Alikiba sings ‘Hatari’ from the album Starter. Lyricists Ally Salehe Kiba and Sharif Saidi Juma write the story. Composers add a smooth Afrobeats arrangement.
Released: September 14, 2024
Hatari (feat. Jay Melody)
Alikiba • From “Starter”
Starter’s Hatari (feat. Jay Melody) Swahili Lyrics English Meaning
Alikiba writes about a past partner who humiliated him publicly. He shows how a new love brings beauty and healing.
Umeni-corruptisha Nilikuwa Na Mapressure TuYou’ve completely changed me; I was just under so much pressure.
Alinidhalilisha Alinicha Hadharani HadharaniShe humiliated me and left me out in public for everyone to see.
Ningeaga Maisha Nilishafika KikomoI would’ve said goodbye to life; I’d reached my limit.
Ukanikarikibisha Kabisa Ukani-adaptishaYou welcomed me in completely and helped me adapt.
Umenipendezesha Ukaning’arishaYou’ve made me look beautiful and made me shine.
Kuachana Na Yule Mbwa Wa Mwanzoni AlienikondeshaBreaking up with that ‘dog’ of an ex who made me waste away.
Uso Ullojawa Na Vishimo Nikapoteza MwonekanoMy face was full of marks, and I’d lost my looks.
Nikaonekana Ka’ Kituko Kumbe Yaliomo Yamo Oh Na Bado Na BadoI looked like a freak, but what’s inside is still there, and there’s so much more.
Taratibu Mama Tunamuumiza RohoEasy now, baby, we’re breaking her heart,
Taratibu Mama Atajitoa RohoEasy now, baby, she’ll be absolutely devastated.
Taratibu Mama Tunamumiza RohoEasy now, baby, we’re breaking her heart,
Taratibu Mama Atajitoa RohoEasy now, baby, she’ll be absolutely devastated.
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Oh-woah OhOh-woah oh.
Oh-woah OhOh-woah oh.
Wananiita JayThey call me Jay.
Jay Once AgainJay once again.
Another Day Mimi NaeAnother day with her,
Tuko Nyumbani Tunakula Chapati Na VisupuWe’re at home, eating ‘chapati’ flatbread and some soup.
Usiombe Akiniita Honey Tunaanza Vurugu UsumbufuYou wouldn’t believe it when she calls me ‘Honey,’ we start our playful chaos.
Maumivu Sijuagi Ye’ Ndo Anaenipa FurahaaI don’t know what pain is anymore; she’s the one who gives me joy.
Na Wala Siteseki Niko Angani Juu NapaaI’m not suffering at all; I’m high up in the sky, soaring.
Acheni Penzi Letu ListawiLet our love flourish.
Hamjui AliponishikaYou don’t know the hold she has on me.
Hata Kama Akienda MbaliEven if she goes far away,
Kumfata Hio NitalazimikaI’ll be forced to follow her.
Huu MotoThis is fire.
Taratibu Mama Tunamuumiza RohoEasy now, baby, we’re breaking her heart,
Taratibu Mama Atajitoa RohoEasy now, baby, she’ll be absolutely devastated.
Taratibu Mama Tunamumiza RohoEasy now, baby, we’re breaking her heart,
Taratibu Mama Atajitoa RohoEasy now, baby, she’ll be absolutely devastated.
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari Hatari Hatari Hatari MpenziIt’s dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, my love!
Hatari (feat. Jay Melody) Music Video
The Hatari lyrics translation highlights the theme of defiant love and recovery.