Couronne – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Tonton Pal, Binguini Bakhaga
• Album: Couronne

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of West Africa with "Couronne," a triumphant Afrosounds anthem by Malian stars Tonton Pal and Binguini Bakhaga. This track is special because it masterfully blends the French language of the title ("Crown") with the rich, melodic traditions of Mandingue music. Listeners can learn about the lyrical and rhythmic nuances of contemporary Malian music and its dual cultural identity.

[English]

Baby, this world, love is not easy

When it’s time, we’ll talk about it

we’ll figure it out together

We’ll face the challenges, without losing our way

if Allah wills, we’ll overcome the struggle

and find peace

In this struggle, we’ll find peace

I’m not here to argue

haaa, I’m not here to fight

If you hear this, don’t cry, don’t suffer anymore

I’m here, it’s my turn to take care of you

If you’re tired of wandering, come rest under my shade

and find peace

If you’re tired of wandering, come rest under my shade

I’ll take care of you

I’ll protect you, find peace

You’re the queen of all treasures

You’re the light of the world, I just want peace

Come closer, let’s forget the past

I just want you to see clearly

A person’s worth isn’t in their wealth

A person’s worth is in their character

The world has decided

Let me guide you, let me lead you through the struggle

My queen, Baby, I’m only yours

I’ll never leave, I’ll always be here

We’ll figure it out step by step

Listen carefully

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

Life goes on, Life goes on, Life goes on

Life goes on, Life goes on, Allah will bless us

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

My queen, Baby, I’m only yours

I’ll never leave, I’ll always be here

We’ll figure it out step by step

Listen carefully

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

Life goes on, Life goes on, Life goes on

Life goes on, Life goes on, Allah will bless us

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

We’ll figure it out step by step, listen carefully

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

I’ll protect you, I’ll guide you, Allah will bless us

Just listen to this

and see clearly

[French]

Baby ni doni na, folan kan gnan n'fé

Né yé a don, ko an télé fia

ko an ka na nowé ya

An ben kan bara déla, san kan dounou kounan na

kama Allah yé né to to ro djougou la

ka né gnini na

Ka né tonyan ni djougou la, ka né gnini na

N'dé yé an nan kéla

haaa, n'dé ka an kan kéla

Né ouyiri la n'don dola, n'don don soufé la fêh

N'gno na yé beta yé emission na, né bé na tchè bayi ma

Né yayé touma minan, ni djatéké tigui yé

aké gnè fêh

Né yayé touma minan, ni djatéké tigui yé

N'ga yiri be an bo no

A b'i filè ni gnè fêh

Né yé siguima djoni sossoro kôrô

Né fen yé dounouya minan, né ma si kan lafia

Bé miri djèya na, sabou la mousso ni toro

Ma kan i na wé dani na

Mogo wé té mogo kanou a wori bo té

Mogo wé té mogo kanou a sanou kôtè

Ko doni nian décidé

Ka k'i ma djigui yé, ka k'i bo to ro djougou la

Ma reine, Baby je ne suis qu'à toi

Né farigan ilé, jamais k'an na don té

Nous nous mettons kouman kouman kouman

Fou ouyé la

bé ka fouya an taran, an ma na an ko i la Allah taille

Djounia don, Djounia don, Djounia don

Djounia don, Djounia don an ko i la Allah taille

bé ka fouya an taran, an ma na an ko i la Allah taille

ma reine bébé je ne suis qu'a toi

né farigan ilé jamais qu'an na don té

nous nous mettons kouman kouman kouman

fou ouyé la

bé ka fouya an taran an mana an ko i la Allah taille

Djounia don, Djounia don, Djounia don

Djounia don, Djounia don an ko i la Allah taille

bé ka fouya an taran an mana an ko i la Allah taille

bé ka fouya an taran an mana an ko i la Allah taille

nous nous mettons kouman kouman kouman fou ouyé la

bé ka fouya an taran an mana an ko i la Allah taille

bé ka fouya an taran an mana an ko i la Allah taille

wou ouyé kouma sei

na wé dani sei

Key Grammar Structures

• Né yé a don, ko an télé fia

  ➔ Use of the verb 'yé' (to be/ exists) with the auxiliary 'a' to indicate existence or presence.

  ➔ 'Yé' functions as a copula to state existence or identity, and 'a' emphasizes the present or continuous aspect.

• Ka né tonyan ni djougou la

  ➔ Use of the combination 'ka né' with verb to form a habitual or progressive action.

  ➔ This construction indicates continuous, habitual, or progressive action, similar to 'be + verb-ing' in English.

• Bé miri djèya na, sabou la mousso ni toro

  ➔ Use of the negation structure 'bé...na' with a noun phrase to express 'not yet' or 'not in' a certain state.

  ➔ 'Bé...na' = 'not yet' or 'not in' a condition, emphasizing that something has not happened or is not in a specific state yet.

• Ma kan i na wé dani na

  ➔ Use of 'i na' + verb to express ongoing or continuous action in the present.

  ➔ 'I na' + verb form emphasizes that an action is ongoing, similar to the present continuous tense in English.

• Djounia don, Djounia don, Djounia don

  ➔ Repetition of 'Djounia don' for emphasis, functioning as an idiomatic or rhythmic device.

  ➔ The repeated phrase creates a musical or poetic rhythm and emphasizes the plea or sentiment expressed.

• bé ka fouya an taran an mana an ko i la Allah taille

  ➔ Use of 'bé ka' + verb to express a wish, desire, or command, followed by a purpose clause.

  ➔ This structure indicates an intention or wish for something to happen or be achieved, often with a following purpose clause.