Oxygen
PETERSEN ZAGAZE Lyrics

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You my oxygen (Oxygen)
You are part of my life everyday,
You my oxygen (oxygen)
You are part of my life everyday
The way that you love me, the way that you touch me
You make go huh huh huh
The way that you love me, the way that you touch me
You make me go huh huh huh

Mutima wanga ine, nzelu zanga ine
Kupema ni ni huh huh huh
Mutima wanga ine, nzelu zanga ine
Kupema ni huh huh huh

Girl it's never nice to live alone in life
Oh what a feelin to have a lovely wife,
Affection guaranteed, I can go on and on
Pali reality love not chikondi chapa phone
Wankali latu part of my life
Vene unikonda weh univensa manone
Girl, you make me go ginga linga
Lin, I wanna put that finger in a ring,
You're the one that make me what I be
(Baby girl) you treating me like a king,
The only one to make me go koso koto
(Baby girl) nizakupapa pamukokoto eh,
The way you touch me eh, the way you love me girl, you give me life

You my oxygen (Oxygen)
You are part of my life everyday,
You my oxygen (oxygen)
You are part of my life everyday
The way that you love me, the way that you touch me
You make go huh huh huh
The way that you love me, the way that you touch me
You make me go huh huh huh
Mutima wanga ine, nzelu zanga ine
Kupema ni ni huh huh huh

Mutima wanga ine, nzelu zanga ine
Kupema ni huh huh huh

Overall Meaning

The song "Oxygen" by Petersen Zagaze is a beautiful love song that expresses how much the singer depends on his lover for his sustenance. He compares his lover to oxygen, emphasizing how she is an integral part of his daily life. The chorus "You my oxygen" is repeated several times to signify the significance of the lover in the singer's life. The singer goes on to express how his lover's touch and love make him go "huh huh huh." The singer's heart and mind belong to his lover, and he would do anything for her. The line "Mutima wanga ine, nzelu zanga ine, kupema ni huh huh huh" means "My heart and my mind, I surrender to you," showing how deeply he trusts his lover.

In the second verse, the singer reveals that it is never pleasant to live alone and how it feels so good to have a lovely wife. He explains that his love for his wife is real, and she is not just a means for him to get over loneliness. He feels affection guaranteed, and he can go on and on with his love for her. He emphasizes that their love is real and not just phone love, which is common in this digital age. The singer affirms that his lover is the only one who makes him feel complete and how her touch and love give him life.

Line by Line Meaning

You my oxygen (Oxygen)
You are my life-giving force

You are part of my life everyday
You are a constant presence in my life

The way that you love me, the way that you touch me
Your love and touch affect me deeply

You make go huh huh huh
You leave me speechless

Mutima wanga ine, nzelu zanga ine
My heart and mind belong to you

Kupema ni ni huh huh huh
You make me feel like I'm soaring

Girl it's never nice to live alone in life
Being alone is not enjoyable

Oh what a feelin to have a lovely wife,
To have a wonderful partner is an amazing feeling

Affection guaranteed, I can go on and on
The love is for sure, and it's endless

Wankali latu part of my life
You are an important part of my life

Vene unikonda weh univensa manone
You shower me with love and take care of me