Otulo

Otulo Lyrics by Zafaran

(intro)

Am Zafaran
Swangz Avenue (Nessim Pan Production)

(verse)

Baliŋŋamba ntya nkutwale?
Ate nze ne mpalira
Bandaga batya ebirungi?
Ate nze ne ŋŋaana
Nze ne bwe bantuma omukyawe
Simanyi bw’afaanana maama
Nakwagala oli wange
Ku gwe kwe nfiira
Abafere baagala something for something
Nze nkuwa something for nothing
Omukwano gwo am demanding yeah eh
No more debating
Gwe totawaana baleke eh, wendi

(chorus)

Wambuzizza otulo ooh oh (nga nkulowooza)
Okuva olw’eggulo ooh (mba nkulowooza)
Sinnalaba ku tulo ooh oh oh eh (nga nkulowooza)
Lwa mukwano gwo omuto ooh (nsiiba nkulowooza)

(verse)

Hmm!
Kale omukwano gwo guno gugenda kunzisa gunsuza ku ttale
N’eka bangobayo muzeeyi yali anzisa embale
Oh oh sembera ah ah akayimba ka Irene Ntale
Sirina bingi bye mmanja, nagoloddeyo eno empale
Waakiri oyambale onyume osaalize abangi gy’oyitira
Abawala eyo bakulwanire ng’omanyi omutima gye gukubira
Gwe totawaana baleke eh, wendi

(chorus)

Wambuzizza otulo ooh oh (nga nkulowooza)
Okuva olw’eggulo ooh (mba nkulowooza)
Sinnalaba ku tulo ooh oh oh eh (nga nkulowooza)
Lwa mukwano gwo omuto ooh (nsiiba nkulowooza)

(verse)

Mmanyi omu gwe
Wekka annyimbira tulo tulo
Nakutamidde
Ng’omwenge gw’obulo obulo
Abafere baagala something for something
Nze nkuwa something for nothing
Omukwano gwo am demanding yeah eh
No more debating, hmm
Kale omukwano gwo guno gugenda kunzisa gunsuza ku ttale
N’eka bangobayo muzeeyi yali anzisa embale
Gwe totawaana baleke eh, wendi

(chorus)

Wambuzizza otulo ooh oh (nga nkulowooza)
Okuva olw’eggulo ooh (mba nkulowooza)
Sinnalaba ku tulo ooh oh oh eh (nga nkulowooza)
Lwa mukwano gwo omuto ooh (nsiiba nkulowooza)

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About the song "Otulo"

“Otulo” is a song by Ugandan singer Zafaran. The song was written by Zafaran (Josephine Nakyoonyi) and Nessim (Nessim Mukuza). “Otulo” was produced and mastered by Nessim (Nessim Pan Production), released on April 26, 2024, through Swangz Avenue, and distributed by Kelele Digital.

“Otulo” by Zafaran is a captivating zouk song that beautifully captures the sleepless nights and deep yearning that come with falling in love. The track opens with a casual, relatable conversation about the complexities of relationships and quickly delves into Zafaran’s heartfelt expression of love.

In the verses, Zafaran sings about how her love keeps her awake, pondering the affection she feels for her partner. The lyrics reflect a deep longing and an almost playful confusion about how to handle such strong emotions. She confesses that her love is given freely, without expecting anything in return, contrasting with those who demand something for their affection.

The chorus, with its repeated phrase “Wambuzizza otulo” (You’ve taken away my sleep), is a melodic mantra expressing how love has consumed her thoughts day and night. The song’s rhythm, characteristic of zouk, is both soothing and danceable, enhancing the feeling of being lost in love.

Throughout the song, Zafaran’s smooth vocals and the gentle, rhythmic production by Nessim Pan create a dreamy atmosphere that resonates with anyone who has experienced the restless nights and intense emotions of love. “Otulo” is not just a song; it’s a tender serenade that celebrates the intoxicating effect of genuine affection.