(Eeh baba, twende!)
Life is a journey, we rise and we fall.
But we stand up tall. (safi!)
Leo upo chini, kesho upo juu kabisa,
Hustle kila siku, we never let them dim the light.
Dar es Salaam streets, the hustle keeps us warm,
Kwenye shida na tabu, we weather the storm.
Mambo vipi, mwanangu? Don't lose your focus now,
We go make it big, I will show you how. (ayee!)
Life falls and rise, but we keep on moving,
Kupanda na kushuka, yet we are still grooving.
No matter the pain, we go touch the skies,
Bongo stand up, look into my eyes!
Life falls and rise, we never stay down!
Kariakoo mornings, running for the daily bread,
Keep the positive vibes inside your head.
Kaka, don't you worry, your time is coming soon,
We shining brighter than the sun and the moon.
Acoustic guitar playing, hear the drum beat sound,
From the dust to the crown, we are glory-bound. (kali!)
Life falls and rise, but we keep on moving,
Kupanda na kushuka, yet we are still grooving.
No matter the pain, we go touch the skies,
Bongo stand up, look into my eyes!
Life falls and rise, we never stay down!
(Twende, twende!)
Rising up, rising up.
Kupanda na kushuka.
Bongo! Safi!
Yeah, we never stay down.