing how beautiful their love was, and how they enjoyed good times together. However, she now finds herself in a place of sadness and uncertainty because she can't seem to find this person, and she's desperate for a reunion with him. She believes that their love story is not yet over and that they will soon be reunited.


The song's melody and instrumentation reflect the artist's use of her native Malian instruments, such as the kora and ngoni, to create a blend of traditional and modern sounds. The soulful and emotional delivery of the vocals further emphasizes the pain and longing in the artist's voice. The Bambara language adds to the authenticity and depth of the song, making it more relatable to the African audience.


Line by Line Meaning

When the mellow moon begins to beam
At night when the moon is full and bright


Every night I dream a little dream
I have a fantasy every evening


And of course Prince Charming is the theme
It's always about finding my ideal man


The he for me
The one who is meant for me


Although I realize as well as you
I understand like you do


It is seldom that a dream comes true
It's rare for a dream to become reality


To me it's clear
I'm certain


That he'll appear
That he will come to me


Some day he'll come along
One day he will arrive


The man I love
The man I have affection for


And he'll be big and strong
He will be physically powerful


And when he comes my way
When he arrives near me


I'll do my best to make him stay
I'll try to convince him to stick around


He'll look at me and smile
He'll gaze upon me and grin


I'll understand
I will comprehend his intentions


And in a little while
In a short period of time


He'll take my hand
He'll hold onto my hand


And though it seems absurd
Even though it seems unlikely


I know we both won't say a word
I know we won't verbalize anything


Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Perhaps I will encounter him on Sunday


Maybe Monday, maybe not
Perhaps on Monday or perhaps not


Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Despite the uncertainty, I'm confident I'll see him


Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Perhaps Tuesday will bring good news to me


He'll build a little home
He'll create a small abode


Just meant for two
Intended only for both of us


From which I'll never roam
I won't wander from there


Who would, would you?
Would anyone, including you?


And so all else above
And therefore, everything else


I'm waiting for the man I love
I'm anticipating the appearance of the man I love




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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