Lyrics and translation Youssou N'Dour - Fay Bor

Fay Bor

Ki la bëgg yab ndax alal,
Yaw ignorer ko
Lèpp Lu la nit, di Dokhanto,
Yalla am na ko
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Ki la bëgg jaay loo sa ngor,
Bayyi kook yëfëm
Ba ko fa ne tek, bés a ngi ñëw,
Di na wéet ak jëf ëm
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Te sax jamono fi mu toll nii,
Ku ne bopp am la tal
Mawlaana rek, moo lay defal,
Ken du la xamal
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Salaam alleykum, nga bañ ko fay,
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Sa dëkkëndòo, nga koy tanxal,
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Teg say briques, ken mën të jaar
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Yor sa auto, lu la neex def
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Nit ku la neex, nga wax ci moom
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Yor say mbalit, fu la neex tuur
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Koo séqqël, daldi ko wor
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Yendoo wax, loo waax mu dañ
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Koo ëpp doole, won ko ko
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Doo dimmili, ki nga tane
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la

War ngay xalaat bu ëllëg ée,
Nan nga koy fay é
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Man youssou maajigéen,
J′ai tout pardonné
Koo xam ni, meusone na la tooñ,
Jéggël ma ko

Bor yi nga am fii ñu ne,
Nan nga koy fay é
War ngay xalaat bu ëllëg ée,
Nan nga koy fay é
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Ki la bëgg jaay loo sa ngor,
Bayyi kook yëfëm
Ba ko fa ne tek, bés a ngi ñëw,
Di na wéet ak jëf ëm
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Te sax jamono fi mu toll nii,
Ku ne bopp am la tal
Mawlaana rek, moo lay defal,
Ken du la xamal
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Salaam alleykum, nga bañ ko fay,
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Sa dëkkëndòo, nga koy tanxal,
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Teg say briques, ken mën të jaar
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Yor sa auto, lu la neex def
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Nit ku la neex, nga wax ci moom
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Yor say mbalit, fu la neex tuur
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Koo séqqël, daldi ko wor
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Yendoo wax, loo waax mu dañ
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Koo ëpp doole, won ko ko
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
Doo dimmili, ki nga tane
Mbaa xam nga ni bor la
War ngay xalaat bu ëllëg ée,
Nan nga koy fay é
Féek yaa ngi koy wóolóo,
Yalla mën në laa fayal sa bor

Man youssou maajigéen,
J'ai tout pardonné
Koo xam ni, meusone naa la tooñ,
Jéggël ma ko

Ñun doom i aadama ndiaye
Li ñu gën ë sonn al mooy,
Aqqi dëkkëndòo,
Aqqi àndandoo,
Ak aqqi am gi jamm yek,
Yalla, yermëndéem yaatu na,
Mën naa jéggël e bakkaar bu mu né
Waaye, doom i aadama Ndiaye,
Boo ko yor ee lee bor,
Na nga ko fay, fii ci dunyaa
Walla nga balu ko mu baal la,

Yé way samba, Khalass, kholal
Youssou maajigéen, oh! lii doy na waar
Youssou Marie Sène,
Bu dee lii la, bor yi bari ña ñu
Yaay na nga ma baal, baay na nga ma baal,
Aqq u njuréel
You, Ndour, merci beaucoup .
Adji maam Ndiaye, yaay I thianék ama, maa challaa
Man da ma lay tooñ, njëk laa mer, fas sa ma kamnam
Nga daldi ree, nima mbaye dieye, mbasaa mbasaa
Seng Seng papa Mbaye mbassa mbassa
Bés ni ki tay kholal, baal naa ñépp
Am gi jamm yi, Fans yek, kharit yi ban ngemp
Ho baal nagne ngemp

Man youssou maajigéen,
J′ai tout pardonné
Koo xam ni, meusone naa la tooñ,
Jéggël ma ko

Mani jéggël ma ko
... Jéggël ma ko

Yallak yeuremade yam
Jéggël ma ko

Man youssou maajigéen,
J'ai tout pardonné
Koo xam ni, meusone naa la tooñ,
Jéggël ma ko

Ahhhnn yeeee
Jéggël ma ko

Forgive (Fay Bor)

Whoever desires wealth through honest means,
Should ignore those who don't
Even if they are numerous, like smoke,
God is with the honest one
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

Whoever seeks to harm you,
May they be met with failure
May they stumble and fall, while you rise,
May their actions turn against them
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

In this fleeting world,
Where one might think they are in control
Remember, it is the Almighty who acts,
No one else can bear that burden
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

Peace be upon you, I urge you to forgive,
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Your neighbor, forgive them,
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Even if they throw bricks at you,
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they damage your car, it can be repaired
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If someone wrongs you, speak kindly to them
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they steal your clothes, they can be replaced
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they take a coin, let it go
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they speak ill, don't respond in kind
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they are hungry, feed them
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Do not be vengeful, be patient
Know that forgiveness is a virtue

Let go of your anger and resentment,
Forgive them, I implore you
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

I, Youssou N'Dour,
Have forgiven everyone
If you know someone who has wronged me,
Tell them I forgive them

For all the wrongs against you,
Forgive them, I implore you
Let go of your anger and resentment,
Forgive them, I implore you
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

Whoever seeks to harm you,
May they be met with failure
May they stumble and fall, while you rise,
May their actions turn against them
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

In this fleeting world,
Where one might think they are in control
Remember, it is the Almighty who acts,
No one else can bear that burden
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

Peace be upon you, I urge you to forgive,
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Your neighbor, forgive them,
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Even if they throw bricks at you,
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they damage your car, it can be repaired
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If someone wrongs you, speak kindly to them
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they steal your clothes, they can be replaced
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they take a coin, let it go
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they speak ill, don't respond in kind
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
If they are hungry, feed them
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Do not be vengeful, be patient
Know that forgiveness is a virtue
Let go of your anger and resentment,
Forgive them, I implore you
Don't be deceived by their multitude,
God alone can grant true success

I, Youssou N'Dour,
Have forgiven everyone
If you know someone who has wronged me,
Tell them I forgive them

We, the children of Adam Ndiaye,
The most valuable possessions are,
A good character,
A good heart,
And a good reputation,
God, have mercy on us,
I have forgiven all my wrongdoers
But, children of Adam Ndiaye,
If someone wrongs you,
Forgive them in this world
Or you will be held accountable,

Yes, Samba, it's over, let it go
Youssou N'Dour, oh! This is so beautiful
Youssou Marie Sène,
If this is the case, there are many who have wronged me
They have wronged me, they have wronged me,
Those who are envious
You, Ndour, thank you very much.
Adji Maam Ndiaye, greetings to my friends, I greet you
I have forgiven everyone, I am at peace, let it be known
You come quickly, Nima Mbaye Dieye, mbasaa mbasaa
Seng Seng Papa Mbaye mbassa mbassa
Just like the one who let go, I forgive everyone
My family, my fans, my supporters, I embrace you all
Oh, I embrace you all

I, Youssou N'Dour,
Have forgiven everyone
If you know someone who has wronged me,
Tell them I forgive them

Tell them I forgive them
... I forgive them

May God grant you peace
I forgive them

I, Youssou N'Dour,
Have forgiven everyone
If you know someone who has wronged me,
Tell them I forgive them

Ahhhnn yeeee
I forgive them