Wati Do Cera – Bilingual Lyrics Bambara/English

• By: Alisko Diabaté
• Album: Wati Do Cera - Single

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Malian music with Alisko Diabaté's hit song, "Wati Do Cera." This track offers a unique opportunity to experience the captivating rhythms and rich cultural storytelling of West Africa, with its heartfelt message and 'savoir-vivre' Bamako style making it a special piece to explore the Bambara language.

[English]

DJ Say

Alisko

Djeli

I’ve come with my blessings

Djeli Don Dembe brings the gold

I’ve brought my drum and my voice

The world is listening

I’m stepping into the arena

No one can take my place

They’ll see who I am

People will know my worth

I’m the champion

Who’s stronger than me? No one

Who’s stronger than me? No one, oh

People will see my value

No one can take my place

They’ll see who I am

I’m the one who shines brightly

My mother Djigi Bè, I’ll honor you

Dad, you’ve changed me

You’ve shaped me, made me strong

Your love is my strength

You’ve made me who I am, Alisko

You’ve taught me balance

Your wisdom guides me, Alisko

My pride comes from you

I’ll never forget your teachings

I’ll always honor Djana, never forget my roots

Djama, I’ll carry your legacy

I’ll uphold Djiguibè, no matter the challenge

I’ll follow your path

I’ll honor the elders, never forget

I’ll uphold Djiguibè, no matter the challenge

I’ll follow your path

I’ll honor Djèyi, keep your spirit alive

There’s no reason to doubt me

Moustapha Camara, I’ve proven myself

I’ve shown my worth, no question

N’Djuguya, my pride is clear

My journey is blessed, no obstacles

N’Djuguya, I stand tall, no fear

My path is clear, I’m ready

My heart is strong, I’ll overcome

My pride is my shield, I’ll prevail

My spirit is unbreakable, I’ll endure

I’ll always honor Djana, never forget my roots

Djama, I’ll carry your legacy

[Bambara]

DJ Say

Alisko

Djeli

Kela kalou nadjelimi

Djeli Don Dembe tonga sa koura

A anagalabaga na ngalama

Duniya ro tena

To nimbé ni daga

Lo nya yato mali se

Sira ja ye wa ne se

Kobélé bato to nyan né ma

Suma n'yé champion

Wana lélé nani na na

Wina lélé nani na na o

Wala bato ton nyani ma

Lo nya yato mali se

Sira ja ye wan né se

Sisan koni wati do cera

Ma na Djigi Bè nka tun ngaraba ma

Papa a yi né ma changer

I fa toga ma dedoura s'i ma demba

Bi ya fè lemisi daka né

I fa nède ka ma bè bè ka wélé Alisko ma

Ato ka diyené ka balanta

Né daka yi sa fènki nya s'i né Alisko ma

Mogon ma yé ka né to de kuma

Ndjou lé no badjé ma mè minogo bè né la

Nté to ka kani né ka Djana né té li go bè né da

Ne ko Djama O ka ka nè mè mogon bè ni la

Nè be ta tama la Djiguibè munumuno wa kali té né la

A ya to né ka djiidja

Nfalè lé no mogolan mè mogon ma ko bè né la

Nè bé ta tama la Djiguibè munumuno wa kali té né la

A ya to né ka djiidja

Nfalè lé ma Djèyi ka né djiigui dè ka

Fama ala sababu kéniyé

Moustapha Camara yi bounyé kéniyé

Ni ma yo bè ka naku bè nka yi

N'Djuguya sera mogon bè kéniyé

Ate kènè la yi gu bofi faga sodé

Djiuguya boro ka sori i bo tali ala dè

La fari ma Djè mogon yé bè sugulore

Bi bina ni fè n'tikon ki yé falé z'a wouré

Nko mogon ka fani s'i ni ma lo ya yi

Inana ki bè n'demé m'yi sè mè kan ga

Nté to ka kani né ka Djana né té li go bè né da

Ne ko Djama O ka ka nè mè mogon bè ni la