Seckou Keita: Keneh

Keneh (Space)
Language: Mandinka & Malianké

I have run far but I have never left
I was close to my destination but I realise I was not far away.
My hands on my head, my eyes looking around, I feel I am abroad, but I am at home.
My words were not landing in the right places.
It's hard to find one's space. My Dad is behind me.
It's hard to find one's space. My Mum is on my feet.
Is that me or you in this space? It is hard to find the space I'm looking for.
Where is this space?
How can I find it when from top to toe there is someone with something to say?
Uncle is next to me, Auntie is next to me,
Older brother is next to me, younger brother is next to me, with their partners as well.
Everyday there is judgement but no one end it or stop the analysing.
Everyday crying but no reason why.
If this is your life, you must learn to accept it and love it.
If that is the choice you are born into, work together.
To find your own space is hard but tolerance works.
Everyday crying and everyday judgement.
My mother is around me, my father is around me, my brother is around me.
But don't just focus on the negative side because this is all part of the spice of life.

[SalifKeita-pn]

L'incontournable artiste docteur sékou Keita le roi de la koRa rék 💯👍

[cannotbesaidenough]

Y'all warm my heart. I am sitting here melting away with the sounds and the interactions!!

[kambossa]

Ce morceau est un chef d'œuvre, quand l'émotion est présente tout vient naturellement.
J'ai tellement écouté cet album que j'en ai la chair de poule.
Vous faites la fierté de toute la Casamance, nos artistes ne cessent de performer à l'échelle mondiale comme national.

[BalletNimba]

Beautiful music and beautiful smiles. Like the dancing Binta!

[bernhardlohr]

Simply "wunderbar"!!
Love it very much !!
Thanks for upload,
Greetings from Germany,
B.L.

[jackson-qubt]

Incredibly beautiful
Who does the song belong to? melody? Anyone else say?

Where can I find the lyrics in their original language?