Alikiba’s song “Dushelele” strikes a deep chord with many listeners due to its powerful lyrics and emotive storytelling. The song takes us through a range of emotions—desperation, love, betrayal, and hope. Below, we break down the lyrics in a way that allows you to reflect on each part while listening to the music. The themes of the song are woven into the narrative, allowing you to experience the highs and lows Alikiba conveys.

[Intro]

Mhm
Yeeeh
Sinzima

[Verse 1]

Nilimwambie asile
Ye alikula akavimba akaja
Mtoto mzuri aliyezaa
Na yule jamaa mwenye mahela
Akaniacha na njaa kwenye mataa
Yeye akaniacha nalia na mola
Ali wa leo nalia na Mola

[Chorus]

Ona
Yule aliye kupa wewe
Ndio kaninyina mimi
Na kama riziki anatoa yeye
Basi ntakosa mimi
Ila mola ndio anayetoa
Tena kwa foleni hata kama niko nyuma
Nitapata lazima

[Verse 2]

Asile
Ana maana yule
Mimi na yule (yule)
Tulipendana yule

[Chorus]

Ale dushelele
Dushelele shele dushelele ooh
Ale dushelele shele
Dushelele dushelele ooh
Ale dushelele shele
Dushelele shele dushelele ooh
Ale dushelele shele
Dushele dushele waegoo ooh

[Verse 3]

Yule aliyepanda
Kwenye lile shamba langu
Hakuona uchungu kuizunguka nyumba yangu
Ukatanda ukungu
Kwa penzi la madhulumu
Anayetena kamtema
Alikuwa hawara

[Chorus]

Mimi na yule (yule)
Tuliona yule
Mimi na yule (yule)
Tulifunga ndoa
Anatanga na kichanga kutwa kiguu na njia
Na nani ampe rupia iende pasi na fadhila
Madhila anayopata nikimuona namhurumia
Natamani arudi kwangu ila kumwambia sio sawa

[Bridge]

Mimi na yule (yule)
Tuliona yule
Mimi na yule (yule)
Tulifunga ndoa
Maji ya mapenzi aloonyesha yalifata mkondo yaakenda
Na radi ikapiga kumaanisha kuwa nilimpenda

[Chorus]

Mimi na yule (yule)
Tupendana yule
Mimi na yule (yule)
Tulifunga ndoa
Yule
Yule

[Outro]

Alerakakakakakaka dushelele
Ale dushelele
Dushelele shele dushelele ooh
Ale dushelele shele
Dushelele dushelele ooh
Ale dushelele shele
Dushelele shele dushelele ooh
Ale dushelele shele
Dushele dushele waegoo ooh
Ali wa Kitaa
Ali wa Leo
Si unaona eeh

Alikiba’s “Dushelele” speaks of the complexities of relationships—love, pain, and the harsh realities people face. It’s a song that reflects the emotional journey of someone who has loved deeply but also experienced betrayal and hardship. Yet, there’s a thread of resilience throughout, as the character in the song continues to trust in a higher power (Mola) to guide them through their struggles.

As you listen to the song, take in the heartfelt lyrics that weave together experiences of love and loss. The repetition of the chorus, especially the line “Dushelele,” serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and emotions—always moving, always shifting.

Let this piece of music resonate with you and allow Alikiba’s powerful storytelling to evoke reflection on your own experiences.