Wona
The Very Best, Mumford & Sons, Beatenberg, Baaba Maal
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You don't wanna turn away this time Then why don't you take a different line Don't have to be cruel to be kind You don't have to lose your mind You don't wanna suffer for your art You don't wanna vivisect your heart And then if you're falling apart You're probably trying too hard In the dawning light I found you breathless But I won't deny I love you helpless You don't wanna say what you don't mean You still want to paint a figure scene You hide in the wings with a lamp And cast the shadows on a screen You don't wanna sing what you can say Well that's quite a hard game to play You wanna just say a cliche But where there's a will there's a way But in the dawning light I found you breathless But I won't deny I love you helpless Wona, (?) Wona Wona, (?) Wona Wona, (?) Wona Wona, (?) Wona, (?) In the dawning light I found you breathless But I won't deny I love you helpless And I will be yours (wona, (?)) And you will be mine (wona) And I will be yours (wona, (?)) And you will be mine (wona, (?))
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Written by: MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL, EL HADJ BABA MAAL, JOHAN HUGO MIKAEL KARLBERG, ESAU MAKATA MWAMWAYA, MATTHEW MICHAEL TARO FIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Collaboration"Wona" is a collaborative song by Senegalese musician Baaba Maal and British band Mumford & Sons. It's a unique blend of traditional African music and folk-rock.
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Album InformationThe song is from the EP "Johannesburg," which was released in 2016. The EP is named after Johannesburg, South Africa, where the artists spent five days in recording sessions.
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Cultural BackgroundBaaba Maal, a renowned musician from Senegal, is recognized for his immense contribution to Afropop, Folk music, and World music. He brings this vibrant influence into the song.
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Language DiversityLyrics of the song are sung in English and Pulaar, a language spoken mainly by the Fula and Toucouleur peoples in West Africa. This adds an element of cultural and linguistic diversity to the song.
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Featured ArtistsOther than Baaba Maal and Mumford & Sons, the track also features The Very Best and Beatenberg, which brings even more richness and depth to the overall sound.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for the song that beautifully captures the atmosphere and spirit of Johannesburg. The video further emphasizes the collaborative nature of the project.
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Lyrics Theme“Wona” means “we” in Pulaar, and the lyrics suggest themes of unity and togetherness among different people.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received wide appreciation for its fusion of different music styles and cultural elements, providing listeners with a unique and engaging auditory exploration.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live on several occasions, each time offering a fusion of Mumford & Sons' folk-rock energy and Baaba Maal's traditional African musical influence.
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Promoting South African MusicThe Johannesburg EP, including "Wona," was a significant project aimed at promoting South African music and artists on a global platform.
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