Landira
Embrace Your Worth, Rise Above
Lyrics
Okula nga tomanyi who you really are
Encourages self-discovery and understanding of one's true identity.
Nootoba when you're trying to figure out where to start
Suggests the challenges of starting something new and the confusion that comes with it.
Songa mutandikwa you should head for the stars
Advises to aim for ambitious goals and reach for the stars.
Olumu, some of you are even hindered from knowledge
Highlights that some individuals face obstacles hindering their access to knowledge.
Babalemese okusoma and this really holds you back
Addresses the limitation caused by neglecting education.
Nemusigala ewaka, doing house work
Describes engaging in household chores while enduring challenges.
Sikibi but each child should have balance
Emphasizes the importance of balance in a child's life.
Okuyiga buli kyetago giving you a chance
Advocates for understanding each child's unique qualities and providing opportunities accordingly.
Okulondako woyitira cutting out the yellow tape
Encourages breaking barriers and moving forward.
Ku potential gemuyina, there's no crime in being nurtured
Promotes nurturing one's potential without feeling guilty.
Abazade Kano kamwe don't look down upon your girls
Discourages the devaluation of girls or looking down upon them.
Mubakwate ku mikono let them see world
Encourages exposing girls to the world and broader experiences.
Onyirira bitya you ain't no diamond rough
Asserts that everyone has value, even if not immediately apparent.
Mukama yakutuwa you're a gift from up above
Recognizes individuals as gifts from a higher power.
Akulemesa muyaye you really are enough
Emphasizes self-worth and sufficiency.
You really are enough
Reinforces the idea of being enough just as one is.
Landira muwala, Landira
Repetition of the chorus emphasizing the importance of acceptance and self-worth.
Landira, Kano kade ko
-Landira mukyala, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Landira Maama, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Kano kade ko
-Kano kade ko
-Then you go through trouble teen years nebikusobela
-Embracing all the pros and cons ezokubera omuwala
-You learn to deal with changes obulumi nobugumira
-Young men teasing, lwabutategera
-It's hard to fathom one's pain nga tokiwulilra
-Home training is vital abzade bakisula
-Some boys are just hooligans balina kyebatya
-They tease just to compensate ekyo kyebalwanisa
-You hustle make it through olwo nofuka omukyala
-You look for opportunity olinye ku daala
-But everywhere you go, Abantu bakuzalawa
-They think you're only body no brain tebaswala
-Onyirira bitya you ain't no diamond rough
-Mukama yakutuwa you're a gift from up above
-Akulemesa muyaye you really are enough
-You really are enough
-Landira muwala, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Landira mukyala, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Landira Maama, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Kano kade ko
-Kano kade ko
-Then you turn into a mother and nurture generations
Describes the transition into motherhood and the responsibility of nurturing future generations.
And lately you're a worker too you conquer all positions
Acknowledges the modern woman's role in the workforce and her ability to succeed in various positions.
They think it's really light work but you are instrumental
Recognizes the influential role women play in shaping societies.
In guiding how societies play out you're a general
Compares women to generals guiding societal development.
I know it's really tough to turn them into proper citizens
Highlights the challenges of raising proper citizens.
Truth is there will always be a bad seed
Acknowledges the existence of negative influences despite efforts.
Naye lwo koze ogugwo nkisubira teri akusinga
Suggests resilience in the face of setbacks and challenges.
Bw'otolandira ndayira ensi etabuka
Describes the struggles and challenges faced but encourages perseverance.
Naye wogumide emiti emito jiwanvuwa
-Jiyiga emigaso gyagyo mu kibira
-Omugaso gwo muzade mugutukuiriza
-Akuyamba ye mulandira kw'oyimirira
Emphasizes the importance of self-belief and determination.
Onyirira bitya you ain't no diamond rough
Reiteration of self-worth and sufficiency.
Mukama yakutuwa you're a gift from up above
-Akulemesa muyaye you really are enough
-You really are enough
-Landira muwala, Landira
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the message of acceptance and self-worth.
Landira, Kano kade ko
-Landira mukyala, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Landira Maama, Landira
-Landira, Kano kade ko
-Kano kade ko
-Kano kade ko
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