The song “Number One” by Tanzanian artists Billnass and Mbosso is a love song expressing deep passion and devotion to a beloved. It uses vivid imagery and intense emotions to describe how the singer feels because of his partner.
Ntaomba mabawa nipae
mabawa nipae,,mpaka mbingu ya sita
Neema na baraka zitufae
baraka zitufaee,,kutoka kwa malaika
aah honey mi nadhalilika
yaan ulivonishika
aaaah honey mi nadhalilika
yaaan ulivonishika
mamaa mamaa mamaake
ntakupenda kesho,,nakupenda today
bado nahangaika natafuta niombee
mwenzako mi nawivu na sitaki tushare
mamaa mamaa mamaake
ntakupenda kesho,,nakupenda today
bado nahangaika natafuta niombee
mwenzako mi nawivu na sitaki tushare…
kwenye mamillion kwang we Namba one
one yooo….
Watayasema yote na bado hatuachani
aaaah iyoo,,,,
wakiniona zoba
as long as uko nami
wakisema unaniroga,,waambie unanirogea chumba
hata wakiniona zoba
as long as uko nami
wakisema unaniroga rogaa,,waambie unanirogea chumba
onanananaaa
Ntaomba mabawa nipae
Mabawa nipaee,,mpaka mbingu ya sita
Neema na baraka zitufae,,
Baraka zitufaee,,,kutoka kwa malaika
Honey mi nadhalilika
yaan ulivonishika
oooh honey mi nadhalilika
yaan ulivonishika
Ooh kwa hizi raha unazonipa mpaka naishiwa maneno..nampenda mama nampenda baba,,na wew ukiwemo
penzi ukishika nakata,,nakata kama msumeno
yaan tuzeeke wotee mpaka tung’oke meno
akili zaniruka,,likiitwa lako jina
Kwenye mabilioni kwangu we ndo namba one
aaah iyoooo
watayasema yote na bado hatuachani
chanii iyoo
ata wakiniona zoba,,as long as uko namii
wakisema unaniroga,,waambie unanirogea chumba
ata wakiniona zoba zobaa,,as long as uko namii
wakisema unaniroga rogaa,,waambie unanirogea chumba
onanaaa
Ntaomba mabawa nipae
Mabawa nipae,,mpaka mbingu ya sita
hadi mbingu ya sita
Rehema na baraka zitufae
Baraka zitufaee,,kutoka kwa malaika
aah honey mi nadhalilika,,dhalilikaaa
yaan ulivonishika
ooh honey mi nadhalilikaaa,,mi nadhalilika
yaan ulivonishika
Conclusion:
“Number One” is a powerful love ballad that showcases passion, devotion, and loyalty. Its use of evocative language and imagery effectively conveys the singer’s feelings towards his partner. This song will resonate with fans of romantic music everywhere.
Points for Consideration:
- The song uses various literary techniques, including imagery, metaphors, and similes.
- The song reflects East African culture through proverbs and expressions.
- The song has a slow tempo and smooth vocals, aligning with its romantic theme.
Discussion Questions:
- What makes “Number One” a unique and captivating song?
- Do you believe in the concept of having a “number one” in your life?
- What lessons about love can we learn from this song?
