Nélaw, Nélaw, Doomi
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Nélaw, Nélaw, Doomi Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Wolof cradle-song tradition, built around the everyday word ‘nélaw’ (to sleep). 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 “Nélaw, Nélaw, Doomi” Means
In Wolof, ‘nélaw’ simply means ‘to sleep’, and mothers across Senegal use it as the opening word of countless cradle songs, often paired with warm terms like ‘doomi’ (little child). This original lullaby draws on that everyday word alongside the cooling evening breeze (‘ngelaw’), a comforting presence in Senegalese family life after a hot day.
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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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