Mavokali’s ‘Commando’ is a lively Afro-pop track with lyrics penned by Benjamin Paul Mwenda. The musician also collaborates with V50 and Sam to compose a rhythm that’s both catchy and heartfelt. The song blends playful energy with a touch of romance, making it an instant earworm.
Released: September 28, 2022
Commando
Mavokali
Lyricist
Benjamin Paul Mwenda
Composer
Benjamin Paul Mwenda, V50 & Others
Commando Lyrics English Translation by Mavokali
Benjamin Paul Mwenda tells a story of vulnerability and devotion through the lyrics. He sings, ‘My dear, my heart’s so fragile, don’t you go and drop me now,’ capturing the fear of being left behind in love. The poet cleverly uses the metaphor of a soldier and commando to describe a relationship built on trust and commitment.
Soldier oh soldier ohSoldier, oh soldier, oh
Can you be my commandoCan you be my commando?
Commando ooh eehCommando, ooh, eeh
I wanna be your soldier oohI want to be your soldier, ooh
Soldier oh soldier ohSoldier, oh soldier, oh
Anything i’ll do for youI’ll do anything for you
So let me give my number ohSo let me give you my number, oh
Number oh number ohNumber, oh number, oh
Can you be my commando commando oohCan you be my commando, commando, ooh?
Mwenzako moyo wangu mwepesiMy dear, my heart’s so fragile,
Usije ukanibwamga etidon’t you go and drop me now,
Kisha ukanipa mastress ah-ah-ahand then leave me stressed out, ah-ah-ah.
Hali yangu mi ya bajetiI’m just living on a budget,
Usije ukaniweka benchidon’t you go and leave me on the sidelines.
Utanimaliza aah utanimaliza oh utanimaliza aahYou’ll be the end of me, ah, you’ll finish me, oh, you’ll destroy me, ah.
I wanna be your soldier oohI want to be your soldier, ooh
Soldier oh soldier ohSoldier, oh soldier, oh
Anything i’ll do for youI’ll do anything for you
So let me give my number ohSo let me give you my number, oh
Number oh number ohNumber, oh number, oh
Can you be my commando commando oohCan you be my commando, commando, ooh?
Aah can you give me your timeAh, can you give me your time?
Mwenzako nime fall in loveMy dear, I’ve fallen in love,
Nime fall in love mh-mh-mhI’ve fallen in love, mh-mh-mh.
Alafu sitokuacha uteseke pressureAnd then I won’t let you suffer under pressure,
Pressure za niniwhat’s the point of all that pressure?
You are my desire mmh aah oohYou’re my desire, mmh, ah, ooh.
