Chinyemu
Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express Lyrics
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Vana vangu vanoda kufara kana ndauya nenyama kuti vaseve muto
Vana vangu havana mufaro
Ndovapeiko muchindipa muchinditorera
Vana vangu havana mufaro
Ndovapeiko muchindipa muchinditorera
Kupai kunechinyemu
Zvakawanda kunevasina kuzvishandira?
Kupai kunechinyemu
Zvakawanda kunevasina kuzvishandira?
Ini mushandi muchinditorera
Kupai kunechinyemu
Zvakawanda kunevasina kuzvishandira?
Ini mushandi muchinditorera
Ini ndoora moyo
Usaore moyo
Ndisinungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Vana vangu vanoda kufarawo
Kana ndauya nenyama kuti vaseve muto
Vana vangu havana mufaro
Ndovapeiko muchindipa muchinditorera
Kupai kune chinyemu
Zvakawanda kune vasina kuzvishandira
Ini mushandi muchinditorera
Ini ndoora moyo
Usaore moyo
Ndisunungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Sekuru ndademba demba
Usaore moyo
Ndisunungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Ambuya ndachema chema
Usaore moyo
Ndisunungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Sekuru ndademba demba
Usaore moyo
Ndisunungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Ambuya ndachema chema
Usaore moyo
Ndisunungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Kushanda ndinoshanda asi ndinoshaiwe simba
Kushanda ndinoshanda asi ndinoshaiwe simba
Kushanda ndinoshanda asi ndinoshaiwe simba
Kushanda ndinoshanda asi ndinoshaiwe simba
Usaore moyo chizukuru changu
Ndichakupa chete
Ndini sekuru vako chido chemoyo
The song “Chinyemu” by Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express is a poignant expression of a father’s love for his children, despite the hardships he faces as a worker. The refrain of the song, “Vana vangu vanoda kufara kana ndauya nenyama kuti vaseve muto” (My children want to be happy when I come with meat for them to eat), speaks of the father’s desire to provide for his family and give them the joys of life, even when he is forced to work long hours and endure difficult conditions. The verses of the song express the father’s sadness at the fact that his children do not seem to be happy despite his efforts, and his plea for them to appreciate the sacrifices he makes for them. He asks, “ndovapeiko muchindipa muchinditorera?” (what more do you want me to give you?) and urges them to be grateful for what they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Vana vangu vanoda kufara kana ndauya nenyama kuti vaseve muto
My children want to be happy when I come home with meat so they can have a good meal.
Vana vangu havana mufaro
My children are not happy.
Ndovapeiko muchindipa muchinditorera
Where will I get the money to support them and take care of their needs?
Kupai kunechinyemu
Give me some good fortune.
Zvakawanda kunevasina kuzvishandira?
Why are there so many people struggling and without work?
Ini mushandi muchinditorera
I am a worker who is trying to make ends meet.
Ini ndoora moyo
I am a family man who cares deeply about my loved ones.
Usaore moyo
Don't crush my spirit.
Ndisinungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Help me be strong and persevere.
Vana vangu vanoda kufarawo
My children want to be happy.
Ndovapeiko muchindipa muchinditorera
Where will I get the money to provide for them?
Kupai kune chinyemu
Give me some good fortune.
Zvakawanda kune vasina kuzvishandira
There are so many people struggling without jobs.
Ini mushandi muchinditorera
I am a worker trying to make a living.
Ini ndoora moyo
I am a family man who cares deeply about his loved ones.
Usaore moyo
Don't crush my spirit.
Ndisunungureiwo ndirangarireiwo
Help me be strong and persevere.
Sekuru ndademba demba
Uncle is always dancing.
Ambuya ndachema chema
Grandmother is crying.
Kushanda ndinoshanda asi ndinoshaiwe simba
I am working hard, but I am tired.
Usaore moyo chizukuru changu
Please don't crush my spirit, my dear nephew.
Ndichakupa chete
I will give you everything I have.
Ndini sekuru vako chido chemoyo
I am your beloved uncle who cares deeply for you.
Writer(s): Leonard Dembo
Contributed by Jayce I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Choose yours who play how you like
Ndakasarudza wangu anotamba zvandinodawo
I will also chose mine who plays how i like
Ambuya vangu vanotamba nevezera ravo
My grandmother olays with her peers
Iwe tamba tione chisikana chezera rangu
You play, let's see our young girls dance
Dhiya wangu uchindidaka woitavo zvandinoda
My love, hug me, that's what I want
Kwete kungopa wese wese rudo rwaunondipa ini
Not just giving love to everyone, but to me only
Ndiri wako inini dhiya ndinokuda inini sweetie
I am yours my love, I love you my sweetie
Ndikakufunga ndinonzwa moyo neshungu
When I think of you, I feel both happiness and pain
Kune zvakawanda zvinotitadzisa
There are many things that bother us
Kuti tiwirirane nekuda kwevavengi mudiwa
Let's unite despite the community's opposition
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