Rose Muhando - Pombe Lyrics
Lyrics
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina matatizo
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe inaleta mziba
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe imesaaisha familia kutengana wee
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe imesaaisha mume kufutwa kazi wee
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina magonjwa
Pombe ina matatizo
Pombe ina madhara
Heshima yako imeshuka
Siku hizi hueleweki
Watoto wanalia njaa
Baba ameshinda clabuni
Mwenye nyumba anadai kodi baba haonekani
Watoto wanalia njaa
Baba amelala mtaroni
Nyumani majukumu mama amelemewa
Kabeba sukuma kichwani,mabega amelegea
Akirudi nguo imechanika chakarachakara
Baba akirudi nyumbani amelewa chakarichakari
Kumbe kupepesapepesa baba yupo mpango wa kando
Pombe ina madhara
Watoto wamefukuzwa shule
Pombe ina madhara
Baba unaitwa mzee wa ovyo
Pombe na madhara we
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina madhara
Pombe ina madhara
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Video
Rose Muhando - Pombe (Official Video) SKIZA *811*402# #POMBE #ROSEMUHANDO
Meaning & Inspiration
Rose Muhando's "Pombe," released on December 29, 2023, is a powerful and unflinching exploration of the destructive consequences of alcohol abuse. This song transcends mere musical expression, functioning as a poignant testimony and a fervent plea for sobriety. The narrative woven throughout "Pombe" paints a stark picture of lives ravaged by drink, moving beyond a simple recitation of negative effects to delve into the societal and familial breakdown it incites. Muhando doesn't shy away from the visceral realities: families torn apart, livelihoods lost, and the dignity of individuals eroded. The lyrics vividly describe a father absent from his home, his responsibilities neglected, leaving his wife burdened and his children hungry, a scenario that tragically echoes the biblical warnings found in Proverbs 20:1, which states, "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." The song's progression illustrates how addiction isolates individuals and places an unbearable strain on loved ones, mirroring the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 10:17 which speaks of a land whose king is a youth and whose princes feast in the morning, suggesting a loss of order and responsibility. Furthermore, Muhando highlights the shame and disgrace that alcohol brings, noting how one's "respect has fallen" and they become "unintelligible," a spiritual and social decline that can be seen as a forfeiture of the honoring of God mentioned in Ephesians 5:18, which urges believers not to be drunk with wine but to be filled with the Spirit. The song's central message, "Pombe ina madhara" (alcohol has consequences), is a vital reminder of the pervasive damage caused by this substance. It underscores the truth that while alcohol may offer temporary escape, its ultimate price is far too high, leading to brokenness and despair. Muhando's delivery, infused with raw emotion and unwavering conviction, amplifies the gravity of her message, calling listeners to confront the issue of alcohol abuse and seek the path of redemption and renewal, a path illuminated by the hope and strength found in a life dedicated to righteousness and temperance.