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Matatizo, yasikie kwa jirani
Yakikufika utanielewa
Kulala njaa, we sikia kwa jirani
Ukilala njaa, utanielewa
Kukataliwa, we sikia kwa jirani
Ukakataliwa, utanielewa
Usaliti usaliti, we sikia kwa jirani
Ukisalitiwa, utanielewa
Hapo ulipo
Ndugu yangu si kwa nguvu zako
Hivyo chunga kinywa chako
Usiwabeze walio chini yako
Hapo apo ulipo
Ndugu yangu si kwa nguvu zako
Hivyo chunga kinywa chako
Usiwabeze walio chini yako
Hivyo tusisemane (vibaya)
Tusiombeane (mabaya)
Tusisemane (vibaya vibaya vibaya)
Ooooh tusisemane (vibaya)
Tusiombeane (mabaya)
Tusisemane (vibaya vibaya vibaya)
Hauujuii haujuii
Kesho utakuwa wapi
Nami sijui sijui
Kesho nitakuwa wapi
Waweza niona mkosi
Kesho nikawa baraka
hivyo,Weka akiba ya maneno yako
Utanishukuru baadaye
Kwa leo ninaweza nikose
Ipo kesho nitapata
Hivyo, Weka akiba ya maneno yako
Utanishukuru baadaye
Apo ulipo
Ndugu yangu si kwa nguvu zako
Hivyo chunga kinywa chako
Usiwabeze walio chini yako
Apo ulipo
Ndugu yangu si kwa nguvu zako
Hivyo chunga kinywa chako
Usiwabeze walio chini yako
Hivyo tusisemane (vibaya)
Tusiombeane (mabaya)
Tusisemane (vibaya vibaya vibaya)
Ooooh tusisemane (vibaya)
Tusiombeane (mabaya)
Tusisemane (vibaya vibaya vibaya)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Vibaya warns against speaking contemptuously about people who are suffering. Its opening examples name hunger, rejection, betrayal, and other troubles that can only be fully understood when they become personal. From there, the song challenges pride by observing that a secure position does not come through human strength alone. The repeated counsel to guard the mouth, avoid belittling others, and refuse wishes of harm makes compassionate speech the songs central concern.
The uncertainty of tomorrow strengthens that warning. Someone regarded as unfortunate today may become a blessing later, while present advantage may not last. This outlook closely fits biblical teaching about the influence of words and the danger of using the same mouth for blessing and harm. It also reflects the call to humility in relationships. Rather than celebrating another persons hardship, the song commends restraint, empathy, and respect for those in a low position.
Related Scripture
- James 3:9-10 James condemns using the same mouth for both blessing and cursing.
- Proverbs 18:21 The proverb emphasizes the life-giving or destructive power of speech.
- Philippians 2:3 Paul calls for humility and regard for others rather than selfish pride.