Story Behind The Song
Inspired by a movie
Song Description
A close friend offers advice to his childhood girlfriend regarding the kind of life she decides to lead after her father' s passing only to find out that he is and has been in love with her since their childhood.
| Song Length |
4:59 |
Genre |
World - General, World - African |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Charming |
Subject |
Relationship, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Simon, UB40 |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Manuela we both know that you are better than this
You lead your life selling kisses
With some determination you can be what you want to be
your daddy always told you to follow your dreams girl
Go... Manuela
Run... Manuela
Fly...Manuela
Like an eagle... Manuela
Reach...Manuela
For the skies... Manuela
Manuela... Manuela... Manuela... Manuela!
Manuela take my hand and let me guide you
Let me pull you from your labyrinthe of darkness
With a little fire you will discover passion
Passion that will feed and fuel your desires
Go... Manuela
Run... Manuela
Roar... Manuela
Like a lion... Manuela
Feel... Manuela
Your strengh... Manuela
Manuela... Manuela... Manuela... Manuela!
(Chant)
Iyo,iyo, iyaya-o
Iyo,iyo, iyaya-o
Iyo.iyo, iyaya-o
Manuela!
Did you know? Did you know that you are my everything!
Did you know? Did you know that you are my all!
Did you know? Did you know that you are my pride... My joy!
Translation from lingal (Central African language)
Let me rest... Let me rest for a little while
Let Nkossi rest... Let him rest for a while
Only for a little while... Just a little while...
Manuela... Manuela
Manuela... Manuela
Manuela... Manuela
Manuela... Manuela.