Though seasons would eventually separate these blood brothers by miles, a strong bond remained. These two were rooted in the same soil, and the sound of that union resounded across state lines and through telephone wires. It was in 2005 that ELANI was born, a Greek word or name that means 'light'. Many contributed to the sound and direction that was 'ELANI' over the next 5 years, and the music was positively shaped and formed by these experiences and collaborations between these friends and fellow creatives.
There has never been one genre to pin to what the Brothers Miller have accomplished over these last six years, but it could be said that the songs spin a tale, weaving a story full of depth and discovery, soul, Spirit, and the scent of the seasons. Like many who have come before, The brothers Miller were born with the breathe of the centuries, and the rhythm of life itself. Every sound comes from the overflow of that reality.
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Kookoo
ELANI Lyrics
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Letu Nalo Lina Jua Kali, Penzi Letu Serikali,
Wajua Nakupenda, Malaika…. (Maureen):
I'm Going Koo Koo Koo, So Koo Koo Coz I, I, Love
You,
(Aiyayaaaaa)
I'm Going Koo Koo Koo, So Koo Koo Coz I, I Love
You,
I'm Going Koo Koo Koo, So Koo Koo Coz I, I Love
You,
(Aiyayaaaaa)
I'm Going Koo Koo, Na Sijishuku I, I Love You
2(Wambizzy):
Kuna Wengi Walafi, Fimbo Zao Haziui Mbali,
Wengi Wao Wajidai, Mimi Kwako No!!! Sitawai,
Mmm Take Me, Nitembee Nawe,
Baby Take Me, Nitembee Nawe,
(MAUREEN):
Bridge(Maureen):
We Ni Ua, La Kishua,
Malaika, Na Kuita,
We Ni Ua, La Kishua,
Malaika, Na Kuita…….
(MAUREEN):
The opening line of ELANI’s song Kookoo talks about dangerous people with intense hidden love, followed by the line “Penzi Letu Serikali” which means “Our love is like a government”. These lines portray a love that is both strong and dangerous, one that cannot be hidden or easily dismissed.
The chorus is where the singer explains the reason for her current state of mind. She states that she is going crazy because of the love she has for her partner. She repeats the line “I'm Going Koo Koo Koo, So Koo Koo Coz I, I Love You” three times to emphasize her emotions. The use of the word “Kookoo” is symbolic of being crazy in love.
The second verse then speaks of other people who wish they had what the singer has with her partner. She notes that there are many other people who are envious and want to be in her position. The chorus is repeated, followed by a bridge that repeats the words “We Ni Ua, La Kishua, Malaika, Na Kuita,” which translates to “You are a flower, beautifully adorned, an angel, and I’m calling out to you.”
Overall, the lyrics of Kookoo are about intense love and the emotions that come with it. The metaphor of being crazy in love is prevalent throughout the song, as well as the idea of a love that is both strong and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Kuna Watu Hatari, Wenye Mapenzi Zenye Siri Kali,
There are dangerous people with intense secret love, just like ours.
Letu Nalo Lina Jua Kali, Penzi Letu Serikali,
Our love is hot like the sun, it's a government of its own.
Wajua Nakupenda, Malaika…. (Maureen):
You know that I love you, angel... (Maureen)
I'm Going Koo Koo Koo, So Koo Koo Coz I, I, Love You,
I'm going crazy because I love you so much
(Aiyayaaaaa)
Kuna Wengi Walafi, Fimbo Zao Haziui Mbali,
There are many greedy people whose desires know no bounds.
Wengi Wao Wajidai, Mimi Kwako No!!! Sitawai,
Many of them pretend, but I will never be like them when it comes to you.
Mmm Take Me, Nitembee Nawe,
Mmm take me, let me walk with you.
Baby Take Me, Nitembee Nawe,
Baby take me, let me walk with you.
We Ni Ua, La Kishua, Malaika, Na Kuita,
You are a beautiful flower, angel, and I'm calling you.
Na Kuita……. (Maureen):
And I'm calling... (Maureen)
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ozilyas
2024🎉🎉🇪🇦🇪🇦 who is with me hapa ,,,,Elani wangeendelea hvyo wangekuwa mbali
@vincentmadoka6250
2023 and this jam still hits,we need more of you guys
@OFFICIAL_RICCHIE
bana
@jacksonzambj6571
7/72023🙌🏾
@brightonderi9864
14th July 2023 😅
@maathaimaathai3395
This fuxcers have been sleeping for 5 years ,
@joyotieno6503
29.08.2023
@kiirumburu9646
I really wish Elani was this consistent, they might have been bigger than Sauti Sol. This was gold!!!!!!
@kenmugo5680
they really should have stayed on the path!
@official_italliano8253
U walk up and decided to spit facte