Wati Do Cera – Bilingual Lyrics Bambara/English

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

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of Mali with Alisko Diabaté's "Wati Do Cera"! This captivating afro-pop track, likely performed in Bambara, offers a unique window into Malian culture, filled with advice and emotion. Learning a language through music is an immersive experience, and "Wati Do Cera" is a perfect choice, thanks to its engaging rhythm and heartfelt message, making it special for anyone looking to connect with West African linguistic and musical traditions.

[English]

DJ Say

Alisko

Djeli

I’ve come to shine brightly

Djeli Don Dembe, your fame is like gold

I’m here to bring joy and happiness

In this world of ours

I’ll rise from the dust

No one can stop me now

They’ll see who I truly am

People will know my worth

I’m the champion

Who’s that shining so bright? It’s me

Who’s that shining so bright? It’s me, oh

People will see my true self

No one can stop me now

They’ll see who I truly am

I’m the one who’s here to shine

With Djigi Bè, I’ll keep moving forward

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 words are my foundation, Alisko

My pride comes from you

I’ll never forget your teachings

I’ll always honor you, Djana, as long as I live

And you, Djama, I’ll carry your legacy

I’ll uphold your name, Djiguibè, forever and always

I’ll follow your path

I’ll never forget your wisdom

I’ll uphold your name, Djiguibè, forever and always

I’ll follow your path

I’ll honor you, Djèyi, in everything I do

There’s no reason to doubt me

Moustapha Camara, I’m your pride

I’ll carry your name with honor

N’Djuguya, my pride is in you

Your legacy will never fade

N’Djuguya, your name will always be remembered

Your fame will forever shine

I’ll keep your spirit alive, no matter what

Your legacy will guide me

Your words will always be with me

I’ll always honor you, Djana, as long as I live

And you, 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