In 1999 Esau Mwamwaya moved to London, England has until recently run a second-hand furniture store in Clapton, East London, UK.
Esau's shop was on the same street as Radioclit's old studio, and after the Radioclit boys bought a bike from Esau they invited him to one of their house warming parties. They made friends and started working on music together. Two years later and the project has gotten its name: The Very Best.
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Hear Me
The Very Best Lyrics
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Siyani dumbo
Siyani umbombo
Tatopa nazo kodi simukudziwa kuti lija ndi kale?
Siya umbanda
Siya zauchigawenga
Kodi watani iwe siukudziwa kuti kupha ndi sambi?
Siyani dumbo
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Siya kaduka
Siya zokonda kuba
Siyani chinyengo kuyambila lero tiyeni tikonze tsogolo
Siyani kugona
Siya kugona tulo
Kunja kwacha kodi simukuona kuti dzuwa latuluka?
Siya kaduka
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Dzaka makumi asanu
Zatha kufika lero
Mpaka lero umphawi
Ukungophabe dziko
Dzaka makumi asanu
Zatha kufika lero
Mpaka lero umphawi
Ukungophabe dziko
The lyrics to The Very Best's song Hear Me are primarily in Chichewa, a Bantu language spoken in Malawi, and are a powerful call to action to be heard and seen by others. In the first verse, the lyrics implore listeners to stop being deaf and blind to the problems around them and to pay attention to the violence and killing that is happening. The second verse suggests that people need to stop being greedy and deceitful towards each other and instead work together to build a brighter future. The chorus of the song reinforces the message, urging listeners to hear the plea for help and for things to change.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and perseverance, highlighting the struggles that Malawi and other African countries face but also calling on listeners to rise above them and work towards a better future. The lyrics are delivered in a powerful yet melodic way, with the use of traditional instruments like the marimba and kalimba giving the song a distinct African sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Siyani dumbo
Stop gossiping
Siyani umbombo
Stop being selfish
Tatopa nazo kodi simukudziwa kuti lija ndi kale?
Aren't you tired of repeating the past mistakes?
Siya umbanda
Stop stealing
Siya zauchigawenga
Stop cheating and lying
Kodi watani iwe siukudziwa kuti kupha ndi sambi?
Don't you know that killing is a sin?
Siya kaduka
Stop fighting
Siya zokonda kuba
Stop loving to steal
Siyani chinyengo kuyambila lero tiyeni tikonze tsogolo
Stop spreading rumors, let's build a better future
Siyani kugona
Stop sleeping
Siya kugona tulo
Stop being lazy
Kunja kwacha kodi simukuona kuti dzuwa latuluka?
Don't you see the sun rise outside?
Dzaka makumi asanu
Fifty years ago
Zatha kufika lero
Passed by so quickly
Mpaka lero umphawi
And still poverty persists today
Ukungophabe dziko
And the country is suffering
Hear me now
Listen to me
Hear me now
Pay attention to what I'm saying
Hear me now
Understand my message
Hear me now
Take action on my words
Hear me now
Make a change
Hear me now
Let's work together
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stegosauruslegs
CHICHEWA
Siyani dumbo
Siyani umbombo
Tatopa nazo kodi simukudziwa kuti lija ndi kale?
Siya umbanda
Siya zauchigawenga
Kodi watani iwe siukudziwa kuti kupha ndi sambi?
Siyani dumbo
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Siya kaduka
Siya zokonda kuba
Siyani chinyengo kuyambila lero tiyeni tikonze tsogolo
Siyani kugona
Siya kugona tulo
Kunja kwacha kodi simukuona kuti dzuwa latuluka?
Siya kaduka
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Dzaka makumi asanu
Zatha kufika lero
Mpaka lero umphawi
Ukungophabe dziko
Dzaka makumi asanu
Zatha kufika lero
Mpaka lero umphawi
Ukungophabe dziko
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ENGLISH
Stop jealousy
Stop greediness
Can't you see it's been going on too long and we can't take it any more
Stop witchcraft mutilations
Stop crime
What's your problem don't you know killing is abomination?
Stop jealousy
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Stop blackmailing
Stop stealing
Stop corruption and let's build the future now
Stop your slumber mentality
Stop sleeping
Can't you see the sun has risen and it's morning now?
Stop blackmailing
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Fifty years of independence has passed
But poverty is still killing the nation
Fifty years of independence has passed
But poverty is still killing the nation
Samuel son
CHICHEWA
Siyani dumbo
Siyani umbombo
Tatopa nazo kodi simukudziwa kuti lija ndi kale?
Siya umbanda
Siya zauchigawenga
Kodi watani iwe siukudziwa kuti kupha ndi sambi?
Siyani dumbo
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Siya kaduka
Siya zokonda kuba
Siyani chinyengo kuyambila lero tiyeni tikonze tsogolo
Siyani kugona
Siya kugona tulo
Kunja kwacha kodi simukuona kuti dzuwa latuluka?
Siya kaduka
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Dzaka makumi asanu
Zatha kufika lero
Mpaka lero umphawi
Ukungophabe dziko
Dzaka makumi asanu
Zatha kufika lero
Mpaka lero umphawi
Ukungophabe dziko
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ENGLISH
Stop jealousy
Stop greediness
Can't you see it's been going on too long and we can't take it any more
Stop witchcraft mutilations
Stop crime
What's your problem don't you know killing is abomination?
Stop jealousy
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Stop blackmailing
Stop stealing
Stop corruption and let's build the future now
Stop your slumber mentality
Stop sleeping
Can't you see the sun has risen and it's morning now?
Stop blackmailing
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Hear me now
Fifty years of independence has passed
But poverty is still killing the nation
Fifty years of independence has passed
But poverty is still killing the nation
(Esau Mwamwaya ft Johan Karlberg)
Craig Last
Without knowing the meaning , it is the most calming ,internally happy vibe that only happens a few times in ones life . Can listen over & over again
Capuc!ne Chaussonpassion
They're succcch a good band, absolutely love them, following them since years, hope they're still doing music
Blinky Bill
I love the music I listen too, even if others don't get it.
Dewayne Brown
Every year at Bonnaroo a certain band breaks out to become the next big band...this year it's going to be The Very Best...excited for them
Balloon Cement
Such a powerful track/video.
Mia N
Two days ago I heard this song in Starbucks...love it!!!
daniela d.
I drink a coffee to the Starbucks and this same! Starbucks have good coffee and music to! :))
Shapeshifter
Wow! I just heard this song at Starbucks too :D
Lucas Llop
Dafuq lol same
pato gomez gonzalez
Me in Starbucks chile 7 years ago