(Acoustic guitar playing softly)
Manze, it's hard without you, Mama...
Lillian Awino, my guiding light.
I miss you so much.
Every day is a struggle in these Nairobi streets
No one to hold me, no one to guide my feet
You left me all alone, the only one I could trust
Now this world is cold, filling my heart with dust
But even though the grave is your permanent home
I swear to you Mama, I will never walk alone
Your spirit is the fire that is burning in my soul.
Lillian Awino, I will make you proud
I'll lift your name high, far above the crowd
Though I feel so lonely, this pain is my drive
For you, my sweet Mama, I will stay alive
Lala salama, Mama Lillian
Your boy is gonna shine like a million.
People look at me, they don't see the tears I cry
Looking at the heavens, asking the angels why
I wanted you to stay, to see the man I've become
Now I work day and night, from the rising of the sun
No more shoulder to lean on, no more warm embrace
But I will run this race, till I see your face.
Lillian Awino, I will make you proud
I'll lift your name high, far above the crowd
Though I feel so lonely, this pain is my drive
For you, my sweet Mama, I will stay alive
Lala salama, Mama Lillian
Your boy is gonna shine like a million.
No letting down, Mama.
This success is for you.
Lillian Awino... nakupenda daima.
(Acoustic fade out)