Geoffrey Oriema - The River

Paint me a picture of a river
and let it flow
just let it flow
it will flow and wash away our differences
and love will grow
You have the power to deliver
so let it flow
When I deep my hand into your water
I feel your soul
Nafikiria kurudi shamba
Nafikiria kurudi shamba
I'll do the fire by your river of metled stone
you can drink the silver of my moonlight
as our fire burns
the fire burns
I'll slide inside your slient water
like polished stone
then break the surface with a shiver
while the river flows
Nafikiria kurudi shamba
Nafikiria kurudi shamba
Paint me a picture of the river
and let it flow
let it flow
all across the deserts and the mountains
we'll let it go
let it go.
Nafikiria kurudi shamba
Nafikiria kurudi shamba
Nafikiria kurudi shamba in swahili means "I am thinking of going back to the (farm)land".
Many thanks to akuraoo and MamboBado2010 who were so kind to give me the translation.
Since I don't speak swahili, these words were a mystery to me. Thanks again guys!

[@cardinalpachelbel]

I grew up listening to this song, with my dad, mum & siblings and it feels me with nostalgia! Life is just what I dont know what to call it.
You also had a very busy life & I hope you rest well wherever you may be, Oryema. As for me, Nafikiria kurudi shamba!

[@alexisp910]

This song is flowing in my life like a river. Regularly I walk by its side and dive into its mystic water. Geoffrey speaks to me like no other artist 🙏

[@bandzamasumu7439]

It's impossible to stop listening to this amazing and awesome song. Thank you so much to you Geofrey.

[@the793]

yes.

[@JustASliceOfSweetPotatoPie]

Now that I've just discovered Geoffrey Oryema and his music, I also listen to him everyday.

[@mrsdinosaur1009]

It is a very beautiful song. I never get tired of listening to it.

[@susuilu]

Rest in peace and thank ou for the beautiful music

[@darliestpowell3244]

I let it flow! his music penetrates deep down the soul.

[@ilfriedno]

Énvoutante mystérieuse eþ douce riviere

[@mrsdinosaur1009]

Just a few little corrections on the lyrics:
Paint me a picture of a river
And let it flow
Just let it flow
It will flow and wash away our differences
And love will grow
You have the power to deliver
So let it flow
When I dip my hand into your water
I feel your soul
Nafikiliya Koruba Shamba
Nafikiliya Koruba Shamba
I'll do the fire by your river of metled stone
You can drink the silver of my moonlight
As our fire burns
The fire burns
I'll slide inside your silent water
Like polished stone
Then break the surface with a shiver
While the river flows
While the river flows
Nafikiliya Koruba Shamba
Nafikiliya Koruba Shamba
Paint me a picture of the river
And let it flow
Let it flow
All across the deserts and the mountains
We'll let it go
Let it go
Nafikiliya Koruba Shamba
Nafikiliya Koruba Shamba

[@annebidouille391]

Que de magnifiques mélodies nous a-t-il offertes ! Repose en Paix Grand musicien

[@sabriloucif]

This song makes you feel alive

[@ngumbao6252]

Since 1 Year I have to come always back to this song, its so perfect

[@ayablz6069]

Thank u so much. Rip Geoffrey

[@Cimbarius]

this track was poduced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, Kiss).

[@Art-jo7qp]

What a nice song

[@phyllisbankscook9646]

I love his work!!

[@lilyanwerneke1561]

touche profonde...
grace a toi ....
merci

[@wolfgangr.zissler1879]

What a wonderful song.

[@Lucyna1954]

przepiękny utwór pełen nostalgii i milości

[@artistaloca4]

Here via "Down Came A Blackbird"
I'm hooked ❤️😎👍

[@GaryJust]

Long Way Down :) Thanks for uploading.

[@monikab9]

Amazing, beatiful!

[@saradindubose6847]

A lovely song

[@mariefilledesiles]

Merci, MAgnifique,

[@4phi]

@Tamerlain: Peter Gabriel did the production ;-)

[@Musicatropica]

His name is Geoffrey Oryema ;)

[@dee74raz]

The official video is on my channel

[@faustonautaviladomatic5835]

Gracias

[@rolandgeffroy6252]

orYema

[@warrioressmistress3505]

can someone do an instrumental of this please

[@piandey]

no..no.., there are 2 people in fact :peter oryema and geofrey gabriel. And the name of production: gabyema.

[@TradertalkwithGaz123]

Only 179,706 views!! ??

[@smarterthananatheist]

I’ve done my bit to increase it.

[@andriescarstens9245]

The caption of this video is wrong, check the spelling of his name please!

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

Long way down anyone?

[@thescreensiren]

great - thanks for the video. Suggest that you might try using spell check, however.

[@kiwictor3752]

Can U tell me please what is this paint? Thx! :)

[@joha7936]

could be some of Vincent van Gogh (his style ...)

[@luongthao672]

@@joha7936 I think so.

[@muthumanikam7154]

D

[@Tamerlain]

I love Geoffrey Oriema but this sounds like Peter Gabriel...did Peter write this?

[@artistaloca4]

ruclips.net/video/B0wIrkXcE8Y/видео.html

[@G3Ld0fCapdutronc]

No
This song is only Geoffrey Oryema 🎶

[@muthumanikam7154]

S

[@simonpaulhyde6812]

Ruined by totally incorrect lyrics. Shame. Why bother if you can't check and get it right? Song remains a classic, however.

[@susuilu]

please, correct it or translate the lyrics, so we know the lyrics. Thanks