Swahili song · school farewell song
Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi lyrics
English: Oh, Form Four, Where Are You Going?
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What “Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” is about
This song is a farewell from younger students to their seniors, the Form Four students, who are graduating from secondary school. It expresses sadness at their departure but also offers advice and encouragement for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in life and further studies. The song emphasizes the importance of good morals, hard work, and remembering their roots and the sacrifices made for their education.
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Each line in the original and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.
[Verse 1]
Leo machozi yanataka kutoka,
Today tears want to flow,
Kuwaona ninyi mnaondoka,
Seeing you all leave,
Mmetufundisha mengi shuleni hapa,
You have taught us a lot here at school,
Hata mbali mwamanongu hatutawasahau.
Even far away, Mwamanongu, we will not forget you.
Miaka minne imekamilika,
Four years have been completed,
Kengele ya mwisho imelia,
The final bell has rung,
Mnatoka shuleni mnaingia mtaani,
You are leaving school and entering the streets,
Kazi ndio kwanza inaanza duniani.
Work is just beginning in the world.
chorus
Ooh Kidato cha Nne mnaenda wapi?
Oh, Form Four, where are you going?
Safari ya maisha ndio kwanza inaanza mbali!
The journey of life is just beginning far away!
Mtaani kuna mengi, tahadhari na uoga,
There is a lot in the streets, beware of fear,
Shika maadili mema, usije ukapotea njia, kijana eeh!
Hold onto good morals, lest you lose your way, young one, eh!
Na mnaojiandaa na tano, vitabu mkononi,
And those of you preparing for Form Five, books in hand,
Nidhamu na bidii ndio nguzo ya utajiri na ushindi!
Discipline and diligence are the pillars of wealth and victory!
mwamanongu sekondari tutawakumbukaa
Mwamanongu Secondary, we will remember you.
verse 2
Mtaani kuna majaribu mengi ya kupotosha,
In the streets, there are many misleading temptations,
Marafiki wa uongo watataka kuwakosesha,
False friends will want to lead you astray,
Pesa za haraka na starehe za kupita,
Quick money and fleeting pleasures,
Visiwape upofu mkasahau mliyojifunza.
Don't let them blind you and make you forget what you learned.
Kumbukeni walezi waliotoa jasho lao,
Remember the guardians who sweated for you,
Wanalipa michango ya shule, kwa shida kulinda maisha yenu.
Paying school fees, struggling to protect your lives.
Kaa mbali na vishawishi, linda utu wenu,
Stay away from temptations, protect your dignity,
Heshima ndiyo mlango wa mafanikio yenu.
Respect is the door to your success.
verse 3
Na wale mnaovuta subira ya kwenda kidato cha tano na vyuo vya kati,
And those of you patiently waiting to go to Form Five and colleges,
Jipangeni vizuri, achana na mambo ya kitoto sasa,
Prepare yourselves well, leave childish things now,
Sayansi au Sanaa, PCB au HGL,
Science or Arts, PCB or HGL,
Mnasoma kwa nguvu zote muwe mfano bora kwetu sisi.
Study with all your might to be a good example for us.
Tuta Wamiss sana hapa shuleni,
We will miss you very much here at school,
Mengine yote mema tunawatakia safari njema njia panda.
All the best, we wish you a good journey at the crossroads.
chorus
Ooh Kidato cha Nne mnaenda wapi?
Oh, Form Four, where are you going?
Safari ya masomo ndio kwanza inaanza mbali!
The journey of studies is just beginning far away!
Mtaani kuna mengi, tahadhari na uoga,
There is a lot in the streets, beware of fear,
Shika maadili mema, usije ukapotea njia, ndugu yangu eeh!
Hold onto good morals, lest you lose your way, my sibling, eh!
Na mnaojiandaa na tano, vitabu mkononi,
And those of you preparing for Form Five, books in hand,
Nidhamu na bidii ndio nguzo ya utajiri na ushindi!
Discipline and diligence are the pillars of wealth and victory!
mwamanongu sekondari tutawakumbukaa
Mwamanongu Secondary, we will remember you.
Outro
Haya kwaheri kaka...
Goodbye, brother...
Kwaheri dada...
Goodbye, sister...
Mkafaulu mitihani yenu...
May you pass your exams...
Mkalete sifa hapa shuleni kwetu...
And bring honor to our school here...
Tukutana kileleni!
See you at the top!
mwamanongu sekondari ndiyo chanzo cha maarifa yenu katika elimu
Mwamanongu Secondary is the source of your knowledge in education.
Lines explained
“Mnatoka shuleni mnaingia mtaani,”
You are leaving school and entering the streets,
This line signifies the transition from the protected environment of school to the wider, more challenging world outside.
“Shika maadili mema, usije ukapotea njia, kijana eeh!”
Hold onto good morals, lest you lose your way, young one, eh!
This is a key piece of advice, urging the graduating students to maintain their good character amidst the temptations of life outside school.
“Mengine yote mema tunawatakia safari njema njia panda.”
All the best, we wish you a good journey at the crossroads.
The 'crossroads' (njia panda) metaphorically represents the point in life where the graduates will make important decisions about their future paths.
Swahili words from this song
Learning Swahili? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- Kidato cha Nne
- Form Four (the final year of secondary school in Tanzania and other East African countries)
- mtaani
- in the streets / in the community (referring to life outside school)
- maadili mema
- good morals / good values
- nidhamu
- discipline
- bidii
- diligence / hard work
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“Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” is a Swahili song with a uplifting feel, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.
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A warm, uplifting song about my life, my dreams and the people who believe in me
Questions about “Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi”
What does “Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” mean in English?
“Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” means “Oh, Form Four, Where Are You Going?” in English.
What is “Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” about?
This song is a farewell from younger students to their seniors, the Form Four students, who are graduating from secondary school. It expresses sadness at their departure but also offers advice and encouragement for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in life and further studies. The song emphasizes the importance of good morals, hard work, and remembering their roots and the sacrifices made for their education.
Is there an English translation of the “Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” lyrics?
Yes. Every line of “Ooh Kidato Cha Nne Mnaenda Wapi” is translated into English on this page. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.
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