When Tuku released this song in the 1970s, he firmly confirmed that he was here to stay. Here are two voices one directly involved and the other from a distanced commentator. The second voice advised the child s partner to escort her home. It is now too late and too dark to hang around. The poet in Tuku appeals to young lovers, especially girls, to be responsible in their affairs.
Irresponsible behavior causes anguish in the hearts of their mothers.
The Shona culture says that a widow can be married by her deceased husband s brother or cousin. With the intricacies of the modern society, this custom is creating numerous problems, mainly because of people who abuse it. In this song, Tuku takes a positive look at this traditional Shona inheritance custom. Because of the genuine love, she now has a confidante, a pillar of support in times of joy and pain. Thus Tuku is saying this kind of relationship should bring mutual support and love.