Anna
L'or Lemba Mbongo Lyrics
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Nani ayebaki kati ya motema na anna ata motumbi mbeka eliya ayebakite nini ezalaki ko lelisa motema na mwasi
Lokola anna na tempelo na silo abelelaki oyo akela ye molingami ya tango nioso papa ye yeshua ya ba machiya
Na tuni nani ayebaki kati ya motema anna ata motumbi mbeka eliya ayebaki te nini ezalaki kilelisa motema ya mwasi
Motema motema na ngai
(Motema) motema na ngai oyebi yango
Oyebi yango oohmotema
Motema na ngai oyebi yango
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Nalela na monoko nini yango eeh
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Lolenge nini esther asalakieeh
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Lolenge nini anna alelakieeeh
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Na mona mpe na tatola yesu
Nalangwe te johvah nalagwe te alleluia babeeeh naye kosopa motema na ngai na yeroshua ya ba machiya
The lyrics to L'or Lemba Mbongo's song Anna revolve around a woman named Anna who enters the church and the singer observes her. The beginning of the song mentions Anna in the temple and barn with a message from her father and Joshua of the Machiya. The lyrics suggest that someone at the church, possibly the singer, has feelings for Anna but is unsure if she feels the same way. The words "Nani ayebaki kati ya motema na Anna ata motumbi mbeka eliya ayebakite nini ezalaki ko lelisa motema na mwasi" can be translated to "Who has put in Anna's heart, what I saw with my own eyes, what could I do to win a woman's heart?"
Throughout the song, the singer is asking for guidance and strength to overcome their feelings for Anna and to focus on their faith instead. The chorus contains the lyrics "nalangwe te johvah nalagwe te alleluia babeeeh naye kosopa motema na ngai na yeroshua ya ba machiyana beleli mongongo ekauki eeeeh," which can be interpreted as "I will not be tempted, Jehovah, I will not sing hallelujah, I want my heart to be satisfied with the help of Joshua and the Machiya."
The song's overall message is one of faith and trusting in God, even in the face of emotional temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
Lokola anna na tempelo na silo abelelaki oyo akela ye molingami ya tango nioso papa ye yeroshua ya ba machiya
Just like Anna in the temple, praying for a savior during the time when her people were suffering under oppressors, we too pray for Yahweh to send his anointed one to save us.
Nani ayebaki kati ya motema na anna ata motumbi mbeka eliya ayebakite nini ezalaki ko lelisa motema na mwasi
Who can understand how Anna's heart felt when she saw her prayers answered with the birth of Jesus? What caused her to exalt in joy and praise the Lord?
Na tuni nani ayebaki kati ya motema anna ata motumbi mbeka eliya ayebaki te nini ezalaki kilelisa motema ya mwasi
And yet, who among us can fully grasp the emotions in Anna's heart as she held the infant Jesus and knew that he was the answer to her prayers?
Motema motema na ngai
My heart, my heart belongs to God
(Motema) motema na ngai oyebi yango
(My heart), my heart belongs to God, you know it
Oyebi yango oohmotema
You know it, oh heart
Motema na ngai oyebi yango
My heart belongs to God, you know it
Ref: nalangwe te johvah nalagwe te alleluia babeeeh naye kosopa motema na ngai na yeroshua ya ba machiyana beleli mongongo ekauki eeeeh
We praise Jehovah and sing Hallelujah, for he has captured our hearts and we long for the salvation that the Messiah brings. Our souls trust in the saving power of his name.
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Oh Lord, hear my song
Nalela na monoko nini yango eeh
I sing it with all of my heart
Lolenge nini esther asalakieeh
What did Esther feel when she found favor with the king?
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Oh Lord, hear my song
Lolenge nini anna alelakieeeh
What did Anna feel when she saw Jesus, the one she had been praying for?
Oh nkolo oooh yokamelanga
Oh Lord, hear my song
Na mona mpe na tatola yesu
I too have seen and believe in Jesus
Nalangwe te johvah nalagwe te alleluia babeeeh naye kosopa motema na ngai na yeroshua ya ba machiya
We sing praises to Jehovah, Hallelujah, for he has captured our hearts and we long for the salvation that the Messiah brings.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.