There once were two brothers who loved music. As children, they sang in the… Read Full Bio ↴There once were two brothers who loved music. As children, they sang in the car, danced in the living room, at church, (and even in shopping malls), banged on pots, pans, tables, counters, keyboards, and anything percussive that they could literally get their hands on. When they finally found and purchased their first 'proper' instruments whilst their family was stationed in Alaska, these sonic youth began a love affair with the creative, writing and recording the first of many songs that would propel them into an even deeper love affair with the creation of sound, and the discovery of a song.

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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Love You
ELANI Lyrics

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Mwanzo wewe ni dhahabu,kama chakula kitamu
Ninanachotaka unipende nami nikupende
Popote pazuri nikupeleke hey nikupeleke
Pinachotaka unipende nami nikupende

Anything for you babe, anything for you my babe
Everything for you babe, everything for you my babe
Nakupenda kila siku weeh ni maua

Sweety I love you I love you
Nakupenda kila siku weeh ni maua
Sweety I love you I love you

I you babe i love you
I love you babe i love you
Love you love you love you love you

I you babe i love you
I love you babe i love you
Love you love you love you love you

Nimetembea kote, nimezunguka kote kote
Sijawahi muona mrembo msupa kama uyu apa
Sitakupa vyote afadhali nisote yangu yote
Siwe nawe beibe

Anything for you babe, anything for you my babe
Everything for you babe, everything for you my babe
Nakupenda kila siku weeh ni maua
Sweety I love you I love you
Nakupenda kila siku weeh ni maua
Sweety I love you I love you
I love you babe I love you
Love you, love you, love you, love you
Ooh I love you polepole I love
Eeh I love you babe babe I love you

Babe I love you mimi wewe I love you
I love, love you, love you, love you

Overall Meaning

ELANI's song, "Love You," focuses on the theme of love between two individuals who are enamoured with each other. The opening lyrics allude to the fact that the person in the song views their lover as being as valuable to them as gold and as delectable as sumptuous food. The singer then expresses their desire to be loved by their partner as much as they love them. The lyrics go on to describe how the singer is willing to go to any length to make their lover happy and bring them joy, and they offer their all to show how much they care. The song's chorus is a declaration of the singer's love for their partner, with repeated affirmations of "I love you."

Overall, the lyrics of "Love You" are about the depth of love that one person has for another. The song is a declaration of love, with the singer making it clear that they have found something precious and inimitable in their relationship with their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Mwanzo wewe ni dhahabu,kama chakula kitamu
From the beginning, you are like gold, a sweet food that I desire.

Ninanachotaka unipende nami nikupende
I want you to love me, and I'll love you too.

Popote pazuri nikupeleke hey nikupeleke
Anywhere beautiful, I'll take you there.

Pinachotaka unipende nami nikupende
Whatever I want is for you to love me, and I'll love you too.

Anything for you babe, anything for you my babe
I'll do anything for you, my love.

Everything for you babe, everything for you my babe
I'll give you everything, my love.

Nakupenda kila siku weeh ni maua
I love you every day, my flower.

Sweety I love you I love you
Sweetie, I love you, I love you.

Nimetembea kote, nimezunguka kote kote
I've walked everywhere, I've been all around.

Sijawahi muona mrembo msupa kama uyu apa
I've never seen a beautiful woman like you before.

Sitakupa vyote afadhali nisote yangu yote
I won't give you everything, I'd rather give you my all.

Siwe nawe beibe
I want to be with you, baby.

I you babe i love you
I love you, my babe.

Love you love you love you love you
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you.

Ooh I love you polepole I love
Oh, I love you slowly.

Eeh I love you babe babe I love you
Yes, I love you, babe, I love you.

Babe I love you mimi wewe I love you
Baby, I love you, me and you, I love you.

I love, love you, love you, love you
I love, love you, love you, love you.

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Comments from YouTube:

@lovenlight1097

2y↑13

Come on Kenyans let's support our own artist this song deserves more than a million views love you Elani

@leodeejay1798

7y↑6

Am so proud of Elani as a Kenyan, keep the good work na mubarikiwe sana. got nothing but LOVE for you guys.

@ibrahg4525

7y↑131

Who else is loving the song while scrolling down to read comments while listening 👇🏾👇🏾

@gyinahh

7y↑1

Candy Baiby me me meeeee 😺🤗🤗🤗

@alisonndikwe8166

7y↑1

Candy Baiby 🙋🙋🙋🙋

@catherinekimulu

7y↑1

mimi hapa

@muthonigikaru8881

7y↑1

mimi joh

@NevilleBoky

7y↑1

Tuko wengi!

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@dennisgacheru4125

46w↑2

We miss this guys for real,,they made magic together

@samwelambwerenyakundi7588

7y↑31

i dedicate this song to my queen mercy mawia... nakulove mpenzi

@mercymwiamuthengi3475

7y↑10

aaaw thankyou love everything for you hunny I love u
nakupenda sana

@mountvibe1016

7y↑3

sammy nyaxel wapenzi nawaona😉

@RubyOrimba

7y↑36

my boyfriend just sent me this link 😍 my morning has been made 😊❤❤

@kibetkepha4436

Bado mko pamoja?

@denniskibera2073

Heri wewe

@RaymondThyaka

7y↑2

Elani you never fail, this amazing, lyrically on point, the afro beats, amazing

@yvonnemusimbi2014

7y↑1

Aki kenyans u r hypocrites.Hii song haijafika 5M views??Come on guys!Which other gud music do u really want?Our music industry has changed and we have to back it up or else we will lose it again.Com' on,let's do it for ours!!

@njerikamau5812

7y↑8

This trio is super talented. Clean cut music; no vulgar, grinding or any of that stuff. Just clean, authentic music. Good job. #stuckonrewind

@lithermuthama3430

3y↑5

2021 still tunasonga na kuwapenda elani🔥🔥🔥

@jmg1001

finally the world will see africa for what it is courtesy of youtube and the great people of the motherland!!! i love this song. elani mko tu sawa!!

@resahnamlanda8504

7y↑1

After watching this great tune am encouraged to love again but WHOM SHALL I LOVE? ???😢😢😢😢

@marythiru8452

Pia mm nakupenda sanaaa,,,,,,, who again? enwy loving the song nomaree

@DinahSirengoSvelte

7y↑23

1. This feels like sosooooo much love
2. The beats and the kuku at the start..... The Luhya in me couldn't resist
3. You guys are the bomb..... I love you Elani

@dorcusandabwa6142

We are together in this

@mugabejr9989

7y↑3

dear kenyans we need airplay .this is a mega hit mazee

@euginewynes

7y↑73

I am awake thinking about a girl I recently found online and fell in love with, am in Msa she's in Nrb, this song multiplies my feelings for her. She's the reason I'm happy and alive tonight, I Love you Mildred

@anndavid4anndavid470

7y↑2

Eugine Wynes ahoo am happy for u. .... may ur love last forever &ever #Amen

@euginewynes

7y↑1

anndavid4 anndavid4 Thank you

@anndavid4anndavid470

7y↑1

Eugine Wynes ur welcome

@elanimuziki

7y↑7

That's so lovely! We are glad you have found love :)

@blackjacktvofficial

7y↑2

Eugine Andole Beautiful! May your love stay strong

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@itswegulo

13w

The nostalgia when listening to this is something else

@christinealbrait4396

7y↑3

elani bby ndio habari mjini.
big love team elani.
cant get enough of Elanis hits😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@lenniprity

7y↑5

Beautiful jam. I can picture myself dancing to this song on my wedding day. Keep it up Elani

@Joeofficial889

10w

Where did these beautiful faces disappear to😢😢

@dalinerose1120

5y↑4

My all time elani's favv jam😍2 yearrs down the line and here iam jaming to it...

@wealthmindset101

7y↑7

As always... Never dissapoints .. Elani. Love the music.. the African theme.. traditional touch.. Well done

@musauben1216

7y↑11

Kitui manenos, de scene is sooo cool... @dat ka bridge is wea i used to graze during Christmas! I av fallen in love wit just everyting here, bigop ELANI #LOV U

@catherinekimulu

i also like the enthronement they chose a better place reminds me of my ushago

@kriskisilu

Yoh, i was about to comment about the scenery looking like ukambani. kumbe i am not the only one with a sharp eye

@Ryt_114

7y↑4

I've been reminded of my serene village! Roots Love. Swahili should be made official in all African countries.. Big up Elani :)

@dominakimario4079

nlijua mtaniangusha maana hyo nyimbo ilinichukua 1year kuitunga Big Up elani

@Nigelkenyenga

7y↑35

This Song Has Made Me Feel Like I'm in a relationship which is not even there😭😭
I LOVE THIS SONG WITH ALL MY HEART❤

@samgtabu

7y↑1

Hahahahaha tell me about it!

@resahnamlanda8504

7y↑1

Nigel Kenyenga am also encouraged to love again. ...let's do this ASAP 😘

@Nigelkenyenga

Resah barasa Yees Yees we should do this again 😄😄

@Nigelkenyenga

Rita Misenya Heeey

@ritamisenya7026

7y↑1

+Nigel Kenyenga hi how are you

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@elisabethwangu67

4y↑4

It's 2020 and I'm still watching this video. I love it. Makes me feel like I should be in a relationship.... Anyone 😢🤭 I love you elani

@andreatwite9930

7y↑5

Naomba mfanye ngoma nyingine na alikiba wa tz

@Mkurugenziii

I dare you to sit down when this song is playing. Good stuff guys. I cant believe I'm learning about this now. Makofi!!!

@christineafandi3621

congratulations guyz naipenda sana leteni zingine, the man in blue ni nani

@bethnyambura631

3y↑1

the village dance moves 😍😍😍

@theartfreakanxperience9826

7y↑5

sweeeet song ! elani and sauti Sol have the Kenyan sound! Elani am proud of you...and Maureen (my crush) always looking so gorgeous

@arcsys

Nimengoja niskie Ovuriro vwaaaanjeee nikachoka. Huko ndo beat na mabega zilikua zinanituma. Great Song.

@glennluvai3306

7y↑5

THIS SONG IS SOOOO LUHYA FROM ITS BEATS. I LOVE IT

@Terrahhearts

25w

Thanks for subscribing to TERRAH HEARTS 💕

@benadam6411

From Tanzania... Supporting elani... You guys mpo real talented... Plz More collabo

@NaitaledEdwin

Beautiful Scenery of WEST POKOT COUNTY Thanks Elani For #Tembea Sehemu hii Kwetu nyumbani...........Kongoi,Soro nyoman Chepo pochon

@roxxyalyce

7y↑4

who would have thought BRIAN had awesome moves?
I'm blaming my boogie on this tune..
😍😘

@MrJontes12

7y↑3

I just love Elani Creativity. True Kenyan Music...anything for you...Cheki hapa #Chipmunkkenya

@yvonnemusimbi2014

7y↑2

"Nakupenda kila siku wee ni maua ,sweetie I love u"....😍😍😍😍....superb,It made me feel like I should be in a relationship now.Bt being single won't bar me from listening,it will always remain new to me untill I meet the person to share it with.

@marcusolang

7y↑4

Anyone else replaying this for the 10th time?! I love it!!

@jamesngonyani1009

7y↑25

I guess I'm the first Tanzanian to watch this video and I like it. You have done a pretty good job. 🙌🏿

@isakampako1091

mi pia nlidhan m ndo wa kwanza

@mpokimwakabuku8471

Nice song!! Kwa mara ya kwanza niliona kwa 10 over 10. Big up Elani.
Much love from Tanzania#255

@daizeydee1190

7y↑2

I keep watching the song over and over!damn kupendwa Ni tamu sana

@anndavid4anndavid470

7y↑16

#Elanibaibe nawapenda sana 😍😍😍😍😍the song is ...♨♨♨♨♨♨♨♨ ...kama uko hapa wasikiza hii ngoma ....I love u😉😉😉

@davipharm3948

deserves a replay ,,,,a rewind and most of all ,,an all tym kwa playlist

@alvaro962

I particularly love the chorus...and the traditional dancers. na sauti tamu ya Maurine sijaisahau

@bethnyambura631

3y↑1

i love the village gal moves💗💗💗

@manallove1

7y↑5

representing +254 🙌🙏love u elani

@Terramoss

7y↑9

Elani Baby! Am single and this song happens to be ma bae!

@stellamutuku3647

7y↑1

the director of this video you did an amazing work,,
Appreciating our motherland
celebrating +254

@hope-zh3xr

7y↑2

I got to watching this video out of nowhere ... and i just seen another culture for the first time. and it is amazingly beautiful 😍 music around the world in all parts of the world can have its own unique ways .

@thealchemist2750

6y↑3

1:08 my favorite part..ELANI FOREVER!!

@ThaFlow88

elanimuziki I love you guys...your music always makes my day and when I hear it I always think of my wife...Asanteni sana

@inale07

My name is Elani and I googled it, found this group 😂😂😂

@rasinspire5031

Julianne...this songs sends my mind to her...Queen of ma heart

Thanks @Elani.

@markolando

7y↑2

Brian You Did Justice to this tune..Slowly coming out of comfort zones...Amazing Work People..!

@BMANONO

am Igbo I don't understand Kukuyu but I like the grove of this song

@phostineachieng4371

7y↑2

Love the authenticity...Love the Ambience...Love the lyrics...

@lindagatwiri869

I love this song,, and Maureens voice👌👌wish she sang more in this song

@governorwetu5383

7y↑3

Elani on another level...you guys you've never disappointed me as you fan.I've got to say am in love with this song from the audio, video yani everything... the only thing that I don't love in this song is the fact that I am not in this great job...elani continue producing hits as others produce songs...Brayo this time umeskika kwa ngoma sana big up

@jimmiejames8210

the song contains what I need to tell to my lovly gal it just a song worth watching and never get bored nice hit.its dopest kali kabsaaaaaa

@AmosMakokha

Kazi safu hapa Elani. Beats moto sana. Good work Brian, Maureen baby and Wambo.

@TTN-NEWS

7y↑3

brian Vocals ziko on point the whole song is epic i love the combination

@paulodhiambo5687

This is Dupeeest!! wow! Kumbe Brayo you can HIT THAT? Its long sing u took part in singing almost the whole song.

@jackiefavour4540

I love this song,kudos Elani nawapenda sanaaa. Brayo your voice is just wow!!

@marywakaba3979

This song is underrated....n vile its a grt Jam....2022 still rocks

@kenotyc4831

7y↑2

min 2:58 😂😂😂 those niggas trying to pull baba dance ~~bazokizo~~

nice job....good content 👊👊👌

@marambaelvis8366

7y↑2

WHAAAAAAAATTTTTT.............the beat just made me go back home in my mind. That's a thumbs up from me

@ruthnyabuto4526

7y↑1

Maramba Elvis me too .woi they killed it

@nicholastoo858

Should be having more than a mil. Folk sleeping on this.

@eugeneasira480

LOOOOVING THIS...
I wonder why it hasn't become a big hit yet... This jam is totally awesome

@muregaanthony9893

Wambo's voice always gives me goosebumps...elani thank you

@israelhumphrey821

Another marking scheme for African ensembles

@phoebeokoth137

7y↑1

Another great hit from you guys! much love.... kisses. Kenyan Music is going places with you around

@bonifacemerhswanjiru1081

whoooh i luv uuu nakupenda mpenzi ...Elani u killed it dead

@mateimajesty9646

Why are there dislikes?
this song is perfect😊😊
Straight Outta 254

@SuperSolo90

Elani never disappoint....dope 10/10

@piuskelvin6627

4y↑1

Roses hope you will listen to this and always know you make my world😍😍

@audreywambua1422

wooooow.. U guys never fail to impress me. always on fleek. I dedicate this song to my love Dominic

@shadrackkinyanjui9518

#teamelani forever .. the song is on top #moureenkunga crush wangu maze

@chiefokuzo

so sad that my love aint around near me..but i love the song..REPLAY MODE

@bridgitinthekitchen

7y↑4

sending this to my hubby like right now!! i love the song!

@BansheeAria

First guy I had a video chat with and am already in love. Then this song comes along. What are the odds

@sakani6583

the beat to the song is just everything!!!!!

@lyndalmavazi5809

never dissapointing@Elani music

@gideonarusa

The Luyha touch in this song got me doing "maveka" shoulder dance... nice piece of art and S/O to my all-time crush #MaureenElani I see you bae... lol

@generaliwess4054

those beats takes me back home jameni....mwaest

@collo__5455

7y↑2

location ya hii video inanikalia Taita Taveta na Voi huko....ni bangi yangu ama ndo kwenyewe huko?

@OmunguJR

brayo killed this one

@maryamandayi6106

7y↑2

dear beb my hubby to be Neez I love you. am dedicating this to you. the song is waw! Lts rise the views kindly

@prestozer

7y↑5

You guys have been so silent that I cannot reconnect with your music, hope other fans are not suffering from my disease!

@DT_254

7y↑3

but it's barely three months since their last release

@Snaippah

Still wondering why this song didn't reach it's full potential in terms of popularity yet it sounds so great!

@esphankiarie1994

Get back to music guys,we miss the hits

@joankyte5140

from the time they started,they have showed me the beauty of love...if only I would have a chance to hang out with Maureen....mad love

@marfitness2740

7y↑1

Wow! Dopest #Elani💙

Brayo that blue outfit 👌

@sylviakerubo4088

this is real can't stop watching 💜💜

@dianaroseanyoso9978

Can't stop listening to this jam

@moureenpearl3459

Love it 💃💃💃💃Who still watching it 2020,thumbs up..

@lucymwangi7509

I love their other songs better but maureen gives me life in this one

@missMukabwa

i love the isukuti.....you never disappoint ata nyinyi ni maua

@jeffmirende6943

5y↑1

Perfect wedding song here! NAIPENDA

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