Nalu is the 3rd born daughter in the family of seven, four brothers and two sisters. She went to Namununga, Nsansa and Nkwazi Primary schools. She completed her secondary school at Mpelembe.
Musical Background: "Both my parents love music and appreciate it in a very special way. So, I guess I can say I was born into a musical family. I used to sing in concerts at Nursery school and also at primary school."
In 1999, Nalu performed for KTV talent show as guest artist which was broadcast on M-Net (a TV station broadcasting to 41 countries in Africa).
Dream Collaborator: Ringo and Rebecca Malope. "Their music is out of this world!"
Nalu stakes her claim to be taken seriously as a young African female musician with her debut album, House.. Money… Car...
Goodnight
Nalu Lyrics
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Sometimes we speak without thinking
Or loving
Or sometimes we think without speaking really
About you know our feelings
Losing yourself in the process of loving someone else is so destructive as well
Now by reflecting and taking that shit to your ends
Please I beg
Before you fall in love again
I left my heart
Somewherе in the ocean
To guard it from damaging motion (From damaging motion)
Forget thе part
Where I said I love you (I love you)
But right now let’s talk about (But right now let’s talk about)
Things better left unsaid
I left my heart (I left my heart)
Somewhere in the ocean
To guard it from damaging motion (Damaging motion)
Forget the part (Forget the part)
Where I said I love you (I love you)
‘But right now let’s talk about (But right now let’s talk about)
Things better left unsaid (Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
(Things better left unsaid)
This is Tacenda (Wait no let me try again)
This is Tacenda
Things better left unsaid (I wanna say that again)
Nice doing business with you
And with your hearts
The first verse of Nalu's song "Goodnight" speaks to the importance of self-reflection and taking time to understand one's own feelings before jumping into a relationship. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we speak without love or thought and sometimes we think without expressing our true feelings. The singer suggests that losing oneself in a relationship can be destructive and asks the listener to learn more about themselves before falling in love again. This advice serves as a warning to be cautious in love and not to lose oneself in the process.
The chorus speaks to the pain and heartbreak the singer has experienced. They sing about leaving their heart in the ocean to protect it from damaging motion, referencing the danger of being hurt emotionally. The singer urges the listener to forget the part where they said "I love you" and to talk about things better left unsaid. The repeated phrase "Things better left unsaid" suggests that the singer is holding back painful emotions and secrets. The song ends with the artist introducing themselves as Tacenda and bidding the listener farewell, referencing the theme of leaving things unsaid.
Line by Line Meaning
When we converse with others right
Sometimes we lack mindfulness in our conversations with others.
Sometimes we speak without thinking
Our words can be careless and unfiltered.
Or loving
Our words can lack empathy or love.
Or sometimes we think without speaking really
We may have emotions or thoughts we don't express verbally.
About you know our feelings
These unexpressed emotions can be about our own feelings.
Losing yourself in the process of loving someone else is so destructive as well
Neglecting your own needs and identity to love someone else can be harmful.
Now by reflecting and taking that shit to your ends
Taking time to reflect on your past experiences can help you grow.
Please I beg
It's important to learn about yourself before moving on to new relationships.
Maybe learn a little more about yourself
This self-reflection can lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of self.
Before you fall in love again
It's wise to understand and love yourself before loving someone else.
I left my heart
The singer feels they've lost a part of themselves to love.
Somewherе in the ocean
Their heart is lost and unprotected.
To guard it from damaging motion (From damaging motion)
The waters of love can be turbulent and harmful to their heart.
Forget thе part
The singer wants to move past the love they lost.
Where I said I love you (I love you)
They want to leave behind the memories of the love they once had.
But right now let’s talk about (But right now let’s talk about)
The artist wants to change the subject to something else.
Things better left unsaid
There are some things that don't need to be discussed.
This is Tacenda (Wait no let me try again)
The singer is attempting to make a point, but struggles to find the right words.
Nice doing business with you
The singer is concluding their message or conversation.
And with your hearts
They hope their words have resonated with the listener on an emotional level.
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