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Uhuru Africa - Hustlajay & Fikrah Teule ft. Raindrop
English
Opinion is never neglected, it all depends on decisions made
I am fighting for this nation’s piece of cake,
Mau Mau’s grandchild – a hero – who was denied fruits of labor
Now am issuing a manifesto while quoting speeches from the late Mzee Kenyatta
Holding the elephant by his tusks, I invite you to milk
It’s a riddle to the translators who have changed now
Merrymaking as they feast on milk and honey
Those who asked for a dance remain with unanswered questions
In anticipation for Manna to fall from heaven
Good wisdom is an example of inheritance to those who know
Same to masses trapped in trenches of enslavement
As they wish justice to be done and prevail on common man
A nation where rumors grow wings,
A country where the oppressors trample on the impoverished
Dignity has been lowered like luggage that was long forgotten
A haunted town left for animal farm
Menial jobs unworthy to make ends meet
Challenges, constitution, their hard work means livelihood to them
Neo colonialism is not their wish,
Unavoidable circumstances push them to conform
I liken a peasant to one eyed chicken who burrows for the master
Only to kill his own vision for generations to come
It’s time we stand together, fight for equality, true freedom
Africa, Africa, Africa!
It’s time we stand together, light fire in the wilderness to bring change
Africa, Africa, Africa!
If the rooster didn’t crow at the break of dawn, could I have arisen like sunshine?
I answer the Muezzin’s call for prayers
My speech is like a medal to a hero
It’s another day am fasting to dispel hunger
To those who enslave us with chains, a day is coming we shall melt them
It’s a wildfire we relentlessly ignite
And let it spread with the wind of change
We are actualizing the revolution near your hood
We shall enlighten them ‘till it’s well understood
Exodus of the mind set/ part the sea they cross over,
So the disabled can walk
The rains pounded now we know where the roof leaks
To the instigators of violence, we rebuke their intentions
I heard the cow drank water despite the frog croaking
They suppress us to conquer our minds at the ballot
Too egoistical and lazy to think right
Leaders don’t pay taxes, masses remain heavily indebted
It’s not worth it, it’s not worth it…Dear God hear our cry!
It’s time we stand together, fight for equality, true freedom
Africa, Africa, Africa!
It’s time we stand together, fight for equality, true freedom
Africa, Africa, Africa!
Swahili
Siku zote maoni hayakataliwi, hutegemea uamuzi
Napigania kipande cha keki ya taifa
Mjukuu wa Maumau, shujaa alonyimwa fruits of labour
Nafungua manifesto, nikinukuu nakala za Hayati Kenyatta
Nimemshika ndovu pembe, njooni mkamueni
Walotafsiri kitendawili, wamebadili hali
Wanakula na kunywa na kujifurahisha kwa maziwa na asali
Waloomba uwanja wa densi, wamebakia na maswali
Wanasubiri manna kuanguka toka mbinguni
Hekima njema mfano wa uridhi kwao wanaojua
Walionaswa chini ya kogwa la utumwa
Azimio lao haki, matakwa kwa mtu wa kawaida kutekelezwa
Nchi ya uvumi wa mabawa, taifa la wenye nguvu wakanyagao watu
Hadhi imeshushwa mfano wa mizigo iloachwa nyuma
Mji uliohamwa, shamba la wanyama
Kazi zao za kijungu jiko, kipato kidogo kisichokidhi kukimu mahitaji yao
Changamoto katiba, bidii yao, uhai wao
Ukoloni mambo leo, sio kupenda kwao
Hali imewalazimu kufuata nyayo
Mtu kawaida mfano wa kuku wa chongo hufukulia mabepari
Kuangamiza maono mbali ya kizazi cha siku za usoni
It’s time we stand together, fight for equality, uhuru wa kweli
Africa, Africa, Africa!
It’s time we stand together, moto nyikani, tulete mabadiliko
Africa, Africa, Africa!
Asipowika jogoo je ‘ngechomoza kama jua
Naskiza Mwadhini ‘pige dua
Maneno yangu nishani kwa shujaa
Siku nyingine nafunga kufukuza njaa
Wanaotufunga minyororo, jua ipo siku tutaiyeyusha
Moto huu nyikani twauwasha,
Kutanda ukiskumwa na upepo wa mabadiliko
Leta mapinduzi karibu na mtaa uliko
Wapeleke shule had ieleweke
Exodus ya mind state, gawa mto wavuke, walemavu wainuke,
Mvua kanyesha sasa tumejua panapovuja
Wachochezi wa maafa mipango yao tunaigeuza
Naskia ng’ombe kayanywa maji licha ya kelele za chura
Watuzidishia taabu ili wateke akili zetu kwa kura
Wameshiba sana, wanakuwa wavivu kufikiria
Ushuru hawalipi, madeni yao twagharamia
Haifai, haifai ewe Mola skia kilio chetu
It’s time we stand together, fight for equality, uhuru wa kweli
Africa, Africa, Africa!
It’s time we stand together, fight for equality, uhuru wa kweli
Africa, Africa, Africa!
(Towards end… Background chorus singing till fade)
Jay Lyrics
English
I love you, you my sweetheart, I shall always love you.
I fall for you — have mercy on me.
He separated the heavens and the earth,
Gave me an opportunity in my heart to keep you.
With you I’m pleased — may you never degrade me.
My soul finds no peace when I hurt you.
Angel of the skies,
I have given my life for you.
Never pierce my heart with a spear.
You got the title deed and my all.
Bile that lies over the spleen,
I swore to be with you — in health or disease.
Moon held by the sun, when the sea is full of water,
We shall still count the stars in the sky on a moonlit night.
It has been written from time immemorial that my ribs you shall inherit.
I get goosebumps when I look my son in the face.
We were all created on the sea of love.
I have nothing to pay you more than sincere love.
Make my heart the nest of your love — to the end.
You knocked on the door while I was in a desert of love.
The righteous key and the best — only success in my life.
Your smile excites my heart,
As we eat grapes in the garden of Eden.
Comfort to have a family with a smile on their face.
As the sun rises, I never forget to thank God.
First, He is ALPHA & OMEGA.
I never forget how far we have come or let confusion take over me.
You found me on the brink,
In the depths of the sea — waters troubled,
You led my way as you held my hand.
In a divine soul you saved me from doubts.
Surely the Lord never casts off His servant.
Unbelievably, He poured blessings on me.
I do not believe today you are in my life, angel.
Have no doubts — you are in the hands of the blessed and prosperous.
Your forehead is painted with writings of love.
Lie on my chest, listen to my heartbeat — I give it to you.
I am no longer the gangster.
I look at the world with a third eye.
You have taught me to think outside the box.
Pages of my book of life,
You light a candle for me — for writings to be readable, dreams achievable.
The eyes see, the heart loves.
It’s incredible — I only wish for the best.
Can’t say much more — as for me, just my eyes.
Those with jealous eyes and evil spirits — pray for them.
May the Lord purify their souls.
Astronomy is clear — there is no justice,
Nor any who can separate these shining stars.
My beautiful flower of luck.
Continental Scars
English
Africa during our forefathers’ time,
We lived in peace and harmony,
Before the coming of the colonialists,
With a long snake that emitted fire.
Through divide and rule,
Arabs brought trade… ages in Fort Jesus,
It reminds me of slavery era,
The pool of Mtwana, where slaves were washed
Before shipping.
God forbid those who’ve forgotten
The old-time chronicles and neglected
The Old Testament and forsaken Deuteronomy.
That was peace… the fruits of justice.
Patronism was our foundation,
Love became our teachings,
Humanity… human rights
Were there to guide us.
There was no religion — faith was there.
We worshipped the gods under Migumo trees
And libated to our forefathers.
I’m proud of my black colour.
I recognize my roots, my culture, my shield.
I long for revelation,
The arrow of righteousness will never be broken.
Politics like heavy floods in Africa,
The tower of Babel.
They rule with iron hand, with Pharaoh hearts,
Masked in sheep wool — symbol of patriotism.
They have forgotten — they are still under colonialist boots,
Dictatorships in third world countries.
Leaders unskin, leave leadership,
When poverty is all over.
Our torchbearers are trading no more,
Their qualities of good leadership.
They give bribes to buy votes,
Voting is not free.
No one cares for the common man,
Taxes are burning ordinary people,
A pierced arrow.
They use religious weapons of the West
To benefit from our mineral resources and oil.
It’s grief beyond healing, and no one remembers
The hardships of slavery times.
As we ploughed for cotton in colonialist farms,
We sung songs of revolution,
Our dreams to eat fruits of freedom — all in vain
Under new colonialist era.
Philosophy… the way of a true warrior,
African kingsman born under Africa’s hot sun.
It opens his eyes to breathe
The breath of life’s freedom.
I am the spinal cord of the holy nation,
A captain whose boat has left
For the long journey
To emancipate my people’s thoughts
From brain cancer.
The spear of the nation
In era of the new world order,
Ready to plunder the economy of the world
With the so-called constitution
That protects and bites at the same time.
A time when tribalism and corruption
Has spread like the weed of the sea.