A musician of a Leonard Zhakata mold, the 20t… Read Full Bio ↴Born: 1961. Died: 1997
A musician of a Leonard Zhakata mold, the 20th century's final decade saw Leonard Dembo emerge as the latest in a line of domestic superstars. Some consider his music to be classic Zimbabwean rhumba, while other feel its sungura. One thing is for certain; no matter how it is classified, it is good! Despite starting his musical career in 1985, Leonard Dembo didn't hit full-stride until the 1990s. The former cattle herder became insanely popular with his 1992 hit Chitekete, in which his lyrics drew upon traditional Shona sayings. According to Afropop, the track was so popular (it sold more than 100 000 copies) that it became a standard wedding song. Dembo and his band, Barura Express, stuck to their guitar band-sound, pumping out both danceable and singable hits. Sadly, tragedy struck as the band hit full stride. Dembo died before his music had the opportunity to truly reach international audiences.
Despite the death of their talismanic leader, Barura Express has continued touring and recording without Dembo.
Yave
Leonard Dembo Lyrics
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Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe unoto siya zvakadaro
Hazvigone kuita zvandinoda ini, zvese zvaninenge ndakaronga
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe ndinoto siya zvakadaro
Hazvigone kuita zvavanoda ivo, zvese zvavanenge vakaronga
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe vanoto siya zvakadaro
Hazvigone kuita zvatinoda isu, zvese zvatinenge takaronga
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe tinoto siya zvakadaro
Kusvikira zuva rasvika umwe anoto siya zvakadaro
Hazvigone kuita zvavanoda ivo, vose zvavanenge vakaronga
Kusvikira zuva rasvika umwe anoto siya zvakadaro
Zvinonetsa zveupenyu izvi hama
Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguwa iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe
Baba vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave
Amai vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave
Ambuya vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe
Sekuru vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave
Mudiwa wangu aigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe
Shamwari yangu yaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Zvinonetsa zvoupenyu izvi hama
Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguwa iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe baba vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave amai vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe neniwo ndaigonawo kugadzirura nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe nesuwo taigonawo kugadzirura nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe bhudhi
Vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Zvinonetsa zvoupenyu izvi hama
Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave sisi vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
The lyrics of Leonard Dembo's song, Yave, speak about the struggles of life and the importance of perseverance. The chorus, "Hazvigone kuita zvaunoda iwe, zvese zvaunenge wakaronga, Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe unoto siya zvakadaro," translates to "It's not easy doing what you want, everything you had longed for, Until the day finally comes when you can let go."
The verses also emphasize the idea that everyone has their own struggles and desires, but they all require persistence and patience. The lines "Zvinonetsa zveupenyu izvi hama, Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguwa iripo," mean "These things of life are difficult, few can make it through."
Overall, Yave is a poignant reminder to keep moving forward despite the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hazvigone kuita zvaunoda iwe, zvese zvaunenge wakaronga
It's difficult to do what you want, everything you've planned falls through
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe unoto siya zvakadaro
Until the end of the day when some things just have to be let go
Hazvigone kuita zvandinoda ini, zvese zvaninenge ndakaronga
It's difficult to do what I want, everything I've tried hasn't worked
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe ndinoto siya zvakadaro
Until the end of the day when I just have to let some things go
Hazvigone kuita zvavanoda ivo, zvese zvavanenge vakaronga
It's difficult to do what they want, everything they planned worked out
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe vanoto siya zvakadaro
Until the end of the day when they have to let some things go
Hazvigone kuita zvatinoda isu, zvese zvatinenge takaronga
It's difficult to do what we want, everything we plan materializes
Kusvikira zuva rasvika zvimwe tinoto siya zvakadaro
Until the end of the day when we have to let some things go
Hazvigone kuita zvatinoda isu, tose zvatinenge takaronga
It's difficult to do what we want, all of us seem to succeed in our plans
Kusvikira zuva rasvika umwe anoto siya zvakadaro
Until the end of the day when one person just has to let some things go
Hazvigone kuita zvavanoda ivo, vose zvavanenge vakaronga
It's difficult to do what they want, all of them seem to succeed in their plans
Kusvikira zuva rasvika umwe anoto siya zvakadaro
Until the end of the day when one person just has to let some things go
Zvinonetsa zveupenyu izvi hama
Life is difficult my friend
Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguwa iripo
Not everyone can fix what's wrong with the world
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe
If only there was justice, God
Baba vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My father could fix things in his time
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave
If only justice was here, Yave
Amai vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My mother could fix things in her time
Ambuya vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My grandmother could fix things in her time
Sekuru vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My grandfather could fix things in his time
Mudiwa wangu aigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My beloved could fix things in his time
Shamwari yangu yaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My friend could fix things in their time
Zvinonetsa zvoupenyu izvi hama
Life is difficult my friend
Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguwa iripo
Not everyone can fix what's wrong with the world
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave
If only justice was here, Yave
Baba vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My father could fix things in his time
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe amai vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
If only justice was here, God my mother could fix things in their time
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe neniwo ndaigonawo kugadzirura nguva iripo
If only justice was here, God even I could fix things in my time
Nyeuriro dai iripo Ishe nesuwo taigonawo kugadzirura nguva iripo
If only justice was here, God we all could fix things in our time
Bhudhi vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
My ancestors could fix things in their time
Zvinonetsa zvoupenyu izvi hama
Life is difficult my friend
Azvina anogona nokugadzirira nguwa iripo
Not everyone can fix what's wrong with the world
Nyeuriro dai iripo Yave sisi vangu vaigona nokugadzirira nguva iripo
If only justice was here, Yave my sister could fix things in her time
Contributed by Annabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sallie Waha Manguvhewa
on Chitekete
can some pls translate this song to english