Kedou is a celebrity in his own land, both thanks to his part in the history of the rebellion as to his songs. He has teamed up with Diara, one of the original members of Tinariwen, and one of the more "rock'n'roll" guitarists in the group, as well as two young guitarists, Sanou and Rhissa. It was at the Festival with the Desert of Essakane, in January a 2007, that Terakaft performed their first concert, following it with the Festival of the Camel of Tessalit, before going to Bamako, to record this first album, in four days, at the legendary Bogolan Studios.
Terakaft means "the caravan" in tamashek.
Ténéré wer tat zinchegh
Terakaft Lyrics
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I wanna give a big shout out
To my little man Miko, he's 2 years old
He's away visiting his grand mom but I miss him dearly
Check it out
If I rhyme this you will find this situation shall advance
Elevator lyrics to arouse the crowd
Now tell me who's the man to show you how
Many legacies of brothers who get buzy
And I do it fluid til the suckers get dizzy
Saying peace to the blackbirds 125th street
And check the flow that's unique
For loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Can't refuse this, never lose this, it's the choice this
'Cause my voice is the smoothest
Dominating to your boys 'cause I've been around doing work
And sold tons of others jerk
Donald Byrd word on the track, quite exact
Giving you the format, Jack
See we gotta pave the way and display
How to loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Peace to the pioneers but I gotta try to clear
My throat, check out what I wrote
You can't tap into this unless you know the roots
Word shoe like life absolute
For real so now you gotta know the deal
For loungin', just loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin' mellow out, check it out and loungin'
Loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin', peace to Brooklyn where I live
Realistic, kind of mystic when I kick this
You should witness the slickness
Of the horn player and the dope rhyme sayer
Quite emotional and inspirational
Philosophical and yes very logical
Teaching you the method for loungin'
Everybody knows they have times
When they wanna just lay back
Kick their feet up, y'know
Listen to some good music and just lounge
That's right, I said lounge
The song "Tenere Wer Tat Zinchegh" by Terakaft is a Tuareg song that speaks about the beauty and vastness of the Sahara desert. The title can be translated to "The Desert Is Immense". The song begins with a slow-paced drumbeat and guitar strums that mimic the sound of camels walking through the sand. The lyrics express the band's love and respect for their homeland and asks listeners to imagine the life in the desert, where people are connected to the earth, sky, and animals.
The first verse mentions the vastness of the desert and how the stars in the sky shine brighter than in any other place. They also refer to the camel as a faithful friend, who can carry them for miles and miles without water. In the second verse, they talk about the trials and tribulations of living in the desert, where the winds can be harsh and the sun can be unbearable, but still, the Tuareg people continue to walk on the sand dunes of the Sahara.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm loungin', I got my man Donald Byrd
I am currently relaxing and listening to music by Donald Byrd
I wanna give a big shout out
I want to express my appreciation for someone
To my little man Miko, he's 2 years old
I want to acknowledge my young child, who is currently away visiting his grandmother
He's away visiting his grand mom but I miss him dearly
I am saddened by the absence of my child, who is visiting his grandmother
If I rhyme this you will find this situation shall advance
If I rap these lyrics, it will enhance the current environment
You could take a glance or dance
You can either observe or move your body to the rhythm
Elevator lyrics to arouse the crowd
These rhymes will elevate the crowd's energy and excitement
Now tell me who's the man to show you how
I am questioning who can teach and entertain as well as I can
Many legacies of brothers who get buzy
There are many talented and hardworking individuals out there
And I do it fluid til the suckers get dizzy
I perform smoothly and confidently, making others feel uncertain or inferior
Saying peace to the blackbirds 125th street
I am expressing peace towards the residents of 125th street in Harlem, NYC
And check the flow that's unique
Take notice of my distinct and original performance style
For loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
This song is meant for relaxing and enjoying the moment without any stress or pressure
Can't refuse this, never lose this, it's the choice this
This song is irresistable, and there's no reason to not enjoy it
'Cause my voice is the smoothest
My voice is particularly pleasant to listen to
Dominating to your boys 'cause I've been around doing work
I have gained experience and skills in the industry and therefore have an advantage over others
And sold tons of others jerk
I have successfully sold a lot of music to those who don't appreciate it or understand it as well as they could
Donald Byrd word on the track, quite exact
The music I am currently listening to features Donald Byrd and is very precise and accurate
Giving you the format, Jack
I am providing the structure and format for this song, as well as addressing the listener as 'Jack'
See we gotta pave the way and display
We need to set an example and demonstrate our talents
Peace to the pioneers but I gotta try to clear
I am expressing peace towards those who have come before me, but need to correct something
My throat, check out what I wrote
I need to clear my throat before I can continue, so please pay attention to the lyrics I have written
You can't tap into this unless you know the roots
You can't fully appreciate this music unless you understand its origins and influences
Word shoe like life absolute
My lyrics are very meaningful and authentic, much like the essence of life
For real so now you gotta know the deal
This is the reality of the situation, so you need to understand the facts
Loungin', just loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Take it easy and relax, there's no need to do anything too strenuous or stressful
Peace to Brooklyn where I live
I am acknowledging Brooklyn, where I currently reside, with a message of peace
Realistic, kind of mystic when I kick this
My performance has a realistic and mystical quality to it, which is unique and intriguing
You should witness the slickness
You should experience the smooth and impressive quality of my performance
Of the horn player and the dope rhyme sayer
The combination of the music and lyrics is impressive and noteworthy
Quite emotional and inspirational
My performance is very moving and encourages feelings of inspiration
Philosophical and yes very logical
My lyrics contain both deep thoughts and practical, logical statements
Teaching you the method for loungin'
Through this song, I am showing you how to properly relax and unwind
Everybody knows they have times
Everyone is aware that there are moments of rest and relaxation that are necessary
When they wanna just lay back
When one desires to kick back and recline in a comfortable position
Kick their feet up, y'know
To recline in a relaxed position with your feet raised off the ground, as a sign of leisure
Listen to some good music and just lounge
To relax and enjoy good music without any other distractions, simply 'lounging'
That's right, I said lounge
To emphasize the importance of lounging and make it clear that this is the intended activity
Contributed by Aria C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arthur
What the hell is this, lyrics interpreted by a faulty AI? I hate modern day internet...
@mohammedabdallazim7922
Wholesome
Greetings from Sudan!!❤️
@cubbybear2630
Everyone who hears this likes it. It opened a whole new (actually very old) world of music to me.
@DragosScarlat
Somewhere in the height of dispair the hope is starting to appear....that's the moment when I listen Terakaft! I love you!!!!
@nordafricanordafrica3039
Tanmirt imazighen touareg king peopel big sahara in world Nord Africa ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌
@uli22
This guys kick ass. Period.
@djpaulywood
i play this kind of musik on vinyl at my gigs in florida :)
@TheRayanMusic
Amazing ....
@bleulgaming
Best vibed
@andron217
Tinariwen is another band that plays a similar kind of desert blues. In fact, if i'm not mistaken some of the band members from Tinariwen are in Terakaft