Wamshisa Agelanga
Amaryoni Lyrics

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Lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane nje (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
(usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni)

Lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane nje (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)

(usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni)

Ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngithi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)

Lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane nje (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
(usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni)

Lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane nje (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
(usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni)

Ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngithi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)

Ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngithi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)

Tini nini nini (tinini tinini tininini tininini)
Tini nini nini (tinini tinini tininini tininini)
Tini nini nini (tinini tinini tininini tininini)
Tini nini nini (tinini tinini tininini tininini)
Tini nini nini (tinini tinini tininini tininini)

Ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngithi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngeyakwabane lengane (waze wayibhaxula ngeyakwabani lengane)
Ngeya

Lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
Awu lomntwana usmncane nje (lomntwana usmncane)

Awu lomntwana usmncane (lomntwana usmncane)
(usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amaryoni's song "Wamshisa Agelanga" are in isiZulu, a South African language. The song talks about a young child who is being praised for their good looks and charm. The first line of each verse ("Lomntwana usmncane") repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the child's youth and small size. The second line of each verse ("Awu lomntwana usmncane nje") can be translated to "Oh, this little child is just small", emphasizing the child's youth again. The third line of each verse ("Awu lomntwana usmncane") repeats the child's title, and the fourth line of each verse ("usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni") can be translated to "This small child, don't leave them in the sun too long" or "This small child, don't leave them exposed to the sun for too long". This last line shows the concern for the child's well-being and emphasizes the importance of taking care of children.

The song also includes a refrain of "Ngeyakwabane lengane" which means "Like a young one", reinforcing the themes of youth and praising the child's beauty. The repetition of this phrase also adds to the rhythmic quality of the song, making it catchy and easy to dance to. The song ends with a repetition of the title line and the caution to take care of the child.

Overall, "Wamshisa Agelanga" is a joyful song celebrating the beauty and youth of a child, while also emphasizing the importance of taking care of young ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Lomntwana usmncane
This little child

Awu lomntwana usmncane nje
Oh this little child

Awu lomntwana usmncane
Oh this little child

(usesemncane ungabombek' elangeni)
(don't leave a little child alone on the roadside)

Ngeyakwabane lengane
With whom, these children

Ngithi ngeyakwabane lengane
I say, with whom, these children

Bathi ngeyakwabane lengane
They say, with whom, these children

Tini nini nini
What's happening, what's happening

Ngeya
I'm going

Awu lomntwana usmncane nje
Oh this little child

Awu lomntwana usmncane
Oh this little child