In this Song (CopyRights:Suzanna Owiyo-Youtube)by Suzanna Owiyo and Mbilia Bel, the singer laments the loss of a dear friend who only a few years ago was an ordinary normal person, but who has now come upon some bounty and looks down on his previous cronies as mere noisemakers hence the refrain WE KELO KOKO KAA- don't make noise here!
We kelo koko ka Don't make noise here
Ee ee ee Ee ee ee
mane ee What noise?
Iyudo pesa paro oloko (When)you have money your attitude(towards me) changes
Achaye omedore You despise me
Manee ee What?
Wuoth olokore Your way of walking has changed!
Omena, sukuma akasahau Fingerlings and cabbages you no longer desire
(Refrain) We kelo koko kaa!
Tulikuwa marafiki We were dear friends
Moja wetu akabarikiwa And when one of us became prosperous
Vinwaji akabadilisha He changed his drinks!
(refrain) Don't bring that noise here!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nIpvI8D_dco&feature=related
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