Story Behind The Song
The song was initially sang around the concept of unity and togetherness. It soon evolved into a song generally about happiness, love and smiles. The joyful side of love. It was first recorded in 2010 and has constantly been improved in quality and instrumentation up to the point it is now.
Song Description
Tererai Mugwadi is the female vocalist. She sings about taking her loved ones away to the mountains far away from the hustle of the city. She sings that she yearns to see her loved ones smile because their smiles shine bright like diamonds.
Tendai Nguni(Tehn Diamond), comes in with a repetitive suggestion , 'when your smiling, i'm smiling/ we're smiling, we're fine and../...'
Chitarisiro Chiketa (MC Chita) also reiterates the celebration element by playing the role of a hypeman, stating ,'wanna know the reason why we gathered here, which is/ i'll tell you what it is, its a celebration/...'
The whole instills a feel of happines, joy and love! the uptempo African instrumentation really makes the vibe a jolly, playful feel which anyone can dance to.
| Song Length |
4:35 |
Genre |
World - African, World - World Beat |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Joyful, Ecstatic |
Subject |
Happiness, Celebration |
| Similar Artists |
Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas |
Language |
Multi-Language |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
(Tererai Mugwadi)
iwe dai waiziva ndaikushevedza kumakomo toziza nyika neminzwa/ dzino baya chimiro chako ndichiyeva nyemwerero yako sendarama, inovaima/ inovaima, inovaima, inovaima
nyemwerero yako, sendarama inovaima
(Tehn Diamond)
as long as I'm smiling, you're smiling, we smiling , , we're fine and everybody else just get behind us, we don't need luck our love is a lion (*4)
(Tererai Mugwadi)
iwe dai waiziva ndaikushevedza kumakomo toziza nyika neminzwa/ dzino baya chimiro chako ndichiyeva nyemwerero yako sendarama, inovaima/ inovaima, inovaima, inovaima
nyemwerero yako, sendarama inovaima
(MC Chita)
Wanna know the reason why we gathered her, which is.../
Tell you what it is, its a celebration..../
coz every night new years, everyday christmas/
these are caviar dishes and champagne wishes (*2)
(Tererai Mugwadi)
ndinoyeva chimiro chako/ wobva wandizadza nemufaro/ nyemwerore yako inovaima sendarama/ wobva wandizadza nemufaro (*2)
(Tererai Mugwadi)
iwe dai waiziva ndaikushevedza kumakomo toziza nyika neminzwa/ dzino baya chimiro chako ndichiyeva nyemwerero yako sendarama, inovaima/ inovaima, inovaima, inovaima
nyemwerero yako, sendarama inovaima
(Tehn Diamond)
as long as I'm smiling, you're smiling, we smiling , , we're fine and everybody else just get behind us, we don't need luck our love is a lion (*4)
(Tererai Mugwadi)
iwe dai waiziva ndaikushevedza kumakomo toziza nyika neminzwa/ dzino baya chimiro chako ndichiyeva nyemwerero yako sendarama, inovaima/ inovaima, inovaima, inovaima
nyemwerero yako, sendarama inovaima