Wona
Wona

Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best, Beatenberg - Wona Lyrics

In this collaborative musical piece, the narrative explores themes of vulnerability, artistic struggle, and authenticity. The lyrics reveal the internal conflict faced by individuals striving to marry artistic truth with emotional integrity. The repeated… Read more

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Wona Lyrics

You don't wanna turn away this time
Then why don't you take a different line
Don't have to be cruel to be kind
You don't have to lose your mind
You don't wanna suffer for your art
You don't wanna vivisect your heart
And then if you're falling apart
You're probably trying too hard

In the dawning light I found you breathless
But I won't deny I love you helpless

You don't wanna say what you don't mean
You still want to paint a figure scene
You hide in the wings with a lamp
And cast the shadows on a screen
You don't wanna sing what you can say
Well that's quite a hard game to play
You wanna just say a cliche
But where there's a will there's a way

But in the dawning light I found you breathless
But I won't deny I love you helpless

Wona, (?)
Wona
Wona, (?)
Wona
Wona, (?)
Wona
Wona, (?)
Wona, (?)

In the dawning light I found you breathless
But I won't deny I love you helpless

And I will be yours (wona, (?))
And you will be mine (wona)
And I will be yours (wona, (?))
And you will be mine (wona, (?))

Writer(s): MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL, EL HADJ BABA MAAL, JOHAN HUGO MIKAEL KARLBERG, ESAU MAKATA MWAMWAYA, MATTHEW MICHAEL TARO FIELD
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Wona?

In this collaborative musical piece, the narrative explores themes of vulnerability, artistic struggle, and authenticity. The lyrics reveal the internal conflict faced by individuals striving to marry artistic truth with emotional integrity. The repeated notion of not wanting to "vivisect your heart" underscores a resistance to self-destruction for the sake of art. Additionally, the reference to being "breathless" and "helpless" serves as a metaphor for profound emotional states that accompany close relationships and personal challenges. The recurring phrase "Wona" acts as a refrain that both grounds and elevates the emotive resonance of the track. This composition is ultimately a commentary on the complexities of being genuine in both creative and interpersonal realms, emphasizing that true connection and expression often require balancing effort with emotional openness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the artists featured on the song 'Wona'?

    'Wona' is a collaborative track featuring Mumford & Sons, Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, South African pop trio Beatenberg, and dance act The Very Best. The latter is a collaboration between London-based DJ/production duo Radioclit and Malawi singer Esau Mwamwaya.

  2. When and where was 'Wona' recorded?

    'Wona' was recorded in Johannesburg during Mumford & Sons' early 2016 South African tour. The collective of artists came together to create the Afrobeat EP titled 'Johannesburg.'

  3. How did Marcus Mumford come up with the guitar figure for 'Wona'?

    Marcus Mumford mentioned that he penned the song's lilting, clipped guitar figure immediately upon landing in Cape Town. He picked up a guitar and played it right away, which became the foundation for 'Wona.'

  4. When was 'Wona' first performed live?

    'Wona' was debuted live by all four acts—Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, Beatenberg, and The Very Best—in front of around 25,000 fans at Pretoria's Voortrekker Monument Amphitheatre on February 6, 2016.

  5. What genre does the song 'Wona' belong to?

    'Wona' belongs to the Afrobeat genre. It combines elements from various musical styles brought in by each collaborating artist, creating a unique fusion sound.

  6. Who are the lyricists behind 'Wona'?

    'Wona' was written by Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford, Edward James Milton Dwane, Benjamin Walter David Lovett, Winston Aubrey Aladar Marshall (all members of Mumford & Sons), El Hadj Baba Maal (Baaba Maal), Johan Hugo Mikael Karlberg (The Very Best), Esau Makata Mwamwaya (The Very Best), and Matthew Michael Taro Field (Beatenberg).

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