The success of The Four Brothers came from the fact that they blended the chimurenga styles of Mapfumo and Sithole with rhumba from at home and abroad. Their fast paced, highly danceable music features not only the rapid-fire guitar we have come to expect from Zimbabwean compositions, but excellent harmonies as well. The Four Brothers have released many albums, including two greatest hits compilations. In 1988 they joined the ranks of touring Zimbabweans as they played shows in the UK.
Their popularity continued in Zimbabwe when, in 1997, Munhumumwe suffered a stroke and had to quit playing. The Four Brothers continued to tour without him, including a 1998 UK visit, but haven't been able to achieve their former success. Munhumumwe died in 2001. The band has since been rocked by deaths, as Munhumumwe replacements Albert Ruwizhi and Robium Chauraya have both died.
Things are looking a bit rosier for the Four Brothers. Their lastest album, Zvehama, reached the top ten in Zimbabwe after its release. The combination of extensive touring and high-profile collaborations with artists such as Oliver Mtukudzi, Thomas Mapfumo, and Alick Macheso has brought the band back into the spotlight.
The addition of a new drummer/vocalist, James Nyamandi from the Makombe Brothers, has also injected new life into the Brothers career. A new album is expected for the Christmas season. Original members Alex Chipaika, Frank Sibanda, and Never Mutare will join up with the band upon their return form touring in Japan with Clive Malunga's band. However, upon Nyamandi's departure, allegations of copyright infractions and song stealing against Nyamandi's Makombe Brother's band have been forwarded by Munhumumwe's son.
Besides Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mtukudzi, The Four Brothers are possibly Zimbabwe's most internationally successful group. Their first greatest hits album, Makorokoto, is available for order at nearly every major record outlet and is included on many "Best Of..." lists of African albums.
The Four Brothers make appearances on many Zimbabwean compilations including the Zimbabwe Frontline series, where they collaborate with singer Patrick Mkwamba. They also recorded an album with Mkwamba, Tonosangana Ikeko, in 1990. The band has also recorded with Jairos Jiri Band frontman Paul Matavire.
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The Four Brothers Lyrics
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It′s been a secret for the longest time
Don't run (oh), no, don't hide
Been running from it for the longest time
So many mornings I woke up confused
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
My emotions are naked, they′re taking me out of my mind
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you′re shameless
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
And I won′t erase it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
So we′re there
Now it′s real
Now that you have me, do you want me still?
My kisses are history, they go back a long time
And I'm tired of loving somebody that′s not mine
So many mornings I woke up confused
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind (mind)
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you′re shameless
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
And I won't erase it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
There's just inches in between us
I want you to give in, I want you to give in
There is tension in between us
I just wanna give in
And I don′t care if I'm forgiven
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you're shameless
Write it on my neck, why don′t ya?
And I won′t erase it
I need you more than I want to
I need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Don't speak, no, don't try
Don't say anything or try to stop me from expressing my feelings.
It's been a secret for the longest time
I have been keeping my feelings for you hidden for a very long time.
Don't run (oh), no, don't hide
Don't avoid me or try to hide from me anymore.
Been running from it for the longest time
I have been avoiding my feelings for you for a very long time.
So many mornings I woke up confused
I wake up every morning feeling unsure about my feelings for you.
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
In my dreams, I express my love for you freely without restraint.
My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind
My emotions are raw and overpowering, making me feel like I'm losing my sanity.
Right now I'm shameless
Currently, I feel no shame in expressing my love for you.
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
I am screaming loudly to let you know how much I love you.
Not afraid to face it
I am not afraid to confront my feelings for you.
I need you more than I want to
My desire for you is stronger than my own wants or needs.
Show me you're shameless
I want you to express your love for me openly and without shame.
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
I want you to mark me with your love in a visible way.
And I won't erase it
I will keep your mark of love on me forever and never forget it.
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
I am hesitant to pursue my feelings for you at this moment.
Now it's real
Our relationship has progressed to a more serious level.
Now that you have me, do you want me still?
Now that we are together, I wonder if you still have feelings for me.
My kisses are history, they go back a long time
I have been in love with you for a very long time, even before we were together.
And I'm tired of loving somebody that's not mine
I am tired of having feelings for someone who doesn't belong to me.
There's just inches in between us
We are very close physically and emotionally.
I want you to give in, I want you to give in
I want you to reciprocate my feelings and express your love for me.
There is tension in between us
We are both feeling a strong, powerful attraction to each other.
I just wanna give in
I am ready to surrender to my feelings for you.
And I don't care if I'm forgiven
I am willing to accept any consequences of expressing my love for you.
I need you more than I want to
My need for you is stronger than my own wants or desires.
Writer(s): Jordan Johnson, Ali Tamposi, Stefan Johnson, Camila Cabello, Andrew Wotman, Jonathan David Bellion
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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