7 Seconds
Youssou N'Dour, Neneh Cherry
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Boul ma sene, boul ma guiss madi re nga fokni mane Khamouma li neka thi sama souf ak thi guinaw Beugouma kouma khol oaldine yaw li neka si yaw Mo ne si man, li ne si mane moye dilene diapale Roughneck and rudeness, We should be using, on the ones who practice wicked charms For the sword and the stone Bad to the bone Battle is not over Even when it's won And when a child is born into this world It has no concept Of the tone the skin it's living in It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting I'll be waiting I'll be waiting J'assume les raisons qui nous poussent de changer tout, J'aimerais qu'on oublie leur couleur pour qu'ils esperent Beaucoup de sentiments de race qui font qu'ils desesperent Je veux les portes grandements ouvertes, Des amis pour parler de leur peine, de leur joie Pour qu'ils leur filent des infos qui ne divisent pas Changer 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting I'll be waiting I'll be waiting And when a child is born into this world It has no concept Of the tone the skin it's living in And there's a million voices And there's a million voices To tell you what she should be thinking So you better sober up for just a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting It's not a second 7 seconds away Just as long as I stay I'll be waiting
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Written by: Cameron Mcvey, Jonathan Sharp, Neneh Cherry, Youssou N'Dour
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Artists"7 Seconds" is recorded by the iconic Swedish singer Neneh Cherry and Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1994 as the first single from Cherry's album "Man," which came out later that year.
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Chart performance"7 Seconds" enjoyed major chart success. It topped the charts in several countries, including France, Finland, and Italy, and reached the Top 20 in the UK and the US.
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Language DiversityThe song features lyrics in three languages - English, French, and Wolof (the native language of Senegal), highlighting its multicultural essence.
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Award"7 Seconds" won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song in 1994.
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Song ThemeThe white label of the track denotes a period of 7 seconds in which a newborn doesn't distinguish race or color, symbolizing the innocence of childhood.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyrics, "And when a child is born into this world / It has no concept of the tone the skin it's living in," are often cited for their powerful message on race and equality.
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Album SuccessAlthough "7 Seconds" was a global hit, Cherry's album "Man" did not gain the same level of attention, except in France, where it achieved platinum status.
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CollaborationsBesides Neneh Cherry and Youssou N'Dour, the song also includes contributions from a renowned Senegalese musician, Cheikh Lô.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists around the world, demonstrating its global appeal and enduring popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by French production company Guediguian & Ascaride, was filmed in black and white and features clips of children across various cultural backgrounds.
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