Kamwambie
Kayumba Lyrics
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Nimwombe Mungu wangu ampatie
Mimi hoi masikini
Hali yangu mwenzangu na mie
Ningekuwa na uwezo
Ningempa dunia amiliki
Eeh ajue nampenda
Eeh kamwambie, siku hizi mapenzi hakuna
Wale wengi wanatamanio
Mwambie nateketea mshumaa
Mwenye penzi la kweli anidhamanie
Siku hizi mapenzi hakuna
Wale wengi wanatamani oo
Mwambie nateketea mshumaa
Mwenye penzi la kweli anidhamanie
Afanye pole pole (Naumia roho)
Pole pole, naumia naumia
Ah chonde chonde, kamwambie
Chonde chonde
(Yeye ndo nusura wa ndoto zangu)
Akisema hanitaki nahisi itapulizwa parapanda
Mwisho mwisho wa dunia, maisha inashuka na inapanda
Akisema hanitaki nahisi itapulizwa parapanda
Mwisho mwisho wa dunia, maisha inashuka na inapanda
Sikiliza na uende ukamwambie
Moyo wangu wa mtumba chonda asinusie
Fundi geneza lisinifukie
Mapenzi yanauma asisikie
Eeh kamwambie, siku hizi mapenzi hakuna
Wale wengi wanatamanio
Mwambie nateketea mshumaa
Mwenye penzi la kweli anidhamanie
Siku hizi mapenzi hakuna
Wale wengi wanatamani oo
Mwambie nateketea mshumaa
Mwenye penzi la kweli anidhamanie
Afanye pole pole (Naumia roho)
Pole pole, naumia naumia
Ah chonde chonde, kamwambie
Chonde chonde
(Yeye ndo nusura wa ndoto zangu)
(Mafia)
Kayumba's song Kamwambie is a heartfelt plea to a loved one to reciprocate his feelings. The opening lines call for the listener to ask the object of their affection what they want in life and to pray to God to give them what they desire. Kayumba then goes on to express his love and devotion to his partner, stating that if he had the power, he would give them the world. He declares that his love is not something to be hidden or obscured like the horn of a cow (penzi pembe la ng'ombe halifichiki).
The chorus repeats the sentiment that love is hard to find these days and that many people are only after material things. Kayumba begs his loved one to see that he is burning like a candle for them - a metaphor for his intense love and passion. He calls on them to treat him with respect and honor, as someone who has a true and genuine love for them.
The verses that follow repeat these themes, with Kayumba urging his partner to listen and understand his feelings. He pleads with them not to hurt his heart and to take care of his love (mapenzi yanauma asisikie). The song's emotional intensity is heightened by the repeating refrain, "pole pole, naumia naumia" (slowly, I am hurting, I am hurting).
Overall, Kamwambie is a tender, pleading love song that speaks to the deep longing and emotional pain of unrequited love. Kayumba's soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics convey a deep sense of vulnerability and longing, while the repeating chorus underscores the challenges faced in today's world when it comes to finding true love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Muulize anataka nini?
Ask him what he wants
Nimwombe Mungu wangu ampatie
I pray my God grants him
Mimi hoi masikini
I am poor
Hali yangu mwenzangu na mie
My situation is the same as my neighbour's
Ningekuwa na uwezo
If I had the power
Ningempa dunia amiliki
I would give him the world to own
Eeh ajue nampenda
Let him know I love him
Penzi pembe la ng'ombe halifichiki
The love for him is as obvious as the horns on a cow
Eeh kamwambie, siku hizi mapenzi hakuna
Tell him there is no love these days
Wale wengi wanatamanio
Many desire
Mwambie nateketea mshumaa
Tell him I burn like a candle
Mwenye penzi la kweli anidhamanie
Someone who truly loves me should have mercy on me
Afanye pole pole (Naumia roho)
He should take it slow (My heart is hurting)
Pole pole, naumia naumia
Slowly, I am hurting
Ah chonde chonde, kamwambie
Oh please, tell him
Chonde chonde
Please
(Yeye ndo nusura wa ndoto zangu)
(He is the one who almost made my dreams come true)
Akisema hanitaki nahisi itapulizwa parapanda
If he says he doesn't want me, I feel like blowing a trumpet
Mwisho mwisho wa dunia, maisha inashuka na inapanda
At the end of the world, life rises and falls
Sikiliza na uende ukamwambie
Listen and go tell him
Moyo wangu wa mtumba chonda asinusie
My poor heart should not be hurt
Fundi geneza lisinifukie
May the carpenter not cover me up
Mapenzi yanauma asisikie
Love hurts, and may he not feel it
(Mafia)
(Mafia)
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emmanueljagadi3194
Kama unaAamini kayumba ni msaa wa Dunia acha like apa🙌🙌🤸♂️
@asiaasia2493
namkubal kayumba
@afterfull-time1348
Kayumba is real better than most other BSS winners...show love down here..
@rehemambaga1285
Ujakosea
@tinahhamisi3991
Big up bro ,nyimbo zako zote aaaa Kali sana
@upendokihunrwa3427
I just love how he sings infact I love romantic and love songs am even learning to play piano and guitar 🎸 because I wanted to play the instruments to my boyfriend, although he broke my heart and choose to leave me I'll just keep learning anyway... I'll just play them instruments and whoever hears it will enjoy and that's it.....I just wish I get someone loving and kind 🥲
@fredkaligambe590
Come to me😅
@FreeMaxxx
Come play for me
@sniperman5721
Japo nimechelewa jmn lkn najua team #Kayumba hamtoniangusha jmn naombeni like hata 10 tyuu
@tithompalanzi1915
Well done kayumba