Diarabi
Vieux Farka Touré Lyrics


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Moom kery la ma chérie
Moom kery la ne doumbé e de fè
Moom kery la djarabie
Moom kery la ne doumbé e de fè
Iyo chérie yo chérie yo

Inna de ko ki tè fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
Itery de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
Iba de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefè ne doumbé e de fè
Ikana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso

Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie

Itery de ko ki tè fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
Ifa de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
Inna de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefè ne doumbé e de fè

Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie

Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso

Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
Djarabie kosso

Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie





Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie

Overall Meaning

The song "Diarabi" by Vieux Farka Touré is a celebration of love and the power it holds. The lyrics, which are mainly in the Bambara language, speak of the beauty and all-consuming nature of love. The refrain "Moom kery la ma chérie" means "My dear, don't leave me" and it is repeated frequently throughout the song. The singer is pleading with his partner not to leave him, as she is his everything. He talks about how love can conquer all, and how it is worth fighting for.


The rest of the song goes on to describe how the couple will overcome any obstacles that come their way. The line "Itery de ko ki tè fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè" means "The wind may blow but we will not fall" which shows the resilience of the couple. There are also mentions of the djarabie plant, which is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to treat ailments including infertility. This reference to the djarabie plant is thought to symbolize the healing power of love.


Overall, "Diarabi" is a beautiful celebration of love, and the lyrics are full of passion and emotion. The singer's soulful voice and the traditional West African music create a perfect backdrop for the message of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Moom kery la ma chérie
My heart is full, my dear


Moom kery la ne doumbé e de fè
It's overflowing with love, cannot be contained


Moom kery la djarabie
It's overflowing with the beauty of a woman


Iyo chérie yo chérie yo
Oh my dear, my dear, oh


Inna de ko ki tè fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
The sun shines brightly, the wind gently blows, my love still overflows


Itery de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
The evening comes, the wind still blows, my love overflows


Iba de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefè ne doumbé e de fè
The night falls, the wind still whispers, my love still overflows


Ikana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
The heart beats, the feet dance, the eyes marvel at the beauty of a woman


Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Oh my dear, my dear, the beauty of a woman is great


Itery de ko ki tè fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
The evening comes, the wind still blows, my love overflows


Ifa de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefé ne doumbé e de fè
The dawn breaks, the wind still blows, my love overflows


Inna de ko ki té fourouma ko fintènefè ne doumbé e de fè
The sun shines again, the wind still whispers, my love still overflows


Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
The heart beats, the feet dance, the eyes marvel at the beauty of a woman


Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
The heart beats, the feet dance, the eyes marvel at the beauty of a woman


Kana dimi ikana kassy ikana miri djarabie kosso
The heart beats, the feet dance, the eyes marvel at the beauty of a woman


Djarabie kosso
The beauty of a woman is great


Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Oh my dear, my dear, the beauty of a woman is great


Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Oh my dear, my dear, the beauty of a woman is great


Iyo chérie yo chérie djarabie magnie
Oh my dear, my dear, the beauty of a woman is great




Writer(s): Ali Farka Toure

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@pawpaw__

What Is Wrong My Love? It Is You I Love.
Your Mother Has Told You Not To Marry Me
Because I Have Nothing. But I Love You.
Your Friends Have Told You Not To Marry Me
Because I Have Nothing. But I Love You.
Your Father Has Told You Not To Marry Me
Because I Have Nothing. But I Love You.
What Is Wrong My Love? It Is You I Love.
Do Not Be Angry, Do Not Cry.
Do Not Be Sad Because Of Love.

(quick google search of the original song by his father Ali)



All comments from YouTube:

@kamiltemizel1583

I can listen to this song 24/7. Rest in peace Ali Farka Toure. Thank you Vieux Farka Touré for this great cover.

@toby2k75

They did an album with Khruangbin that is absolutely incredible!!👌

@pawpaw__

Vieux does his father great justice on this. BLESS!!

@priscillabird518

Love the sound. Would love a translation!

@pawpaw__

What Is Wrong My Love? It Is You I Love.
Your Mother Has Told You Not To Marry Me
Because I Have Nothing. But I Love You.
Your Friends Have Told You Not To Marry Me
Because I Have Nothing. But I Love You.
Your Father Has Told You Not To Marry Me
Because I Have Nothing. But I Love You.
What Is Wrong My Love? It Is You I Love.
Do Not Be Angry, Do Not Cry.
Do Not Be Sad Because Of Love.

(quick google search of the original song by his father Ali)

@priscillabird518

@@pawpaw__ ah! Thanks!

@esplappertdiekuehle7348

Just the first chords of intro remind me soooo strong on ALI F. T. 💖💖💖🤝

@wdrauch

In my mind, I’m imagining him playing this on a kora!

@esplappertdiekuehle7348

@wdrauch ... Oh, yes!!! 💖👍🥰

@LadyCamilleE

African blues. It’s makes me consider how music has traveled across the globe. 💗💓✨🌎

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