(1) A Kenyan experimental band
(2) An Electro duo from Bordeaux
Just a Band (1) is a house/funk/disco band formed in 2003 Nairobi, Kenya
Their career was launched with their debut album, Scratch To Reveal, in 2008. Their music has explored various musical directions such as, but not limited to jazz, hip-hop, disco and electronica. Their debut album was relatively successful. They released their second single from their sophomore album 82 entitled 'Ha-He' on 17th March, 2010, accompanied by a music video featuring a character known as Makmende. The video has subsequently been described as Kenya's first viral internet meme by the Wall Street Journal, CNN and Fast Company.
Discography:
"Scratch To Reveal" (2008)
"82" (2009)
"Sorry for the Delay" (2012)
Website:
http://www.just-a-band.com/
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/justaband
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/justaband
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/justabandwidth
Just a Band (2)
An Electro duo from Bordeaux, signed to Homework Records—they are Tom Deluxx & Stella.
Discography:
“We Are” EP
“Burn It Out” EP
"To Hell With Gravity" EP
Ha-He
Just a Band Lyrics
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Ukiwasha nare Mathare 'taonja vibare
Mi si mnati, si Barbie, niko tu katikati
Staki kuskiza story za charity, charity
Nipe wings ni-defy-fy gravity, gravity
Sema oh
Ha-He
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
Serikali haijali
So naona mbwa kali afadhali
Dame amejam juu dough haikam
Na siwezi kum-show ati life ni exam juu
Ntatupiwa sufuria
Na hizo ni aibu ndogo ndogo mi sipendi
So nikikipita tao tao
Ju sio madharau-rau
Juu tuko works mzeiya
Evacuate the area (Ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
Nipe, nipe nafasi
Nikueleze kiasi
Vile sisi hufanya
Pande hii ya the tracks
Hatuchezi na kazi
Sipoteze wakati
Tumekunja mashati oo-ooh oo-ooh
Juu tuko works mzeiya (ha-he)
Evacuate the area (ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya aa ah (ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya
Evacuate the area (ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya aah aah (ha-he)
Ha-he x10
The song "Ha-He" by Just a Band is a fun and upbeat track that mixes Kenyan and western influences. The song opens with a microphone check by Musyoka, setting the tone for what's to come. The lyrics describe life in Mathare, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The singer describes their desire to escape their current situation and defy gravity, looking for a way out of the struggles of everyday life. They express frustration at the lack of help from the government and seek to find their own path forward.
The catchy chorus, "Ha-He," is repeated throughout the song, adding to its upbeat energy. The song also includes a rap verse that showcases the singer's skills as a wordsmith, describing the challenges they face and their determination to overcome them. Overall, the song is a celebration of Kenyan culture and resilience, highlighting the struggles and successes of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Microphone check one, one two (Musyoka)
Testing the microphone before starting the song
Ukiwasha nare Mathare 'taonja vibare
On turning on the light in Mathare slum, one senses the weight of the struggles of the poor
Mi si mnati, si Barbie, niko tu katikati
I am not rich nor poor, not beautiful nor ugly; I am just average
Staki kuskiza story za charity, charity
I do not want to hear stories of charity and donations
Nipe wings ni-defy-fy gravity, gravity
Give me wings so I can defy the laws of gravity
Sema oh
Say oh
Ha-He
Vocal expression of excitement or hype
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
We are working hard and doing well (expression of excitement)
Evacuate the area (Ha-he)
Clear the scene (expression of excitement)
Serikali haijali
The government does not care
So naona mbwa kali afadhali
So I prefer a mean dog instead
Dame amejam juu dough haikam
The girl is high on money and doesn't care
Na siwezi kum-show ati life ni exam juu
And I cannot agree that life is an exam
Ntatupiwa sufuria
I will be handed a cooking pot
Na hizo ni aibu ndogo ndogo mi sipendi
And those are small shames that I do not like
So nikikipita tao tao
So as I walk around the streets
Ju sio madharau-rau
I am not being arrogant
Nipe, nipe nafasi
Give me, give me a chance
Nikueleze kiasi
Let me explain a bit
Vile sisi hufanya
What we do
Pande hii ya the tracks
On this side of the tracks
Hatuchezi na kazi
We do not play with work
Sipoteze wakati
Do not waste time
Tumekunja mashati oo-ooh oo-ooh
We have folded our shirts (An expression of being ready for battle)
Ha-he x10
Vocal expression of excitement or hype, repeated ten times
Writer(s): Bill Blinky, Chuchu Jim, Muli Daniel
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gredangeo
Microphone check one, one two (Musyoka)
Ukiwasha nare Mathare 'taonja vibare
Mi si mnati, si Barbie, niko tu katikati
Staki kuskiza story za charity, charity
Nipe wings ni-defy-fy gravity, gravity
Sema oh
Ha-He
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
Evacuate the area (Ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
Serikali haijali
So naona mbwa kali afadhali
Dame amejam juu dough haikam
Na siwezi kum-show ati life ni exam juu
Ntatupiwa sufuria
Na hizo ni aibu ndogo ndogo mi sipendi
So nikikipita tao tao
Ju sio madharau-rau
Juu tuko works mzeiya
Evacuate the area (Ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya (Ha-he)
Nipe, nipe nafasi
Nikueleze kiasi
Vile sisi hufanya
Pande hii ya the tracks
Hatuchezi na kazi
sipoteze wakati
Tumekunja mashati oo-ooh oo-ooh
Juu tuko works mzeiya (ha-he)
Evacuate the area (ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya aa ah (ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya
Evacuate the area (ha-he)
Juu tuko works mzeiya aah aah (ha-he)
Ha-he x10
Read more: Just A Band - Ha He Lyrics | MetroLyrics
@WillyPaulMsafi
so great
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Slatt
@ayaga9667
Eh buda umetoka mbali
@nicksonwekesa9549
Pozze
@annastanciahmokua7419
so literary POZZE was here 11 years ago! wow!!!
@erikmayeku7003
Pozzeee was here in 2011
@joycewambui824
The only guy who can single-handedly defeat Thanos
@charlesearle2055
Over a decade later and this is still one of my favorite videos ever. I'll be coming back to watch this till the day I die.
@JOSAYAMUSIC
Anyone listening to this in 2023?
@velocitysam5640
If you came up with this kind of content 10yrs ago in Kenya,it really meant that you gotta be one hella gifted fellow.