(Sawa!)
Oh yeah, the vibe is coming home
Léo Nathan, it is your day today
Listen to the bass, listen to the brass!
Sun is rising over Douala town
The streets are waking up, moving all around
I see the smile on your face, it is so bright
Everything you touch turns into pure light
We celebrate the life you live today
In every single step and every word you say
From Bonanjo down to the water side
We hold our heads up with so much pride
Oh Léo Nathan, it is your birthday song
We sing it loud, we sing it all night long
With the Makossa rhythm hitting in your soul
Léo Nathan, you’re in complete control
Na ndolo, na ndolo, we celebrate your name
Life is a fire, and you are the flame
Léo Nathan, yeah, you are the one
Under the heat of the Cameroonian sun!
Look at the cake, look at the guests in here
Bringing you love, bringing you so much cheer
No matter where you go, keep your spirit high
Like the clouds dancing past Mount Cameroon sky
You’re growing strong, you’re growing very wise
I see the future shining in your eyes
Mbôa, we celebrate the man you are
You are our brother, you are our shining star
Oh Léo Nathan, it is your birthday song
We sing it loud, we sing it all night long
With the Makossa rhythm hitting in your soul
Léo Nathan, you’re in complete control
Na ndolo, na ndolo, we celebrate your name
Life is a fire, and you are the flame
Léo Nathan, yeah, you are the one
Under the heat of the Cameroonian sun!
(Saxophone Solo - brass section heating up)
Ah ah! Feel that bass walking!
Douala! Feel the rhythm move your feet
One year older, one year bolder
Léo Nathan, the world is yours to hold
(Wow!)
So raise your glass up to the blue above
Fill every corner with a heart of love
We dance the night away in perfect style
We cherish every moment, every single mile
Keep pushing forward, keep your goals in sight
Everything you do will come out just right
Cameroun mon pays, we shout it clear
Léo Nathan, we love you year after year
Oh Léo Nathan, it is your birthday song
We sing it loud, we sing it all night long
With the Makossa rhythm hitting in your soul
Léo Nathan, you’re in complete control
Na ndolo, na ndolo, we celebrate your name
Life is a fire, and you are the flame
Léo Nathan, yeah, you are the one
Under the heat of the Cameroonian sun!
Léo Nathan, happy birthday to you
Keep shining, keep moving, stay true
(Cameroun!)
We love you, Léo Nathan!
(Sawa! Ah ah! Wow!)
Makossa rhythm never ends!