As well as her Congolese roots, Daulne's cross-genre style may result from her varied past: Her father, a Belgian, was killed during the revolution while her mother was pregnant with her. The remainder of the family fled to the forests and found refuge with a tribe of pygmies. Daulne was raised primarily in Europe, but when she heard a recording of traditional pygmy music at age 20, she decided to return to Africa to learn about her heritage. She was trained in pygmy onomatopoeic vocal techniques before returning to Europe to found Zap Mama.
Yaku
Zap Mama Lyrics
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I'm sitting on a table
Not able to find, a possibility
Sitting on a table, me and my own
Refrain:
I'm wainting everyday
Wainting for a baby
To hold thid baby
To hold this baby tight
I'm slepping on my bottle
Again and again alone
Sadness you hold me
Sadness you hold me
Ohouheheheh, Oh Ouh ih
Sadness you hold me
Refrain:(*2)
I've been wainting everyday
Wainting for a baby
I've been everynight
To hold thid baby
To hold this baby tight
(Man)
Looking to this eyes like they lost ..
The lyrics of Zap Mama's song, Yaku depicts the emotions of a woman who is yearning for a baby. The repetition of "waiting for a baby" in the refrain implies that she has been waiting for a long time, and the urgency in her voice highlights her longing. The first verse mentions her sitting alone, unable to find a possibility, which can be interpreted as her feeling hopeless and helpless in this desire. The line "me and my own" could mean that she is isolated in her yearning, possibly without a partner or support system.
The second verse talks about her sleeping on her bottle, which might signify her seeking comfort in alcohol. She is constantly alone, which leads to sadness that seems to consume her, as shown in the line "Sadness you hold me." The use of onomatopoeia with "Ohouheheheh, Oh Ouh ih" emphasizes the turmoil within her. The man's interjection in the end, "Looking to this eyes like they lost.." suggests that he might be aware of her struggles and is empathetic towards her situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yayoyayo, yo...
A vocalization expressing excitement and anticipation
I'm sitting on a table
I am stationary and not making progress
Not able to find, a possibility
I cannot see any potential solutions
Sitting on a table, me and my own
I am alone with my thoughts
I'm wainting everyday
I am longing for the arrival of something
Wainting for a baby
I am waiting for a new beginning or opportunity to arise
I'm wainting everynight
My anticipation is constant and unrelenting
To hold thid baby
To experience this new beginning or opportunity fully
To hold this baby tight
To keep this new beginning or opportunity close and not let go
I'm slepping on my bottle
I am numbing my pain with alcohol
Again and again alone
I am repeatedly experiencing loneliness
Sadness you hold me
My sadness is consuming me
Ohouheheheh, Oh Ouh ih
A vocalization expressing pain or sorrow
I've been wainting everyday
My longing has been ongoing
I've been everynight
My anticipation has not stopped
Looking to this eyes like they lost ..
I am seeking connection or understanding from someone else
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Master Prophet
LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE LYRICS! and what Marie Daulne is trying to say.
Listen to how the Black woman laments that her man is unlawfully locked up due to Caucasoid malfeasance and how he won't be there to witness the birth of their baby.
Listen to how the Black man is so stressed out from Caucasoid malfeasance that he decides to commit suicide.
All of this pain and sorrow because of Yaku, the grafted blue-eyed devil, the skunk of the planet Earth!
This is what Marie, the founder and leader singer of Zap Mama is telling Black people in a coded message.
Fly Granny BK
One of my favorite songs ever. So hauntingly beautiful and emotional. “Sipping on my bottle...again and again alone”
Mr. Billups Teacher
This song was a part of my college soundtrack
Sphiwe Kubae
I had to move heaven and earth to get this song it was love at first listen
Keke Phillips
Here in 2019!! When music was real...💜
jazz vilakazi
Such an underrated interlude (it's that it short)
Lovely sound
Lauren Professional
I freaking love her
Kishwar Smith
❤I used to play this on repeat❤
Jonathan Davis
ill love it
Charles Tiegges
This song is so F**king Raw!
Master Prophet
LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE LYRICS! and what Marie Daulne is trying to say.
Listen to how the Black woman laments that her man is unlawfully locked up due to Caucasoid malfeasance and how he won't be there to witness the birth of their baby.
Listen to how the Black man is so stressed out from Caucasoid malfeasance that he decides to commit suicide.
All of this pain and sorrow because of Yaku, the grafted blue-eyed devil, the skunk of the planet Earth!
This is what Marie, the founder and leader singer of Zap Mama is telling Black people in a coded message.