Soul of Zoo & Djely Tapa - O do ça

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I ni ce, does anyone understand the language and is willing to type down the lyrics? :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

From the above link:
“O Do Ça” reflects on the inner conflict between desire and benefit.
Rooted in Manding wisdom, the song acknowledges a universal truth: the heart seeks pleasure, yet life demands discernment and responsibility.
The central question is simple but powerful:
When what I love and what serves my growth do not align, how do I choose?
Through repetition — advance or retreat — the rhythm mirrors human hesitation.
Yet the song offers clarity: when pleasure and purpose align, life becomes naturally sweet, like sugar added to honey.
This piece speaks about emotional maturity, conscious decision-making, and the courage to move forward without looking back.

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  • I had a quick listen and it seems to clearly be Manding. The singer is Djely Tapa who is from Mali originally, so it’s almost certainly Bambara or Maninka (or something in between). I couldn’t easily distinguish from one listen.
  • Reading “O do ça”, I would think that maybe it’s O don sa (Roughly, “That’s it, man!”) using ad hoc French style orthography

Be curious what others think or if anyone can tackle the lyrics!

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