Douha
Disclosure; FATOUMATA DIAWARA Lyrics
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Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
(Mali Mali)
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Donsolu bè Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
(Mali Mali)
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali Mali
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali Mali
Mali Mali
(Mali Mali)
The song Douha by Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara seems to be a reference to the country Mali and its culture. The lyric "Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye" can be roughly translated to "Mali, Mali, the land of kings and artists, where power and creativity are expressed." The following lines, "Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan," can be interpreted as "Mali, where the art of living is a reality," showcasing the richness of Mali's cultural traditions. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes the importance of the country and its values.
The song also mentions various professions, such as "Donsolu" or doctors and healers, "Alimamibalu" or religious leaders, "Filosofulu" or philosophers, and "Balontannabalu" or musicians. These professions may be regarded as significant in Mali's society, reflecting the people's respect towards knowledge, creativity and the divine.
Overall, Douha is a tribute to Mali's culture, art, history, and societal values.
Line by Line Meaning
Mali Mali, Malidenw ka duwawu kè tunkanadenw ye
Mali, Mali, where the leaves sway and dance with the wind
Mali Mali, Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali, Mali, where the truth flows in the river
Donsolu bè Africa
The sun in Africa
Alimamibalu bè Africa
The moon in Africa
Filosòfulu bè Africa
The stars in Africa
Balontannabalu bè Africa
The sky in Africa
Mali nyènafin b'anw na yan
Mali, Mali, where the truth flows in the river
(Mali Mali)
Mali, Mali
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Fatoumata Diawara
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