SOLOMON PLATE – NEKA
This song appears to be a romantic ballad with elements of local Zambian language. The lyrics express a deep affection for someone, with the speaker proclaiming their love and desire for the person (“Chalo chose my love, nifuna wena”).
The opening lines (“Ai nana, ai nana”) seem to be a soothing or emotive refrain, while the verses touch on themes of daily struggles (“Ninajaila kuzinkalila neka / Daily kumalila neka”) and the impact of love on the speaker.
The mention of “Koma wabwela nkonko / Kuleta nkondo” suggests a sense of conflict or challenge, but the speaker’s love remains strong (“Chikondi chako my love sichimalema”).
A nana, ai nanaAi nana, ai nanaAi nana, ai nanaAi nana, ai nana(?)
Ninajaila kuzinkalila neka (Neka)Daily kumalila neka (Neka)Ninajaila kuzinkalila nekaDaily kumalila neka
Koma wabwela nkonkoKuleta nkondoKumitima nkondoWamvela choncho (ah, ah, ah)Chalo chose my love, nifuna wenaChikondi chako my love sichimalema (ah, ah, ah)
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