In this philosophical song Suzzana Owiyo poses the question Janyau(Lazy bones) ere kweyi?(Literally:where is your hoe?Interpretation: what is your contribution?)
Lyrics:
Nindo tere, nindo tere, nindo tero janyau! He is sleepy , he is sleepy, what a sleepy lazy bones!
Ayula kawe, ayula kawe, ayula kawo janyau! Slumber takes him, slumber takes him, Slumber overtakes lazy bones!
Gima ipidho ema ikayo! What you sow is what you reap!
Gima ikomo ema ikayo! what you plant is what you harvest!
kata ikomo oganda Whether it is beans
kata ikomo ongolo whether it is peas
kata ikomo olayo whether it is chicken peas
Manooo emikayooo! That is what you'll reap!
Skit episode:
Ere chiemo eodni? Where is food in this house?
Onge chiemo eodni, chiemo manade? there is no food in this house! what food are you talking about?
Kidwaro chiemo to nyaka ipur! If you want food, you must work for it!
Apuro to into itimo ango? How can I work when you can do it?
Ere kwei wuon dala, ere kwei nyar mzee, miritorigodoo? Where is your work tool old man. where is yours lady, for immediate need?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=B7np2hjQMtQ&feature=related
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