Ade
Letta Mbulu Lyrics
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Ade ndonile na Ade? (Ndonile)
Ade ndonile na Ade? (Ndonile)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Ade ndenzeni na Ade? (Ndonile)
Ade ndenzeni na Ade? (Ndonile)
Wathula sthandwa (Woh wathula)
Ndikonile na? (Ndikonile?)
Wathula sthandwa (Woh wathula)
Ndikonile na? (Ndikonile?)
Maye, oh maye, weh maye (Maye, maye)
Maye, oh maye, weh maye (Maye, maye)
Ade ngabe ndonile?
Ade ngabe ndonile?
Ade sabela oh Ade (Ndonile?)
Ade ngithi sabela oh Ade (Ndonile?)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
Maye, oh maye, oh maye, oh maye (Maye, maye)
Ngithi maye, oh maye, weh maye, oh maye (Maye, maye)
Maye, oh maye, oh maye, oh maye
The song "Ade" by Letta Mbulu is a beautiful invocation of the name Ade amidst a series of questions, musings, and emotional expressions. The repeated question "Ade ndonile na Ade?" means "Ade, have you seen me?" and is followed by the repetition of "wathula tu" ("be still, my love"), indicating a yearning for Ade's presence. The singer's melancholic tone emphasizes her desire and confusion about Ade's absence.
Through this song, Mbulu explores the symbolism associated with the name Ade, which is a unisex Yoruba name that means "crown" or "royalty." In African culture, the crown symbolizes power, wealth, and authority, which explains why the name Ade is closely associated with the attributes of a leader. The repeated use of the name Ade represents a search for something greater than oneself, something that carries power and authority. The song also has a universal appeal and can be interpreted as an invocation of a higher power or force, regardless of the listener's cultural background.
Overall, "Ade" is a beautifully crafted song that expresses the singer's longing for someone or something that she considers powerful and authoritative. The lyrics are simple yet evocative, and the music beautifully complements the emotional depth of the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Ade sabela ke oh Ade
Ade, protect me, oh Ade
Ade ndonile na Ade? (Ndonile)
Ade, have you found me, Ade? (I am found)
Ade ndonile na Ade? (Ndonile)
Ade, have you found me, Ade? (I am found)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Be quiet, my love (Oh, be quiet)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
What's wrong? (What's wrong?)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Be quiet, my love (Oh, be quiet)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
What's wrong? (What's wrong?)
Ade ndenzeni na Ade? (Ndonile)
Ade, what have you done, Ade? (I am found)
Ade ndenzeni na Ade? (Ndonile)
Ade, what have you done, Ade? (I am found)
Wathula sthandwa (Woh wathula)
Be quiet, my love (Oh, be quiet)
Ndikonile na? (Ndikonile?)
Have you seen me? (Have you seen me?)
Wathula sthandwa (Woh wathula)
Be quiet, my love (Oh, be quiet)
Ndikonile na? (Ndikonile?)
Have you seen me? (Have you seen me?)
Maye, oh maye, weh maye (Maye, maye)
Oh, mother, oh mother, woe to me (Mother, mother)
Maye, oh maye, weh maye (Maye, maye)
Oh, mother, oh mother, woe to me (Mother, mother)
Ade ngabe ndonile?
Ade, maybe you have found me?
Ade ngabe ndonile?
Ade, maybe you have found me?
Ade sabela oh Ade (Ndonile?)
Ade, protect me, Ade (I am found?)
Ade ngithi sabela oh Ade (Ndonile?)
Ade, I say protect me, Ade (I am found?)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Be quiet, my love (Oh, be quiet)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
What's wrong? (What's wrong?)
Wathula tu, tu (Woh wathula)
Be quiet, my love (Oh, be quiet)
Kutheni na? (Kutheni na?)
What's wrong? (What's wrong?)
Maye, oh maye, oh maye, oh maye
Oh, mother, oh mother, oh mother, oh mother
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