Banana
Áö³ª(G.NA) Lyrics
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Ayeye Zumba
Mativa maseve mani tlelangi matolo mhini dlayiwe hi mbitsi
Mativa maseve mani tlelangi matolo mhini dlayiwe hi mbitsi
Vahnu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
Vanhu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Ninge tleli ninga dyangi ti bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Ninge tleli ninga dyangi ti bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Hiya kaya bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Hiya kaya bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Miyileni va tami hatliselo
Miyileni va tami hatliselo
Minga rhili vata mi nyika swinwane
Minga rhili vata mi nyika swinwane
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Ka xikwembu mi tayi kuma jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Ka xikwembu mi tayi kuma jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Vanhu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Mhe laku sakamela ni nyikeni jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Mhe laku sakamela ni nyikeni jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Mativa maseve mani tlelangi matolo mhini dlayiwe hi mbitsi
Mativa maseve mani tlelangi matolo mhini dlayiwe hi mbitsi
Vanhu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
Vanhu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
(Bananoo)
Boti Magezi ni nyikeni banano
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
(Bananoo)
Boti Magezi ni nyikini banana
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Hayi Sesi Minjhanjhi ni nge mi tsoni banana
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Hayi Sesi Mijhajhi ni nge mi tsoni bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Bananoo huh niya kaya banana
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Niri tanani maseve mita dya ti bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Ka xikwembu mi tayi kuma jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Hayi tsuneleni mita teka bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
(Bananoo)
Boti Magezi moni tsona ti banana
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Miyelani vata mi hatliseloo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Hayi Sesi Minjhanhji ninge mi tsoni banana
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Bananoo ninge tleli ninga dyangi ti banana
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Hayi mivula njhani ninge mi tsoni jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
I vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Hayi I vuya vuya ya nandayi bananoo
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Mhe laku sakamela ni ninyikeni jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
Mhe laku sakamela ni ninyikeni jomela
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
I vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
The lyrics of Áö³ª(G.NA)'s song Banana are hard to interpret, but they seem to be referencing the blend of cultures and languages within the African continent. The title "Banana" is likely a metaphor for the fruit being a common thread linking different cultures together as a single African identity. The song is likely to be inspired by Southern African musical styles like Kwaito and its use of tsotsitaal, a mixture of Afrikaans, Ndebele, Zulu, and English slang.
The song's upbeat tempo and use of repetition give the song a celebratory mood. G.NA's vocal delivery and phrasing show a great understanding of African musical styles. The refrain of "vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo" is a chant-like expression that enhances the party-like atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Limpopo poison
A reference to the poison from the Limpopo River in South Africa
Ayeye Zumba
A celebratory chant or dance
Mativa maseve mani tlelangi matolo mhini dlayiwe hi mbitsi
People in the village have been poisoned by the fruit of the matolo tree
Vahnu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
The people of the village are now eating lots of bananas
Vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo(bananoo)
Everyone is excited and enjoying the bananas
Tiku raka hina kulo tala ti bananoo
We'll pick the bananas in the tall fields
Ninge tleli ninga dyangi ti bananoo
We'll bring them back and eat them with joy
Hiya kaya bananoo
Let's go home, eat bananas and be happy
Miyileni va tami hatliselo
My friends and family are suffering from the fruit poisoning
Minga rhili vata mi nyika swinwane
I must hurry and bring them the healing herb
Ka xikwembu mi tayi kuma jomela
I will pray to God for help on this journey
Vanhu va lomu vani tsone bananoo
The people of the village are eating many bananas to feel better
Mhe laku sakamela ni nyikeni jomela
The herb is bitter but I must give it to them
Boti Magezi ni nyikeni banano
The evil spirits are trying to stop us from healing
Hayi Sesi Minjhanjhi ni nge mi tsoni banana
Women, come help me pick the bananas
Niri tanani maseve mita dya ti bananoo
Let's take these ripe bananas and eat them together
Hayi tsuneleni mita teka bananoo
Let's carry these bananas and go home
Miyelani vata mi hatliseloo
Let's work together to heal our friends and family
Hayi Sesi Minjhanhji ninge mi tsoni banana
Women, let's keep picking these bananas
Bananoo ninge tleli ninga dyangi ti banana
We'll keep eating these bananas with joy
Hayi mivula njhani ninge mi tsoni jomela
Let's continue our journey even though it's raining
I vuya vuya vuya vuya bananoo
We are still excited about bananas
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