(Upbeat brass fanfare)
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Yeah! Turn the music up, let the drums talk!
We gather today for a legend in the making
From the heart of the Choma soil
Listen, everybody, it's a celebration!
What a beautiful day for the people of Cuundu southern
We got the rhythm in our feet, washing away the pains
From Mapanza to the streets, the word is spreading fast
A day like this, a birthday king, a memory to last
Milimo is stepping out, with grace and noble pride
With the spirit of the ancestors walking by his side
The people of Singani, they shout the name so loud
Standing in the light, he's the jewel of the crowd.
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Oh, happy birthday, Milimo, son of the soil
See the fruits of your hands, see the end of the toil
From Choma to Monze, let the celebration ring
For the pride of the land, let the people sing
God's abundant blessings falling like the summer rain
Many more years, happiness, and joy in your domain!
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Monze is dancing, the rhythm's got the heat
Every single soul is moving to the heavy beat
He's a pillar in the village, a beacon in the night
Guiding all his people with his wisdom and his light
Look at how he carries it, with style and with ease
Carried on the wings of the gentle summer breeze
No matter where you travel, no matter where you go
Your roots are in the ground, and your greatness will show.
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Oh, happy birthday, Milimo, son of the soil
See the fruits of your hands, see the end of the toil
From Choma to Monze, let the celebration ring
For the pride of the land, let the people sing
God's abundant blessings falling like the summer rain
Many more years, happiness, and joy in your domain!
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Raise your glasses high, let the toast begin
Celebrate the life, let the laughter enter in
Through every season, through every passing year
We stand beside you, Milimo, and we keep you near
May the heavens open up and pour down the grace
For the champion of the people, for the leader of the race!
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
So keep the rhythm steady, let the guitars soar
We don't want the party ending, give us even more
It's a legacy of honor, a heritage so deep
Promises of greatness that you're destined to keep
So cheers to the future, cheers to the past
This celebration is built, yeah, it's built to last
Milimo, shine on, let your star continue bright
Burning like a fire in the middle of the night.
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Oh, happy birthday, Milimo, son of the soil
See the fruits of your hands, see the end of the toil
From Choma to Monze, let the celebration ring
For the pride of the land, let the people sing
God's abundant blessings falling like the summer rain
Many more years, happiness, and joy in your domain!
(trumpet rhythmic melody plays alongside human whistling melody)
Happy birthday, Milimo!
Son of Choma, we celebrate you today
Mapanza, Singani, Monze, all the way
Blessings on blessings, more years to come
Keep dancing, keep shining, keep the rhythm drumming
Yeah, celebration time, forever and ever
Chiinga Chiingriation making more Chiingas through music
I see you Changu Luyando Laurraine mwanangu
(Brass outro fade out)