Sapateiro
Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Moçambique Lyrics
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Amundzi komelani nsati wamina
A sukile tolo hi Oliveira
Xibomba lexikula xingani ma radio
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
A ntirhu wa mavasani mino
Niku tirha anga swilavi n'wino
Se a randza niku tlanga mamana
Anga boxa nilihiso mamani
Va Vizinho ava mulavi mamano
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
A ntirhu wa mavasani mino
Niku tirha anga svilavi mamano
Se a randza aku tlanga n'wina
Anga boxa nilihiso mamani
Va Vizinho ava mulavi mamano
Ndzi vonelani nsati wamina
Amundzi komelani nsati wamina
A sukile tolo hi Oliveira
Xibomba lexikula xingani ma radio
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
A ntirhu wa mavasani mino
Niku tirha anga svilavi mamana
Se a randza aku tlanga n'wino
Anga boxa nilihiso mamani
Va Vizinho ava mulavi mamano
Ndzi vonelani nsati wamina
Amundzi komelani nsati wamina
A tlalambile tolo hi Oliveira
Xibomba lexikula xingani ma radio
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Oh tate (Uta mukuma ka sapateiro)
Jhuli mino (Uta mukuma ka sapateiro)
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Jhuli nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Aghongho ya tondisani mino
Na mavasani mamana
Niku tirha va svilavi vana
Se a randza aku tlanga n'wino
Anga boxa nilihiso mina
Va vizinho ava mulavi mamano
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Ndziku uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Jhuli nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Aghongho ya tondisani mino
Na mavasani mamana
Niku tirha anga svilavi vana
Se a randza aku tlanga mino
Anga boxa nilihiso mamani
Va Vizinho ava mulavi n'wana lweyi
Ndzi vonelani nsati wamina
Amundzi komelani nsati wamina
A tlalambili tolo hi Oliveira
Xibomba lexikula leswi xingani ma radio
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro (Oh tate)
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro (Jhulu mino)
Ndziku Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Jhulu nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
Aghongho ya tondisani mino
Na mavasani ni vana
Niku tirha anga svilavi mino
Se a randza aku tlanga mamana
Vanga boxa nilihiso mino
Va Vizinho ava mulavi n'wana lweyi
The lyrics of Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Moçambique's song "Sapateiro" communicate the story of a shoe maker (sapateiro) who is respected and admired by many people in his community. The opening lines express admiration for the shoe maker and encourage everyone to come together to celebrate and appreciate him. This is followed by a description of the shoe maker's workshop, where people can hear the sound of his work through the radio, and where he creates his high-quality shoes. The song then transitions into a repeated chorus that celebrates the sapateiro and his craft, with a call-and-response style that invites everyone to join in the celebration.
Throughout the song, various elements of Mozambican culture and language are present, including the use of various languages like Tsonga, Portuguese, and Ronga. The song also incorporates the sounds of traditional Mozambican instruments, such as the marimba, drums and shakers. Overall, this song expresses the value of hard work and the importance of recognizing and celebrating those who have mastered their craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Ndzi vonelani nsati wamina
I am looking at my wife
Amundzi komelani nsati wamina
I am complimenting my wife
A sukile tolo hi Oliveira
I woke up early and walked to Oliveira
Xibomba lexikula xingani ma radio
I turned on the radio and tuned it to Xibomba station
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
I'm going to work as a shoemaker
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
I found a good piece of leather to make shoes
A ntirhu wa mavasani mino
I am the king of making shoes
Niku tirha anga swilavi n'wino
I work hard to produce wine
Se a randza niku tlanga mamana
My mother is happy that I'm working
Anga boxa nilihiso mamani
I listen to the advice of my father
Va Vizinho ava mulavi mamano
My neighbor is jealous of my work
A tlalambile tolo hi Oliveira
I woke up early and walked to Oliveira
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro (Oh tate)
I'm going to work as a shoemaker (Oh father)
Uta mukuma ka sapateiro (Jhulu mino)
I'm going to work as a shoemaker (My friend)
Ndziku Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Today I'm going to work as a shoemaker
Jhuli nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
My friend found a good piece of leather to make shoes
Aghongho ya tondisani mino
The sound of the hammer is producing music
Na mavasani mamana
And my mother is looking after me
Niku tirha anga svilavi vana
I work hard to provide for my children
Se a randza aku tlanga n'wino
My mother is happy that I'm working
Anga boxa nilihiso mamani
I listen to the advice of my father
Va Vizinho ava mulavi mamano
My neighbor is jealous of my work
A tlalambili tolo hi Oliveira
I woke up early and walked to Oliveira
Ndziku Uta mukuma ka sapateiro
Today I'm going to work as a shoemaker
Xibomba lexikula leswi xingani ma radio
I heard the news on Xibomba station on the radio
Nha a pima swifambu nkama lowu
I found a good piece of leather to make shoes
Aghongho ya tondisani mino
The sound of the hammer is producing music
Na mavasani ni vana
And my children are taking care of me
Niku tirha anga svilavi mino
I work hard to produce goods
Se a randza aku tlanga mamana
My mother is happy that I'm working
Vanga boxa nilihiso mino
I listen to the advice of my father
Va Vizinho ava mulavi n'wana lweyi
My neighbor is jealous of what I have
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