Yoh, ayy...
To the ones who made me
Mayo na Tata, natotela
Listen...
From the dusty streets of Lusaka
You worked all night, no sleep, no waver
Sharing the little nshima on the plate
Telling me "mwanangu, your time will be great"
Mayo, you held me close in the night
Tata, you showed me how to walk in the light
No matter the storm, you stood like a rock
Now I look back, and I count the clock
Mayo na Tata, natotela mukwai!
For the love that you gave, it can never die
Like the waters that flow at Victoria Falls
Your blessings protect me when duty calls
Natotela, natotela, thank you so much
For your warm, gentle touch
You paid the school fees when pockets were dry
Told me to look up and reach for the sky
Ifwe your children, we bring you this song
To tell you that with you is where we belong
Muli shani to the tears that you cried
Now see the joy that you carry inside
Mayo na Tata, natotela mukwai!
For the love that you gave, it can never die
Like the waters that flow at Victoria Falls
Your blessings protect me when duty calls
Natotela, natotela, thank you so much
For your warm, gentle touch
Natotela...
Mayo na Tata, we love you
Ayy, yoh...
We bless God for you.