Chale, listen to the rhythm of the soul
Everything is alright, oyiwa!
Ba Chief Kaundula, why do you worry so?
Life is a garden where the sweet breezes blow
Let the young man lead in peace and in grace
See the sunshine reflecting on every face
Oh, the enemies are known, hiding in the light
Pretending they love while they hide from the sight
But the shame will come, wait for the day
Time has arrived to clear the dark clouds away
Oh, Timba Life Zonda, you will shine so bright
Let them carry the pain, we move in the light
Timba Life Zonda, let the melody flow
We love you, my people, everywhere that you go
Wonim? We celebrate the life that we share
With joy in our hearts and love in the air
Francis, my brother, keep working your best
Let the spirit of God put the worries to rest
Don't mind the noise, keep your eyes on the goal
Pour out your passion and let the music console
Eii, why fight a battle you know you will lose?
Choose love over anger, that’s what we choose
It’s time to play, let the drums beat low
With a palm-wine rhythm and a soft, steady glow
Oh, Timba Life Zonda, you will shine so bright
Let them carry the pain, we move in the light
Timba Life Zonda, let the melody flow
We love you, my people, everywhere that you go
Wonim? We celebrate the life that we share
With joy in our hearts and love in the air
Chale, put down the heavy weights on the floor
We don't want the drama, we don't want any more
Just sweetness and light, and the gold in our hands
Walking together through these beautiful lands
Ladies and gentlemen, let us be kind
Leaving the shadows and the burdens behind
My people, bana, let the noise fade away
Tomorrow is promising a brand new day
Chop life, live well, let the rhythm take control
This is the highlife that captures the soul
Oh, Timba Life Zonda, you will shine so bright
Let them carry the pain, we move in the light
Timba Life Zonda, let the melody flow
We love you, my people, everywhere that you go
Wonim? We celebrate the life that we share
With joy in our hearts and love in the air
Oyiwa, it is time to play
Timba Life Zonda, we love you today
Ah ah, just keep on shining
Chale, yeah, we move in peace.