Bekezela Ungumakoti
Amaswazi Emvelo Lyrics

The song "Bekezela Ungumakoti" by Amaswazi Emvelo talks about a man reassuring his wife Nomsa that he will take care of her and their family. The repetition of the opening lines, "Ngabe ngikwenzeni Nomsa nkosikazi wami, njengoba usukhala njena" translates to "What have I done to you, my wife Nomsa, that you cry like this?" The man is trying to understand why his wife is crying and wants to know how he can help her. The woman responds with the question, "Ngonile yini kuwe Nomsa nkosikazi wami, ma ngithi vuka uyophekel'ubaba?" which means, "Have I not married you, Nomsa, so wake up and take care of your husband?" This suggests that the man is not living up to his responsibilities and the wife is feeling neglected.

The chorus, "Thula musa, Ukukhala ungumakoti" translated to "Be quiet my dear, crying bride," is a plea for the wife to stop crying and to have patience. The husband promises to take care of everything, from their marriage to their family, and encourages her to wait and trust him. The repeated phrase, "Bekezela, bekezela nkosikazi wam, ngob'ungumakoti" translates to "Be patient my wife, because you are a bride." This suggests that the woman is still new to marriage and is still learning to navigate her role as a wife.

Overall, the song conveys the message of a husband reassuring his wife that he will take care of her, and to have patience and trust in him. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the message of the song - the need for patience and understanding in a marriage.