Bayeke
Busiswa Lyrics
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Lacheri iyakuxaka yiyeke
Labhuti uyakuhlupha myeke
Umjolo ayizonto zakho ziyeke
Itorho lukudikidikile liyeke
Ichomi zikushiyashiyile ziyeke
Aboban'abagubul'izinja la? (ayeyeye!)
Bayeke
Abantwana bayakhula yiyeke
Uhlelele imali iyaphela yiyeke
Yiyeke ezinye izinto zenzeke
Impilo iqhubeke
Uhlelel'abantwana bayakhula yiyeke
Uhlelel' imali iyaphela yiyeke
Yiyek'eziny'izinto zenzeke
Impil'iliqhubeke
Bayeke!
Yiyeke
Yiyeke yiyeke mayikuhlula ngicelu yiyeke x2
Bayeke (yiyeke) x4
Bayeke buyeke
Bayeke ubuyeke
Bayeke buyeke
Ndiyeke shiyaphansi
Bayeke buyeke
Ubuyeke
Sibakeleke
Ndiyeke
Ubuyeke
Sibayeke
Sibaleke
Ubo vel'uyidedele uba ayilunganga x3
Yiyeke shiyaphansa x2
Yiyeke shiyumfazi
Yiyeke shiyaphansi
Yiyekele indala kunawe lento
Vel' izokusinda (x2)
Yiyekele indala kunawe
Yiyekele
Bayeke
Ubuyeke
Ubaleke
(Yiyek'indala k'nawe)
Iyeke shiyaphantsi x2
Iyeke shiyumfazi
Iyeke shiyaphantsi
The song "Bayeke" by Busiswa is a fast-paced, upbeat track that immediately captures the listener's attention with its pulsating rhythm and Busiswa's hypnotic vocals. The lyrics of the song are a call to let go of one's worries and enjoy life, fueled in part by alcohol - "Utywala buyakohlula buyeke" (Alcohol will take care of your problems, let go). The refrain of "Bayeke" (Let it go) is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the message of freedom and carefree living.
The verses of the song touch on different aspects of life that can weigh us down, such as relationships ("Umjolo ayizonto zakho ziyeke" - Let go of toxic relationships), money ("Uhlelele imali iyaphela yiyeke" - Let go of financial worries), and the pressures of being a parent ("Uhlelel'abantwana bayakhula yiyeke" - Let go of parenting stress). The song encourages the listener to release these burdens in order to fully embrace life.
Overall, "Bayeke" is a joyful celebration of life, a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously, and an invitation to dance and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
Utywala buyakohlula buyeke
Alcohol will ruin you, leave it
Lacheri iyakuxaka yiyeke
Stop wasting your time and focus on your life
Labhuti uyakuhlupha myeke
Your friends will bring you down, let them go
Umjolo ayizonto zakho ziyeke
Toxic relationships are hindering your progress, end them
Itorho lukudikidikile liyeke
Leave behind all things that hold you back
Ichomi zikushiyashiyile ziyeke
Negative habits are limiting you, let them go
Aboban'abagubul'izinja la? (ayeyeye!)
Do you want to associate with toxic people? (no way!)
Bayeke
Let it go
Abantwana bayakhula yiyeke
Focus on your children's growth
Uhlelele imali iyaphela yiyeke
Stop wasting money
Yiyeke ezinye izinto zenzeke
Abandon all other things that distract you
Impilo iqhubeke
Life must go on
Yiyeke yiyeke mayikuhlula ngicelu yiyeke x2
Let go, let go and don't look back
Bayeke (yiyeke) x4
Let it go (let go)
Bayeke buyeke
Let it go and don't pick it up again
Bayeke ubuyeke
Let it go and don't take it back
Ndiyeke shiyaphansi
I'm letting it go and leaving it behind
Ubuyeke
Bring it back
Sibakeleke
Let's keep it safe
Ubo vel'uyidedele uba ayilunganga x3
Ignore those who talk down on you
Yiyeke shiyaphansa x2
Let go and leave it behind
Yiyeke shiyumfazi
Let go of what's hindering you
Yiyekele indala kunawe lento
Let go of the past and focus on you
Vel' izokusinda (x2)
Reap the rewards of your hard work
Yiyekele indala kunawe
Let go of the past and focus on you
Bayeke
Let it go
Ubuyeke
Bring it back
Ubaleke
Leave it behind
(Yiyek'indala k'nawe)
(Let go of the past)
Iyeke shiyaphantsi x2
Let go and leave it behind
Iyeke shiyumfazi
Let go of what's hindering you
Iyeke shiyaphantsi
Let go and leave it behind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Busiswa Gqulu, Sithembiso 'Zingah' Simelane
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