Imba Yemashoko
Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express Lyrics
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Nguva ichasvika uchapembera usandigumbukira
Ndiwe chete wakakunda murudo rwangu
Nguva ichasvika uchapembera zvokunetsa zvichapera
Pedo pedo pauri mupfungwa dzangu
Asi munyama uri kure zvinotoda uri pedo wandipawo mazano
Zviri nyore kuvaka imba nemashoko, kuzviita haizi nyore
Dai sekuru varipo vakupawo mazano
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Ndiwe wakakunda murudo rwangu
Nguva ichasvika uchapembera usandigumbukira
Ndiwe chete wakakunda murudo rwangu
Nguva ichasvika uchapembera zvokunetsa zvichapera
Pedo pedo pauri mupfungwa dzangu
Asi munyama uri kure zvinotoda uri pedo wandipawo mazano
Zviri nyore kuvaka imba nemashoko, kuzviita haizi nyore
Dai sekuru varipo vakupawo mazano
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Lucy kurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Lucy nyarawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Lucy nyarawo kani iwe zimhandara
Zviri nyore kuvaka imba nemashoko, kuzviita haizi nyore
Dai sekuru varipo vakupawo mazano
Zviri nyore kuvaka imba nemashoko, kuzviita haizi nyore
Dai sekuru varipo vakupawo mazano
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Uchinyarawo kani iwe zimhandara
The song "Imba Yemashoko" by Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express is written in Shona, a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe. The lyrics talk about a person who has found love but is wary of losing it when tough times come. The first two lines of the chorus "Ndiwe wakakunda murudo rwangu, nguva ichasvika uchapembera usandigumbukira" translates to "You have built my love, when hard times come, don't let it crumble." The verse talks about the singer's feelings towards the person they love and the worry that comes with the uncertainty of the future. The bridge talks about the difficulty of expressing one's feelings and wishes for guidance from an elder.
The lyrics show the importance of love and the fear of its loss in the face of uncertainty. It also emphasizes the need for guidance and advice from elders in navigating relationships. The song's melody is upbeat with the use of traditional African drums and guitars, which contrast with the somber nature of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ndiwe wakakunda murudo rwangu
You are the one who planted love in my heart
Nguva ichasvika uchapembera usandigumbukira
When the time comes, you will leave me without warning
Ndiwe chete wakakunda murudo rwangu
It is only you who planted love in my heart
Nguva ichasvika uchapembera zvokunetsa zvichapera
When the time comes, you will leave me with difficulties and problems
Pedo pedo pauri mupfungwa dzangu
Gradually, you are becoming my obsession
Asi munyama uri kure zvinotoda uri pedo wandipawo mazano
But in the darkness, you are far away and you only give me empty promises
Zviri nyore kuvaka imba nemashoko, kuzviita haizi nyore
It is easy to sing with words, but it's not easy to make them true
Dai sekuru varipo vakupawo mazano
If my uncle was here, he would give me wise advice
Uchikurawo kani iwe zijaya
Why are you hurting me this much?
Uchikurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Why are you causing me so much pain?
Lucy kurawo kani iwe zimhandara
Lucy, why are you hurting me so much?
Lucy nyarawo kani iwe zimhandara
Lucy, why are you causing me so much pain?
Uchinyarawo kani iwe zimhandara
Why are you hurting me so much?
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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
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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
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Kuti tiwirirane nekuda kwevavengi mudiwa
Let's unite despite the community's opposition
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