Mwana Asingateereri
Leonard Dembo Lyrics

The song "Mwana Asingateereri" by Leonard Dembo is about a man who is feeling heartbroken and betrayed by a woman who he deeply loved. In the first verse, he describes the pain he is experiencing as he listens to the thoughts in his head, and feels as if his hands are tied and unable to do anything about the situation. He sings about how he is still serving and caring for her, but she continues to hurt him. He repeats this verse three times to emphasize his feelings of pain and helplessness.

In the chorus, he emphasizes that he does not want a child who will not appreciate his love and his efforts. He declares that he does not want a child who will not recognize his value and importance, while the father (Baba) does not care about the child's behavior. He repeats this sentiment twice, to emphasize the depth of his feelings and the importance he places on being appreciated and loved in return.

The final verse is a Shona proverb - Mhembwe rudzi, inozvara mwana ane ruzhumwi - which means that if a child does not listen, they will eat a bitter fruit. This proverb emphasizes the importance of listening and learning from the wisdom of others. The singer asks the woman what she wants to achieve with her actions and why she is refusing to listen to him. He emphasizes that he is feeling lost and bewildered, unable to understand why she is behaving in this way.

Despite the sadness and heartbreak in the lyrics, the song carries a powerful message about the need to be valued and appreciated in a relationship. It speaks to the importance of listening, learning, and valuing the people around us.