Music lyrics
Muzina Tabu Ley Rochereau & Afrisa International
Muzina
Muzina di Tata
E di Mwana
Muzina ndi Tata Nzambe
Muzina
In the name of
In the name of the Father
And the Son
And the Holy Spirit
In the name of God the Father
In the name of
Babotama bazala
Bakufa balamuka basekwa
Everyone born, everyone living
Everyone past, everyone awakened, everyone resurrected
Kasi kombo ya Nzambe ezali ya makasi
Boboto ya Yawhe na nkembo
But God’s name is strong
Jehovah’s forgiveness shines brightly
Muzina
Muzina di Tata
E di Mwana
E di Mpeve Santu
Muzina ndi Tata Nzambe
Muzina
In the name of
In the name of the Father
And the Son
And the Holy Spirit
In the name of God the Father
In the name of
Baluka moto na ngai
Balaka ngai liwa
Bamekola basuka
Bamema se mongambo eh!
They searched for my head
They promised my death
They tried to copy me, but cannot
In the end, the problem will be theirs
eh!
Lisolo oyo na ngai
Ekoma mosala
Nakati ya lisanga
Naba ndako, na nganda eh!
They talk about me
They make it their business
When they meet together
At home, and even in public eh!
Kofinga finga ngai
Kotongo tongo ngai
Kokana kana ngai
Epesa ngai bomoi
They insult, insult me
Behind, behind my back
They have two faces
Yet, all this gives me life!
Naboma moto te
Nateka moto te
Nasimba kisi te
Mpo te nazwa bomengo eh!
I’ve never killed anyone
I have never betrayed anyone
I have never used sorcery against anyone
To gain riches eh!
Chorus
Nzoto na ngai nzoto oyo
Elelela kaka Nzambe
Nkisi na ngai banda bomwana
Losambo na Yawhe
My body, this body
Criesonly to God
Since I was young, the only sorcery I have called
Has been to pray to God
Banso oyo bayeba ngai
Na bomwana na ngai
Ntango yango babenga ngai
Mwana ya basango
Oh those who knew me
When I was young
At that time, they called me
The Father’s Son
Yebaka ah! Yebaka
Liloba ya Nzambe
Keba bisengo ya nse
You may know ah! You may know
The word of God
Be careful of worldly things
Tangaka ah! Tangaka
Tangaka Bible
Keba bomengo ya nse
Read ah! Read
Read the Bible
Be careful of riches
Muzina
Muzina di Tata
E di Mwana
E di Mpeve Santu
Muzina ndi Tata Nzambe
Muzina
In the name of
In the name of the Father
And the Son
And the Holy Spirit
In the name of God the Father
In the name of
(Solo vocal Wawali Bonane):
Bawonso nkundi bankulu
Bopepsa biso kisampulu
Oh our old and wise ancestors
Please give us your blessing
Muzina di Tata, e di Mwana…
In the name of the Father, and the Son
Basantu mpe na ba angelu
Botombola nkombo ya Nkolo, oh!
All the saints and all the angels
Lift up the name of the Creator
Muzina di Tata, e di Mwana…
In the name of the Father, and the Son
Refrain:
Yemba! Yemba!
Let’s sing! Let’s sing