La Tribu De Dana Lyrics in English Manau

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song La Tribu De Dana by Manau from French to English.

Verse 1

The wind's blowing over the plains of Armorican Brittany

I cast one last look at my wife, my son and my land

Akim, the blacksmith's son, came to get me

The druids have decided to take the fight into the valley

There, where all our ancestors, giant Celtic warriors

After great battles, established themselves as masters

Now it's time to defend our land

Against an army of Sumerians ready to cross swords

The whole tribe gathered around huge menhirs

To call on the gods so they can bless us

After that prayer with my brothers, without any show of zeal

The chiefs gave us all swigs of mead

For courage, so there'd be no weakness

To stay tall and proud once we're in battle

Cause it's the first time I'm going to war

And I hope to be worthy of the tribe of Dana

In the valley of Dana lalilala

In the valley I could hear the echoes

In the valley of Dana lalilala

In the valley war chants near the tombs

Verse 2

After a few druidic and magic incantations

The whole tribe, sword in hand, ran toward the enemy

The fight was awful and I saw only shadows

Cutting down enemies who kept coming, always outnumbering us

My brothers fell one after another before my eyes

Under the weight of the weapons all those barbarians wielded

Spears, axes and swords in the Garden of Eden

Spilling blood over the green grass of the plain

Like those days of sorrow when man drags himself

At the edge of the reign of evil and hate

Should we keep up this fight already lost

But such was the pride of the whole tribe

The struggle went on like that until the setting sun

With extreme ferocity and relentless fury

We had to defend the land of our ancestors buried there

And for all the laws of the tribe of Dana

In the valley of Dana lalilala

In the valley I could hear the echoes

In the valley of Dana lalilala

In the valley war chants near the tombs

Verse 3

At the end of the valley we heard a horn's call

From an enemy chief who was calling back his horde

Had he understood we'd fight even in hell

And that these lands belonged to the tribe of Dana

The warriors withdrew

I didn't understand

Verse 3

All the way they'd come to end up here

When my gaze swept all around me

I was the only one standing from the tribe, that's why

My fingers spread as I let my weapons fall

And down my cheeks tears began to flow

I never understood why the gods spared me

From that dark day in our history I've told

The wind still blows over Armorican Brittany

And I've gone back to my wife, my son and my land

I rebuilt everything with my own hands to get here

I've become king of the tribe of Dana

In the valley of Dana lalilala

In the valley I could hear the echoes

In the valley of Dana lalilala

In the valley war chants near the tombs

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hydromel — mead

Hydromel translates to "mead," an alcoholic beverage made from honey. It's a fascinating and somewhat archaic word that immediately evokes images of ancient times and epic tales.

In the context of "La Tribu De Dana," the chiefs give the warriors gorgées d'hydromel (gulps of mead) for courage before battle. This word is not only unique but also deeply embedded in the song's Celtic, historical setting, making it a perfect entry point into the song's rich narrative.

La Tribu de Dana plunges us into an epic, movie-like tale where ancient Celtic warriors, mystical druids, and invading Sumerian armies clash on the windswept plains of Brittany. Sung from the viewpoint of a young blacksmith’s son who faces his very first battle, the lyrics mix heroism with raw emotion: we feel the rush of the war cry, the weight of family left behind, and the heartbreaking moment when the narrator realizes he is the last one standing.

More than just a battle story, the song is a reflection on identity, survival, and destiny. Our lone survivor returns home, rebuilds everything with his own hands, and is finally crowned king of the tribe he fought to protect. Manau’s Brazilian-flavored rap fuses mythology with modern rhythms, turning this Celtic saga into a powerful reminder that courage, loss, and hope can echo across centuries—and across musical styles.

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