Ma Msomi
Amaryoni Lyrics

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Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi
Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi

Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi
Bumnandi utshwala bakho

Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi

Sengilal' ezigangeni (lethi imali yam)
Imali yami yonke (lethi imali yam)
Iphelela kwa Ma Msomi (lethi imali yam)

Sengilal' ezigangeni (lethi imali yam)
Imali yami yonke (lethi imali yam)
Iphelela kwa Ma Msomi (lethi imali yam)

Bathi isala kutshelwa
Sibona ngomopho
Hey basop uMa Msomi

Ngoba utshani obulele
Buvuswa ngomlilo
Hey basop uMa Msomi

Sengilal' ezigangeni (lethi imali yam)
Imali yami yonke (lethi imali yam)
Iphelela kwa Ma Msomi (lethi imali yam)

Sengilal' ezigangeni (lethi imali yam)
Imali yami yonke (lethi imali yam)
Iphelela kwa Ma Msomi (lethi imali yam)

Bathi isala kutshelwa
Sibona ngomopho
Hey basop uMa Msomi

Ngoba utshani obulele
Buvuswa ngomlilo
Hey basop uMa Msomi

Kodwa umnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi
Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi

Iqaqa leqa umgwaqo (lethi imali yam)
Laqaqamba amaqaqamba (lethi imali yam)
Laqoqonqo laqansi imjambo (lethi imali yam)

Bathi iqaqa leqa umgwaqo (lethi imali yam)
Laqaqamba amaqaqamba (lethi imali yam)
Laqoqonqo laqansi imjambo (lethi imali yam)

Bathi iqaqa leqa umgwaqo
Laquma uqoqoqo
Hey basop uMa Msomi

Bathi iqaqa leqa umgwaqo
Laquma uqoqoqo
Hey basop uMa Msomi

Iqaqa leqa umgwaqo (lethi imali yam)
Laqaqamba amaqaqamba (lethi imali yam)
Laqoqonqo laqansi imjambo (lethi imali yam)

Bathi iqaqa leqa umgwaqo (lethi imali yam)
Laqaqamba amaqaqamba (lethi imali yam)
Laqoqonqo laqansi imjambo (lethi imali yam)

Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi

Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Hayi bumnandi weMa Msomi Mhh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Amaryoni's song "Ma Msomi" are about the enjoyment of drinking alcohol and the admiration of a woman named "Ma Msomi." The chorus repeats "Bumnandi utshwala bakho, Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi" which translates to "Your beer is nice, Ma Msomi is nice." The verses describe the singer spending time in bars and spending all their money drinking at the place where Ma Msomi works. The singer notes that they see others struggling in their lives, while the relief of drinking and being around Ma Msomi is an escape from their troubles.

The lines "Bathi isala kutshelwa Sibona ngomopho Hey basop uMa Msomi" mean "they say it's better to be told, but we see hardship. Hey stop, Ma Msomi." This verse could be a social commentary on the common phrase in South Africa "isala kutshelwa" which translates to "let it be told" or "let the story be told." The phrase implies that speaking is a powerful tool, but the singer is noting that seeing the harsh realities of life is more impactful than simply hearing stories.

Overall, the song touches on the escapism that many people turn to through alcohol and the admiration of people who work in bars. The singer seems to be enjoying themselves in the moment, but the underlying message may be that they are aware of the struggles in their life and the lives of those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Bumnandi utshwala bakho
Your beer is good

Hayi bumnandi Ma Msomi
Ma Msomi's beer is even better

Sengilal' ezigangeni (lethi imali yam)
I have been sleeping on the streets (where my money is)

Imali yami yonke (lethi imali yam)
All my money (where my money is)

Iphelela kwa Ma Msomi (lethi imali yam)
Is spent at Ma Msomi's place (where my money is)

Bathi isala kutshelwa
They say it's still available

Sibona ngomopho
We see opportunity

Hey basop uMa Msomi
At Ma Msomi's place

Ngoba utshani obulele
Because hunger kills

Buvuswa ngomlilo
It's radiating from the fire

Kodwa umnandi utshwala bakho
But your beer is good