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Yeaah (yeah yeah) 00:19
Oh oh oh oh oh oh 00:54
Ah yeah, ah yeah 00:57
Ooh 01:00
Entourée de mes go, j'suis dans le mouv' 01:04
Du Oumou Sangaré dans la gova 01:07
01:10
On est bien, on est rempli de love 01:16
Ce soir, on nous parle pas de lover 01:19
Apprêtées, plus que prêtes, on est fraîches 01:21
01:25
Ce soir, t'as raté si t'es pas là 01:27
T'es rentrée, mais tes talons te blessent 01:31
Une heure, deux heures, te voilà mal à l'aise 01:33
Déhanche-toi, oublie tout, ça reste entre nous 01:35
Ce soir c'est la mala 01:37
Tu forces, on avance, on reste entre nous 01:39
On ne se mélange pas (ouais) 01:41
Les amis font des bons comptes 01:42
Les ennemis s'en rendront compte 01:44
01:47
Ce soir c'est privé, mon cher 01:52
C'soir c'est miné 01:53
01:56
Petit à petit je m'en vais 01:58
J'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:00
Malienne, la soirée toute sapé (weah) 02:08
Bambara j'suis validé 02:09
Ils m'attendent au tournant pour le succès 02:11
Doucement, j'suis pas pressée 02:13
Tu voulais la couronne, j'l'ai volée 02:14
Désolé j'ai gagné 02:16
Akela akela (yeah) j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:18
Akela akela j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:20
02:22
Akela akela j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:27
Akela akela j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:30
Pas besoin qu'on me valide, j'suis confirmée 02:37
Tu n'as pas le niveau, mets-toi de té-cô 02:38
J'y vais franco, ah ouais désolée, je me permets 02:41
Si j'écouté ma conscience (eh) bye bye (eh) 02:42
Si j'écoutais ma conscience 'eh), j'aurai touché les étoiles (eh) 02:42
Dis moi pourquoi tu bombes, eh 02:43
Si j'm'souviens du passé, ouais 02:44
Tu me parlais sous conso, ouais, je connais tes défauts, eh 02:45
Moi j'ai l'art et la manière de faire chavirer les autres 02:46
Moi j'ai l'art et la manière de faire chavirer les autres 02:47
Petit à petit je m'en vais 02:48
J'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:49
Malienne, la soirée toute sapée 02:49
Bambara j'suis validée 02:50
Ils m'attendent au tournant pour le succès 02:50
Doucement j'suis pas pressée 02:51
Tu voulais la couronne, j'l'ai volée 02:52
Désolé j'ai gagné 02:53
Akéla akela, j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:53
Akéla akela, j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:54
Akéla akela, j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:55
Akéla akela, j'suis comme Oumou Sangaré 02:55
J'te donne, donne, donne pour un oh oh yeahh 02:56
Uh oh non, ah non ah yeah, yeah 02:57
Oh, oh, oh, whoa oh oh oh oh 02:57
Non non, oh whoa yeah yeah 02:58
Akela 02:59
Akela 03:04
Akela Aya, oh non non 03:05
Oumou, Oumou 03:08
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Oumou Sangaré – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

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Explore the empowering anthem 'Oumou Sangaré' by Aya Nakamura, a vibrant fusion of R&B and Afropop that pays tribute to the legendary Malian singer Oumou Sangaré. Through its catchy melodies and lyrics celebrating female resilience and success, the song offers a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of Mali and the modern soundscape of French urban music.

[English]
Yeah (yeah yeah)
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Ah yes, ah yes
Ooh
Surrounded by my girls, I’m in the vibe
Listening to Oumou Sangaré in the club
...
We’re feeling good, full of love
Tonight, no one’s talking about love
Dressed up, more than ready, we look fresh
...
Tonight, if you're not here, you missed out
You’re home, but your heels are hurting you
One hour, two hours, and you’re feeling uncomfortable
Shake your hips, forget everything, this stays between us
Tonight is wild
You push, we move forward, we keep it between us
We don’t mingle (yeah)
Friends are counting their blessings
Enemies will realize it
...
Tonight’s private, my dear
This night is intense
...
Little by little, I’m leaving
I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Malian, stunning all night (weah)
Validated Bambara girl
They’re waiting for my success
Slowly, I’m not in a hurry
You wanted the crown, I took it
Sorry, I’ve won
Alone, alone (yeah), I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
...
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
No need for validation, I’m confirmed
You’re not on my level, step aside
I go straight for it, yeah sorry, I allow myself
If I listened to my conscience (hey), bye bye (hey)
If I listened to my conscience (hey), I would have reached for the stars (hey)
Tell me why you’re acting up, hey
If I remember the past, yeah
You talked to me under the influence, yeah, I know your flaws, hey
I have the art and the skill to make others fall for me
I have the art and the skill to make others fall for me
Little by little, I’m leaving
I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Malienne, stunning all night
Validated Bambara girl
They’re waiting for my success
Slowly, I’m not in a hurry
You wanted the crown, I took it
Sorry, I’ve won
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
Alone, alone, I’m like Oumou Sangaré
I give, give, give for an oh oh yeahh
Uh oh no, ah no, oh yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, whoa oh oh oh oh
No no, oh whoa yeah yeah
Alone
Alone
Alone, Aya, oh no no
Oumou, Oumou
...
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

mouv'

/mu.v/

B1
  • noun
  • - movement, vibe

love

/lʌv/

A2
  • noun
  • - romantic affection

lover

/ˈlʌv.ər/

B1
  • noun
  • - a person who loves or is loved

prêtes

/pʁɛt/

A2
  • adjective
  • - ready, prepared

raté

/ʁa.te/

B1
  • verb
  • - missed, failed

talons

/talɔ̃/

A2
  • noun
  • - heels (of shoes)

déhanche-toi

/de.ɑ̃ʃ.twa/

B1
  • verb (imperative)
  • - move your hips

mala

/ma.la/

B1
  • noun
  • - bad luck, trouble

succès

/sɛ.kse/

B2
  • noun
  • - success

volée

/vwa.le/

B2
  • noun
  • - stolen or flight

courage

/ku.ʁaʒ/

B2
  • noun
  • - bravery, courage

conscience

/kɔ̃.sjɑ̃s/

C1
  • noun
  • - consciousness of right and wrong

gagner

/ɡa.ɲe/

B2
  • verb
  • - to win, to earn

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Key Grammar Structures

  • On est bien, on est rempli de love

    ➔ Use of the present tense with 'est' (from 'être') to describe a current state or condition

    ➔ The verb **'est'** is the third person singular present tense of **'être'**, used here to state a current condition: 'we are well, filled with love'.

  • Désolé j'ai gagné

    ➔ Use of the passé composé with **'j'ai gagné'** to express the past completed action of winning

    ➔ The phrase **'j'ai gagné'** combines **'j''** (I have) and the past participle **'gagné'** (won) to form the past tense, indicating a completed action of winning.

  • Je suis comme Oumou Sangaré

    ➔ Use of the present tense 'je suis' (I am) to describe a state of being or identity

    ➔ The phrase **'je suis'** is the present tense of **'être'**, meaning 'I am', used here to state a similarity or identification with Oumou Sangaré.

  • Ils m'attendent au tournant pour le succès

    ➔ Use of the present tense 'attendent' (from 'attendre') to express an ongoing action or expectation

    ➔ The verb **'attendent'** is the third person plural of **'attendre'** (to wait), indicating that they are currently waiting for success or recognition.

  • Petit à petit je m'en vais

    ➔ Use of 'petit à petit' (little by little) as an adverbial phrase indicating gradual progress

    ➔ 'Petit à petit'** is an idiomatic French phrase meaning 'little by little', used here to indicate gradual departure or progress.

  • Dis moi pourquoi tu bombes, eh

    ➔ Use of the interrogative phrase 'Dis moi pourquoi' (Tell me why) to ask a question

    ➔ The phrase **'Dis moi pourquoi'** is an informal way to ask 'Tell me why' in French, used here to inquire about the reason behind someone's actions.

  • Si j'écouté ma conscience (eh), bye bye (eh)

    ➔ Incorrect subjunctive form used; should be 'si j'écoutais' for hypothetical or conditionals

    ➔ The phrase **'si j'écouté'** is grammatically incorrect; the correct form in French for hypothetical situations is **'si j'écoutais'** (imperfect subjunctive).