Song For The Day April 2nd 2024

My new series capturing a beautiful song each day from my listening stack
Africa Remembers by Youssou N'dour
Eyes Open Youssou N’Dour
Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style:African
Year:1992
Africa Remembers 9:22
Youssou N'Dour Lyrics
Stand Up
Stand Up
Wakhtou dafa djott niou mom sunu bopp
Wakhtou dafa djott niou djokk thi sunu bopp
Diokhniou indépendance waye bataye nioniou djitou
Founiou la djokhei bene dieulfeu foukk sen beut neniou
Yaye boye kaye dieulma bala ma dem guet (×2)
Pitch mile noppil dom
Anh noppil dom
Pitch mile noppil dom khamnga bala djant
Sokh sa yaye nieuw dieul leu Yayo Yaye Yaye
Danga ma beug nakh yaye dou nieuw (×2)
Danga ma beug nakh yaye dou nieuw ndakhte yaye
Boudone nieuw nieuwna ba diant fekke Yayo Yaye Yaye
Nioye khamb tal diayla arme ba pare dileu ate
Guem suniou bopp daldi doyelo moniou manquei
Suniou soubeu laniou tayele banque mondiale akk FMI
Liguey thi bopp kagn laniou mom suniou bop
Yaye boy kaye dieulma balama dep gue
Monde dama meunteu naw
Monde dama meunteu naw fekki Yaye (×2)
Wouy Yayo boye
Monde dama meunteu naw fekki yaye
Danga ma beug nakh Yaye dou nieuw
Monde dama meunteu naw fekki yaye
Ndakhtei yaye boudone nieuw nieuwneu ba diante fekkei
Monde dama meunteu naw fekki yaye
Anh
Monde dama meunteu naw fekki yaye
Ihh
Yayo Yayo Yayo
Overall Meaning
The lyrics of Youssou N'Dour's song "Africa Remembers" calls for Africans to unite and stand up for their rights as they reflect on their history and their struggles to gain independence from colonialism. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "Stand Up" and emphasizes the need for solidarity among African nations. The lyrics then acknowledge that independence has been achieved but not without difficulties, poverty, and external influences such as the World Bank and IMF that have negatively impacted Africa's economic development. The song ends on a positive note, calling for Africa to recognize their worth and greatness as they navigate through the challenges that come with being an independent nation.