Chale, eii! Harriet Lukonde
I know I messed up, listen to my heart
[Verse 1] Harriet am sorry
I will do according to your wish.Dont turn your back to me.continue praying for me.
I sit here watching the sun go down over the street
Thinking 'bout the words I said, they weren't so sweet
My pride got in the way, I acted like a fool
Breaking every single one of our friendship's golden rules
I know you’re hurt, I see it in your eyes
No need for excuses, no more silly lies
I’m standing here humble, asking for a chance
To step back into our rhythm, back into the dance
Oh, please forgive me, don’t turn away today
I value you so much, I have so much to say
Chale, wonim? You are my sister and my friend
Let’s mend the broken pieces, let’s make it right again
Yes, please forgive me, I’m truly sorry now
I’m making a promise, I’m taking a vow
To be a better listener, to be there when you call
Don’t let our friendship wither, don’t let our bond fall
We’ve shared so many stories with you Harriet (umusungu,Bama)laughing by the shore
Remember Accra nights? Always wanting more
From kelewele treats to walking through the park
You were the guiding light, keeping away the dark
I’m sorry for the silence, sorry for the cold
Our friendship is a treasure, worth more than gold
Wonim? You’re the best, a diamond in the rough
I know I pushed you hard, I know it was enough
Oh, please forgive me, don’t turn away today
I value you so much, I have so much to say
Chale, wonim? You are my sister and my friend
Let’s mend the broken pieces, let’s make it right again
Yes, please forgive me, I’m truly sorry now
I’m making a promise, I’m taking a vow
To be a better listener, to be there when you call
Don’t let our friendship wither, don’t let our bond fall
I know it takes time, I know the wound is deep
But I’m counting on the promises that we used to keep
Oyiwa, listen to the rhythm of my soul
I’m reaching out to you to make our friendship whole
Life is too short to carry all this pain
Like a drought waiting for the cooling Accra rain
I hope you find a place inside to let it go
Let our steady friendship continue to grow
Chop life with me again, let’s walk the golden mile
I just want to see the sunshine of your smile
No more games, no more acting like a stranger
Let’s clear the clouds and leave behind the danger
Oh, please forgive me, don’t turn away today
I value you so much, I have so much to say
Chale, wonim? You are my sister and my friend
Let’s mend the broken pieces, let’s make it right again
Yes, please forgive me, I’m truly sorry now
I’m making a promise, I’m taking a vow
To be a better listener, to be there when you call
Don’t let our friendship wither, don’t let our bond fall
Yeah, let’s make it right again
Chale, I’m sorry, you know it's true
Everything is better when I'm walking with you
Oyiwa, peace and love always.
(Fade out with palm-wine guitar solo)