Listen: Marioo "Pini" ft. Aslay - Sio Siri Tena Kutoboa Moyo Wake!

Tanzanian music stars Marioo and Aslay have teamed up for a captivating new single, “Pini,” a track that delves into themes of heartbreak, revenge, and ultimately, triumph. Featured on Marioo’s latest album, “The God Son (TGS),” “Pini” showcases both artists’ vocal prowess and storytelling abilities.

The song’s title, “Pini,” meaning “pin” in Swahili, serves as a metaphor for the pain inflicted on the protagonist after a bitter breakup. Marioo and Aslay take turns narrating the story, expressing their raw emotions and detailing the journey from heartbreak to healing.

Marioo opens the track with lines expressing his satisfaction at seeing his ex suffer after the breakup:

Siri sio, siri tena Nimefanikiwa Kuutoboa moyo wake na pini to

(It’s no longer a secret, I have succeeded In piercing her heart with a pin)

He goes on to describe his ex’s arrogance and how she underestimated him:

Inawezakanaje uniache Halafu nikoumbee mema Ila unacho kiona Ndo kua uyaone sio hayo mataa

(How is it possible that you left me And I still wish you well But what you see Is that you should see, not those lights)

Aslay enters with a verse filled with resentment and a touch of schadenfreude, reveling in his ex’s misery:

Si ulinidharau uuh uu uuh Ulivyo pata wadau Walivyo panda dau Ukabitupa ukaniona nyang’au uuh

(Didn’t you despise me? When you got other people When they boarded the boat You threw me away and saw me as a hyena)

Despite the pain, both artists ultimately find solace in their success and newfound happiness. The song concludes with a sense of closure and triumph, with Marioo reiterating his satisfaction:

Siri sio, siri tena Nimefanikiwa Kuutoboa moyo wake na pini to

“Pini” is a relatable tale of heartbreak and recovery. The song’s raw emotion, combined with the powerful vocals of Marioo and Aslay, creates a captivating listening experience. With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, “Pini” is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart and the triumph of moving on.

Listen to “Pini” below;