Sumbua Lyrics English Translation — Swakacha | Ally Fresh | Dj Mura K.E

Ally Fresh, Dj Mura K.E, and Tina Ardor bring a fresh East African groove with ‘Sumbua,’ the lead single from their album ‘Swakacha.’ Ali Dennis, Christina Mwaura, and Dennis Mwaura pen the lyrics, while the team of composers creates a rhythm that keeps you moving. The song mixes modern beats with traditional vibes for a unique sound.

Sumbua Lyrics English Translation — Swakacha | Ally Fresh | Dj Mura K.E
Released: April 18, 2025

Sumbua

Ally Fresh | Dj Mura K.E • From “Swakacha”

Lyricist
Ali Dennis, Christina Mwaura, Dennis Mwaura
Composer
Ali Dennis, Christina Mwaura, Dennis Mwaura, Ally Fresh, Dj Mura K.E

Sumbua Lyrics Translation (from “Swakacha”)

The lyrics writer tells the story of someone scarred by love, afraid to trust again. ‘I want to give you a love that’s true,’ the performer sings, offering a love that’s pure and safe. The lyrics contrast hope with frustration, repeating ‘You’re nothing but trouble’ to show the push and pull of a complicated relationship.

Mundu agicinwo ni wendo niuragaA person who’s burnt by love ends up lost.
Agitheo wendo akaregaWhen they’re offered love, they turn it away.
Ndure wona oria wendo wa ma ohanaYou’ve never seen what true love really looks like.
Ndirenda guhe wendo wa maI want to give you a love that’s true.
Wendo wendo wendo wa maLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Guhe kissi mwah na nguhumbirieGive you a kiss and keep you safe in my arms.
Woka muciiWhen you come home,
Ndirenda gukumenyereraI want to take care of you,
And call you mineand call you mine.
Nataka kukupe nataka kukupendaI want to give to you, I want to love you,
Lakini we ni sumbuabut you’re nothing but trouble.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Iye iye iye iyeee iyeeIye, iye, iye, iyeee, iyee.
Inauma inauma lakini ntazoeaIt hurts, it hurts, but I’ll get used to it.
Inauma inauma lakini ntangojeaIt hurts, it hurts, but I’ll keep waiting.
Wendo wendo wendo wa maLove, love, true love.
Nataka kukupe nataka kukupendaI want to give to you, I want to love you.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Lakini we ni sumbuaBut you’re nothing but trouble.
Wendo wendo wendo wa maLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.
Love love true loveLove, love, true love.

Sumbua Music Video

The meaning behind ‘Sumbua’ is the struggle between longing and heartbreak. The chemistry between Ally Fresh, Dj Mura K.E, and Tina Ardor makes the Swahili track unforgettable.