Ywaya Tajiri delivers a sweet and confident Swahili love song. The artist writes his own heartfelt lyrics, while Hendrick Sam prepares the warm, melodic music. The song is a direct and joyful proposal.
Released: February 24, 2026
Chai ya saa kumi
Ywaya Tajiri
Chai ya saa kumi Meaning & Lyrics (Ywaya Tajiri)
Ywaya Tajiri tells the story of a love that heals old wounds and defies any gossip. He promises to shut out the critics and build a future, inviting his partner to ‘jump the fence’ with him. The narrator’s commitment is clear when he confesses ‘I long for you even more than my comforting afternoon tea’ (Nakungoja kuliko chai ya saa kumi), valuing his partner above a daily ritual.
Moyo wangu ina viraka juu wengi walinimessMy heart is patched up because so many people have hurt me,
Ila tangu kukupata I swear naskia bestbut ever since I found you, I swear I’ve never felt better.
Na wakitukazia njoo turuke fenceAnd if they stand in our way, come on, let’s jump the fence.
Penzi letu telemundo nobody can contestOur love is a dramatic romance that nobody can ever challenge.
Kidogo ukinigusa mwilini napata goose bumpsJust a little touch from you gives me goosebumps all over.
When I am with you ni ukweli tu I’ll do anything for loveWhen I am with you, it’s the honest truth, I’ll do anything for love.
Ni mpole tena msupa mwoneni figure ya chupaShe is so gentle and beautiful, just look at her perfect hourglass figure.
Nikiwa na ye’ mnisamehe I’ll do anything for loveForgive me when I’m with her, because I’ll do anything for love.
Nakungoja kuliko chai ya saa kumiI long for you even more than my comforting afternoon tea.
Usiku mchana ni wewe tu ndio nawazaDay and night, you’re the only one occupying my thoughts.
My subira wanituliza vizuriYou soothe my soul perfectly, my sweet patience.
Nangoja fursa nikupeleke kwa mamaI’m just waiting for the perfect chance to take you home to my mother.
Tararara tararara gi ma mara mariTararara, tararara, everything that is mine is yours.
Cest la vie my darlingThat’s just life, my darling.
Tararara tararara nishaona maliTararara, tararara, I’ve finally found my greatest treasure.
You’re the one I am gonna marryYou’re the one I’m going to marry.
Mama wengi wanatuongeleaBaby, so many people are out there gossiping about us.
Kila siku ni songi songi hawatujuiThey scheme every single day, but they don’t truly know us.
Osiep chunya kiri deu I will keep you companyBest friend of my heart, don’t you worry, I’ll keep you company.
Kiri wea my abebo inemi rundo wiyaPlease don’t ever leave me, my baby, you make my head spin.
Wacha waongee wacha waseme ni kamoteLet them talk, let them claim you used a magic charm on me.
Ata waseme ni dumbaEven if they say it’s some kind of voodoo spell,
Penzi si tuendelee tusirudi nyumalet our love keep pushing forward, we’re never turning back.
Kungoja kuliko chai ya saa kumiWaiting for you is better than my comforting afternoon tea.
Usiku mchana ni wewe tu ndio nawazaDay and night, you’re the only one occupying my thoughts.
My subira wanituliza vizuriYou soothe my soul perfectly, my sweet patience.
Nangoja fursa nikupeleke kwa mamaI’m just waiting for the perfect chance to take you home to my mother.
Tararara tararara gi ma mara mariTararara, tararara, everything that is mine is yours.
Cest la vie my darlingThat’s just life, my darling.
Tararara tararara nishaona maliTararara, tararara, I’ve finally found my greatest treasure.
You’re the one I am gonna marryYou’re the one I’m going to marry.
Tararara tararara gi ma mara mariTararara, tararara, everything that is mine is yours.
Cest la vie my darlingThat’s just life, my darling.
Tararara tararara nishaona maliTararara, tararara, I’ve finally found my greatest treasure.
You’re the one I am gonna marryYou’re the one I’m going to marry.
Chai ya saa kumi Music Video
The ‘Chai ya saa kumi’ lyrics offer a warm and devoted promise. This Swahili love song from Ywaya Tajiri is a straightforward plan for a future together.