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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Maua
ELANI Lyrics
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Japo nakupenda na moyo wangu
Na tena ni wapy nitaenda
Japo nakunda na roho yangu
Una macho ya avril
Upole wa Lulu Hassan
Ukipita wakuita malaikaSauti ya Amina
Na rangi ya Kanze Dena
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita
Malaika
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita
Malaika
Aaah, aaah, aaaah
Aaah, aaaah, aaaaah
Mbona uliniambia wataka kwenda
Japo nakupenda na moyo wangu
Na tena ni wapy nitaenda
Japo nakupenda na roho yangu
Macho yako ya avril
Upole wa Lulu Hassan
Ukipita wakuita malaika
Sauti ya Amina
Na rangi ya Kanze ndena
Ukipita wakuita malaika
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita
Malaika
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita
Malaika
Aah, Aaah,aaaahAah, Aaah,aaaah
Unavyoenda safiri salama mwanangu
Unavyoenda msalimu mola mwanangu
Unavyoenda usisasahau mwanangu ukifika watakuita malaika
The song "Maua" by ELANI is a Swahili love song that expresses the internal conflict of the singer as they are torn between their desire to be with their lover and their sense of duty to pursue other goals. The lyrics express the singer's love for their partner, but they also reveal that the singer is grappling with a difficult decision. The opening lines, "Mbona naona wataka kwenda, Japo nakupenda na moyo wangu" (Why do I see that you want to go, even though I love you with all my heart) suggest that the singer's lover has expressed a wish to leave, but the singer is reluctant to let them go.
The song's chorus, "Mala, mala ukipita wakuita malaika" (Angel, angel, if you pass by, they'll call you an angel), reflects the singer's adoration for their lover, comparing them to an angel. The lyrics go on to describe the lover's physical attributes and personality, comparing them to Avril's eyes, Lulu Hassan's gentleness, Amina's voice, and Kanze Dena's complexion.
The song's final lines, "Unavyoenda safiri salama mwanangu, Unavyoenda msalimu mola mwanangu, Unavyoenda usisasahau mwanangu ukifika watakuita malaika" (As you travel, travel safely my child, As you travel, greet the Lord my child, As you travel, don't forget my child, when you arrive, they will call you an angel), suggest that the singer's partner is going on a journey, and the singer wishes them well while hinting that they hope their partner will return to them, still bearing the name "angel."
Overall, "Maua" is a heartfelt love song that expresses the complexity of romantic relationships and the emotions that come with difficult choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Mbona naona wataka kwenda
I can see that you want to leave
Japo nakupenda na moyo wangu
Even though I love you with all my heart
Na tena ni wapi nitaenda
And I don't know where I'll end up
Japo nakupenda na roho yangu
Despite the fact that I love you with my soul
Una macho ya avril
You have the eyes of Avril
Upole wa Lulu Hassan
The kindness of Lulu Hassan
Ukipita wakuita malaika
When you walk by, they call you an angel
Sauti ya Amina
The voice of Amina
Na rangi ya Kanze Dena
And the color of Kanze Dena
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita malaika
Again, when you walk by, they call you an angel
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita malaika
Once again, when you walk by, they call you an angel
Aaah, aaah, aaaah
Vocalization of emotions
Aaah, aaaah, aaaaah
More vocalization of emotions
Mbona uliniambia wataka kwenda
Why did you tell me that you want to leave?
Japo nakupenda na moyo wangu
Even though I love you with all my heart
Na tena ni wapi nitaenda
And I don't know where I'll end up
Japo nakupenda na roho yangu
Despite the fact that I love you with my soul
Macho yako ya avril
Your eyes that resemble Avril's
Upole wa Lulu Hassan
The kindness of Lulu Hassan
Ukipita wakuita malaika
When you walk by, they call you an angel
Sauti ya Amina
The voice of Amina
Na rangi ya Kanze ndena
And the color of Kanze Dena
Ukipita wakuita malaika
When you walk by, they call you an angel
Mala, mala ukipita wakuita malaika
Once again, when you walk by, they call you an angel
Aah, Aaah,aaaah
More vocalization of emotions
Aah, Aaah,aaaah
Even more vocalization of emotions
Unavyoenda safiri salama mwanangu
As you go, travel safely my child
Unavyoenda msalimu mola mwanangu
As you go, remember to pray to God, my child
Unavyoenda usisasahau mwanangu ukifika watakuita malaika
As you go, don't forget that when you arrive, they will call you an angel
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@winnieowako8880
❤️❤️❤️❤️Who ever wrote this song will see heaven!!!
@elardmadeez3382
Love from Tanzania #Maua @ELANI IT'S LIT already in TANZANIA Gonga like☝🏾
@gracepowerhome8864
God make ways for you !!! You sing life and love and LIGHT!!! WOW.. just
@telvinmwore2474
Ngoma rembo sana, 🥰🎵...come back Elani🙏
@mace857
Am proud to be Kenyan 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
@veronicangowi
I can't find the right words to express how beautiful this song is..... thank you for sharing this beautiful melody...❤️
@d-rupt744
nime dedicate hii ngoma to my girlfriend akalia thank you elani
@junewambui9293
Jesus Christ 🔥
Chills tu. Chiiiiills!
@iratiromagazine7523
Blessed is the Day i knew Elani...
@wololotv
This is my favorite album this year