Nomalizo
Letta Mbulu Lyrics
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Came from the countryside
Came to the city
The golden city
Where life is tricky
Nomalizo
Came chasing her dream up
Where many had walked before
Fallen hopes, faded dreams
Somebody just shut the door
Shut the door in their face
In the golden city
Where life is tricky, tricky, yeah yeah
Nomalizo mtakwethu bathi kulikhuni kule lizwe
Nomalizo akuni mvul' aphekhaya
Nomalizo mtakwethu bathi kulikhuni kule lizwe
Nomalizo akuni mvul' aphekhaya
Nomalizo mtakwethu, bathi kuyobuya kulunge
Bawo kuzawubuye kulunge mtakwethu
There was a time when this whole life was a village
Happy days, loving eyes, kiss the sun and catch the sky
Walk together, eat together, every man a brother
That was then
So very different from the golden city
Where life is tricky
Give me back that old time feeling
Give it back, I want it back
Give me back that old time feeling (give it back to me)
Give it back, I want it back (a piece of mine)
Give me back that old time feeling (give it back to me)
Give it back, I want it back (a piece of mine)
Give me back that old time feeling (give it back to me)
Give it back, I want it back (a piece of mine)
Give me back that old time feeling
Give it back, I want it back
Give me back that old time feeling (give it back to me)
Give it back, I want it back
Give me back that old time feeling (give it back to me)
Give it back, I want it back (a piece of mine)
Give me back that old time feeling (give it back to me)
Give it back, I want it back
The song "Nomalizo" by Letta Mbulu tells the story of a woman who leaves her rural home in pursuit of her dreams in the city. She is met with the harsh realities of life in the city, where success is not guaranteed, and failure is common. Despite the challenges, she perseveres, determined to make her dreams a reality. The song contrasts her current life in the city with her memories of a simpler time in her village, where life was happy and carefree, and everyone was united. She longs for that sense of community and wishes for a return to those simpler times.
There is a sense of longing and nostalgia in the lyrics, as the singer reflects on happier times and wishes for their return. This sense of longing is emphasized through the repetition of the phrase "give me back that old time feeling" throughout the song. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those who leave their rural homes in pursuit of success in the city, and the cost of that pursuit.
Overall, Letta Mbulu's "Nomalizo" offers a poignant commentary on the challenges faced by immigrants and dreamers in the pursuit of their goals. The song reminds us to appreciate the simpler things in life and the importance of community in making our dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Nomalizo
A woman's name, representing the singer of the story
Came from the countryside
Nomalizo left her rural hometown to pursue her dreams
Came to the city
She arrived in the bustling metropolis with high hopes
The golden city
The city is symbolically referred to as golden, representing its wealth and opportunities
Where life is tricky
The city presents many challenges that make life difficult
Came chasing her dream up
Nomalizo went to the city in search of her aspirations
Where many had walked before
Countless people had come to the city with the same dreams
Fallen hopes, faded dreams
Many who came before Nomalizo failed to achieve their goals in the city
Somebody just shut the door
Potential opportunities were closed to some aspirants
Shut the door in their face
People who wanted to pursue their dreams were met with obstructions and setbacks
Nomalizo mtakwethu bathi kulikhuni kule lizwe
Nomalizo's family and friends back home said this land is tough
Nomalizo akuni mvul'aphekhaya
Nomalizo didn't want to go back home, no matter what
Nomalizo mtakwethu bathi kulikhuni kule lizwe
Nomalizo's family and friends back home said things will get better with time
Nomalizo akuni mvul'aphekhaya
Nomalizo refused to give up and return home
Nomalizo mtakwethu, bathi kuyobuya kulunge
Nomalizo's loved ones believed she would achieve her dreams one day soon
Bawo kuzawubuye kulunge mtakwethu
The artist asks for divine intervention to help Nomalizo succeed
There was a time when this whole life was a village
The artist reminisces about a simpler, communal way of life
Happy days, loving eyes, kiss the sun and catch the sky
Everyone was happy and connected to nature
Walk together, eat together, every man a brother
The community was unified and treated each other like family
That was then
The artist acknowledges that times have changed
So very different from the golden city
The city is contrasted with the village, which is seen as a more positive place
Give me back that old time feeling
The artist yearns for the sense of community and unity that existed in the past
Give it back, I want it back
The singer is pleading for things to return to the way they were
Give it back to me
The artist is directing their request for a return to the past sense of community
Give it back, I want it back (a piece of mine)
The singer wants to feel a sense of ownership and belonging in their community again
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