Vane Mazita Ngavaremekedzwe
Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express Lyrics
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Amai mwana imi munoposha chokwadika
Munotuka baba vangu ndisipo
Munotuka baba vangu ndisipo
Paripo pakaperera shungu dzangu amai mwana
Ndati tukai zvenyu ndisipo shungu dzipere
Ndati tukai zvenyu ndisipo shungu dzipere
Honaika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe chokwadika
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadi vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe amai mwana
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadi vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe vakuru
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe amai mwana
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe amai mwana
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe chokwadi
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Honaika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe amai mwana
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Honaika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe vakuru
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Amai mwana imi munoposha chokwadika
Munotuka mbuya vangu ndisipo
Paripo pakaperera shungu dzangu amai mwana
Ndati tukai zvenyu ndisipo shungu dzipere
Honaika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe vakuru
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadi vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe amai mwana
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Mukati pwaka mbama masvoraka baba vangu (vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe)
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Mukati futseke marerutsa baba vangu (vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe)
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Chokwadi vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe vakuru
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Honai ndivo vachava vakuru vamangwana (vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe)
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Mai mwana vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe chokwadika
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Nyarai
Vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe
Svodai
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Nyarai
Vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe
Svodai
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Nyarai
Vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe
Svodai
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
The song "Vane Mazita Ngavaremekedzwe" by Leonard Dembo & The Barura Express speaks about the importance of names and the respect that should be given to parents and elders in Zimbabwean culture. The song starts with the repetition of the line "Amai mwana imi munoposha chokwadika" which translates to "Mother and child, you are truly precious". This line sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the deep connection and love between a mother and her child. The second verse addresses the father, asking him to be more present and involved in his child's life, while also recognizing the absence of some fathers in households.
The chorus highlights the importance of names, specifically those of children. The song suggests that children should be given names that they can be proud of and that reflect their cultural heritage. The repetition of the line "vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe" which translates to "those with good names should be respected" emphasizes the significance placed on names in Zimbabwean culture. The song also encourages young people to respect their elders and honor their traditions.
Overall, this song is a beautiful tribute to Zimbabwean culture, emphasizing the importance of family, respect, and cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Amai mwana imi munoposha chokwadika
Dear mother and child, you take care of yourselves well
Munotuka baba vangu ndisipo
Father, you are far away and I miss you
Paripo pakaperera shungu dzangu amai mwana
My troubles are always with me, mother and child
Ndati tukai zvenyu ndisipo shungu dzipere
I say goodbye to you, my troubles will remain here
Honaika vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe chokwadika
See these children with respectable names, dear mother and child
Vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe
Children with old-fashioned names are not respected
Chokwadi vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe amai mwana
Truly, children with respectable names are dear, mother and child
Mukati pwaka mbama masvoraka baba vangu (vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe)
In the middle of a dispute, my father is blamed for using old-fashioned names for his children
Mukati futseke marerutsa baba vangu (vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe)
In the middle of chaos, my father is ridiculed for using old-fashioned names for his children
Chokwadi vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe vakuru
Truly, children with respectable names are honored
Honai ndivo vachava vakuru vamangwana (vana vane mazita evakuru havatukwe)
Look at the ones with prosperous lives, they do not have old-fashioned names for their children
Mai mwana vana vane mazita ngavaremekedzwe chokwadika
Dear mother and child, children with respectable names are good
Nyarai
Listen
Svodai
Behold
Writer(s): L Dembo
Contributed by William J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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