Sydney, look at our boy oh
Mayo, my heart is speaking to you
Ernest is my pride
Yoh, listen to me
Sydney my husband, I gave you my hand
Now we are building this home in this land
Ernest is my son, my joy, my sweet mwana
I bring him to you, under your shelter
Please treat him with love, hold him close, no wahala
Keep him secure, make him feel like your own
My heart is peaceful when you are around
Let no pain or crying in this house be found
Sydney, oh Sydney, please take care of Ernest
Give him the love that is true and is earnest
No hurt my boy, make him strong, make him wise
I want to see the pure joy in his eyes
Let peace be inside our home, natotela!
Yes, let peace be inside, natotela!
He looks up to you, he wants to be great
Guide his small steps, do not lead him to hate
He is my blood but your son by your side
Let us protect him, no let him divide
In the Lusaka sun, let our family shine
Your heart and my heart, forever entwined
No hurt my baby, he is just a child
Keep him so safe, keep him gentle and mild
Sydney, oh Sydney, please take care of Ernest
Give him the love that is true and is earnest
No hurt my boy, make him strong, make him wise
I want to see the pure joy in his eyes
Let peace be inside our home, natotela!
Yes, let peace be inside, natotela!
Sydney... please
Take care of Ernest
Mwana wesu, our boy
No hurt him, protect him
Yoh, natotela mukwai