Congolese Christmas Carol
An unusual rendering of a Congolese Christmas carol
Lyrics:
Emanuel
Nzambe o kati ya biso oo
Bakonzi basato
Bayei komotala oo
Noele gloria
Tosepela banso
Toyemba ee
Mokonzi wa nse
Emanuele
Abotami o Beteleme oo
Mtoma wa boboto oo
Bakuti mpe mwana
O mbeto ya matiti oo
Bapesi mabonza
Bakumisi mwana oo
Noele, gloria
Tosepela banso,
toyemba ee
Mokonzi wa nse
Emanuele
Abotami o Beteleme oo
Tomba wa boboto
E Mama Maria
Boyambi bonene oo
Zongisa mopanga
Binela mokonzi oo
Noele, gloria
Tosepela banso,
toyemba ee
Mokonzi wa nse
Abotami o Beteleme oo
Mtoma wa boboto oo
Emmanuel
God with us
Three kings
have come to see him
Noel, gloria
Let us rejoice
and sing
The Lord of the world
Emmanuel
is born in Bethlehem
bringer of peace
They find the child
On a bed of straw
They offer gifts
They praise the child
Mother Mary
Of great faith
Discard the sword
Dance to the Lord