Yombe
Mokoomba Lyrics


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eeeh eeeh
yombe yombe yalila
kukwese kwakuya yombe
tulingila kulileza yombe
yombe yombe yalila
kukwese kwakuya yombe

izhamwana wame njikuleke
twayamwanawame njikuleke
eeeh eeeh

yombe yombe yalila
kukwese kwakuya yombe
tulingila kulileza yombe
yombe yombe yalila
kukwese kwakuya yombe

iyotenda munange yo
etu tunthi munange yo




iyotenda munange yo --
oo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mokoomba's song "Yombe" speak about the Yombe people, who are an ethnic group from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The repetition of "yombe yombe yalila" throughout the song could symbolize the collective cry of the Yombe people, as they have endured a lot of trauma and oppression over the years. The first verse talks about the Yombe people coming and going, and the singer wonders how he can welcome them without drawing attention to their suffering. The second verse mentions "izhamwana wame" and "twayamwanawame," which are possible Yombe words or names. This could signify the singer's desire to connect with the Yombe people on a personal level and learn more about their culture and language.


One interesting fact about the song is that Mokoomba is a Zimbabwean band, but they have a strong connection to the DRC. The band members grew up in a town near the border, and they were exposed to the music and culture of the DRC from a young age. Another interesting fact is that "Yombe" was included on Mokoomba's second album, "Rising Tide," which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013. The album blends traditional Zimbabwean music with other African and Western styles, and features lyrics in several languages.


Line by Line Meaning

eeeh eeeh
A non-verbal expression of emotion and enthusiasm


yombe yombe yalila
The refrain of the song, repeated to add emphasis on the importance of 'Yombe'


kukwese kwakuya yombe
Everyone is coming to Yombe


tulingila kulileza yombe
We dance and sing in celebration of Yombe's greatness


izhamwana wame njikuleke
My sister, come and dance with me


twayamwanawame njikuleke
My brother, come and dance with me


iyotenda munange yo
We are grateful to Yombe


etu tunthi munange yo
Let us lift up Yombe


oo
A non-verbal expression of emotion and enthusiasm, marking the end of the song




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abundance Mutori, Coster Ndaba Moyo, Donald Moyo, Mathias Muzaza, Miti Mugande, Trustworth Samende

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