Yeah, you know how it goes
Sometimes the heart plays tricks on you
Listen, mpenzi, this is for the soul
Bongo, let’s go!
I remember the days we walked in the sun
Thought you were the only, thought you were the one
But love is a fire, it burns down the room
Leaving me shadows and nothing but gloom
I’m dancing alone in this Dar es Salaam night
Trying to find balance, trying to be right
But the memories haunt me, they follow me home
In a crowded city, I’m standing alone
Love is bringing me pain, yeah it’s testing my soul
I’m tired of the heartbreak, losing control
If I’m not being loved, then I’m closing the door
I don’t want to suffer this heartache no more
Oh mama, I’m crying, the tears start to fall
Oh mama, I’m tired, I’ve given my all
Bongo, it hurts, but I’m learning the way
Better days coming, I’m gonna be okay
I gave you my heart, I gave you my trust
But all that we built just turned into dust
Now I’m in a daladala, watching the street
Trying to find rhythm to match with the beat
I’m done with the games, I’m done with the lies
I’m seeing the truth right here in your eyes
No more pretending, no more the chase
I’m ready to find a much better place
Love is bringing me pain, yeah it’s testing my soul
I’m tired of the heartbreak, losing control
If I’m not being loved, then I’m closing the door
I don’t want to suffer this heartache no more
Oh mama, I’m crying, the tears start to fall
Oh mama, I’m tired, I’ve given my all
Bongo, it hurts, but I’m learning the way
Better days coming, I’m gonna be okay
I’m moving on, stepping out of the rain
Leaving behind all this bitter disdain
My heart is mending, I’m finding my light
Everything’s gonna be, gonna be alright
Twende, let’s rise, let’s start it again
Leave all the sorrow, forget all the pain
So look at me now, I’m standing so tall
I won’t let the past make me stumble or fall
I’m finding my peace in the coastal breeze
Living my life with such quiet ease
The hustle is real, and the future is bright
I’m stepping away from the middle of night
Thanks for the lesson, I’m wiser today
I’m walking ahead, I’m going my way
Love is bringing me pain, yeah it’s testing my soul
I’m tired of the heartbreak, losing control
If I’m not being loved, then I’m closing the door
I don’t want to suffer this heartache no more
Oh mama, I’m crying, the tears start to fall
Oh mama, I’m tired, I’ve given my all
Bongo, it hurts, but I’m learning the way
Better days coming, I’m gonna be okay
Yeah, I’m gonna be okay
No more tears, no more pain
Just sunshine after the rain
Poa sana, we keep moving
Bongo, tam, tam!
Yeah, I’m finally free.