[female
vocals] (
Gentle,
rhythmic
electric
guitar
plucking) (
Soft
percussion
entry)
Yeah,
this
one
goes
out
to
the
ones
who
started
it
all.
To
the
heartbeat
of
our
home.
Listen
close.
Zikomo
zikomo
zikomo
zikomo
mulungu
akundaliseni
mai
watu .
With
steady
hands
and
a
heart
so
wide
You
kept
us
safe
with
nowhere
to
hide
Mr.
and
Mrs.,
shaba
you
built
this
life
from
stone
mwechilibwe
chesu
twashitililamo
A
foundation
solid,
a
house
that’
s
now
a
home
Through
the
rainy
seasons
and
the
burning
heat
You
made
sure
there
was
always
food
to
eat
I
look
at
the
years
and
the
wisdom
in
your
eyes
Chikondi
chanu
mai
na
tate
ndiye
chimatisunga
Oh,
dear
parents,
you
are
the
guiding
light
to
Ruth,
grace,
elaidah,
Deborah,
mkchwah ,
david,
and
Dickson
Keeping
us
steady
through
the
darkest
night
Mr.
and
Mrs.,
nakalebalika
lyonse
In
your
gentle
rhythm
is
where
we
belong
We
celebrate
the
love
that
you
both
share
A
beautiful
bond
beyond
all
compare
Yeah,
you
show
us
how
the
story
should
be
told
With
a
love
that
is
precious
and
a
heart
of
gold.
Nakalebalika
nakalebalika
nakalebalika
nakalebalika
yesu
yesu
yesu
yesu
nakalebalika
upon
our
dear
parents
Nakalebalika
nakalebalika
nakalebalika
nakalebalika
yesu
yesu
yesu
yesu
nakalebalika
upon
our
dear
parents
The
quiet
discipline
that
filled
up
all
our
days
You
taught
us
character,
you
taught
us
how
to
stand
Muminkoko
munsasa
namu
matololo
you
taught
us
to
be
strong
No
matter
the
distance
or
where
we
are
we
choose
love
you
always
Your
voices
remain
the
compass
of
our
home
amashiwi
yenu
upto
now
nakalebalika
lesa
amisunge
You
planted
the
seeds
that
are
growing
tall
today
Watching
us
blossom
in
the
light
of
day
So
here
is
the
song
for
the
sacrifices
made
For
the
debt
of
your
love
that
can
never
be
repaid.
Mwalitulwila
ifwe
fweba
benu
twakula
Oh,
dear
parents,
you
are
the
guiding
light
Keeping
us
steady
through
the
darkest
night
Mr.
and
Mrs.,
ichitemwiko
chenu
pali
ifwe
fweba
we
say
thank
you
mam
and
dad.
We
celebrate
the
love
that
you
both
share
A
beautiful
bond
beyond
all
compare
Yeah,
mubwikashi
bwesu
you
will
remain
our
strong
hold.
With
a
love
that
is
precious
and
a
heart
of
gold.
Time
moves
fast,
seasons
start
to
turn
But
there
is
so
much
more
that
we
still
have
to
learn
From
the
way
you
speak,
from
the
way
you
hold
A
story
of
patience
that
never
grows
old
We
honor
the
journey,
we
honor
the
name
Burning
forever
like
a
constant
flame. (
Smooth,
melodic
rumba
guitar
solo
with
melodic
percussion
backing)
So
let
the
music
play
for
the
ones
we
adore
Bringing
the
joy
right
to
your
very
door
It’
s
a
rhythm
of
peace,
a
rhythm
of
grace
Reflected
in
every
line
upon
your
face
Thank
you
for
the
laughter,
thank
you
for
the
care
For
always
being
there,
for
being
fair
We
walk
in
the
path
that
you
carved
out
so
clear
Tatukwe
ifingi
dad
and
mam
but
with
gratitude
nakalebalika.
Oh,
dear
parents,
muli
lubuto
lwesu
Keeping
us
steady
through
the
darkest
night
Mr.
and
Mrs.
shaba,
your
legacy
is
strong
Mumaboko
nama
funde
yenu
fwebana
twakula
mr
and
shaba
gentle
rhythm
is
where
we
belong
We
celebrate
the
love
that
you
both
share
A
beautiful
bond
beyond
all
compare
Yeah,
you
show
us
how
the
story
should
be
told
With
a
love
that
is
precious
and
a
heart
of
gold.
Tikukondani
tikukondani
tikukondani
Twalimitemwa
twalimitemwa
twalimitemwa
we
love
Yes,
to
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Our
foundation,
our
start.
Carried
in
the
center
of
our
heart.
Keep
on
shining,
keep
on
being
you.
We
love
you
always.
mr
and
mrs
shawa (
Fade
out
with
intricate
guitar
melody)