Ndinotenda Midizimu Yangu
Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express Lyrics
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Chifarai veruvengo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazogurika
Baba namai ndine hurombo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazopera
Baba namai ndine hurombo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazopera
Zvakambondinetsawo nguva yaakandisiya
Zvakambondinetsawo nguva yaakandisiya
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anoda hupenyu hwangu
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anonditova mavanga
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anonditova mavanga
Ndinotenda midzimu yedu ndinotenda midzimu yangu
Ndinotenda midzimu yedu ndinotenda midzimu yangu
Chifarai veruvengo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazogurika
Baba namai ndine hurombo nemwana uya muchato wedo wakazopera
Zvakambondinetsawo nguva yaakandisiya
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anoda hupenyu hwangu
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anonditova mavanga
Ndinotenda midzimu yedu ndinotenda midzimu yangu
The lyrics of Ndinotenda Midizimu Yangu by Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express express gratitude towards the ancestors for their guidance and blessings. The first stanza highlights the challenges the singer faced during their wedding, where they were weighed down by poverty and the absence of their child. The second stanza talks about the current situation where the singer has someone who cherishes and values their life. The chorus, "Ndinotenda midzimu yedu ndinotenda midzimu yangu," is a response of gratitude to the ancestors.
The lyrics are a reflection of the Shona culture prevalent in Zimbabwe. According to Shona culture, the ancestors play a significant role in people's lives, acting as intermediaries between the living and the dead. They are revered and considered as the glue that holds a family together. In this song, the singer acknowledges their ancestors' role in overcoming the obstacles that they faced during their wedding day and the difficulties of life in general.
Overall, Ndinotenda Midizimu Yangu is a beautiful tribute to the ancestors, expressing gratitude for their blessings and providing hope during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Chifarai veruvengo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazogurika
Witness the trials and tribulations we faced together as the young groom and bride during our wedding ceremony
Baba namai ndine hurombo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazopera
My parents and in-laws blessed our union and we became a family
Zvakambondinetsawo nguva yaakandisiya
Life happened, and I was left alone
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anoda hupenyu hwangu
But now I have someone who cherishes my life
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anonditova mavanga
And this person comforts me in my times of sadness
Ndinotenda midzimu yedu ndinotenda midzimu yangu
I give thanks to our ancestors and to my own spirit
Chifarai veruvengo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazogurika
Witness the trials and tribulations we faced together as the young groom and bride during our wedding ceremony
Baba namai ndine hurombo nemwana uya muchato wedu wakazopera
My parents and in-laws blessed our union and we became a family
Zvakambondinetsawo nguva yaakandisiya
Life happened, and I was left alone
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anoda hupenyu hwangu
But now I have someone who cherishes my life
Zvino ndave neanondidawo anonditova mavanga
And this person comforts me in my times of sadness
Ndinotenda midzimu yedu ndinotenda midzimu yangu
I give thanks to our ancestors and to my own spirit
Writer(s): Leonard Dembo
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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
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