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Ba Yeba

by Liz Ikamba

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Ba Yeba is the second single from Liz's Spring 2023 debut EP MAMA, release date 26 May.

The song is about feeling displaced and far from home.

"It’s a message to family members across the globe, reminding them that they are welcome when they are with me." Liz Ikamba

The Lingala lyrics are:

‘Mama a ngai, mwana na ngai, ya ya na ngai, Leki na ngai’ - my mother, child, sibling

‘Ba Yeba, ba yebana’ - they know, may they know

lyrics

(REFRAIN 1)
Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai
(My mother, my child)
Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai
(Older sibling, younger sibling)


VERSE
When I don’t see your face anymore
I don’t know if I can continue on

But then I’m reminded that the sunshine
It continues on, it continues on

And if at times I’m feeling lost
And wondering where is it you’ve gone

Remembering your smile reminds me somehow
To continue on, continue on


CHORUS
Always know you’re welcome here
Always know you’re welcome here (yeah)


(REFRAIN 1)
Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai
(My mother, my child)
Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai
(Older sibling, younger sibling)

(REFRAIN 2)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)


VERSE
When I don’t see your face anymore
I don’t know if I can continue on

But then I’m reminded that the sunshine
It continues on, it continues on

And if at times I’m feeling lost
And wondering where is it you’ve gone

Remembering your smile reminds me somehow
To continue on, continue on


CHORUS
Always know you’re welcome here
Always know you’re welcome here (yeah)


(TRANSITION TO INSTRUMENTAL)

(REFRAIN 2)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
X4

(MID 8/BREAK)
Mama, Papa, sister, brother
Daughter, friend of mine

Always know you’re, always know you’re
Always know you’re welcome here


(REFRAIN 2)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
X4


(REFRAIN 2)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana
(They know, may they know)
X4

(REFRAIN 1)
Mama na ngao, mwana na ngai
My mother, my child
Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai
Older sibling, younger sibling

OUTRO
Yeah, eeeee
Yeah, eeeee
X8

credits

released April 21, 2023
Song written by Liz Ikamba

Vocal and beatbox: Liz Ikamba
Bass and studio engineer: Mulele Matondo
Electric guitar and engineer: Jethro Mogratana
Percussion and backing vocals: Serge Kadima
Mixing and mastering: Simone Gallizio at Fish Factory Studios, London

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Liz Ikamba Brighton, UK

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Liz Ikamba cross pollinates musical and cultural influences, fusing inspiration from Congo village roots to Jazz and Neosoul, as well as other diasporic music traditions.

She is currently crowdfunding to support the release of the full EP ‘Mama’.
Find out more about the prroject and how you can support the campaign here:

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