Tamba Yangu Nditambe Yako
Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express Lyrics
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Ndinotya kuti ungagumbuke
Shamwari ndine urombo, kuti ndikutaurire nezvenyaya iyi
Ndinotya kuti ungagumbuke
Uyo wawakadanana naye
Ndakadanana naye nyaya dzinondinakidza ndedzako iwe shamwari yangu
Uyo wawakadanana naye
Ndakadanana naye nyaya dzinondinakidza ndedzako iwe shamwari yangu
Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako
Ini usambondityira
Honaka iwe shamwari
Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako
Ini usambondityira bodo
Shamwari ndine urombo, kuti ndikutaurire nezvenyaya iyi
Ndinotya kuti ungagumbuke
Shamwari ndine urombo, kuti ndikutaurire nezvenyaya iyi
Ndinotya kuti ungagumbuke
Uyo wawakadanana naye
Ndakadanana naye nyaya dzinondinakidza ndedzako iwe shamwari yangu
Uyo wawakadanana naye
Ndakadanana naye nyaya dzinondinakidza ndedzako iwe shamwari yangu
Honaka iwe shamwari
Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako
Ini usambondityira kana
Honaka iwe shamwari
Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako
Ini usambondityira nyangwe
Honaka here shamwari
Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako
Ini usambondityira bodo
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mumoyo
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mupfungwa
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa murudzi
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mudzinza
Usapedzawo nguva shamwari
Kutaura nezvangu zvako uchazvironga riniko iwe?
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mumoyo
Musiye shamwari akadarowo anezvinondinetsa mupfungwa
Ndati ndewangu kani Lucy ndewangu
Ndati ndewangu kani Lucy ndewangu
Ndati ndewangu kani mwana ndewangu
Ndati ndewangu kani mwana ndewangu
Ndati ndewangu kani mwana ndewangu
Usangotore ngozi
The lyrics to Tamba Yangu Nditambe Yako by Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express describe the fear of losing someone close to the singer. The song opens with the singer acknowledging their vulnerability and the need to confide in their friend, saying that they fear being forgotten. The singer mentions a person they have fond memories with and how they worry about being forgotten once that person is gone. The phrase "Honaka iwe shamwari Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako Ini usambondityira" seems to be a plea, a request for the friend to dance or spend time with the singer, as they find it hard to let go of those memories.
The repetition of the phrase "Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa" ("Leave me, my friend, I am troubled by…") highlights the pain that the singer is feeling. There is a sense of desperation in the lyrics, as the singer implores their friend to acknowledge their feelings and to spend time with them before it's too late. The final line, "Usangotore ngozi," which translates to "Don't take destiny into your own hands," feels like a warning, a caution against risking one's safety or well-being.
Overall, Tamba Yangu Nditambe Yako is a powerful expression of the fear of losing someone and the importance of cherishing the time we have with the people we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Shamwari ndine urombo, kuti ndikutaurire nezvenyaya iyi
Friend, I am courageous enough to speak to you about this matter
Ndinotya kuti ungagumbuke
But I am afraid that you might forget
Uyo wawakadanana naye
That person I once met
Ndakadanana naye nyaya dzinondinakidza ndedzako iwe shamwari yangu
I had an encounter with that person and it's been affecting me my friend
Honaka iwe shamwari
Listen to me my friend
Tamba yangu hoo ini nditambe yako
Dance with me, follow my lead
Ini usambondityira
I won't leave you hanging
Honaka iwe shamwari
Listen to me my friend
Ini usambondityira bodo
I won't let you down
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mumoyo
Leave me my friend, I am restless in my heart
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mupfungwa
Leave me my friend, I am restless in my mind
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa murudzi
Leave me my friend, I am restless in my neighborhood
Ndisiye shamwari ndakadarowo ndinezvinondinetsa mudzinza
Leave me my friend, I am restless in my village
Usapedzawo nguva shamwari
Don't waste time my friend
Kutaura nezvangu zvako uchazvironga riniko iwe?
If I speak my mind, will you judge me?
Musiye shamwari akadarowo anezvinondinetsa mupfungwa
Let me be my friend, I am disturbed in my mind
Ndati ndewangu kani Lucy ndewangu
I said, she's mine, Lucy is mine
Ndati ndewangu kani mwana ndewangu
I said, that child is mine
Usangotore ngozi
Don't take a risk
Writer(s): Leonard Dembo
Contributed by Lillian W. 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
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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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