NA MANSU MANSU – Bilingual Lyrics /English

• By: Freirianas Guerreiras, Milito Freire

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of Cape Verde with "NA MANSU MANSU" by Freirianas Guerreiras and Milito Freire. This captivating Batuku track, delivered in Cape Verdean Creole and Portuguese, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich linguistic and musical traditions of the islands. Its engaging rhythm and powerful vocal delivery make it a memorable piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, young man, don't try me Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, young man, don't try me Black girl, beautiful

[?] with you

Stop for me so we can talk

I don't know where you're from

I don't [?]

[?] No, no

No, young man, don't try me

No, no

No, young man, don't try me Let go of my hand, man

My age is young

My mother doesn't believe in love at home

I already told you I can't with children She thinks I made myself clear

But me, Milito, I've been patient, I'm dreaming of you

I've already talked about it with my friends

My feeling is that I should go meet your family

My mother already gave me her blessing: My dear son, follow your heart Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, young man, don't try me Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, young man, don't try me I've already heard about your reputation

They say you're the king of deceit

I've already heard about your reputation

They say you're the king of cheating A boy from a good family, you're a shame, you don't get married

But with me, you won't play games

A boy from a good family, you're a shame, you don't get married

But with me, you won't play games I know you're a young man, I fall in love without age

Families all [?], without experience I didn't resist

Love has no age, happiness is in you

I already told you, but if you let me, we'll go gently

Gently, gently

Gently, gently

Gently, gently

Hey, but we're going - gently

Oh, but we're going - gently

The road is long - gently

Milito Freire - gently

Oh! My black girl - gently

Take me with you

Oh, young man, I can't with children

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Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, rapasinhu, ka bu ntenta-m Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, rapasinhu, ka bu ntenta-m Minina préta, bunita

[?] ku bo

Txiga na mi pa nu konbersa

Mi N ka sabe bo é di undi

Ami N ka [?]

[?] Nau, nau

Nau, rapasinhu, ka bu ntenta-m

Nau, nau

Nau, rapasinhu, ka bu ntenta-m Larga-m di pónta nha sulada, môs

Mi nha idadi é poku

Nha mai ka kre noiba na kasa

Dja N fla-u ma N ka pode ku stribilin N kre dexa-u ben klaru

Ma mi, Milito, dja N dura N ta sunha ku bo

Dja N kumenta ku nhas amigu

Nha xintidu é pa N ba konxe bu família

Nha mai dja da-m benson: Nha fidju matxu, sigi bu kurason Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, rapasinhu, ka bu ntenta-m Iai aiai ai aian

Iai aiai aian

Iai aiai ai aian

Uia, rapasinhu, ka bu ntenta-m Mi dja N obi bu nobidadi

Fladu ma bo é rei di malkriadu

Mi dja N obi bu nobidadi

Fladu ma bo é rei di matxikadu Minin di genti bu ta disgrasia, u ka ta kasa

Mas ami bu ka ta ngana

Minin di genti bu ta disgrasia, u ka ta kasa

Mas ami bu ka ta ngana Mi N éra k'é rapasinhu, N paxona sedu sen idadi

Famílias tudu [?], sen spiriénsa N ka dizisti

Amor ka ten idadi, filisidadi sa na bu mô

Dja N fla-u ma si bu dexa-m ma nu ta bai na mansu-mansu Na mansu-mansu, na mansu-mansu

Na mansu-mansu, nu ta bai na mansu-mansu

Na mansu-mansu, na mansu-mansu

Na mansu-mansu, nu ta bai na mansu-mansu

Oi, ma nu ta bai - na mansu-mansu

O, ma nu ta bai - na mansu-mansu

Kaminhu li e bai - na mansu-mansu

Milito Freire - na mansu-mansu

O! Nha préta - na mansu-mansu

Leba-m ku bo Kalma, rapasinhu, N ka pode ku stribilin

O, rapasinhu, N ka pode ku stribilin