I remember those days
When i was a witch doctor
For all kinds of sins
They would come to my home
(For check up check up)
For a check up
I tell them to say
I remember those days
When i was a witch doctor
For all kinds of sins
They would come to my home
(For check up check up)
For a check up
I tell them to say
Ah isiwelele vuma isiwelele
Ah isiwelele vuma isiwelele

Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)

I remember those days
When i was a witch doctor
For all kinds of sins
They would come to my home
(For check up check up)
For a check up
I tell them to say
I remember those days
When i was a witch doctor
For all kinds of sins
They would come to my home
(For check up check up)
For a check up
I tell them to say
Ah isiwelele vuma isiwelele
Ah isiwelele vuma isiwelele

Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Lala lala lala lala
Lala lala ye (helala helala he)

Overall Meaning

The song Witch Doctor by Patricia Majalisa is about a time in her life when she was a traditional healer, or a "witch doctor," as it is commonly referred to. In the song, she reminisces about those times and how people would come to her for all kinds of sins and ailments. They would come to her for a "check up" and she would advise them to say "Ah isiwelele vuma isiwelele," which loosely translates to "accept and obey."

The song is an interesting mix of nostalgia and cultural tradition, as the role of traditional healers in African communities is still an important one. It is also a celebration of the power that lies within African traditions and the importance of faith and belief in the spiritual aspects of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember those days
In the past, I have vivid memories of these specific events

When i was a witch doctor
During that time, people perceived me as having the ability to heal using supernatural powers

For all kinds of sins
I was sought after for my expertise in treating all sorts of illnesses, physical and spiritual

They would come to my home
People would come to seek my services at my place of residence

(For check up check up)
This was an important aspect of the process as checking the patient's condition was a necessary first step

For a check up
The inspection of the patient was a significant part of my work

I tell them to say
I instruct my patients to recite these words

Ah isiwelele vuma isiwelele
These words could be a chant or part of a prayer that is meant to aid in the healing process

Lala lala lala lala
This line could represent a musical refrain or a rhythm to which the chant is meant to be recited

Lala lala ye (helala helala he)
Again, this seems to be a rhythmic combination of words that could be used to emphasize the previous chant

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We love u Patricia Majalisa,may your soul rest in peace thank u for everything that u did for us we wll always remember u wth the power of music you are a queen u did great job to some of us even though people they never appreciated your job its jealousy among them, rest my queen ( u are forever loved by me )