Bahati - Dear Ex Remix Lyrics
Lyrics
Basi nifungue roho
Kwa yule wa before
Dear Ex...
Sitaki kurudia zamani
Nilikupenda sana
Ila haukuniona wa dhamani
Haukuniona wa dhamani
Sitaki kubonga mob
Nikurushie lawama
Ila roho yangu unaijua
Nilikupenda sana
Nilipokosa nisamehe
Ulipokosa nikusamehe
Na maisha yaendelee eeh
Nilipokosa nisamehe
Ulipokosa nikusamehe
Na maisha yaendelee eeh
Rafiki zangu wanaulizia, wanaulizia
Ndugu zangu wanaulizia, yule wa zamani
Haya mama anaulizia, anaulizia
Majirani wanaulizia, yule wa zamani
[Mejja]
Nimemiss sauti yako ndani ya nyumba
Nimemiss nikisanif shash na we unafunga
Nimemiss tukioga pamoja
Nimemiss ukipika mi naonja
Nimemiss familia nimemiss manzi yangu
Ulikuwa beste yangu, advice za mabeste ndo uliskia
Walikuchocha ukavunja familia but I hope
Mahali uko unafurahia
Pole bado napenda mtoto wako
Ukiwa na shida usiogope kusema
Maisha yako mi nakutakia mema
Mad yeah Kansoul anaulizia, anauliza
Mama Hadija anaulizia, yule wa zamani
Willy Tuva anaulizia, anauliza
Governor Joho anaulizia, yule wa zamani
You never took your time to know me, time to know me
You never took your time to understand
You never took your time to know me, time to know me
But loving you is all I had
Natamani siku zile, hisia zangu zinanikosea
Hata nikuone, ukiwa naye mi nawaombea
Natamani siku zile, hisia zangu zinanikosea
Hata nikuone, ukiwa naye mi nawaombea
Maina Kageni anaulizia, anaulizia
Emali Havi anaulizia, yule wa zamani
Mwakideu anaulizia, anaulizia
Ata Otile anaulizia, yule wa zamani
Ommy huruma anaulizia
Mtua anaulizia
Mama Cider anaulizia
Yule wa zamani
Kiuna anaulizia
Mwende Clemmo anaulizia
Kwtu Mathare anaulizia
Yule wa zamani
Mama mejja anaulizia, anaulizia
Kama wa Pango anaulizia
Pengting wa zamani
Video
BAHATI Feat. MEJJA - DEAR EX REMIX (Official Video) *812*810#
Meaning & Inspiration
Bahati's "Dear Ex Remix" featuring Mejja, released on April 21, 2021, offers a surprisingly poignant reflection on past relationships, moving beyond the usual themes of romantic drama to explore a more mature and forgiving perspective. The song's core message revolves around the desire to let go of past hurts and embrace peace, acknowledging the pain of a relationship that didn't fulfill its potential. Bahati opens by expressing a deep-seated yearning to reconnect with a former love, not out of lingering romantic hope, but from a place of wishing well and seeking closure. He admits that while he once cherished this person deeply, the lack of genuine understanding and appreciation from their end led to the relationship's demise. This resonates with the biblical principle of seeking peace, as Hebrews 12:14 exhorts, "Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." The lyrics highlight the difficulty of moving on when others, from friends and family to well-known public figures, inquire about this past connection, underscoring the lingering presence of the relationship in the collective consciousness.
Mejja's contribution adds a layer of personal recollection and an acknowledgment of shared history. He touches upon the intimate details of the past, the comfort of companionship, and even the societal influences that may have contributed to the breakup. Yet, instead of dwelling on blame, Mejja expresses a hope that his ex is finding happiness, mirroring the Christian mandate to love our neighbors and pray for those who persecute us, as taught in Matthew 5:44: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Both artists express a longing for the past, not to relive it, but as a testament to the genuine affection that existed. However, they both move towards a place of blessing the former partner, even wishing them well in their current circumstances, a sentiment that echoes the grace extended in Scripture. This act of extending grace, even to someone who may have caused pain, is a powerful embodiment of the forgiveness Jesus calls us to, as seen in Luke 6:37: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." The "Dear Ex Remix" ultimately serves as a testament to the possibility of finding peace and extending grace, even when a relationship has ended painfully, encouraging listeners to embrace a spirit of reconciliation and future well-being for all involved.