Mariama
Tafa Lyrics
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diooy lo nga gnoo mariama
tax nga ma wéet xol sama kanam
took fa di diooyooo
tax nga ma wéet xol sama guinaw
took fa di dioohoo yoooo
wetal nga gnou mariama
diooy lo nga gnoo mariama
took fa di diooyooo
tax nga ma wéet xol sama guinaw
took fa di dioohoo yoooo
man dé way na leuuu heuu
ndax sa mandouté hé hé
man dé way na leuuu heuu
ndax sa mandoutéééé
(wéé hoo mariama...)
djiguene djou meun goo ho ho hoor
dou léék bayi ndiaboohotam
djiguene djou meun goo ho ho hoor
dou dokhi bayi ndiabootaam
djiguene djou meun goo ho ho hoor
day mélni mariaaaaaa aaaa
mariaaaaama
(mariama yoo...)
wetal nga gnoo mariama
diooy lo nga gnoo mariama
tax nga ma wéet xol sama kanam
took fa di diooyooo
tax nga ma wéet xol sama guinaw
took fa di dioohoo yoooo
The lyrics of Tafa's "Mariama" song are sung in Wolof, a language spoken in Senegal and Gambia. The song speaks about a woman named Mariama who is being addressed by the singer. The first stanza of the song begins with the lines "Wetal nga gnoo Mariama, diooy lo nga gnoo Mariama," which roughly translates to "I have seen you, Mariama, I am calling you, Mariama."
The singer then goes on to ask Mariama to listen to him, as he wants to talk to her about his feelings. He mentions that he wants to take her to his house and introduce her as his beloved. He also talks about his desire to spend time with her and build a life together.
The chorus of the song, "took fa di diooyooo, tax nga ma weet xol sama kanam, took fa di dioohoo yoooo," is sung repeatedly and means "let's stay together, I want you to be by my side, let's stay together."
Overall, the song is about the singer expressing his love and desire for Mariama and his hopes of building a future with her. The chorus serves as a reminder that he wants them to be together, and he hopes that Mariama will listen and reciprocate his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
wetal nga gnoo mariama
I see you, Mariama
diooy lo nga gnoo mariama
You are beautiful, Mariama
tax nga ma wéet xol sama kanam
Come sit next to me, my dear
took fa di diooyooo
I am lost in your beauty
tax nga ma wéet xol sama guinaw
Come share my life with me
took fa di dioohoo yoooo
I am entranced by you
man dé way na leuuu heuu
I am thinking about you, oh yes
ndax sa mandouté hé hé
Because you are my boss, oh yes
djiguene djou meun goo ho ho hoor
Pretty woman, let me love you
dou léék bayi ndiaboohotam
You make my heart beat fast
dou dokhi bayi ndiabootaam
You make me feel good
day mélni mariaaaaaa aaaa
You are always on my mind, Mariamaaa
mariaaaaama
Mariama
wetal nga gnoo mariama
I see you, Mariama
diooy lo nga gnoo mariama
You are beautiful, Mariama
tax nga ma wéet xol sama kanam
Come sit next to me, my dear
took fa di diooyooo
I am lost in your beauty
tax nga ma wéet xol sama guinaw
Come share my life with me
took fa di dioohoo yoooo
I am entranced by you
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.