Lion Sleeps No More
Amaryoni Lyrics
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Uyimbube (hi)
Uyimbube (uyimbube)
Uyimbube
Hi uyimbube uyimbube
Hihi uyimbube uyimbube
Hi hi ihi uyimbube
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama we
No more jungle
No more savannah
The lion is very angry this time
No more jungle
No more savannah
The lion is very angry this time
No more jungle the lions decided
Never to sleep anymore
No more jungle the lions decided
Never to sleep anymore
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
(hai hai hai hai hai uyimbube mama)
(hai hai hai hai hai uyimbube mama)
(hai hai hai hai hai uyimbube mama)
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
Mbube ha uyimbube uyimbube uyimbube
Mbube ha uyimbube uyimbube uyimbube
Hihi uyimbube
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama we
Mbube ha uyimbube
The lyrics to Amaryoni's song "Lion Sleeps No More" speak about the anger of lions who have decided that they will no longer sleep in the jungle or savannah anymore. The repetitive use of the phrase "No more jungle, no more savannah" indicates a strong decision by the lions to change their ways. The opening lines of the song "Mbube ha, Uyimbube" can be interpreted as a call to action to the lions to take charge and assert their power.
The phrase "Hi uyimbube" is repeated throughout the song, which translates to "here is the lion". This is also an assertion of the lions' power and presence. The latter part of the song where the phrase "hey uyimbube mama" is repeated can be seen as a call to the lionesses to join in and support the decision made by the lions. The song ends with the phrase "Mbube ha, uyimbube" which further reinforces the strength and power of the lions.
Line by Line Meaning
Mbube ha
The lions have gathered together
Uyimbube (hi)
They are singing a traditional song of their people
Uyimbube (uyimbube)
And it is about the lion
Uyimbube
The lion is the main focus
Hi uyimbube uyimbube
The lion is rare and powerful
Hihi uyimbube uyimbube
And the other animals respect and fear the lion
Hi hi ihi uyimbube
The lion is a symbol of strength and courage
Hi hi ihi uyimbube
And the other animals acknowledge this
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama
Hey, mother lion!
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama we
We are all here, mother lion!
No more jungle
The lions are taking over their habitat
No more savannah
They are not confined to one area
The lion is very angry this time
The lion is ready to fight
No more jungle the lions decided
The lions have made a decision
Never to sleep anymore
They will always be alert and active
(hey hey hey hey iyimbube mama)
The mother lion is leading the way
(hai hai hai hai hai uyimbube mama)
And the other lions respond in agreement
Mbube ha uyimbube uyimbube uyimbube
The lions are still gathered and singing
Hihi uyimbube
The lion is still the rare and powerful symbol of strength
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama
The mother lion is still present and in charge
Hi hi ihi hey uyimbube mama we
And the unity of the lions is strong
Mbube ha uyimbube
The lions will continue to be a force to be reckoned with
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Artsartisan
Wonderful rendition of an enchanting song originally written and performed by Solomon Linda with the Evening Birds in 1939!
Madonna Borromeo
OUTSTANTING, Africans have always carried an amazing gift of acapella as it was their only instrument they had no guitars,pianos, organs, harps, harmonicas, string bass an so forth. They demonstrated their pain to the world when they were kidnapped from their own homeland and sold into slavery, their acapella chanting will ring in our ears forever, a horriable barberic injustice. They were and still are today brilliant musicians. God Bless Them and Woe unto those who have violated their rights.
Fitawrari Fitness
So what about marimbas, balafons, koras, Banjos and various drums??
Tk Mbatha
Whoa best upload ever, nice job, I've never heard of the group before it's my first time here and they are amazing once again thanks a million, these guys are so so superb. Salute
Angel deville heavenly
Love this music 🥰
ghaltaijida
Brilliant!!!!! Thank you for sharing
CiscoNast
this is so great. so beautiful
George Sedares
I have searched for years for a recording like this done by the Billy Williams Quartet in 1951/52 as semi-regulars on the Sid Caesar Comedy Hour or Your Show of Shows. It was such a hit the group was asked to repeat the performance several times.Anyone have a clue to where I can find a recording. This version is close and nicely done while the Williams version is just a tad faster with a bit more expression ! BTW, the Williams group introduced their hit Shanghai on this show about the same time... Thank You !
PeeMonster
Fitting for the occasion 😸🌞
art4style
best of the best awesomeness