Ayy!
Hear this one, mukwai.
Leadership comes from above, oh.
Natotela!
Some people fight for the crown, oh
They wan run the city, make them feel profound
But power no be by force, my broda
It is a gift from the Father, the Creator
You fit try to buy the throne with your silver
But na Lesa dey choose the true leader, yeah
Ubutungushi kuli Lesa, oh
He's the one who crowns the king, no lie
No be by power, no be by might
We walk in His holy light
Natotela Mukwai, we praise You high
Ubutungushi kuli Lesa, oh!
Muli shani to the leaders in the land
Make you lead with a clean and loving hand
No do the people bad, no play them wayo
Remember who put you there, oh mayo!
Serve the people, make the country grow
From Lusaka to Kitwe, make the blessings flow!
Ubutungushi kuli Lesa, oh
He's the one who crowns the king, no lie
No be by power, no be by might
We walk in His holy light
Natotela Mukwai, we praise You high
Ubutungushi kuli Lesa, oh!
On God, yes.
Leadership is service, mukwai.
Praise Him, hallelujah!
Ayy, we done.