Dieye Sélémane Lyrics [English Translation]: Amadeus

AMADEUS brings the heartfelt song ‘Dieye Sélémane’ to life. The artist writes lyrics with Charles Mbaye Diagne and Saliou Samb, while they also compose the music together. The track features a touching message of friendship and loyalty. It honors a special connection with someone named Seleman.

Dieye Sélémane Lyrics [English Translation]: Amadeus
Released: November 1, 2024

Dieye Sélémane

Amadeus

Lyricist
Charles Mbaye Diagne, Saliou Samb
Composer
Charles Mbaye Diagne, Saliou Samb

Dieye Sélémane Meaning & Lyrics (Amadeus)

The lyrics tell a story of gratitude and respect. AMADEUS mentions bringing ‘a five-camel gift of great honor’ to express deep appreciation. The artist describes a difficult past and how Seleman helped find the way forward. The line ‘Life won’t ever be so sweet that I’ll forget you’ shows lasting devotion.

Yaa Di Sama WaayYou’re my friend.
Ma Di Itam Sa WaayI’m your friend too.
Ñaanuma La TooñI don’t mean to offend you.
Su Amee Yal Nanga Ma BaalIf I have, please forgive me.
Yaa Di Sama WaayYou’re my friend.
Ma Di Itam Sa WaayI’m your friend too.
Ñaanuma La TooñI don’t mean to offend you.
Waaye Su Amee Yal Nanga Ma BaalBut if I have, please forgive me.
Nee Ma Lii Laay BañTell me what you dislike.
Wax Ma Ni Nga Ko BëggeeTell me how you’d like things to be.
Jëmm Ji Laay RangI’ll wait faithfully by your side.
Njëkkewuma Waaye Maa Lay MujjeI wasn’t the first, but I’ll be the last.
Ngëleemu Jébbu JuróomA ‘five-camel gift’ of great honor.
Su Ma Ko Amoon Néeg NamaaIf I had it, just wait for me.
Ñëw Jël Ko Jébbal La KoI’d come take it and present it to you.
Dang Ma Bëgg Lool Yéene MaYou love me so much and wish the best for me.
Àdduna Du Mas A Neex Ba Ma Fàtte LaLife won’t ever be so sweet that I’ll forget you.
Jéey SelemaanOh, Seleman.
Ngëleemu Jébbu JuróomA ‘five-camel gift’ of great honor.
Su Ma Ko Amoon Néeg NamaaIf I had it, just wait for me.
Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear Seleman.
Jéey Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear, dear Seleman.
Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear Seleman.
Jéey Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear, dear Seleman.
Dëkk Ba Nga Ma Jële Sori Na LoolThe place you brought me from is very far.
Diggante Yi Nga Ma Fekkoon ItamAnd the state you found me in, too,
Metti Na WoonIt was really painful.
Li May Man A Way Lépp Soo Ko Wanewul WoonI wouldn’t be singing any of this if you hadn’t shown the way.
Kon Leneen Lay DoonThen things would be different.
Kon Yoon La Delloo La NjukkalSo it’s only right to return the honor to you.
Jéey SelemaanOh, Seleman.
Masàmba Laara JéeyOh, Masamba Laara.
Yérim Diir Na BuurYerim has been king for a long time.
Taawu Ndumbe Ndeela JéeyOh, the firstborn of Ndumbe Ndeela.
Jéey SelemaanOh, Seleman.
Masàmba Laara JéeyOh, Masamba Laara.
Yérim Diir Na BuurYerim has been king for a long time.
Taawu Ndumbe Ndeela JéeyOh, the firstborn of Ndumbe Ndeela.
Jéey SelemaanOh, Seleman.
Jéey Masàmba Jéey SelemaanOh Masamba, oh Seleman.
Masàmba Moo NeMasamba said,
Duma Dem SiinI won’t go to ‘Siin’ [a historical kingdom],
Duma Dem SaalumI won’t go to ‘Saalum’ [a historical kingdom],
Te Ku Ma Defal Lu Dul Lu BuurUnless you treat me like royalty.
Ci Sa Kaw Laay JaarI’ll follow your path.
Jéey MasàmbaOh, Masamba.
Ngëleen Mu Jebbul JuróomA ‘five-camel gift’ of great honor.
Su Ma Ko Leeg Ma MaareIf I get it soon, I’ll be content.
Ñu Jël Ko Jébbal La KoWe’ll take it and present it to you.
Dang Ma Bëgg Lool Ma MaareYou love me so much, and I’m content.
Àdduna Du Mas A Neex Ba Ma Fàtte LaLife won’t ever be so sweet that I’ll forget you.
Jéey SelemaanOh, Seleman.
Ngëleen Mu Jébbul JuróomA ‘five-camel gift’ of great honor.
Su Ma Ko Leeg Ma MaareIf I get it soon, I’ll be content.
Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear Seleman.
Jéey Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear, dear Seleman.
Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear Seleman.
Jéey Jéey Selemaan Laay WayI’m singing for dear, dear Seleman.
Written ByWritten by:
Charles Mbaye DiagneCharles Mbaye Diagne.
Saliou SambSaliou Samb.

Dieye Sélémane Music Video

‘Dieye Sélémane’ lyrics offer a beautiful tribute to friendship and loyalty. The song comes in Wolof language, showcasing AMADEUS’s cultural roots. It honors someone who guided through hard times with sincere gratitude.