PAPA
Salif Keita攀 Lyrics
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ko ne ka tɛliya joona ka don so.
Ko Papa man kɛnɛ ; bana dun juguyara.
Ne ye n ka minaninnu bɛɛ cɛ̀, k'awion màgɛn.
Taama tɛ bori tewu, ka Papa màgɛn.
N sera yen, n y'a fo Papa ye ko n b'i fɛ.
K'e ko ka di n ye.
Ko e ko ka di llé dun kana wa, Papa.
Dunuya gwɛlɛnmanba nin na Papa,
jɔn bɛ se ka waliden mina i na fo i wolo den ye.
k'o kana jigin ne la lon si.
Saya dun ma na s'i ma Papa,
fɛn t'e bolo, a t'i nɔfɛ mɔgɔ bolo ;
Ehhhh, Ala ! i dun sa to ka koba t'i kɔ sa.
Sabu dolu bɛ yen Papa,
olu bɛ kasi lon lon k'u b'i fɛ,
k'e ko ka d'u ye.
Wuya ! o bɛɛ t'i fɛ Papa,
o dun bɛɛ t'i kanunbaa ye
O bɛɛ tɛ na i ye.
Ohhh Papa, papa, papa e kana sɔn o ma.
O ! K'o bɛɛ bɛ baba le fɛ, k'e ko ka di n ye.
I ye ko bɛɛ Papa le fɛ, kana wa Papa.
K'e dun kana wa. Papa !
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa, kana wa, stay with me.
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa, kana wa, stay with me.
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa papa, ouhou kana wa
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa papa, ouhou kana wa
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa papa, ouhou kana wa
The lyrics of Salif Keita's song "Papa" are in the Bambara language and describe a son's plea to his father to stay with him in a time of need. The song begins with the son speaking on the phone with someone, possibly his father, asking for their help. He implores his "Papa" not to leave him alone and recounts how his father has always been there for him, bringing him joy and comfort. He talks about the difficulties he is facing and how he needs his father to help him find his way through them.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "kana wa" which translates to "stay with me." The son is desperately asking his father to stay with him, to not abandon him in this trying time. The song continues with the son expressing his love and respect for his father, calling him "baba" and declaring that he will always be there for him as well. The call-and-response structure of the song highlights the emotional intensity of the son's plea to his father.
Overall, the lyrics of "Papa" evoke strong feelings of love, nostalgia, and longing. It is a moving tribute to the strength of the father-son bond and the important role that fathers play in their children's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
N kɔrɔkɛ ye telefon ci n ma,
I received a phone call today,
ko ne ka tɛliya joona ka don so.
They told me something that hurt my heart.
Ko Papa man kɛnɛ ; bana dun juguyara.
My father is no longer here, I miss him every day.
Ne ye n ka minaninnu bɛɛ cɛ̀, k'awion màgɛn.
I cannot fight the passing of time, it leaves me feeling helpless.
Taama tɛ bori tewu, ka Papa màgɛn.
Life is short, my father is gone too soon.
N sera yen, n y'a fo Papa ye ko n b'i fɛ.
I think of my father often, and wish he were still here.
K'e ko ka di n ye.
I know he hears me.
Ko e ko ka di llé dun kana wa, Papa.
I hope he can feel my love, wherever he is, my father.
Bɛɛ b'I fa fɛ.
I miss him so much.
Dunuya gwɛlɛnmanba nin na Papa,
The world is a tough place without my father,
jɔn bɛ se ka waliden mina i na fo i wolo den ye.
But I know he is with me, watching over me from above.
k'o kana jigin ne la lon si.
Even though his physical presence is gone, his spirit is always with me.
Saya dun ma na s'i ma Papa,
Sometimes I feel like talking to him, my father,
fɛn t'e bolo, a t'i nɔfɛ mɔgɔ bolo ;
It's like a one-sided conversation, but it still brings me comfort.
Ehhhh, Ala ! i dun sa to ka koba t'i kɔ sa.
Oh God, I wish I could see him again and hug him tightly.
Sabu dolu bɛ yen Papa,
My heart aches for you, Papa,
olu bɛ kasi lon lon k'u b'i fɛ,
I wish you were still here with us,
k'e ko ka d'u ye.
But I know you are in a better place now.
Wuya ! o bɛɛ t'i fɛ Papa,
Wow, how much I miss you, Papa,
o dun bɛɛ t'i kanunbaa ye
I wish I could dance with you again
O bɛɛ tɛ na i ye.
But you are not here with me.
Ohhh Papa, papa, papa e kana sɔn o ma.
Oh father, father, father, how much I need you.
O ! K'o bɛɛ bɛ baba le fɛ, k'e ko ka di n ye.
You were not only my father, but also my friend. I miss you so much.
I ye ko bɛɛ Papa le fɛ, kana wa Papa.
You will always be my father, my father forever.
K'e dun kana wa. Papa !
I will always cherish your memory, father!
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa, kana wa, stay with me.
Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me. Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me.
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa papa, ouhou kana wa
Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me. Stay with me, my father, ouhou stay with me.
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa papa, ouhou kana wa
Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me. Stay with me, my father, ouhou stay with me.
Kana wa, kana wa, kana wa. Kana wa papa, ouhou kana wa
Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me. Stay with me, my father, ouhou stay with me.
Lyrics © DELABEL EDITIONS
Written by: SALIF KEITA
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