A ChiSena funeral song from southern Malawi, reminding us of the path that life inevitably leads, regardless of ones race or social position.
This path, yes, this path, yes,
think carefully of this path, o‑ye
Think carefully of this path, o‑ye
It has meant the end to me, o‑ye
Think carefully of this path.
Whether you wear a suit or a necktie, o‑ye
think carefully of this path.
Whether you are a European,
Whether you are rich or you wear a head-dress, (1)
This path, yes, this path, yes,
think carefully of this path.
Symbolic & Social Aspects of Spirit Worship
Among the Mang’Anja (1968);
M. Schoffeleers
Footnotes
- head-dress: The mark of a wealthy woman.
