Lyrics
[0:00 - 0:45] Intro
[Instrumentation: Gentle guitar strumming and soft saxophone notes to set an emotional tone. The drums gradually enter with a slow, steady beat.
Mood: Nostalgic and reverent, creating a heartfelt introduction.]
[0:45 - 2:00]
(Sung in Luo)
Mama, timbe ma itimo
Nyalowa piny mangima
Nyathi machiek, iwuoro, iwito
Nikatonda, ithuka bedi gi ber
[15-second saxophone solo, adding emotional warmth.]
[2:00 - 2:45] Chorus
(Sung with affection)
Mama Aheri, mama gi hera / (Mother,
Wawer gi hera
Mama Aheri, mama gi ngima
Nyasaye ogwedhi nyaka chieng’
[Brief guitar solo, reinforcing the gratitude and emotion in the lyrics.]
[2:45 - 3:45]
Itiyo kenda nyaka duto orumo
Mama, koro nitie, nyisa herani
Iwinja koda, kamano inyisae
Koro awe gi erokamano mondo ikuong'
[Saxophone & Guitar Duet 30 seconds]
[3:45 - 4:15]
(Softly spoken, then sung with emotion)
Mama, dunia onge gi kama nindi
Ka wanyalo gi ngimana mondo ikawo
[4:15 - 5:00 Final Chorus]
Mama Aheri, mama gi hera
Wawer gi hera
Mama Aheri, mama gi ngima
Nyasaye ogwedhi nyaka chieng’
[Outro 20 seconds]
[Saxophone and guitar finish with a tender, fading harmony, leaving a lasting impression of love and gratitude for mothers.]