
Ten Years - Hawa & Yasin 2 by hawa


Ten Years - Hawa & Yasin 2
Afrobeat
hawa
Aug 6, 2026
Ten Years - Hawa & Yasin 2
Afrobeat
[Intro] (Guitar plays softly) Yeah, yeah Hawa na Yasin Miaka kumi, let's go [Verse 1] I still remember that first smile, the way you looked at me Didn't know back then you'd be my whole story Through the storms and sunshine, baby, we've been riding Miaka kumi later, still no signs of hiding Your laughter in the morning, it's my favorite song Coffee on the table, right where we belong They said young love fades, but look at us now Ten years deep and I'm still saying "wow" [Pre-Chorus] Every scar, every joy, every tear that we cried Built this love brick by brick, now it's standing with pride Nakupenda sana, more than words can say Another ten years? Baby, lead the way [Chorus] Hawa na Yasin, ten years strong Tuko pamoja, we dey go on Your hand ni yangu, that's my home Ten years later, I still want you alone Hawa na Yasin, ten years strong Tuko pamoja, we dey go on Your hand ni yangu, that's my home Ten years later, I still want you alone [Verse 2] Remember late nights talking 'til the sunrise came? Now we finish each other's sentences, it's insane You know my silence, you read between the lines Every wrinkle we get is just love's design We've grown together, roots tangled so deep Promised you forever, that's a promise I keep From that young love to this grown devotion Babe, you're my peace, my endless ocean [Pre-Chorus] Every fight made us stronger, every kiss wrote a page We're a living testimony, love don't fade with age Nakupenda milele, that's my daily prayer Another lifetime? Girl, I'll meet you there [Chorus] Hawa na Yasin, ten years strong Tuko pamoja, we dey go on Your hand ni yangu, that's my home Ten years later, I still want you alone Hawa na Yasin, ten years strong Tuko pamoja, we dey go on Your hand ni yangu, that's my home Ten years later, I still want you alone [Bridge] They can keep their fairy tales, we wrote our own book Every chapter sweeter than the last look Wewe ni wangu, na mimi ni wako Ten years down, forever to go So here's to the laughter, here's to the tears Here's to growing old, conquering fears Baby, take my hand like the very first time 'Cause loving you forever is my greatest rhyme [Chorus] Hawa na Yasin, ten years strong Tuko pamoja, we dey go on Your hand ni yangu, that's my home Ten years later, I still want you alone Hawa na Yasin, ten years strong Tuko pamoja, we dey go on Your hand ni yangu, that's my home Ten years later, I still want you alone [Outro] Miaka kumi, baby, we just begun You and me together, two hearts beating as one Hawa na Yasin, this love's our crown Ten years standing, we ain't backing down (Guitar fades softly) Nakupenda, forever and a day Hawa na Yasin, always and always
Ten Years - Hawa & Yasin
Genre
Afrobeat
Gist
A romantic celebration of a decade-long love story between two partners who have grown together through life's challenges. The song chronicles their journey from that first spark to a mature, enduring commitment, defying the notion that young love inevitably fades.
Themes
- Enduring Love: The central theme of lasting commitment that strengthens rather than weakens over time
- Growth and Evolution: The transformation from youthful infatuation to deep, rooted devotion
- Shared Experience: Building a life together through both joyful and difficult moments
- Intimacy and Understanding: The profound connection that develops when partners truly know each other
- Defying Expectations: Proving wrong those who believed their love couldn't survive a decade
Inspiration
This song was inspired by a request to celebrate a milestone decade of love between Hawa and Yasin. The composition blends Swahili expressions of devotion ("Nakupenda sana," "Wewe ni wangu") with contemporary Afrobeat sensibilities to create an authentic, culturally grounded love anthem that honors both the specificity of their relationship and the universal experience of long-term partnership.
Emotional Impact
The track evokes warmth, nostalgia, and profound gratitude. Listeners experience the comfort of familiarity alongside the excitement of renewed commitment. The song's gentle guitar foundation paired with the male vocalist's earnest delivery creates an intimate atmosphere that celebrates stability without sacrificing passion, making it resonate deeply with couples navigating long-term relationships and those aspiring to build lasting love.