Daira (Single) by The Mbira Renaissance Band

Verse 1

Hona nhasi, nhasi taungana
-Taungana vana vaMambo

(translation: See, we the children of the King , have come together today)

Hona nhasi, nhasi tasimuka
- Kusimuka vana vamadzishe

(translation: See, the children of our great forefathers and chiefs have taken a stand today)

Hanzi rinopa, uyo waneta
- Tadzungaira, tadzungaira musango

(translation: the forest yields it's fruit to those who are searching and have become tired. We are tired, we have been searching and wandering in the forest for a long time)

Tererai, kana ngoma yorira,
- Tererayi

(translation: listen to the call of the drum)

Chorus
Ngoma yorira - Daira ! X 4
Dairai Dairai Vanhuwe

(translation: Answer to the call of the drum!)

Verse 2

Son of the soil from the City of Kings (City of Queens)
Lead the way - we want freedom !

Harare, Harare be strong, you are the heartbeat
- we want freedom !

This is the struggle, we will be held accountable,
We will be remembered for
- We want freedom!

Tererai, kana ngoma yorira,
- Tererayi

*Chorus*

Bridge

Pinda mudariro ! X 3
Ngoma yorira iwe

(The drums are beating, so join in the dance circle/dance floor)

- repeat until end

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