The group stayed together until late 1998 when Atemi and Natasha Gatabaki from Karisma formed the group INTU and began recording with producer Tedd Josiah at Sync Sound studios. INTU featured on a song with Hardstone before they released their first single 'Shivers' that was featured on the compilation CD 'Kenyan: The 1st Chapter' and appeared as individuals on collaboration songs with other artistes. Atemi's first collaboration was with Ugandan sensation Kawesa and Nyatichi Nyasani on a song called 'I need to Know' for a UNFPA project supporting sex education for children in schools. Her next one was with Kenyan songbird Nikki, aka Sheila Mwanyigha, called 'Earth Song'. This song was for a UNDP project focused on cleaning up the Nairobi river. INTU released their next single 'Tamani' on the compilation CD 'Kenyan' the 2nd Chapter'.
The group continued with numerous performances though out their campus life until their graduation in June 2000 when the two songbirds took a break to have a go at the business world, though they still had a number of performances. Atemi moved on to work for Kahama Group Hotels as an entertainment manager. The group's hotels included K1 + K2 Klubhouses, Bottoms Up, Pitcher and Butch Bar as well as Small world country Club and Kenya International Hotel. She learen a great deal about the music business from the angle of an event manager and gained knowledge on how to handle artiste contracts, copyrights issues and many others. She stayed with the group until 2002 when she left to join PHAT! Music and Entertainment as an Events Director. At PHAT! Atemi had the freedom to once again pursue her music career and soon left them to join the Hotrod band as lead vocalist.
She was with this band until 2003 when she joined Eric Wanaina as an assistant vocal harmony provider for his band. Shewas in this position when he toured Zimbabwe and performed at Festival Mundial in Holland. Upon returning to Kenya, she had a major role in Waniaina's musical play Luanda, which now has a concert version of which Atemis still plays a major role. In December 2004, Atemi released her single 'Happy', which was written and produced by Tim Rimbui, aka The Ennovator, to Nairobi via popular FM stations. Her music has taken a new turn as the song has a neo soul feel with a touch of afica, making it uniquely Atemi. Her new single 'Disturbances' (produced by Kanjii Mbugua and Aaron Rimbui at The Village) is also soon to be release onto the same media chanels and will hopefully be as successful as 'Happy'.
She will also feature on Eric Wainaina's upcoming album on a song called 'Imenibamba' and is featured on Necessary Noize 2 with Didge on a song called 'Tambua'. Atemi is currently performing with he new band Zone 77 and is still an assistant vocal harmony provide for Eric Wainaina on top of being a main cast member of 'Luanda' in concert. She is a project/client service executive at Face to Face Experiential Marketing Platforms and is currently recording her debut album with Tim Rimbui, Aaron and Kanjii Mbugua. Great things can be expected from her.
Some Day
Atemi Lyrics
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Ningekuwa shamba boy, ningekuchunia sukuma wiki
Ningekuwa telephone operator, bamba fifty ningekusambazia
Ningekuwa dereva city hopper, hata kileleshwa tungetembea
I am a simple man i dream about loving you
And you in return
And my simple mind is filled with thoughts of you, you will be mine,
Someday
Ningekuwa wakili, ningewashtaki adui wako wote
Ningekuwa mhadimu, ningekuhudumia bila kuchoka
Ningekuwa mwalimu, ningekufunza jinsi kunipenda...
I am a simple girl i dream about loving you, and you in return
And my simple mind is filled with thoughts of you,
You will be mine.
I am a simple girl, i dream about loving you, and you in return
And my simple mind is filled with thoughts of you, and you will be mine
Someday
Kwa salama na kwa dhiki, wajua nakupenda
Baby mimi sitishiki, na mashaka ya mapenzi
Ningekuwa mpishi, huwezi lala njaa,
Ata siku moja
Ningekuwa mtangazaji, ningetangaza kote kuwa nakupenda
Ningekuwa askari, ningekulinda bila kusinzia
Ningekuwa bibi harusi, ungekuwa bwana harusi
I am a simple man i dream about loving you, and you in return... and my simple mind is filled with thoughts, you will be mine
I am a simple girl i dream about loving you, and you in return, and my simple mind is filled with thoughts of you, you will be mine
Someday
Someday
Someday
Someday
Someday
Someday
The lyrics to "Someday" by Atemi express a deep longing and desire for love and a significant other. The song speaks to the dreams of both a man and a woman, who imagine themselves in various professions but ultimately come back to the idea of finding love. The repetition of "someday" highlights the hopefulness of their desires that one day they will find the person they are meant to be with.
The lyrics also showcase the simple nature of love, as the characters in the song do not need expensive gifts or extravagant gestures to feel loved. They imagine themselves in humble professions such as a taxi driver or a shamba boy (farm worker) but are still able to express their love and devotion to their significant other. The idea that love can be found in the simplest of things is a beautiful sentiment that resonates with many.
Overall, "Someday" is a thoughtful and emotional song that speaks to the universal desire for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Ningekuwa taxi driver, ningekupa lifti kila mara
If I were a taxi driver, I would give you a ride every time
Ningekuwa shamba boy, ningekuchunia sukuma wiki
If I were a farmhand, I would tend to your vegetables
Ningekuwa telephone operator, bamba fifty ningekusambazia
If I were a telephone operator, I would send you a text for fifty shillings
Ningekuwa dereva city hopper, hata kileleshwa tungetembea
If I were a city hopper driver, we would even walk through the night
I am a simple man i dream about loving you
I am just an ordinary person who dreams of loving you
and you in return
and for you to love me back
And my simple mind is filled with thoughts of you, you will be mine, someday
My simple mind is filled with thoughts of you, hoping that someday you will be mine
Ningekuwa karani, ningekuandikia barua ya mapenzi
If I were a clerk, I would write you a love letter
Ningekuwa wakili, ningewashtaki adui wako wote
If I were a lawyer, I would sue all your enemies
Ningekuwa mhadimu, ningekuhudumia bila kuchoka
If I were a servant, I would serve you tirelessly
Ningekuwa mwalimu, ningekufunza jinsi kunipenda...
If I were a teacher, I would teach you how to love me
kwa salama na kwa dhiki, wajua nakupenda
In good times and bad, know that I love you
baby mimi sitishiki, na mashaka ya mapenzi
Baby, I am not worried about uncertainties in our love
ningekuwa mpishi, huwezi lala njaa, ata siku moja
If I were a chef, you would never go hungry, not even for a day
ningekuwa mtangazaji, ningetangaza kote kuwa nakupenda
If I were a broadcaster, I would announce to everyone that I love you
ningekuwa askari, ningekulinda bila kusinzia
If I were a soldier, I would protect you without ever sleeping
ningekuwa bibi harusi, ungekuwa bwana harusi
If I were a bride, you would be the bridegroom
someday
One day, in the future
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.