Ngoi Nayo
(Acoustic guitar plucking, soft shaker)
Mwe Lesa... hear my cry.
Joseph Ngoi, I am bowing down.
Ayy, ayy...
All my life I dey work so hard, day and night
But nothing dey show for this struggle and fight
I see others shining, their stars bright and clear
But my own road is dark, filled with worry and fear
Yesu! Year after year, nothing to show
Where did my blessings go?
Mwe Lesa, am I the one with the biggest sins?
When the wicked excel, where do I begin?
You said silver and gold belongs to you
Let me taste your silver and gold, make me new
Oh Lord, hear Joseph's prayer tonight
Bring the morning light.
My hands are tired, but my faith is still strong
Though the road is dusty and the night is so long
They mock my hustle, they say my God is asleep
But I know your promises are secrets you keep
Answer me, Father, don’t leave me behind
Let your mercy be easy to find.
Mwe Lesa, am I the one with the biggest sins?
When the wicked excel, where do I begin?
You said silver and gold belongs to you
Let me taste your silver and gold, make me new
Oh Lord, hear Joseph's prayer tonight
Bring the morning light.
Silver and gold... let me taste, oh Lord.
Joseph Ngoi, kneeling in the dust.
Hear my cry, mwe Lesa.
Yoh... on God.
Ngoi Nayo