The couple in this song are trying to reconcile an impossible relationship. The woman has always known that her partner is a flirt and a liar, but up until now she has just put up with it. However, now she has found out that he cheated on her, and says it's 'bye bye Boana'. He pleads, saying flirting is in his nature, but it is only her that he loves. He offers to give her his entire payroll. In the end, all she wants is for him to admit he has been a bad boyfriend, and to leave him. The choppy use of synths, claps, and percussion, revolving guitar and accordion chords and a driving beat are some of the elements that make this such a transfixing tune.
credits
from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Mima & Shao Boana: lead vocals
Composer: Mima & Shao Boana
Producers: Mima, Shao Boana & Alain
Recorded at Studio Alain, Antananarivo
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Vinyl version. Well, you'll hear from which medium this was sourced (cassettes), but this ain't no complaint as it puts you back into the time it was recorded. And a musically great time it was as you experience on this absolutely heartical compilation. Think this one will grow with further listening. Thanks for this one, Ostinato Records!! Markus Bader
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I have to say that this one is one of the finest compilation I've ever seen. The story, the cover, the pictures, the booklet and of course the music! Just magic, like a time machine. fabmeyer
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