Etat-Major
Roga Roga Lyrics

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État-major!
Eh!
Oy′a biso!
Extra Musica oyo!

Tala bana batatina (wololo)
Mu minkungi a m'Extra Musica (wololo)

Tala bana batatina (wololo)
Mu minkungi a m′Extra Musica (wolo)

Tala batu baza ku tal'e
Baza ku kamwa
Tala batu baza ku tal'e
Baza ku kamwa, wololo

Consty Eka (wololo)
Hamed Bakayoko (wololo)

Wololo
Wolo

Tala batu baza ku tal′e
Baza ku kamwa

Tala batu baza ku tal′e
Baza ku kamwa, wololo

Overall Meaning

The song "Etat-Major" by Roga Roga starts with the chorus "Etat-major! Oy'a biso! Extra Musica oyo!" which is a call to attention for the listeners. The next lines "Tala bana batatina (wololo) Mu minkungi a m'Extra Musica (wololo)" can be interpreted as a reminder that the band Extra Musica has been around for a long time and has a history of producing great music. The repetition of "wololo" in these lines adds a playful and fun element to the song.

The next set of lines "Tala batu baza ku tal'e Baza ku kamwa" can be translated to mean "Let us gather together and dance". The use of the word "kamwa" which in Lingala means "to dance" emphasizes the song's call for celebration and having a good time. The mention of Consty Eka and Hamed Bakayoko could be interpreted as a tribute to two important figures in African music.

Overall, the song has a positive and upbeat tone that encourages the audience to have fun and dance. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of onomatopoeia like "wololo" adds to the overall musicality and rhythm of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Eh!
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm

État-major!
Referring to the military’s headquarters; asking the commander-in-chief for attention and giving him a strict warning that everyone in the game needs to pay attention to what's coming ahead.

Oy'a biso!
Calling for our people's attention, reminding us of the importance of vigilance, awareness and readiness for any situation that might arise.

Extra Musica oyo!
Shoutout to Extra Musica (a popular Congolese soukous band), acknowledging their accomplishments, success and influence in the music industry.

Tala bana batatina (wololo)
Listen to the young ones, they are talking and making sense (wololo).

Mu minkungi a m'Extra Musica (wololo)
In the fields of Extra Musica, there are young and new talents waiting to be discovered (wololo).

Tala batu baza ku tal'e
Listen, some people are born to be leaders

Baza ku kamwa
They are like rocks, immovable and strong

Consty Eka (wololo)
As young and talented as Consty Eka, who has a great potential to be a leader (wololo)

Hamed Bakayoko (wololo)
Like Hamed Bakayoko (a politician and former Minister of Defense of Ivory Coast), who is strong and moving with the flow (wololo)

Wololo
An expression used to indicate agreement or approval

Writer(s): Roga Roga

Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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