Ndave Sekete
Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express Lyrics
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Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Mhuri inochema zuva nezuva hona inzweika
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Inga ndimi vadzimu vavo chete vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema nezvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Mhuri inochema zuva nezuva hona inzweika
Inga ndimi baba vavo chete vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Mhuri inochema zuva nezuva hona inzweika
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Inga ndimi makaronge dzinza vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva amai muripiko
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Inga ndimi amai vavo chete vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva amai muripiko
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Inga ndimi makasungira mbereko vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva amai muripiko
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Inga ndimi makafunge dzinza vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva mudiwa uripiko
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
Inga ndiwe wakafunge dzinza vasunungurei
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rehumbuyaka muchida zita apo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vatambura vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Kana mbuya vangu vatambura vasunungureiwo mukurwara
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Kana amai vangu vatambura vasunungurei mukurwara
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Kana baba vangu vatambura vasunungurei munhamo
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Kana mhuri yangu yatambura isunungureiwo mukurwara
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Ini wacho ndatopera ndisunungureiwo mukurwara
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Kana mudiwa wangu atambura musunungureiwo mukurwara
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Kana mbuya vangu vatambura vasunungureiwo mukurwara
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Ini wacho ndave dendere ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
The lyrics to Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express's song Ndave Sekete depict the pain and suffering experienced by a family. The song starts by acknowledging the constant crying and sorrow of the family, as they face difficulties and hardships every day. The lyrics emphasize the role of the ancestors (vadzimu) in finding solace and comfort, urging the family to stay strong and not let their sorrows consume them. The repetition of the line "Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya" (Sleep, crying in pain, a comforter will come) suggests that despite the hardships, there is hope for a better future.
The song also highlights the responsibility of parents (baba and amai) in being the pillars of strength for their children. The lyrics acknowledge the constant crying of the children, urging the parents to show them love and support, to be their source of comfort in their struggles. The repetition of the line "Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya" (Sleep, crying in pain, a comforter will come) is a reminder to the parents that their love and care will help alleviate their children's pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Mhuri inochema zuva nezuva yenyu inzweivo
This family cries day and night with their own struggles
Munhamo nezvinonetsa tinzweivo
It's a burden and it's hard, we can feel it
Inga ndimi vadzimu vavo chete vasunungurei
Only you ancestors can bring us happiness
Nyarara kuchema nezvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying and struggling, salvation is coming
Mhuri inochema zuva nezuva hona inzweika
This family cries day and night, see how they are suffering
Inga ndimi baba vavo chete vasunungurei
Only you fathers can bring us happiness
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying, there is comfort coming
Mhuri inochema zuva nezuva hona inzweika
This family cries day and night, see how they are suffering
Inga ndimi makaronge dzinza vasunungurei
Only you mothers can bring us happiness
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying, there is comfort coming
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva amai muripiko
Children cry day and night, where are you mothers?
Inga ndimi amai vavo chete vasunungurei
Only you mothers can bring them happiness
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying, there is comfort coming
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva amai muripiko
Children cry day and night, where are you mothers?
Inga ndimi makasungira mbereko vasunungurei
Only you grandmothers can bring them happiness
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying, there is comfort coming
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva amai muripiko
Children cry day and night, where are you mothers?
Inga ndimi makafunge dzinza vasunungurei
Only you sisters can bring them happiness
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying, there is comfort coming
Vana vanochema zuva nezuva mudiwa uripiko
Children cry day and night, where are you my love?
Inga ndiwe wakafunge dzinza vasunungurei
Only you can bring them happiness
Nyarara kuchema mune zvinonetsa munyaradzi achauya
Rest from crying, there is comfort coming
Rehumbuyaka muchida zita apo
Loved ones, remember your name there
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vatambura vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children are suffering, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vatambura vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children suffer, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo idzi
Your children cry, they need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Kana mbuya vangu vatambura vasunungureiwo mukurwara
If my grandmother suffers, heal her illness
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
As for me, I am struggling, I need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Kana amai vangu vatambura vasunungurei mukurwara
If my mother suffers, heal her illness
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
As for me, I am struggling, I need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Kana baba vangu vatambura vasunungurei munhamo
If my father suffers, heal his burden
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
As for me, I am struggling, I need your help
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Kana mhuri yangu yatambura isunungureiwo mukurwara
If my family suffers, heal their illness
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Ini wacho ndatopera ndisunungureiwo mukurwara
As for me, I am broken, I need your healing
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Kana mudiwa wangu atambura musunungureiwo mukurwara
If my beloved suffers, heal their illness
Vana venyu vanorira vasunungureiwo munhamo
Your children cry, they need your help
Ini wacho ndave sekete ndisunungureiwo munhamo idzi
As for me, I am struggling, I need your help
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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