Mandria, Mandria, Zaza
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Mandria, Mandria, Zaza Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Malagasy cradle-song tradition, closely tied to the island’s musical heritage and the bright tone of the valiha. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Mandria, Mandria, Zaza” Means
Malagasy lullabies are closely tied to the island’s musical tradition, often accompanied by the valiha (a bamboo tube zither) whose bright, rippling tone mimics wind and water. This original cradle song uses ‘mandria’ (to lie still, to sleep) and ‘zaza’ (child), simple words at the heart of many Malagasy bedtime songs.
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- An original lullaby by Relax In No Time, inspired by the musical traditions of its region. The words, melody, arrangement and recording are ours.
- Recording and arrangement: real instruments played by hand, no AI music, by Relax In No Time.
- Chords: written by us for guitar and piano.
- Translation: our own meaning-for-meaning translation, written for understanding. The sung words stay in the original language.
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