Wally B. Seck delivers a heartfelt tribute in ‘Yaye,’ a song from his album ‘I Wanna Be Free.’ The poet Felix Sarr and Nafina Konate write touching lyrics that honor the unending love and sacrifices of a mother. The performer mixes gratitude with a melody that celebrates maternal devotion.
Released: October 6, 2023
Yaye
Wally B. Seck • From “I Wanna Be Free”
I Wanna Be Free’s Yaye Wolof Lyrics English Meaning
The songwriter mentions specific memories, like a mother’s care during sickness and her comforting embrace. One standout line, ‘If I were gold, you’d own me,’ shows the depth of gratitude Wally B. Seck feels. The lyrics are filled with warmth, emphasizing a mother’s role as both protector and guide.
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Aksina thi say lokho you léérI’ve arrived in your pure, guiding hands.
Diaarama nénamThank you, my mother.
Wonala gnetti yoneI’ve shown my respect to you three times.
Sog thi tegg baabamThen placed it on my father.
Yama sang, solal maYou bathed me and dressed me,
Ma dioy ngeu nakh mawhen I cried, you comforted me.
Souma fébaré nga bayi lepp té fadj maWhen I was sick, you dropped everything to heal me.
Woy nala, bakk nala yayeI sing for you, I praise you, mother.
Diaarama nénamThank you, my mother.
Souma done wurus yamay moomIf I were gold, you’d own me.
Souma sagnone abadan ma done sa wérouwayIf I could, I’d be your support forever.
Douma tayi dila djine sa rafétaay yowI’ll never tire of praising your beauty.
Awma loumay ragal ndakh yaye sama ganaayI’ve got nothing to fear because you’re my shield.
Ayo yé sama yaye boul di dioyoOh, my mother, please don’t cry,
Beugouma guiss say rongogneI don’t want to see your tears.
Boul di dioyoPlease don’t cry,
Boula dara métidon’t let anything hurt you.
Boul di dioyoPlease don’t cry,
Néné touti maag nayour little baby has grown up.
Yaye awma sa fayMother, I can’t ever repay you
Linga dadj thi keur guifor everything you endured in this house,
Linga dadj thi mane miifor everything you endured because of me,
Dina ko séédé tayI’ll testify to it today.
Eumb ma diourom gnénti wéérYou carried me for nine months,
Yar ma, yor ma, yeureum mayou raised me, held me, and showed me mercy.
Louma meunti def yagg yagg téral laWhatever I do, I’ll always honor you.
Baba gueureum nala, benn djiguén gueunoulaBaba thanks you, no woman is better than you.
Yaye Diaga, awma sa feyMother Diaga, I can’t ever repay you.
Yagg ngama mougnalYou’ve been patient with me for so long,
Daan nala sonnalI used to give you so much trouble.
Wanté baalou nala akk yaye, bala mouy wééssBut I ask for your forgiveness, mother, before it’s too late.
Dinala bégueul, meussouloma féralI’ll make you happy, you never gave up on me.
Mbeuguel bima am thi yow dou rééss, dou diékhThe love I’ve got for you won’t fade, it won’t ever end.
Ayo ye sama yaye boul di dioyoOh, my mother, please don’t cry,
Teranga doy na seukk thi nga done sama yayethe greatest blessing is that you’re my mother.
Sant na YallaI thank God,
Diaarama nénamthank you, my mother.
Yaye awma sa fayMother, I can’t ever repay you
Linga dadj thi keur guifor everything you endured in this house,
Linga dadj thi mane miifor everything you endured because of me,
Dina ko séédé tayI’ll testify to it today.
Eumb ma diourom gnénti wéérYou carried me for nine months,
Yar ma, yor ma, yeureum mayou raised me, held me, and showed me mercy.
Louma meunti def yagg yagg téral laWhatever I do, I’ll always honor you.
Baba gueureum nala, bén djiguén gueunoulaBaba thanks you, no woman is better than you.
Yaye Diaga, awma sa feyMother Diaga, I can’t ever repay you.
Limala yééné dougn ko nattWhat I wish for you can’t be measured,
Khadioul thi adounait doesn’t fit in this world.
Di gnane Yalla bayila fiI pray that God keeps you here,
Té saam laand protects you.
Soukk thi say tankk moy sama aldjanaKneeling at your feet is my true paradise.
Yaye awma sa fayMother, I can’t ever repay you
Linga dadj thi keur guifor everything you endured in this house,
Linga dadj thi mane miifor everything you endured because of me,
Dina ko séédé tayI’ll testify to it today.
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Yaye Music Video
The ‘Yaye’ lyrics express deep gratitude and unshakable love. Wally B. Seck’s song in Wolof is a timeless tribute to mothers everywhere.