Dabali Lyrics in English Vianney

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Dabali by Vianney from French to English.
I saw burnt lands
Under African suns
That bore fruit
I saw men speaking
In ancient languages
But we understood each other
Dabali koussa bata
Debol anyo dabita
Dabali koussa bata
Daeba orbeka inam
I saw fiery skies
And the smoke of volcanoes
As the only clouds
I saw ebony skies
And suddenly in the night
The eyes of Dabali
Dabali koussa bata
Debol anyo dabita
Dabali koussa bata
Daeba orbeka inam
Dabali koussa bata
Debol anyo dabita
Dabali koussa bata
Daeba orbeka inam
In the immaculate
Keep me
Keep me
In the warmth of your hearts
Keep me
Keep me
Dabali
Dabali koussa bata
Debol anyo dabita
Dabali koussa bata
Daeba orbeka inam
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SONG MEANING

Vianney takes us on an adventurous road-trip across vivid African landscapes. Under scorching suns and beside smoking volcanoes, the singer marvels at burned soil that still bears fruit and at people who speak ancient tongues yet instantly understand each other. In the middle of this kaleidoscope appears the mysterious name Dabali, sung like a mantra in an unknown language that feels both tribal and universal. The repetitive chorus acts like a rhythmic heartbeat, echoing drums, footsteps, and the pulse of discovery.

But the song is more than a travel postcard; it is a celebration of human connection. Behind the exotic images lies a simple wish: “Gardez-moi” — keep me safe in the warmth of your hearts. Vianney suggests that love and empathy are languages everyone can speak, no translation needed. Dabali becomes a symbol of togetherness, reminding us that, no matter where we roam, we are all part of the same global melody.

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