Maru A Pula
Letta Mbulu Lyrics
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Maru a pula is a song of happiness
Come on people gather round I'll tell you why
Come on people gather round I’ll tell you why
Long ago in a land of summer rains
One hot summer the rains never came
The sun was burning the earth hot and dry
Birds of music were not up in the sky
Seven years went by and nothing changed
Fish were dying 'cause the rivers were running dry
People saw precious crops and cattle die
But Mother Nature couldn't bear to see her children die no no no
(Look over yonder) There are clouds up in the sky
(Look over yonder) The sound of music is the air
(Look over yonder) Birds singing in harmony
(Look over yonder) A good sign it's gonna rain
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala ohooohoo (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalala lihi lalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Heiyayaya houhoho (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Hiyiyi houhohoho (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalala hihihihi (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
Lalalalalalalalala (It’s gonna rain rain, it's gonna rain)
It's gonna rain
The song Maru A Pula by Letta Mbulu is a celebration of joy and the beauty of nature. It tells the story of a land where the rains had stopped for seven years, and people were suffering as their crops and cattle died. The lyrics evoke a sense of despair as people watch their land being consumed by drought and heat. However, the mood shifts as the song progresses, and the singer invites everyone to look up at the sky, where clouds have formed, signaling that rain is finally coming.
The song is a reminder that nature can be both cruel and benevolent, and that hope and joy can emerge even in the darkest moments. Maru a pula, which means "a rain cloud," is personified in the song as a symbol of vitality and healing. The repeated chorus of "helelelelelelelelele" functions as a joyful exclamation of relief and happiness, as people anticipate the return of the rain.
As a South African song, Maru A Pula is deeply rooted in the history and culture of the region, where the cycles of rain and drought have shaped people's lives and traditions for centuries. The song conveys a message of resilience and perseverance, encouraging people to look beyond their immediate circumstances and trust in the power of nature to bring about change.
Line by Line Meaning
Maru a pula is a song of happiness
This song is meant to express happiness and joy.
Come on people gather round I’ll tell you why
Gather around and listen to the story I have to tell you.
One hot summer the rains never came
During one summer, the usual rains did not come.
The sun was burning the earth hot and dry
The sun was so hot that it made the earth dry and parched.
Birds of music were not up in the sky
The usual pleasant sounds of birds were absent from the skies.
Fish were dying cos the rivers were running dry
The lack of water caused rivers to dry up and fish to die.
People saw precious crops and cattle die
The absence of rain led to the death of crops and cattle which were very important to the people.
But Mother Nature couldn't bear to see her children die
Mother Nature couldn't bear to see the suffering of her children.
There are clouds up in the sky
Clouds are visible in the sky.
The sound of music is the air
Music can be heard in the atmosphere.
Birds singing in harmony
Birds are chirping and singing in unison.
A good sign it's gonna rain
The presence of clouds, music and birds signifies that it is going to rain.
Helelelelelelelelele
This is a joyful, celebratory chant.
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