The song "Bouge À Buja" by Gaël Faye is a tribute to Bujumbura, the capital city of Burundi. The lyrics portray the love and pride the artist has for his hometown and country. The song starts with the artist mentioning that he has reserved two tickets and knows that wherever he goes this summer, he will be moving to Buja (short for Bujumbura). Bujumbura is referred to as the capital of his small country. The artist expresses his love for Buja, extending from Bubanza to Bururi, two other regions in Burundi. He also mentions bringing three lawnmowers to his friend Willy, who plans to open a hair salon in the Buyenzi neighborhood. The lyrics continue with the artist revealing his knowledge of the best brochettes (skewered meat) found in the Asian neighborhood and claiming that Primus, a local beer, is the best in Africa. The artist mentions Regina Mundi church, where people gather to pray on Sundays, and afterwards, they go jogging to a cabaret location. The artist reveals that he lives on Avenue de la Paix in the Rohero neighborhood and dedicates it to the padre (priest) as his hero. The chorus goes, "Ego Sha! Eméché, fatigué pour kécher," which means that the artist is tired and drunk, and they will meet the next day for a small party in Kanyosha, referring to another neighborhood in Bujumbura. The artist refers to someone as a new arrival, seeking to recharge in Buja and suggests that they go to Buja every weekend for an escape. The lyrics also mention being cautious and not making mistakes with the soldiers after the curfew. The artist suggests meeting for coffee at OCAF (an organization) to lift spirits and mentions the diaspora gathering at Buja Centre or Buja Rural. They mention the celebration of Kamenge in Ngagara and invite people to come quickly to the nautical center to fry "ndagala" (a type of fish). The artist suggests taking a bicycle taxi as they don't act wealthy and invites people to meet at Saga Beach on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. The lyrics describe Bujumbura as a beautiful city with the most beautiful girls in the world. The artist mentions different locations and activities in the city, such as drinking Fruit juice, playing football in Kinindo, purchasing clothes at Kamambili, and using the local language, Kirundi, as well as French and a little Swahili. The artist mentions popular local products, including Supermatch (a local soda) and Ambassy (a popular drink). They express a preference for eating sombé (a leafy green vegetable) and bugari (a traditional dish) and mention popular destinations like Havana and Maibobo. The overall message of the song is a celebration of Buja and Burundi, expressing a sense of love, pride, and nostalgia for the artist's hometown and encouraging others to experience the beauty and culture of Bujumbura.
