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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Zuzu
ELANI Lyrics
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Kwani wapi nilikosea
Kwani wapi nilikosea
Elani baby
Kufumba kufumbua, hasira ni hasara
Pesa ndiyo kitu sina, jukumu ni lazima
Tabibu wangu amenitoroka
Ameniacha mi(Aiyoooo)
Hoihoii iii(Iyoo, Iyo, yo, yo)
Kwani wapi nilikosea aah aah
Kwani wapi nilipotea, nikaachwa mataa
Anaye ni zuzu anayenizuzua
Anaye ni zuzu amenitoroka
Hoihoii, hoihoii iii
Ulienda, ulienda wapi
Penzi limenichanganya, sijui niko wapi
Ulisema ni mimi tu,
Ukani chocha chocha chocha its me & you
Umeniacha Mi, Hoooiiiii,
Hoi, Hoiiii
Kwani wapi nilikosea aah aah
Kwani wapi nilipotea, nikaachwa mataa
Anaye ni zuzu anayenizuzua
Anaye ni zuzu amenitoroka
Hoihoii, hoihoii iii
Kwani wapi nilikosea aah aah
Kwani wapi nilipotea, nikaachwa mataa
Anaye ni zuzu anayenizuzua
Anaye ni zuzu amenitoroka
Hoihoii, hoihoii iii
Ulienda, ulienda Wapi,
Hapa Nilipo, Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ulienda, ulienda Wapi,
Hapa Nilipo, Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ulienda, ulienda Wapi,
Hapa Nilipo, Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ulienda, ulienda Wapi,
Hapa Nilipo, Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
The lyrics of ELANI's song Zuzu seem to be describing the singer's search for answers after being left alone and abandoned by a lover. The first lines, "Number one on your Radio, Kwani wapi nilikosea," suggest that the singer is asking themselves where they went wrong in the relationship. This feeling of confusion is repeated in the chorus, "Kwani wapi nilikosea aah aah, Kwani wapi nilipotea, nikaachwa mataa," where the singer is pondering what they did wrong to be left alone in the dark.
The second verse suggests that the singer is experiencing a range of emotions as a result of the breakup, including anger and financial difficulties. "Kufumba kufumbua, hasira ni hasara, Pesa ndiyo kitu sina, jukumu ni lazima, Tabibu wangu amenitoroka, Tabibu wangu ameniacha, Amen iacha mi (Aiyoooo), Hoihoii iii(Iyoo, Iyo, yo, yo)" expresses these feelings of frustration and abandonment, as the singer feels like even their doctor has abandoned them.
The song seems to be exploring the confusion and pain that comes with heartbreak, with the singer trying to understand why they were left by their lover. The repeated line, "Anaye ni zuzu," seems to suggest that the person who left them is the one tormenting them with their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
Number one on your Radio
Our song is the most popular one currently playing on the radio
Kwani wapi nilikosea
I'm questioning where I went wrong in our relationship
Kufumba kufumbua, hasira ni hasara
Keeping my anger hidden only harms me in the end
Pesa ndiyo kitu sina, jukumu ni lazima
Despite not having money, I have responsibilities I must fulfill
Tabibu wangu amenitoroka
My healer has left me
Ameniacha mi(Aiyoooo)
Leaving me behind with a cry out of agony
Hoihoii iii(Iyoo, Iyo, yo, yo)
Expressing grief and pain through vocalization
Kwani wapi nilipotea, nikaachwa mataa
I'm wondering where I got lost and left stranded by myself
Anaye ni zuzu anayenizuzua
The one who's troubling me is a playboy who can't be trusted
Ulienda, ulienda wapi
I'm asking where you went and disappeared to
Penzi limenichanganya, sijui niko wapi
Love has confused me, I have lost my sense of self
Ulisema ni mimi tu,
You promised that it's only me
Ukani chocha chocha chocha its me & you
But you later turned out to be deceptive and unfaithful
Ninakumissi Yo Yo Yo,
I am missing you intensely
Writer(s): Bryan Chweya, Kevin Macharia
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mercybianca131
Still slaps in 2023❤️🥺
@sharonmutiso6130
Always 🎉❤
@Vickiieee
Facts💯
@youtubecommentergal4346
Are they still a group or they split up?😢
@rudimanurung7902
Rudi
@siralipan9900
06/02/2024
@shawnodhiambo5882
I was in high school when elani were dominating the airwaves...being in a boys school your street cred died if you were caught Jamming to this track... but Kwa bafu everyone let loose😂😂very weird times to be singing elani though.Still love this band in 2021
@keziahmwangi9920
😂😂😂
@redd3248
Still love it in Dec 2022☺️
@centralnewsonlinetv5675
The crush I had on wambui wacha tu 😂😂❤❤