Francis Mercier brings the world a warm new track with ‘Kamili’. The performer collaborates with Idd Aziz to deliver a heartfelt call home. Lyricist Bhekinkosi Mabhena writes simple, touching words, while Francis Mercier and Nitefreak produce the soft afro house music.
Released: February 10, 2023
Kamili
Francis Mercier | Idd Aziz Kunya
Kamili Meaning & Lyrics (Francis Mercier | Idd Aziz Kunya)
The songwriter pens a direct plea, with lines like ‘Come back to the village, sister’. The lyrics center on a family waiting for a loved one’s return. This poet creates a powerful sense of longing and family loyalty through the repeated calls to Kamili.
Kamili kamili kamili maKamili, Kamili, Kamili, mother.
Kamili ma nzoohCome, mother Kamili.
Siku nyinji gaIt has been so many days,
Kidzenda nyumbaanisince we journeyed back home.
Stu kaya mana kiyeya maWe are waiting here at home, mother.
Udze mudzini dedePlease come back to the village, sister.
Udze mudzini dede ahhhCome back to the village, sister.
Udze mudzini maCome back to the village, mother.
Oh kamiliOh, Kamili.
Nduguyangu kamili deMy dear sibling, Kamili.
Yeh wryeh ehYeah, wryeh, eh.
Wryeh wryeh eh ehWryeh, wryeh, eh, eh.
Wryeh wryeh ehhhWryeh, wryeh, eh.
UuuuuOoh.
KamiliKamili.
Kamili kamili kamiliKamili, Kamili, Kamili.
Kamili kamili kamili gaaahKamili, Kamili, Kamili.
Udze nyumbaniPlease come home.
Hiphiye kayaLet’s go back to our village.
Yuna kuhedzaYou are deeply loved.
UuuuuOoh.
WryehWryeh.
MmmMmm.
RiriraRirira.
Meh ehMeh, eh.
Heraza mimiPlease listen to me.
Kamili Music Video
‘Kamili’ is a beautiful ode to family bonds. The Swahili lyrics are about a heartfelt request for a beloved sister to return home.