Tarihinda
Cecile Kayirebwa Lyrics


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Rihinda mama
Rihinda mama
Rihinda mama we!
Rihinda shenge we!
Tarihinda mama tarihinda 2X
Tarihinda shenge, tarihinda mama.
Tarihinda wee!
Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Urampembiki we?
Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
Urampetiki se?
Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama
Ndasingiza uhanga hinda mama
Mureke ndate ubutore hinda mama
Tugira bwinshi bwiza mumahanga hinda mama

Tarihinda mama

Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Urampembiki we?
Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
Urampetiki se?
Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama

Mubasore bahamiriza hinda mama
Yabavuzehubuhanga hinda mama
Arabarusha buteru ryamwaba wa ntura hinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama

Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Urampembiki we?
Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
Urampetiki se?
Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama

Mubasore bacuranga rihinda mama
Yabavuzeho ubuhanga rihinda mama
Rujindiri arabanza bombi na rurangwa
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama

Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Urampembiki we?
Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
Urampetiki se?
Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama

Mubandi bacuranzi rihinda mama
Bemewehubuhanga rihinda mama
Inyanja imvujye ruza bombi na munzenze rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama

Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Urampembiki we?
Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
Urampetiki se?
Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama

Ndarata umurya uhamije rihinda mama
Umwe uguterura ukakwesa rihinda mama
Ndavuga sebatunzi na kabarira rihinda mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama

Abakobwa bizihirwe mama ye mubagororangingo rihinda mama
Mvuge nyirankorongwe na mukaruyundo mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama

Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Urampembiki we?
Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
Urampetiki se?
Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
Rihinda mama
Tarihinda mama
Rihinda mama

Tarihinda mama




Rihinda mama
Tarihinda we.

Overall Meaning

The song Tarihinda by Cecile Kayirebwa is a song that celebrates the beauty and strength of mothers. The repetition of the phrase "Rihinda mama" is a homage to the strength and steadfastness of mothers. The lyrics talk about the love and protection provided by mothers, and the sacrifices that they make to ensure the well-being of their children. The chorus "Tarihinda mama" calls for mothers to never tire or falter in their love and devotion to their children.


The song also speaks to the Rwandan culture of respect for elders, specifically mothers. The lyrics urge society to recognize the hard work of mothers and to honor them accordingly. The lines “Mubasore bahamiriza hinda mama/Yabavuzehubuhanga hinda mama” speak to the importance of the youth showing respect to their mothers.


Throughout the song, the phrases "tarihinda" and "rihinda" are repeated numerous times, emphasizing the importance of never giving up and always persevering through difficult times. The song ultimately serves as a tribute to the strong and powerful love of mothers and the importance of showing them respect and honor.


Line by Line Meaning

Rihinda mama
Comfort me, mother


Rihinda mama
Comfort me, mother


Rihinda mama we!
Comfort me, mother!


Rihinda shenge we!
Comfort me, my friend!


Tarihinda mama tarihinda 2X
Comfort yourself, mother, comfort yourself


Tarihinda shenge, tarihinda mama.
Comfort yourself, my friend, comfort yourself, mother.


Tarihinda wee!
Comfort yourself!


Aho tari.tarihinda mama
Go and comfort yourself, mother.


Aho tengera neza hinda mama
Hold on, comfort yourself, mother.


Aho izihirwe ndaguhemba mama
Where you find sorrows, console yourself, mother.


Urampembiki we?
Why do you cry?


Ndaguhemba inyana yigaju mama
I can console you like a young girl, mother.


Urampetiki se?
Why do you sigh?


Ndaguheta inyana yisine mama
I can whisper to you like a baby, mother.


Ndasingiza uhanga hinda mama
I send you blessings, dear mother.


Mureke ndate ubutore hinda mama
Let me bring you strength, dear mother.


Tugira bwinshi bwiza mumahanga hinda mama
We have many beautiful things in the world, let us comfort ourselves, dear mother.


Mubasore bahamiriza hinda mama
Young people admire you, dear mother


Yabavuzehubuhanga hinda mama
You gave birth to great men, dear mother


Arabarusha buteru ryamwaba wa ntura hinda mama
God praises you for nurturing the country, dear mother.


Mubasore bacuranga rihinda mama
The young people need you, dear mother


Yabavuzeho ubuhanga rihinda mama
You gave birth to great men, dear mother


Rujindiri arabanza bombi na rurangwa
You are the summit that guides us in the high and low moments, dear mother


Mubandi bacuranzi rihinda mama
The shared ones seek you, dear mother


Bemewehubuhanga rihinda mama
You gave birth to great men, dear mother


Inyanja imvujye ruza bombi na munzenze rihinda mama
Your virtue is as enormous as the ocean, dear mother.


Ndarata umurya uhamije rihinda mama
I have prepared food that pleases you, dear mother.


Umwe uguterura ukakwesa rihinda mama
One who is always ready to fetch water for you, dear mother.


Ndavuga sebatunzi na kabarira rihinda mama
I talk about good things and blessings to come, to honor you, dear mother.


Abakobwa bizihirwe mama ye mubagororangingo rihinda mama
Girls praise you, queen of the survivors, dear mother


Mvuge nyirankorongwe na mukaruyundo mama
I call you 'the one with the blood of Gorongoro and love', dear mother.


Tarihinda mama
Do not despair, mother


Rihinda mama
Comfort me, mother


Tarihinda we.
Take comfort, my friend.




Writer(s): C Kayirebwa

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@sultanmadhani6828

This world is so strange. In my Western Uganda we lived with Many Rwandese. They would sing and dance to this song and we would joinn them. Huhhh....i thought we were one pple in one way or the other. I was Young. When Genocide ended..they sold their land and went to Rwanda and have never come back. I miss them soo much.

@davilzz_

I was just doing homework, and I thought to myself in "some random country", and then Rwanda came to mind, so I researched classical music from Rwanda and I didn't regret it. Respect from Brazil

@xena6894

Muito obrigado! 🇷🇼 ❤️ 🇧🇷

@user-od1xn8uz8t

We love you

@farajanyirimihigo7495

much respect🙏🏾 i am a Rwandan-Canadian I am glad you enjoy our culture. I have recently joined a capoeira group in my city and love it! much love to Brazilians and the beautiful culture you have aswell❤️

@sibomanaemmanuel1831

❤❤

@MJalil11

one love 🇧🇷🇷🇼 ☝🏾🤍

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@sosh3296

Am a happy Rwandese born in Uganda currently living in USA. Proud of my heritage.

@rubyhyacinthe3684

Eric urabona iwacu!!!!@

@marien8260

La nostalgie😭

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