Yeah, one love
Today we celebrate, a king is born
Jah bless, Hurdly, rise up
October 14th, the year 2005
A light came into this world, feeling so alive
Hurdly Imbwaga Odanga, our pride and our joy
We celebrate the life of such a brilliant boy
An electric engineer with a vision so bright
Shining through the darkness like a beacon in the night
Babu, you are the blessing that we hold so dear
Bringing us the laughter, chasing every fear
Happy birthday, Hurdly, oh what a day
We celebrate the journey in every single way
Babu, you are the star, you are the rising sun
Happy birthday to you, our dearest loving son
Oh, we praise the day you came to be
Hurdly Imbwaga, living so free
You please the heart of Snider, Marion, and Sheila too
Madiga, Sally, Nancy, they all love you through and through
And Violet Odanga, your mother, she glows with pride
Knowing you’re a man with the spirit deep inside
Keep your head high, don't let the pressure take control
Avoid the path of shadows, keep the fire in your soul
Stay sober and righteous, let God guide your hand
For a sober man is favored, fulfilling the plan
Happy birthday, Hurdly, oh what a day
We celebrate the journey in every single way
Babu, you are the star, you are the rising sun
Happy birthday to you, our dearest loving son
Oh, we praise the day you came to be
Hurdly Imbwaga, living so free
Live to blow one hundred and one candles bright
Be brave in the struggle, walk towards the light
Take the mantle from your father, Francis, strong and true
I’m a proud father watching the man inside of you
Be disciplined, my son, that’s all I pray to see
And I will die smiling, proud of your legacy
One love to the future, one love to the path
Build up your wisdom, let it outlast the wrath
Babu, you’re the engineer, constructing your own way
We stand behind you, Hurdly, every single day
Rise up, stand firm, keep the faith in your heart
You are the masterpiece, the work of living art
Happy birthday, Hurdly, oh what a day
We celebrate the journey in every single way
Babu, you are the star, you are the rising sun
Happy birthday to you, our dearest loving son
Oh, we praise the day you came to be
Hurdly Imbwaga, living so free
Yeah, Happy Birthday Babu
Hurdly Imbwaga Odanga, rise up
Keep shining, keep living, keep dreaming
Jah bless you, son
One love, one love, one love.