THE SWAZI WARRIOR

shouted
[One two three four] Kimalio Kimalio war!
Hold him down the Swazi warrior,
Hold him down, the Swazi King,
Hold him down the Swazi warrior,
Hold him down, the Swazi King

Ikama zeema zeema Rinktum,
Ikama zeema zeema zee.
Ikama zeema zeema Rinktum,
Ikama zeema zeema zee.
Ikama zeema zeema Rinktum,
Ikama zeema zeema zee.
Ikama zeema zeema Rinktum,
Ikama zeema zeema zee.

Hold him

This prince of marching songs appears to be relic of the Zulu War. It was sung by old N.C.O's
of the 2nd Batt. East Lancashire Regiment in 1914-5 and became very popular with all ranks.
I am indebted for the song to my friends Mr. T. Staveley and Mr. P.L. Bathurst, both of Tonbridge
School, who served with the East Lancashires.

The song really begins with the Kimalio, the 'Kim' coming after the right foot; 1,2,3,4, are
'cautionary words' to be used until everyone know his cue.
The success of the song depends largely upon the diminuendo at the end of the repeat (Zeema Zee);
and the great stamp with the left foot, to fill the crotchet rest which separates this section from
'Hold him down', which of course begins on the right foot.