Douha – English Lyrics

• By: Disclosure, Fatoumata Diawara
• Album: ENERGY

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a musical journey to Mali with "Douha (Mali Mali)," a captivating collaboration between Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara. This track offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural tapestry of Mali through its empowering lyrics and infectious rhythms. By delving into the song, you'll not only enjoy its uplifting house tempo but also gain insights into Malian pride, unity, and resilience, making it a powerful and special way to connect with the language and spirit of West Africa.

[English]

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
douha /duːha/ C1	noun - a traditional form of Malian poetry or song
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - to produce musical sounds with the voice
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - a feeling of great happiness
celebrate /ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/ B1	verb - to honor a special event or occasion
tradition /trəˈdɪʃən/ B2	noun - a long-established custom or belief

Key Grammar Structures

• M'bala ka filimu, se ka taa ye

  ➔ Present tense with subject-verb agreement

  ➔ The verb 'ka taa' agrees with the subject 'se' in the present tense.

• I will always be there for you

  ➔ Future simple tense with modal verb

  ➔ The modal verb 'will' indicates a future action without a specific plan.

• An ka fisa ni ma

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase indicates an action happening now, 'ka fisa' is the continuous form.

• You and I, together forever

  ➔ Compound subject with adverb of time

  ➔ 'You and I' is a compound subject, and 'forever' is an adverb of time.

• I ni bɛ se ka jamana

  ➔ Possessive pronoun with noun

  ➔ 'I ni' is a possessive pronoun modifying the noun 'jamana'.