Mukusa
Charlotte Dipanda Lyrics
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Ehiye ha oh
Sese nye mba mulema
Ehiye ha oh (×2)
Na ta lamba na beni nyami moto he nu ma diye mba londo he a he oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto he nu ma sengue mba sese a he oh oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto he nu ma bole mbe dube a he oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma sengue mba sese
Nu biyedi mba he
Nu yehe na mba bana nde a sanga pe mulema he a he oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma bole mbe dube
Nu biyedi mba he nu yehe na mba bana
Nde a sanga pe mulema a he
Sese nye mba teten
Ehiye ha oh
Ndutu nye mba mulema
Ehiye ha oh (×2)
Pont: na mo na timbi mot a bwami he
Nde mo pe
A timbi be bwang mame
Bwea to mba ndedi he
Ke o monguele nduta me(2) (×2)
Na ta lamba na beni nyami moto he nu ma diye mba londo he a he oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto he nu ma sengue mba sese a he oh oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto he nu ma bole mbe dube a he oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma lake mba mese a he oh oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma sengue mba sese
Nu biyedi mba he
Nu yehe na mba bana nde a sanga pe mulema he a he oh he ha
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma bole mbe dube
Nu biyedi mba he nu yehe na mba bana
Nde a sanga pe mulema a he
Sese nye mba teten
Ehiye ha oh
Ndutu nye mba mulema
Ehiye ha oh (×2)
Pont: (×2)
Na mo na timbi mot a bwami he
Nde mo pe
A timbi be bwang mame
Bwea to mba ndedi he
Ke o monguele nduta me (×2)
Sese nye mba teten
Ehiye ha oh
Ndutu nye mba mulema
Ehiye ha oh (×2)
Charlotte Dipanda's song Mukusa conveys a powerful message to those who are lost in life and are struggling to find their purpose. The chorus repeated throughout the song, "Sese nye mba teten ehiye ha oh, sese nye mba mulema ehiye ha oh" means "I am suffering, help me oh Lord". The lyrics go on to talk about various struggles and difficulties people may face in life, such as losing loved ones, feeling lost and alone, and searching for meaning. The phrase "Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto" which is repeatedly sung, means "I spoke to my God".
In the bridge section of the song, Dipanda talks about the importance of having faith and trust in God, even in difficult times. She sings, "Na mo na timbi mot a bwami he, nde mo pe, a timbi be bwang mame, bwea to mba ndedi he, ke o monguele nduta me" which means "I take refuge in you, my Lord, and trust in your mercies, you alone can carry me, as I cross the river of life".
The song Mukusa is a beautiful and powerful message of hope and faith. Charlotte Dipanda's soulful and emotive vocals, combined with the captivating melody and lyrics, make for a truly inspiring listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Sese nye mba teten
I am full of joy
Ehiye ha oh
(no direct translation, likely an expression of excitement or praise)
Sese nye mba mulema
I am full of gladness
Na ta lamba na beni nyami moto he nu ma diye mba londo he a he oh he ha
I will praise and give thanks to God always, even in moments of hardship
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto he nu ma sengue mba sese a he oh oh he ha
I will praise and worship God in my moments of joy
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto he nu ma bole mbe dube a he oh he ha
I will always give thanks and praise to God, despite difficult circumstances
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma lake mba mese a he oh oh he ha
I will worship and glorify God from my heart
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma sengue mba sese
Nu biyedi mba he
I will praise and worship God in moments of joy and gladness
Nu yehe na mba bana nde a sanga pe mulema he a he oh he ha
I sing with the children of the world, for joy and gladness
Na ta lamba na bene nyami moto nu ma bole mbe dube
Nu biyedi mba he nu yehe na mba bana
Nde a sanga pe mulema a he
I will give thanks and praise to God, singing with the children of the world for joy and gladness
Ndutu nye mba mulema
My heart is full of gladness
Pont: na mo na timbi mot a bwami he
Nde mo pe
A timbi be bwang mame
Bwea to mba ndedi he
Ke o monguele nduta me(2)
Refrain: I want to praise God for his goodness, and in gratitude, I will raise my voice to sing his praise
Writer(s): charlotte dipanda
Contributed by Carson B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.