Centano sings Peke Yangu from his 2023 release, featuring lyricist and composer Innocent Omary. The song offers a rhythmic statement about choosing solitude over toxic bonds. Omary writes about protecting personal peace and prioritizing growth.
Released: November 20, 2023
Peke Yangu
Centano
Peke Yangu Lyrics Translation – Centano
Centano says ‘Bora Peke Yangu’ (Better Alone) as the song’s bold refrain. He mentions dedicating his heart to the hustle while cutting back on excessive care for those who betray. The lyrics show strength in family and few true friends.
Nimekuwa Na Wapenzi WalionisalitiI have had lovers who betrayed me
Nikawa Na Marafiki WanafikiI ended up with hypocritical friends
Nimeishi Na Ndugu Ambao HawapendiI have lived with relatives who don’t like
Kuona NikipataTo see me succeeding
Bora Peke Yangu UuhI’m better off on my own
Bora Peke Yangu UuhI’m better off on my own
Bora Peke Yangu UuhI’m better off on my own
Bora Peke Yangu Uuh UuhI’m better off on my own
Wengi Tuliwaacha Tukiwa Bado TunawapendaWe left many while we still loved them
Ili Kuruhusu Waende Huko WanapokwendaTo allow them to go where they were going
Na Sio Kama TunapendaAnd it’s not that we like it
Visa Na Usafiri Mpaka Moyo Uka Surrender EehThe drama and the journey, until the heart surrendered
Na Dedicate Moyo Kwenye HustleAnd I dedicate my heart to the hustle
Mama Ananiombea Na Mungu AnanionaMother prays for me and God sees me
Wanapolala Sisi Tuko MachoWhile they sleep, we are awake
Haya Mateso Iko Siku YatakomaThis suffering, one day it will end
Sina Chuki Sina WivuI hold no grudges, I have no jealousy
No NimeshajichunguzaNo, I have already examined myself
Tatizo Napenda SanaThe problem is I love too much
Najali Sana Napunguza OohI care too much, so I’m cutting back
Nimekuwa Na Wapenzi WalionisalitiI have had lovers who betrayed me
Nikawa Na Marafiki WanafikiI ended up with hypocritical friends
Nimeishi Na Ndugu Ambao HawapendiI have lived with relatives who don’t like
Kuona NikipataTo see me succeeding
Bora Peke Yangu UuhI’m better off on my own
Bora Peke Yangu UuhI’m better off on my own
Bora Peke Yangu UuhI’m better off on my own
Bora Peke Yangu Uuh UuhI’m better off on my own
Kipi Sijafanya Kwenye LoveWhat haven’t I done in love?
Nimeshalia Sana Kwenye LoveI have cried so much in love
Nimekataa Wengi Nimepunguza WengiI have rejected many, I have cut off many
Nimejifunza Menage Kwenye LoveI have learned to manage in love
Kipi Sijafanya Juu Ya LoveWhat haven’t I done for love?
Nimeshalia Sana Juu Ya LoveI have cried so much over love
Nimeshahonga Wendi Kapigana Na WengiI have bribed many, fought with many
Nimejifunza Menage Kwenye LoveI have learned to manage in love
Bora Pekeyangu Mi Na Mungu JuuBetter I am alone, with God above
Bora Peke Yangu Mi Na Ndugu TuuBetter I am alone, with just my kin
Bora Peke Yangu Mi Na FamilyBetter I am alone, with just my family
Na Marafiki Wachache WanaonielewaAnd a few friends who understand me
Sina Chuki Sina WivuI hold no grudges, I have no jealousy
No NimeshajichunguzaNo, I have already examined myself
Tatizo Napenda SanaThe problem is I love too much
Najali Sana Napunguza OohI care too much, so I’m cutting back
Peke Yangu Music Video
The Peke Yangu lyrics meaning explores self-reliance after relational wounds. Centano balances Swahili storytelling with universal themes of boundaries and ambition.