Nimbona nje (nimbona efak' uruchi yimali yami)
(nimban efeke amablugwe yimali yami)
(nimbona eqhuba imoto yimali yami)
Nimbona nje (nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)

Nimbona nje (nimbona emuhle kanje yimali yami)
(eshaya ama long distance yimali yami)
(ehamba ekhuluma isingisi yimali yami)
Nimbona nje (nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)

Oh nimbona nje (nimbona edakwa njalo yimali yami)
(manje usedla nosikilide yimali yami)
(uthi akasayidli i bun udla i omlate yimali yami)
Oh nimbona nje (nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)

Nimbona nje (nimbona efak' uruchi yimali yami)
(nimban efeke amablugwe yimali yami)
(nimbona eqhuba imoto yimali yami)
Nimbona nje (nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)

Nimbona nje (nimbona emuhle kanje yimali yami)
(eshaya ama long distance yimali yami)
(ehamba ekhuluma isingisi yimali yami)
Oh nimbona nje (nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)

Oh nimbona nje (nimbona edakwa njalo yimali yami)
(manje usedla nosikilide yimali yami)
(uthi akasayidli i bun udla i omlate yimali yami)
Oh nimbona nje (nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)

Imali yam imali yam imali yam
Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlukanisa nabantwa bami (awu yimali yam)
Waze wangqothula waze wathatha nemali yami (awu yimali yam)
Yimali yam imali yam imali yam
(Imali yam imali yam imali yam)

Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlukanisa nabantwa bami (awu yimali yam)
Waze wangqothula waze wathatha nemali yami (awu yimali yam)
Yimali yam imali yam imali yam
(Imali yam imali yam imali yam)

Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlukanisa nabantwa bami (awu yimali yam)
Waze wangqothula waze wathatha nemali yami (awu yimali yam)
Yimali yam imali yam imali yam
(Imali yam imali yam imali yam)

Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlukanisa nabantwa bami (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wangqothula waze wathatha nemali yami (awu yimali yam)
Yimali yam imali yam imali yam
(Imali yam imali yam imali yam)

Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlukanisa nabantwa bami (awu yimali yam)
Waze wanghlinzel' eyibili ngibhekile (awu yimali yam)
Waze wangenza no nomqwithi (awu yimali yami)
Waze wangqothula waze wathatha nemali yami (awu yimali yam)
Yimali yam imali yam
(Imali yam)

Ayabonga Amaryoni

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amaryoni's Imali Yam talk about the experience of having money and the changes that come with it. The chorus repeats "Imali yam" which translates to "my money," emphasizing the significance and value placed on financial success. Throughout the verses, the lyrics describe the different ways in which the singer uses their money, such as buying expensive cars, indulging in food and drink, and even causing rifts with loved ones.

The first verse talks about the singer seeing their money being put towards lavish things like "amablugwe" (designer clothes) and "imoto" (cars). The second verse mentions the singer's physical appearance, being able to spend money on long-distance travel, and speaking languages like "isingisi" (English). The third verse talks about the singer's friends and those around them, with one person having become reckless with money and wasting it on things like fast food, causing conflict. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the central theme of the song.

Overall, the lyrics of Imali Yam discuss the lifestyle changes that come with having wealth and the ways in which it can both positively and negatively affect those around you. The song's catchy beat and upbeat tempo contrast with the themes of money and its impact on relationships, creating an interesting and thought-provoking song.

Line by Line Meaning

Nimbona nje
I can see it clearly

(nimban efeke amablugwe yimali yami)
I dream of stacks of money

(nimbona eqhuba imoto yimali yami)
I see my money driving me forward

Nimbona nje
I can see it clearly

(nimbona etshintsha amasoka yimali yami)
I see my money changing the game

(nimbona emuhle kanje yimali yami)
I see myself looking good because of my money

(eshaya ama long distance yimali yami)
I'm sending money far and wide

(ehamba ekhuluma isingisi yimali yami)
I'm traveling and speaking foreign languages because of my money

Oh nimbona nje
Oh I can see it clearly

(nimbona edakwa njalo yimali yami)
I see myself staying steady with my money

(manje usedla nosikilide yimali yami)
Now I'm eating with a silver spoon because of my money