(yebo, sho, aweh)
BaMama bangu, ndamulumba
This one is for you, my queen
Ndalumba!
You carried me through the storm, Mama
Even when the nights were cold and dark
You kept me warm, you held my hand so tight
The strongest pillar in this golden light
With your prayers, I finally found my way
You guided my steps day by day
For all the tears you had to hide and cry
I promise now to reach up to the sky
You gave me everything when we had nothing
Your love, Mama, is a truly sacred thing
(yebo, sho)
Ndalumba baMama, ndamulumba kulihose
You are my queen, my light, my everything
Oh bama bangu, oh bama bangu
I will make you proud, yes I will
Ndalumba baMama, ndamulumba kulihose
You are my queen, my light, my everything
Oh bama bangu, oh bama bangu
I will make you proud, yes I will
You worked so hard to pay the school fees
Every single night, praying on your knees
No matter what, we always had a plate of food
You kept us happy, you changed our mood
When the world was heavy on my chest
You told me, my child, just do your best
(eish, sharp sharp)
Now it's my turn to give you the whole world
Every diamond, every beautiful pearl
I want to build a mansion for you today
And wash all of your struggles far away
Ndalumba baMama, ndamulumba bamama
You are my queen, my light, my everything
Oh bama bangu, oh bama bangu
I will make you proud, yes I will
Ndalumba baMama, ndamulumba bamama
You are my queen, my light, my everything
Oh bama bangu, oh bama bangu
I will make you proud, yes I will
Through the hard times, you smiled for me
Showed me the person Iām meant to be
Your love is deep like the ocean floor
I couldn't ever ask for anything more
(sho, aweh, alumbwe)
You are the rhythm in my heartbeat
The guiding light on every single street
Your blessings follow me wherever I go
I want the whole wide world to know
Now the log drum is playing just for you
Under the beautiful South African blue
I dance for you, I sing your name out loud
I just want to make my mother proud
You gave me life, you gave me grace
I see heaven when I look at your face
No one can ever take your place, Mama
You are my shelter in every single drama
(yebo, sharp sharp)
Ndalumba baMama, ndamulumba bamama
You are my queen, my light, my everything
Oh bama bangu, oh Bama bangu
I will make you proud, yes I will
Ndalumba bama, ndamulumba bama
You are my queen, my light, my everything
Oh bama bangu, oh bama bangu
I will make you proud, yes I will
Ndamulumba bamama
My queen, my light, my beautiful guide
Forever standing right by my side
Aweh, sharp sharp
(sho, yebo)
Oh bama bangu, sweet mother
Alumbwe!