Allah
Youssou N’Dour Lyrics
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allah allahhhh
allah allah
allah allahhhh
souniou borom bi ya wakhidoune kenn la
kenn la kenn la amoul masse
souniou borom bi ya wakhidoune kenn la
kenn la kenn la amoul masse
souniou borom bi ya wakhidoune kenn la
bo néké sisa birou yaye
yalla dila samm bagua am
diourim nienti werr
mou wathie la si adounya bi
bolé thia nak
ay kheweli khewel
boko togné so diegeulo mou bal la
boko niane mou mayla gua sant ko
mou dolil la
ladioul loudoul nangua ma diamou
ladioul loudoul nangua ma diamou
iow bo goré bo goré
warko diamou sant ko
The lyrics to Youssou N'Dour's song "Allah" demonstrate a deep devotion and reverence for Allah. The repetition of "allah allah" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's love and gratitude for the divine. The lines "souniou borom bi ya wakhidoune kenn la / kenn la kenn la amoul masse" can be interpreted as a plea to Allah to guide and protect the singer on their spiritual journey. This is reinforced by the declaration "lahilaha illalah," which is the Islamic declaration of faith that acknowledges Allah as the one true God.
The next few lines shift to a more personal plea, as the singer asks Allah to provide for their physical needs with the lines "bo néké sisa birou yaye / yalla dila samm bagua am / diourim nienti werr." The tone then turns to one of acceptance and surrender to Allah's will, with the lines "mou wathie la si adounya bi / bolé thia nak." The repetition of "ay kheweli khewel" feels like a chant, signaling to listeners to join in on the singer's devotion.
The final few lines mention "warko diamou sant ko," which translates to "send peace to our world," and tie the song back to the larger context of the Muslim faith. Through the lyrics of "Allah," Youssou N'Dour creates a moving expression of faith and devotion to Allah.
Line by Line Meaning
allah allah
The singer acknowledges and praises Allah.
allah allahhhh
The singer praises Allah with even more passion.
souniou borom bi ya wakhidoune kenn la
The singer speaks of their personal relationship with their religious leader, stating that they follow their teachings.
kenn la kenn la amoul masse
The singer emphasizes the importance of following religious teachings without hesitation.
lahilaha illalah
The singer affirms their faith in the oneness of Allah.
bo néké sisa birou yaye
The singer suggests that material possessions are not important compared to spirituality.
yalla dila samm bagua am
The singer asks Allah to guide them in their spiritual journey.
diourim nienti werr
The singer urges listeners not to be distracted by worldly things and to focus on their spiritual journey.
mou wathie la si adounya bi
The singer states that they will not compromise their beliefs for worldly gain.
bolé thia nak
The singer expresses a desire to be closer to Allah.
ay kheweli khewel
The singer expresses a longing to reach a higher spiritual level.
boko togné so diegeulo mou bal la
The singer urges listeners to prioritize their spiritual journey over material possessions.
boko niane mou mayla gua sant ko
The singer suggests that a person's spiritual journey is more important than their physical one.
mou dolil la
The singer humbly admits their devotion to Allah.
ladioul loudoul nangua ma diamou
The singer emphasizes the importance of spirituality in one's life.
iow bo goré bo goré
The singer encourages listeners to continue on their spiritual journey with enthusiasm.
warko diamou sant ko
The singer suggests that the ultimate goal of life is spiritual fulfillment.
Writer(s): Youssou N'dour, Kabou Gueye
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