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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Milele
ELANI Lyrics
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Kama una masikio sikia,
Usije basi ukapuliza gunia,
na wenye roho nyepesi watasengenya,
hawatatuombea,
na mi nishakupenda wee
kwa wazazi nikupeleke,
na mi nishakupenda wewe... wewe
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(In Unison)
Subira jaribu kuivuta leo,
Subira jaribu kuivuta eeeeeh,
Subira jaribu kuivuta leo,
Subira jaribu kuivuta leeeeoooo...
2(Maureen)
Bagua, bagua, utabaguliwa,
Pokea utakubaliwa,
Tabia tabia, imani ndiyo njia,
nimeamua nikupende,
Watu wasitenganishe,
Niwe wako milele,
juu mi nishakupenda wewe,
kwa wazazi nikupeleke,
mi nishakupenda eeeeeh
PRE-
The opening lines of ELANI's song "Elani" urge listeners to pay attention to a message of transformation, as the singer invokes the figure of a powerful agricultural leader, malenga wa kubadili zao nia (a changer of crops' intentions). From there, the lyrics implore the listener to avoid being a gossip or otherwise negative influence (usije basi ukapuliza gunia/na wenye roho nyepesi watasengenya), as doing so will prevent them from being able to pray effectively. The singer then declares their love for the addressed person, vowing to introduce them to their parents. Singer Maureen takes over for the second verse, urging the addressed person to ignore those who would try to separate them and instead focus on the power of faith and a good heart. She then repeats the declaration of love, promising to be with the addressed person forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Malenga wa kubadili zao nia,
Those who change their intentions are like chameleons.
Kama una masikio sikia,
If you have ears, listen.
Usije basi ukapuliza gunia,
Don't blow your own trumpet.
na wenye roho nyepesi watasengenya,
Those with a weak heart will gossip.
hawatatuombea,
They won't pray for us.
na mi nishakupenda wee
And I have already fallen in love with you.
kwa wazazi nikupeleke,
I'll introduce you to my parents.
na mi nishakupenda wewe... wewe
And I have already fallen in love with you... you.
Subira jaribu kuivuta leo,
Patience is being tested today.
Subira jaribu kuivuta eeeeeh,
Patience is being tested.
Subira jaribu kuivuta leo,
Patience is being tested today.
Subira jaribu kuivuta leeeeoooo...
Patience is being tested.
Bagua, bagua, utabaguliwa,
Judge others and you will be judged.
Pokea utakubaliwa,
You will be accepted if you receive.
Tabia tabia, imani ndiyo njia,
Character, character, faith is the way.
nimeamua nikupende,
I have decided to love you.
Watu wasitenganishe,
Let no one separate us.
Niwe wako milele,
I'll be yours forever.
juu mi nishakupenda wewe,
Because I have already fallen in love with you.
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ploky.
Who's here in 2024? ❤
@Mariam-gv1ib
❤
@adg9935
The vixen is now nyashinski's wife😮
@KILANKENYA
its 10 years ❤️❤️ still a hit
@user-ye7ft7pr8j
@@adg9935 wow😂
@loreenmauti6487
Uko sure,,❤❤❤
@polycarpbleacha1674
Fun Fact: you weren't recommended for this song ,you searched it up😄 ...like if true 😉
@marthawaweru3790
True
@lornamilanoi4429
Funny enough am searching usije ukapulize gunia....hahahaaaa
@Didam_Robert
A campus favorite. Def searched😂