歌詞
(Verse 1)
In Malindi, you gave me life, my first embrace,
Under the sunlit skies, your love’s warm trace.
Three years old, to nursery, you took me in stride,
Teaching me lessons, with books by my side.
Five years old, to the bars, I’d go,
Uncle Dennis played music, it made my dreams grow.
Books and melodies, my therapy’s start,
Today, Mama, this song is my heart.
(Chorus)
Akinyi, Mama Ogolla, this is for you,
The bond we share, forever true.
Your love, my strength, my guiding light,
In every woman, I seek your might.
(Verse 2)
Battered, abused, yet you never gave in,
Cooking chang'aa to help us begin.
When the police came, they took you away,
At five, I followed, to keep fears at bay.
Mama, forgive me for where I’ve failed,
But your love, in my heart, has always prevailed.
Fifteen years now, you can’t walk anymore,
Yet your spirit shines, unshaken to the core.
(Chorus)
Akinyi, Mama Ogolla, this is for you,
The bond we share, forever true.
Your love, my strength, my guiding light,
In every woman, I seek your might.
(Bridge)
I’ll build you a palace, the grandest you’ll see,
A testament to your love, your legacy.
Those who laughed will hang their heads low,
They’ll see your resilience, your strength will show.
Every step I’ve taken, it’s because of your grace,
Mama, in this world, you’re my safe space.
(Saxophone Solo)
(A nostalgic, tender melody with a soft rhythm section, evoking love and gratitude.)
(Verse 3)
Loyal, resilient, smart, and divine,
Mama, your virtues are forever mine.
You taught me life’s battles, to face and endure,
Your unwavering love, steadfast and pure.
In Malindi, you birthed me, gave me my start,
Mama Akinyi, you’re the queen of my heart.
(Chorus)
Akinyi, Mama Ogolla, this is for you,
The bond we share, forever true.
Your love, my strength, my guiding light,
In every woman, I seek your might.
(Outro)
Mama, the world is vast, but I’ll return,
To sit by your side, for your love I yearn.
With books and music, you gave me wings,
Now I honor you in the song that I sing.
Akinyi, Mama Ogolla, this is for you,
My heart beats strong, forever true.