Raised Me Well

(Soft guitar strumming)

Natotela, ba Edward, ba Josephine...

Ayy, yoh, thank you for the love.

I remember every night, you stayed up praying while I sleep

You taught me discipline, the lessons that I keep

“Be kind, be honest, be the one to show them care”

Mayo, I didn’t get it then, but now I swear

All the early mornings and the books I had to read

You gave me everything, you planted the seed

Now look at me today, your child is now a nurse!

Your prayers and your hard work, they bless my universe

Edward Chibwe, Josephine Chibwe, I’m your pride

My roots, my wings, I’m walking by your side

You raised me well, oh! Natotela, you raised me well!

Dad, your silent strength showed me how to stand tall

Mom, your gentle hands taught me never to fall

When the night shift is long and the patients are crying

I hear your voice, it's your legacy I’m living

If I had ten lives, I would choose you again

Ba Edward, ba Josephine, your love never ends

Now look at me today, your child is now a nurse!

Your prayers and your hard work, they bless my universe

Edward Chibwe, Josephine Chibwe, I’m your pride

My roots, my wings, I’m walking by your side

You raised me well, oh! Natotela, you raised me well!

Thank you, Mum and Dad.

Ba Edward, ba Josephine...

You raised me well.

Ayy, forever yours.