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Dala ft Mankind

by EA WAVE

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Somewhere in between bittersweet and a reverie, EA Wave's new song continues to establish the group's ambition to fuse modern music stylings with those of 70s post-rock Kenya.

With the aid of RnB and pop duo, Mankind, comes a coming-of-age tale, that every adult must go through - leave home and forge one's own path. The song simulates the conversation between a child and their mother, a mother's reluctance towards separation and their child's resolve to leave.

'Dala' derives its name from the Dholuo word for 'home'. A love letter to those who shaped us, and the places we grew up from.

lyrics

Intro
It’s so hard to leave
Sing me a song when I am gone from you ×2
I won’t be gone for long
Sing me a song when I am far from you
×2

Verse One
When all the lights fade
And there’s nowhere in the world to go
I know I would rather stay
But then again I’m unsure
Simpler times have all but faded
But I can’t stay all the same
×2

Pre Chorus
Mama’s wailing (ooooh)
Don’t Go Away from Home ×2 (She’s Waving Goodbye Waving Goodbye)
Mama’s wailing (ooooh)
Don’t Go Away from me ×2 (She’s Waving Goodbye Waving Goodbye)

Chorus
Don’t Go Away
(Uweee ooo uweee ooo)
Dala ×4
(×2)

Verse Two
We’re all begging you to stay
The clan’s gathered by the road
Nowhere in the world’s the same
You’re better off staying home
Simpler times have all but faded
But I can’t stay all the same
×4

Chorus
Don’t Go Away
(Uweee ooo uweee ooo)
Dala ×4
(×4)
Mama’s Wailing
I’m waving goodbye. I’m waving goodbye

Outro
It’s so hard to leave
Sing me a song when I am gone from you ×2
I won’t be gone for long
Sing me a song when I am far from you
×2

credits

released November 29, 2019
Lyrics by Eugene Lowell and Brian Owuor

Mixed by Jacob 'Jinku' Solomon with assistance from Hiribae Wanyoike and Samuel 'Sichangi' Namasaka.

Masted by Russell Kearney at www.russellkearneymusic.com

Live Guitar by Otugi Mlamba & Samuel 'Sichangi' Namasaka
Live Bass by Samuel Guchu Ngugi & Hiribae Wanyoike

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EA WAVE Nairobi, Kenya

East African Wave Ltd (EA Wave) is a producer-driven music label/creative agency pushing the boundaries of East African art.

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