Uno
Harmonize Lyrics

Konde Boy
A self-identification as Konde Boy

Uno(Yii), everybody say uno
Introduction of the song, encouraging everyone to say Uno

Nasema uno, everybody say uno
Reinforcement of the song introduction, encouraging everyone to say Uno

Uno likiteguka huwezi kutembea
If Uno falls apart, it cannot work properly

Masai ruka ruka analinyenyekea
Referencing Masai warriors jumping dance; similarly, Uno can lead to submission

Chumbani kwenye shuka linanitetea
Uno is so comforting that one cannot leave their bed

Mzungu kawehuka limemkolea
The Uno game is similar to being in a trance and losing yourself in the game

La kimakonde la kichaga
Comparison of Uno with Makonde and Kichaga ethnic art forms

Eeeh la kichaga
Expression of excitement about Kichaga

Wengine hadi wanywe pombe ndo wanalimwaga
Some people get so excited when playing Uno that they spill their drinks

Uno la wima wima
Uno is fun when played against skilled players

Linatokea Congo
The game of Uno is just as popular in Congo as it is elsewhere

Si ndo lile Gwajima
Uno is not dangerous like Gwajima, a Tanzanian evangelist

Alimwagia kondooo
Reference to Gwajima casting out demons; similar to getting rid of cards in Uno

Linawaokoa makahaba bababba
Uno saves even the prostitutes

Kuna walong’oa meno sabababa
Some people become so competitive playing Uno that they clench their teeth

Ili mtoa ya chibaba
People tend to get loud and excited while playing Uno

Yaani a, e, i, o
Expressing the sounds associated with exuberance and joy

Uno!
A confident declaration of Uno

Uno! Za migando kama hautaki
Uno is like dancing, but without a partner

Uno! Jipinde kama unakanda chapati
Reference to the spinning motion of kneading chapati dough; similar to the motion of shuffling Uno cards

Basi lizungushe hadi kwenye bati
Spinning the Uno card deck even further

Uno! Manga kiza kote varangati
Uno clears everything out and makes space for new things

Basi kata taratibu tibu
Slowly cutting away things in life like a knife cutting through something

Usijepata ajali
To be careful in decision-making and avoid making mistakes

Uno la Chibu Chibu
Comparison of Uno to the challenging style of Diamond Platnumz

Linamkondesha Zari
Uno has even enamored Zari, a famous socialite and businesswoman

Uno la RayC
Uno is known to be easy like RayC's music

Halinanga mifupa
Uno is not strenuous like bone-breaking exercises

Ukienda DRC
Even in Democratic Republic of Congo people play Uno

Kuna Fally Ipupa
Famous Congolese musician is also known to play Uno

Aaah popote wanalimwaga(Uno)
Uno is played everywhere, and people tend to get carried away and spill their drinks

Yaani kinaga ubaga(Uno)
Uno is similar to a swarm of bees that takes over everything

We jaribu kuchunguzaga(Uno)
Try investigating how Uno is played

Uno ndo linalegeza chaga(Uno)
Uno helps alleviate stress and tough situations

Nasema uno! Everybody say uno
Closing reinforcement of the song, encouraging everyone to say Uno

Uno(Yii), everybody say uno
Closing encouragement for everyone to say Uno