maasai warrior
great hunter you are
great lover you are
great warrior you are
maasai warrior

maasai warrior
great hunter you are
killing mighty black maned simba*
that takes our people away by surprise
that attacks cattle in the manyatta+
you are the greatest hunter
great hunter you are
maasai warrior
great lover you are
holding me close in your arms
keeping me safe through the night
it makes me happy to be your wife
may we have many sons and daughters
great lover you are
maasai warrior
great warrior you are
protecting our people from harm
protecting our sacred cattle, given by Engai~
serving as our village's finest warrior
a wise elder you will be one day
great warrior you are
maasai warrior

maasai warrior
great hunter you are
great lover you are
great warrior you are
maasai warrior

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Glossary:

*simba: lion (Killing a lion protected
only by a spear and shield was one
way a Maasai boy proved his bravery;
this practice has been outlawed by
the Kenyan government).

+manyatta: village

~Engai (sometimes spelled Enkai): God
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Maasai sing many songs of praise. Here is one I think a Maasai Warrior would like to have sung about him.