Dip Doundou Guiss brings a powerful voice to the struggles of Senegal in ‘#FreeSenegal.’ The lyrics, penned by Alain Oyono, Cheikh Ahmadou Kara Diouf, and Dominique Preira, mix frustration with a call for justice. The tune, produced by the trio alongside Karabalik Beatz, matches the urgency of the message.
Released: March 5, 2021
#FreeSenegal
Dip Doundou Guiss
#FreeSenegal Lyrics English Translation by Dip Doundou Guiss
The poet describes a city overrun by violence, where leaders ‘imitate Lucifer’ and the youth suffer. One line stands out: ‘The blood of the poor will no longer season France’s couscous.’ The writer captures the pain of a nation betrayed, blending personal loss with political outrage.
Dëkk Ci Dëkku Nittu FitnaLiving in a city filled with violent people.
Sonn Di Wax Yen Ñëpp A Yem Kiif-kiif La 6-9I’m tired of talking, you’re all the same; it’s six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Li Ma Si Gën A Meti Di Gis Boy Yi Di DeeWhat hurts me the most is seeing the young boys dying.
Reew Mi Ñi Koy Fiy Jiite Ñëppay Roy LuciferThe people leading this country are all imitating Lucifer.
Nàcc Ba Coow Li Jeex Sunu Ròngoñ Yi Duñ FerWe bleed until the noise stops; our tears will never dry.
Naaj Bu Dem Jànt Fake Ñoo La Folli Bul RëyWhen the true sun sets, you fake lights are dethroned, so don’t be arrogant.
Gàddu Sa Call Di Twitter Su Njaboot Bi Di DeeYou’re busy on Twitter while our families are dying.
Mënu Toog Di Muñ Rekk Di Len Xool Ñu Ñuy RayI can’t just sit and endure it, watching them kill us.
Nawu Ma Politicien Du Ma Politique ManI don’t respect politicians; I’m not into politics myself.
Kuy Tanqamlu Kilifa Diine Du Maay Wax Lu Muy DeegI’m not one to hesitate; I won’t tell religious leaders just what they want to hear.
Suba Yaay Rus A Netali Say Doom Sunu TayTomorrow, you’ll be ashamed to tell your children about what we face today.
Ndaw Yi Prison La Ñuy Xëy Sen Ékole La Ñuy GëjThe youth wake up in prison; they’ve been missing from their schools.
Ndox Bi Jox Nga Ko Macron Mool Du Joow Ba Gis JënYou gave our waters to Macron; the fisherman rows but finds no fish.
Police Aar Lañ Ko Santoon Tay Ñoy Door Nitt Ñi G#nThe police were sworn to protect, but today they beat people with g#ns.
Mere Bu Ci Ñakk Sa Doom Yuuxu Wooy Fu Ñu JëmA mother who lost her child screams out, ‘Where is this country heading?’
Xeex Bi Ñëpp A Ci D’accord Ndax Ñoom Yoon Bi Ñu JëllEveryone agrees on this fight because of the crooked path they’ve chosen.
Mënoon Nañ La Dënk Kaso Bañ La Jox Suñu DëkkWe should’ve put you in prison instead of handing you our country.
Palais Moy Dënc Sacc Rëbës Di Tëjj Nittu DëggThe Palace harbors thieves while Rebeuss Prison locks up the truthful.
Du Mëdd Ngen Ñu Foog Mais Nervis Rekk Du DoyYou think we’re gullible, but your hired thugs alone won’t be enough.
Bàmmeel Du Tëye Ku Dee Di DoxThe grave can’t hold down a dead man who’s still walking.
Na Leer Ci Say Nopp Bët Bu Rusul TojjLet this be clear to you: an eye that knows no shame will eventually burst.
Loy Doyee Jamm Reew Mu Mënul DoxWhy do you ask for peace in a country that can’t even function?
Jaay Sunu Pétrole Bu Ñuy Sangu Ñoy Geen Utti NdoxYou sell our oil, yet we have to go out and fetch water just to bathe.
Taal Sunu Alal Bu Ñu Fippoo Nga Geen Tukki DawYou burn through our wealth, and when we rebel, you flee the country.
Jàng Am Diplôme Mais Jaratul May Utti JobI studied and got a diploma, but it’s useless; I’m back to hunting for odd jobs.
Ku Feebar Dee Nga Hôpitaux Yi Amul GazIf you get sick, you die; the hospitals don’t even have oxygen.
Loo Jëll Ci Ku Jaay Sa Maam Yi Da Fay Lew Ni AuchanAnything you take from those who sold your ancestors is as transparent as an Auchan receipt.
Caga Duñ Ko Nax Ñaari Yoon Duñ La Jox 3ème ChanceYou can’t trick a pr#stitute twice; we won’t give you a third chance.
Doyna Dereetu Baadoola Dootul Siim Cere FranceEnough! The blood of the poor will no longer season France’s couscous.
Dereet Di Tuuru Moo Gën Drapeau Bi CuubuSpilled blood is worth more than a dyed flag.
Reew Mey Mës Di Nguuru Da Ñuy Fen Ñi Lay DunguruIn the country I used to govern, your flatterers are lying to you.
Gëmël Yalla Te DemBelieve in God and leave.
Sa Lëndëmaay Da Fa LeerYour darkness has been exposed.
Jarul Nga Tere Marcher Parce Que Jaay Nga Sa ReewNo need to ban the marches just because you sold out your country.
Doo Ku Ñuy Jangal Nu Ñu Raxasoo Xam Nañ Sa Loxo SettulYou can’t teach us how to wash; we know your hands aren’t clean.
Taxoo Len Ñu Jog Politiciens Mbalit Sax Daf Ko SëxluYou didn’t make us rise up, politicians; even the trash is disgusted by you.
Macky Idy NiasseMacky, Idy, Niasse.
Tant Que Demmoo Len Abal Ñu Match Bi Du TasUntil you leave and give us space, this game won’t end.
Ñuy Bañ Dëkk Bi Takk Ngay Gën Di Sacc Ci Biir MbasWe try to keep the country from burning, while you keep stealing during the pandemic.
Bu Ci Sa Doom Deewoon Yemale Nga Ko Fii Bu YaggIf your child had died in this, you would have stopped it long ago.
Fate Le 23 Juin Tax Nga Fogoon Ne Lii Du AmForgetting the 23rd of June made you think this wouldn’t happen.
Ni La Woon Bi Sopi Di Dem Ñuy Xaar Kuy Ñëw Soppi SystèmeThat’s how it was when ‘Sopi’ left; we were waiting for someone to change the system.
Jeunesse Bi Foo Musique Fëcc Ba Ròmb Gox Bi SystèmeThe youth play music and dance past the neighborhood, forgetting the system.
Télés Yi Di Ñu Gëlëmmël Sunu Kom-kom Di Ci DemThe TVs brainwash us while our economy sinks into it.
Wax Ma Lu Ñu Def Ci Mbey Mi Tous Ces Hommes CultivésTell me what these ‘cultivated’ men have actually done for agriculture.
Ñi Des Ci Kaso Bi Xeexal Luñ Sen BoppThose left in prison are fighting for their lives.
Du Doon Dee Akk Dund Batay Duñ Xeex Akk SenghorIt’s a matter of life and death; otherwise, we wouldn’t still be fighting against Senghor’s legacy.
Lu Waay Di Def Bës Di Na Wadd Sa Kaw (bis)Whatever you do, one day it will all come back to you. (repeat)
Written ByWritten By
Alain OyonoAlain Oyono
Cheikh Ahmadou Kara DioufCheikh Ahmadou Kara Diouf
Dominique PreiraDominique Preira
#FreeSenegal Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘#FreeSenegal’ call for accountability and change. Dip Doundou Guiss delivers a heartfelt anthem that speaks to the struggles of Senegal’s youth and their fight for justice.