Hope
Macky 2 Lyrics
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Every time I run into them they are like;
"Eh. Bakamba tulyemo tulyemo!" You know...
But you see I realized that some of them do have a genuine story, you know.
I met this kid once, he told me his story and how he ended up on the streets.
Chachinefye ai, umfwa efyo anjebele ati:
Macky 2 as Street kid:
Atate anafa ine nikali che mumimba.
Ninakula na step-father oipa mutima.
Nenzo sebenzela pokudya che kansima.
Nenze na dream yo enzapo my beama.
Manje banthu nenzanabo balenga yazima.
Nenze na dream yo nkhalapo kateka.
Manje ati, "Zakusukulu zinachepa".
Mufuna ziba why ninathaba kunyumba?
Nenze ninalemosungiwa monga ni nkhumba.
Huh, "banthu benangu nimfwiti!"
Ndiye reason ninkhala mu street."
Macky 2:
You see, Macky 2 Hope Foundation is a non-profitable non-governmental organization that we put together just so we could help kids like that, you know.
I feel like I can use my music and my influence to talk about things that people are not ready to talk about.
Like the welfare of my people.
Like politics, like gender-based violence.
Like the time I found my sister crying;
Naisa mwipusha ati, "ninshi?"
Elo alanda ati:
Macky 2 as Sister:
"Pe enzo nifuna enzo niitana mungeli.
Pe ananikwatila anayamba bakuseli.
Panyumba abwela 02 nocokapa kuseni.
Nipitamo nambama nikachaya complain.
Amama aniuza kuti, "Limba mwana wanga."
But nimvela monga ningathabile chemusanga.
Ah, ninankhalila che bana,
Ndaba uyu mwamuna chachendi ni satana.
Bakuti, "ni mwambo" ati, "lithambi".
Ati, "Divorce Namayo Lisambi".
But sibaziba venipitamo,
Kuvutika na misozi vachilamo."
Macky 2:
You know, I feel like we don't have freedom of speech in our country, you know.
Cause some times when you say the truth, its always on ugly side.
Its like people have specific things they wanna hear, you know.
But who am I to just keep quite and let my people suffer?
What kind of an artist will people remember me for if I just shut up about things that really matter, men.
No fear no fall back:
Macky 2 Addressing:
Am going in like Moses tryna save my people.
The system like the Pharaoh tryna slave my people.
I bring peace on the flag am the eagle.
So banthu banga kuvutika nakana, gigo!
I AM FROM A RICH COUNTRY WHERE POOR PEOLE LIVE.
But vizankhala mushe I believe.
I sing songs of freedom.
But on radio when playing,
They looking for some danceable with a lot of rhythm.
They say I should do another last song.
They say I should do another club song.
But I'd rather make a song,
That will make my people strong.
Lift them up take them to where they belong like:
ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION
Ndise banthu bamozi,
Tiyende Pamozi... Na Mutima Umozi.
Words and song of my forefathers.
This one is dedicated to all the freedom fighters.
I believe they never died in vain.
One day we'll be together.
Let's fight for a better Zambia.
The song "Hope" by Macky 2 is a powerful commentary on the struggles of life in Zambia. Macky 2 tells the story of a street kid who shares his story of poverty and hardship. He speaks to the fact that his experience of life is one of struggle and a constant search for hope amid difficult circumstances. The lyrics paint a picture of a society where there is a stark divide between the rich and the poor, and where people are left to fend for themselves, often on the streets. Through the example of the street kid, Macky 2 is highlighting how important it is to never give up on hope, because when you do, you are truly lost.
Macky 2 also shares his own story through the lyrics, where he speaks to the fact that he has established the Macky 2 Hope Foundation to help kids like that. He recognizes the importance of using his influence and music to talk about important issues, such as the welfare of his people, politics, and gender-based violence. He highlights the struggle that many artists face when trying to speak out about things that really matter, and the pressure they face to produce music that will have mass appeal. Despite this pressure, he chooses to produce music that inspires and uplifts his people.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to action for everyone to come together to fight for a better Zambia. Macky 2 encourages his people to never give up hope and to fight for a better future, where everyone has an equal chance to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I used to get irritated by these street kids on the street, you know.
Macky 2, as a street kid, used to get irritated by other street kids who approached him for help.
But you see I realized that some of them do have a genuine story, you know.
Macky 2 realized that some street kids have genuine stories behind their suffering.
Mvelani bakamba ine life niyolimba.
Macky 2, as a street kid, shares his difficult life story through his music.
Nenze na dream yo enzapo my beama.
Despite his hardships, he still holds onto his dreams and aspirations.
Macky 2 Hope Foundation is a non-profitable non-governmental organization that we put together just so we could help kids like that, you know.
Macky 2 started the Hope Foundation to help street kids and use his music to raise awareness for social issues.
I feel like I can use my music and my influence to talk about things that people are not ready to talk about.
Macky 2 feels that he has a platform to speak about important yet often ignored topics.
Like the welfare of my people. Like politics, like gender-based violence.
Macky 2 wants to use his music to address important social issues, including the welfare of people, politics, and gender-based violence.
But who am I to just keep quite and let my people suffer?
Macky 2 feels a responsibility to speak up for his people and not remain silent in the face of suffering and injustice.
Am going in like Moses tryna save my people.
Macky 2 is using his music and voice to fight for the liberation of his people, similar to how Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
The system like the Pharaoh tryna slave my people.
Macky 2 sees the oppressive system in his country as similar to the Pharaoh's enslavement of the Israelites.
I AM FROM A RICH COUNTRY WHERE POOR PEOLE LIVE.
Macky 2 highlights the socioeconomic disparity in Zambia.
They looking for some danceable with a lot of rhythm.
Macky 2 feels pressure to create music that is popular and danceable, but focuses on creating meaningful songs instead.
I sing songs of freedom.
Macky 2's music is meant to inspire and empower his listeners.
One day we'll be together. Let's fight for a better Zambia.
Macky 2 encourages his audience to join him in the fight for a better future for Zambia.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicholusmataa4026
Macky 2 was so good at story telling back in the day. I guess times change, but what's Zambian music without him. Keep pioneering on.
@theselfmadebossdollar1640
This song deserves a million view guys 😭😭🙌
@charlesemceeboss1118
Just noticed the boy was Tiye-P😂😂🤣
@thecouplegoals4127
Honestly speaking mark will forever remembered. This guy knows how struggling tests like
@spencerlawrence8534
These are the songs that gave us hope indeed to move forward.
@trymoo8479
From Malawi 🇲🇼♥❤....Am so happy to hear my brother planning like this 🙌❤
@user-up8py4jc8p
No one will be compared with you man always hit music u b remembered forever... The king of Zambian music 🖐️🖐️🖐️thumbs up for you
@emmyyumba1681
This is legendary greatest song Macky2 has evr done it gives me Gossbumps he spoke facts well done homy
@fletcherchangwe6786
10 yrs ago and this song still touches me
@kennedykabandula3743
This is the musician, the street hero who's music and work we fell in love with. Fast forward 10 years, ati 'it's just business'. Money changes people - #Fact! Still enjoy your old classics though! 100