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Mbosso x Bahati - Futa (English Translation)

Futa - means wipe. Song is a prayer to God to wipe away his tears. (Futa chozi). maCHOZI means tears. Mbosso: Youthness (age) is like hot water that quickly becomes cold. I was only young for a few moment and all of a sudden I am now a big person with responsibilities. Now, I have two kids who look up to me. I struggle daily with challenges trying to fend/cater for them. But when I fail to come home with food, my fellow parent (wife) becomes so angry, and verbally insults me. I work extra hard, using all my energy that my shirt is constantly drenched in sweat. When I repair a crack on my floor, the roof starts leaking. I no longer go knocking at friends/relative's houses. Can I be the source of care my children look up to? Where will my relief come from? Chorus: Does God really hear my voice when I pray? Is it that my prayers don't reach the Seventh Heaven? Bahati (replying): Wipe your tears, wipe them Mbosso: Don't ask me why I am crying Bahati: Wipe your tears, w