Moment
Afunika Lyrics


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Wambutwike pantu nali mu poverty
Nici nkwesu pantu twalelyafye porridge
Nelyo cashupile nebo nali na knowledge
Tata wandi takwete maka yankutwala ku college
Kalindula swag
Lyali lipepo lyandi nalefukama noku pepa kuli lesa
Webo wanlisulile walinshile pantu walibesa
Lyali lipope lyandi nalikweteko hope ati fikacinja
Iwe walinsulile waletila tetifye ficinje
Ingo tunyelele ulushinde lyakanyelele iye
Alakutika lesa wandi nangu palepe shani
Ingo tunyelele ulushinde lyakanyelele iye
Nangu palepe shani palepeshani
Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
Ukepushe bwiino Eko banfumya bayoka
Ebalengele nkwate neshina lyakosa inga soldier aha
Nomba lelo mwajeba ati nalikwate ilomba
Imwe mwantanine nkumo namenshi elyo nalemilomba
Bane lyali lipepo lyandi ukufukama nokupepa
Kuli Lesa webo walisulile waletila tetifye fibombe
Iwe tulyotunyelele ulushinde lyankanyelele
Iye nangu palepeshani ukutwi kwakwe takwaipipa
Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
Apa Pena ndesalula nalilabako fyonse fyamusaalula
Eshiku shilya nalecula
Nalelolesha kuli katyula
Lesa wandi wafipapusho apa mulentaba nangu ku show
Tabashentekwa Lesa lisambi alalokeshe ifula mumakumbi
Future yandi naibuta nangu naleikala ingo kubuta
Waletila nalintupa pantu nshakwete fyakukupa
Te-apa lelo naipasa nalileka ukusendama mpapasa(No no no fyakale)
Apa nomba nipa double bed ilaibolelafye...
Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
Moment of time yalifye ni moment (yalifye ni moment)
Moment of time yalifye ni moment (yalifye ni moment)
Iwe walibelengelemo (oh oh)
Walimwenemo (oh oh)
Not this time yalifye ni moment, the eye
Nkuboko kwakwe kuleta amapalo ukucifya abafyenga
Namwipepo lyandi ntila bekafwabwangu balya abafyenga
Afilamba efyo nalilile akale mwafyalusha mana tiye
Twabane Tata wandi ulupwa lyandi kumofye nabanandi
Moment of time yalifye ni moment (yalifye ni moment)
Moment of time yalifye ni moment (yalifye ni moment)
Iwe walibelengelemo (oh oh)




Walimwenemo (oh oh) Not this time
Yalifye ni moment so-sunny breks production

Overall Meaning

The song "Moment" by Afunika talks about the struggles and hardships of being poor and having to work hard to make ends meet. The first lines of the song talk about how the artist was poor and had to survive on porridge. However, he also had knowledge which helped him improve his life. He talks about how his father could not afford to send him to college, even though he had the potential to do well.


The chorus talks about the importance of seizing the moment and making the most of it. He talks about how he has had his fair share of setbacks, but he has learned to make the most of the present because it's all he has.


The rest of the lyrics touch on various obstacles that the artist has faced in his life. He mentions moments of vulnerability, and how he was misled by people he trusted. He also talks about how he has faced rejection and disappointment in his life. But despite all of this, he remains focused on making the most of the moment.


Overall, the song is a message about perseverance and taking advantage of the time we have to improve our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Wambutwike pantu nali mu poverty
I suffered because I was born in poverty


Nici nkwesu pantu twalelyafye porridge
My life was dependent on porridge


Nelyo cashupile nebo nali na knowledge
I have knowledge even though I lacked cash


Tata wandi takwete maka yankutwala ku college
My father could not afford to send me to college


Kalindula swag
I have a Kalindula style


Lyali lipepo lyandi nalefukama noku pepa kuli lesa
I was lost until I found solace in God


Webo wanlisulile walinshile pantu walibesa
You mocked me because I was down


Lyali lipope lyandi nalikweteko hope ati fikacinja
I once had hope that things will change


Iwe walinsulile waletila tetifye ficinje
You betrayed me by testifying against me


Ingo tunyelele ulushinde lyakanyelele iye
Let's dance and celebrate our victory


Alakutika lesa wandi nangu palepe shani
My God is always with me no matter what


Nangu palepe shani palepeshani
No matter where I am


Nilyaine time nalenunke icushi
I used to waste time while sleeping


Palyapene mwandi waleti ndimucushi
But today I wake up early


Iwe walibelengele akabuku ka life yandi
You thought I was a loser in life


No ishiba title ati yalifye ni moment
But today I have achieved success and it's my moment


Ukepushe bwiino Eko banfumya bayoka
Drink responsibly, don't drink and drive


Ebalengele nkwate neshina lyakosa inga soldier aha
Quickly wear your shoes and get ready like a soldier


Nomba lelo mwajeba ati nalikwate ilomba
But today I realise that I have more to do


Imwe mwantanine nkumo namenshi elyo nalemilomba
You all, my friends, should know that I have not given up


Bane lyali lipepo lyandi ukufukama nokupepa
I was lost but found my way through prayer


Kuli Lesa webo walisulile waletila tetifye fibombe
God is my witness, you testified against me wrongly


Iwe tulyotunyelele ulushinde lyankanyelele
Let's celebrate our victory together


Iye nangu palepeshani ukutwi kwakwe takwaipipa
No matter where he is, he will always be a part of us


Apa Pena ndesalula nalilabako fyonse fyamusaalula
On this day, I thank everyone who has supported me


Eshiku shilya nalecula
With each passing day, I grow stronger


Nalelolesha kuli katyula
I dance with joy


Lesa wandi wafipapusho apa mulentaba nangu ku show
My God has brought me to this point of success


Tabashentekwa Lesa lisambi alalokeshe ifula mumakumbi
Let's continue to trust in God and he will bless us


Future yandi naibuta nangu naleikala ingo kubuta
I have a bright future and I will keep striving towards it


Waletila nalintupa pantu nshakwete fyakukupa
I was once rejected but I didn't give up


Te-apa lelo naipasa nalileka ukusendama mpapasa(No no no fyakale)
Today, I give thanks and refuse to be held back


Apa nomba nipa double bed ilaibolelafye...
Today, I can afford a double bed


Yalifye ni moment so-sunny breks production
This is my moment


Moment of time yalifye ni moment (yalifye ni moment)
This is the moment of my time


Iwe walibelengelemo (oh oh)
You thought wrong


Walimwenemo (oh oh)
I have emerged victorious


Not this time yalifye ni moment, the eye
This is my time to shine


Nkuboko kwakwe kuleta amapalo ukucifya abafyenga
With his hands, he is able to chop down enemies


Namwipepo lyandi ntila bekafwabwangu balya abafyenga
I am proud of my accomplishments in the face of my enemies


Afilamba efyo nalilile akale mwafyalusha mana tiye
I have overcome many obstacles and I will not stop now


Twabane Tata wandi ulupwa lyandi kumofye nabanandi
Let's rebuild our lives together with the help of God




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Thank God for anyone whose moment has come. Don't forget where God has brought you from.

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Who's with me in 2019 listening to this song

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