Kama
Wenge Musica BCBG Lyrics
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Mais eza nde complexe nde zo sala bino Ba m'Vungisi!
Kama Mvuama ngai nalali te butu ya lelo oyo
Pona maloba ya mabe y'opesaki na nga
Motema na ngai nyonso epayi na yo Kama
Y'olimwe nga se boye, na pasi oyo solo
Elanga nalonaki ya solo basusu bale eh mbuma
Awa y'ozui bomengo yo bosani manso nasala pona yo
Y'okomi na yo moto te eh
Motema na ngai nyonso epayi na yo Kama
Y'olimwe nga se boye, na pasi oyo solo
Lily la Reve aseka basusu bako tshiola nga ah
Elanga nalonaki ya solo basusu bale eh mbuma
Awa y'ozui bomengo yo bosani manso nasala pona yo
Y'okomi na yo moto te eh
Hein Demukoko British eh, Bienvenu N'koyi
Muemvo Versace Guy Montana ah!
Kama ye ye ye e oh Kama Mvuama
Kama ye ye ye y'okomi na yo moto te eh
Kama ye ye ye eh oh, Kama Mvuama
Kama ye ye ye ngai nasaleli yo mwa melope
Oh oh Kama M'vuama
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya boye (eh mama ah)
Awa nazali pasi elekeli nga ah
(Hum m'pasi elekeli ngai Bijou Nguama eh)
Zonga noki, yaka y'osalisa ngai ah (Robert Basende heien)
Boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye eh
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya ah boye eh
Oh oh Kama M'vuama
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya boye (eh Jose eh Bavu)
Awa nazali pasi elekeli nga ah (Nalela epayi ya Fortis Navuangi)
Zonga noki, yaka y'osalisa ngai ah (Boule Mitch o.)
Boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye eh
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya ah boye eh
Kama ngo oh Kama M'vuama,
Solution na nga eza Losambo kembo na Tata Nzambe eh
Solution na ngai eza Losambo Prière Remède ya Nzambe eh
Na papa na maman, bango ba Nzambe ya n'se eh
Na kilimi Malou, Salayi Sala Pamba oh
Freddy Benga ah, Tantine Annie, Madimba ah ah
Kama M'vuama ah, boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye (Eh Zico Shabani)
Awa nazali pasi elekeli ngai ah (Nalela Denise Kabedi)
Zonga noki yaka y'osalisa ngai ah (Lily Sapa ah)
Boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye eh (Adjone Esperant na Suisse eh)
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya boye eh
The song "Kama" by Wenge Musica BCBG is a tribute to their late drummer, Kama Mvua. The lyrics describe the emotions of the band members after losing Kama. The first verse talks about how the world may view them as insignificant but their problems are complex and they need Kama. The second verse talks about how Kama was always there for them and his absence is felt deeply. The chorus repeats the name Kama and talks about how the singer is lost without him. The third verse talks about the band members who have passed away, including Malou and Salayi Sala Pamba. The song ends with a list of names of people who are important to the band.
Musically, "Kama" is an example of soukous, a style of dance music that originated in Congo. The song's instrumentation includes guitar, drums, and keyboards. The guitar riffs in the song are played in a style known as sebene, which features fast and intricate solos. The song was released in 1996 and was featured on the album "Solola Bien."
The lyrics of "Kama" are written in Lingala, a language spoken in Congo and other African countries. The song has been well-received by fans and is considered one of Wenge Musica BCBG's most popular songs. The band has influenced many other artists in the African music scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Hein tobima na biso ba petits na mond'oyo ndenge bolobaka,
Hey, we're like small kids in this big world, barely understanding anything.
Mais eza nde complexe nde zo sala bino Ba m'Vungisi!
But it's complex and difficult, that's why we need our European friends to help us!
Kama Mvuama ngai nalali te butu ya lelo oyo
Kama Mvuama, I refuse to be defeated by the problems of today.
Pona maloba ya mabe y'opesaki na nga
For the words of lies spoken against me.
Motema na ngai nyonso epayi na yo Kama
My heart and everything else belongs to you, Kama.
Y'olimwe nga se boye, na pasi oyo solo
I'm lost without you, on this lonely path.
Lily la Rêve aseka basusu bako tshiola nga ah
Lily is laughing at me because they think they've beaten me, ha!
Elanga nalonaki ya solo basusu bale eh mbuma
But they don't know that my strength is in standing alone.
Awa y'ozui bomengo yo bosani manso nasala pona yo
So you can keep your weapons and try to intimidate me, but I won't give up.
Y'okomi na yo moto te eh
You don't have the power over me, no way!
Hein Demukoko British eh, Bienvenu N'koyi
Hey Demukoko, welcome to Britishland, Bienvenu N'koyi!
Muemvo Versace Guy Montana ah!
The guy with the Versace shoes, Guy Montana, ah!
Kama ye ye ye e oh Kama Mvuama
Kama, oh yeah, Kama Mvuama!
Kama ye ye ye y'okomi na yo moto te eh
Kama, you don't have power over me!
Kama ye ye ye eh oh, Kama Mvuama
Kama, oh yeah, Kama Mvuama!
Kama ye ye ye ngai nasaleli yo mwa melope
Kama, I'm singing this song for you with all my heart.
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya boye (eh mama ah)
Help me up from this ground (oh mother)
Awa nazali pasi elekeli nga ah
I fell on this slippery ground.
(Hum m'pasi elekeli ngai Bijou Nguama eh)
(I slipped and fell, Bijou Nguama)
Zonga noki, yaka y'osalisa ngai ah (Robert Basende heien)
Come back here, help me up (Robert Basende, hey)
Boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye eh
Help me up from this ground.
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya ah boye eh
Help me up from this ground.
Solution na nga eza Losambo kembo na Tata Nzambe eh
My solution is faith and prayer to God.
Solution na ngai eza Losambo Prière Remède ya Nzambe eh
My solution is prayer, the remedy of God.
Na papa na maman, bango ba Nzambe ya n'se eh
With my father and mother, they are the children of God.
Na kilimi Malou, Salayi Sala Pamba oh
In the field of Malou, the sound of Pamba drums.
Freddy Benga ah, Tantine Annie, Madimba ah ah
Freddy Benga, oh, Auntie Annie, Madimba, oh, oh!
Kama M'vuama ah, boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye (Eh Zico Shabani)
Kama M'vuama, oh, help me up from this ground (hey Zico Shabani).
Awa nazali pasi elekeli ngai ah (Nalela Denise Kabedi)
I fell on this slippery ground (Nalela Denise Kabedi).
Zonga noki yaka y'osalisa ngai ah (Lily Sapa ah)
Come back here, help me up (Lily Sapa, oh).
Boni otiki nga na pasi ya boye eh (Adjone Esperant na Suisse eh)
Help me up from this ground (Adjone Esperant in Switzerland, oh).
Boni otiki ngai na pasi ya boye eh
Help me up from this ground.
Contributed by Leo T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.