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1) Sidiki Diabaté was a Malian Kora player known throughout West Africa as "the King of the Kora." He was regarded as one of the greatest kora players of all times and the father of kora player Toumani Diabaté. He was the first kora player to ever make an album in 1970.
2) Sidiki Diabaté is the son of kora player Toumani Diabaté and grandson of 1). He has continued his family's kora tradition but has also included more modern sounds like afro-pop.
Choisie
Sidiki Diabaté Lyrics
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Afô diabateba music
Ne diyangnè diyangnè môgô le ne te kailai fai
Kanou gnôgon non ne te kailai la
Sidiki diyangnè diyangnè mousso le ne te kailai fai
Ne diyangnè diyangnè mousso le ne te kaila laaaa
Ikana dimin
Ikana diminnnnn le
Ne be ehh de fai
Adiyara diyara minye ne be denin fai
Ama diyaa diya minn ye denin kadigné
Adiyara diyara minye ne be denin fai
Ama diyaa diya minn ye denin kadignéhhhhh
Wa i choisira ehhh
C est moi qui t as choisis ehhh
C est mon cœur qui t as choisis ehhh
C est mon âme qui t a choisis lehhh
I choisira
I kelen pe ehhh
Neka bbni kelen pe ehhh
Ne diyangnè mousso kelen pe dehh i choisira
Wa i kelen pe
C est toi mon bb
The lyrics of Sidiki Diabaté's song Choisie express a deep sense of affection and admiration towards the subject of the singer's love. The song begins by acknowledging the power of music, particularly the Diabatéba music, in bringing people together and creating intense feelings. The singer then goes on to describe the person he loves, perhaps a girl he has been admiring from afar, as his chosen one. He emphasizes that it's not just him choosing her - it's his heart and soul that have made the decision.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and tenderness, with the singer admitting that he's nervous and unsure of his chances. He describes himself as being at the mercy of the object of his affection, hoping that she would choose him as her own. The chorus emphasizes this point, with the singer repeating "I choisira" - "I will choose" - as if trying to convince himself and the person he loves that he's worthy of her.
The verses that follow describe the singer's devotion and willingness to do anything for the person he loves. He promises to be there for her, to support her, and to be patient as she makes her decision. The song ends on a sweet note, with the singer expressing his hope that the person he loves would choose him back, and affirming his love for her.
Overall, Choisie is a heartfelt love song that captures the feelings of vulnerability, hope, and devotion that come with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Diabatéba music
This song is performed by Sidiki Diabaté
Afô diabateba music
Listen to the music of Diabaté
Ne diyangnè diyangnè môgô le ne te kailai fai
Your father told you not to come here, but you still came anyway
Kanou gnôgon non ne te kailai la
Despite the warning, you still came
Sidiki diyangnè diyangnè mousso le ne te kailai fai
Your mother also warned you not to come here, but you still came anyway
Ne diyangnè diyangnè mousso le ne te kaila laaaa
Despite both parents warning, you still came here
Ikana dimin
Let's forget about that
Ikana diminnnnn le
Let's just forget about it
Ne be ehh de fai
We should not worry about it
Adiyara diyara minye ne be denin fai
There is no need to be afraid or worried about anything
Ama diyaa diya minn ye denin kadigné
We are each responsible for our own lives
Adiyara diyara minye ne be denin fai
No need to be worried or scared
Ama diyaa diya minn ye denin kadignéhhhhh
We are solely responsible for our own lives
Wa i choisira ehhh
I have chosen you
C est moi qui t as choisis ehhh
I am the one who has chosen you
C est mon cœur qui t as choisis ehhh
It was my heart that has chosen you
C est mon âme qui t a choisis lehhh
It was my soul that has chosen you
I choisira
I have chosen
I kelen pe ehhh
You are mine
Neka bbni kelen pe ehhh
You are everything to me
Ne diyangnè mousso kelen pe dehh i choisira
Your mother has also chosen me for you
Wa i kelen pe
You belong to me
C est toi mon bb
You are my baby
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Please, can you do it the song of Faity Baby Mouton. Thank u.