“New Era” by Patricia Majalisa takes on even greater significance when considered in the context of post-independence, reflecting the hope and aspirations of a newly liberated nation. Here’s a refined analysis with this historical backdrop in mind:
“New Era” by Patricia Majalisa: A Post-Independenc...
[Verse]
A new era has dawn, with a future soon to blossom
Earn huge income too
Without yesterday's nightsmares
There's a brighter tomorrow, waiting for all us
That will enrich us with happiness
Without any racial discrimination
[Chorus]
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah!
[Verse]
Let's look to the future
Good life is waiting for us
With a new horizon to explore
A new peace for all
Let's look to the future
Good life is waiting for us
With a new horizon to explore
A new peace oh-oh
[Chorus]
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah!
[Verse]
A new era has dawn, with a future soon to blossom
Earn huge income too
Without yesterday's nightsmares
There's a brighter tomorrow, waiting for all us
That will enrich us with happiness
Without any racial discrimination
[Chorus]
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele eh zuumba, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
Ah, Yelele-Iyeh-oh, Yelele lele zumba
Eh zuumba zuumba. Ah! Yah-Iii! Oh!
New Era was written by Patricia Majalisa.
New Era was produced by Dan Tshanda.