(Ayy, yoh!)
This one is for my hero.
Ba Tata mukwai, we celebrate you today.
From the streets of Lusaka, early in the morning
You wake up before the sun, no time for yawning
Working hard for the family, putting food on our plate
Teaching us how to stand, teaching us to be great
You sweat in the sun, you fight in the cold
With a heart of pure diamonds and hands of gold.
Oh Ba Tata, I say natotela!
You show me the way, you be my ruler!
From Ndola to Lusaka, everyone knows
Your love is the river that constantly flows.
Oh Ba Tata, my hero, my guide,
With you by my side, I walk with pride!
You told me, "my child, never look down"
You carry our burdens, you wear the crown
No matter the pressure, you never complain
You wash away all of our sorrow and pain
Every lesson you gave, I keep in my heart
We stand together, we’ll never depart.
Oh Ba Tata, I say natotela!
You show me the way, you be my ruler!
From Ndola to Lusaka, everyone knows
Your love is the river that constantly flows.
Oh Ba Tata, my hero, my guide,
With you by my side, I walk with pride!
Natotela sana, Ba Tata.
We love you forever.
Yoh! My hero.
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