My Name Is
Busiswa Lyrics
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Kuthi mandikhulul' iquz'
Ndijay've kuqhekek' ingqondo
Ndibemanz' isphongo
Ndijikeleze njenge sondo
To the hours of 3's and 4's
No time for pause
Her majesty (Her majesty)The queen (The queen)
Royal highness, hard rock
Her majesty the queen is in the booth come to the dance floors
My name is
My name is
Khawuleza, khawuleza
Iyaphel' ingoma khawuleza
Yes the night is young but it won't last forever
If you know you're a diva
Yizo representa yeah
My name is
S'gub' us'vule
Kalawa phakathi
Nyus' ivolume
Mamel uZinhle
Ak'dlalele
My name is
S'gub' us'vule (Ay)
Kalawa phakathi (Ay)
Nyus' ivolume (Ay)
Mamel uZinhle (Raise up your hands)
Ak'dlalele (Ay ay)
Sghub' us'vule (Ay)
Kalawa phakathi (Ay)
Nyus' ivolume (Ay)
Mamel uZinhle (Raise up your hands)
Ak'dlalele (Ay)
My name is
(Raise up your hands)
My name is
Qho xa engena kwi 1's and 2's
Kuthi mandikhulul' iquz'
Ndijay've kuqhekek' ingqondo
Ndibemanz' isphongo
Ndijikeleze njenge sondo
To the hours of 3's and 4's
No time for pause (My name is)
Her majesty (Her majesty)
The queen (The queen)
Royal highness, hard rock
Her majesty the queen is in the booth come to the dance floors (My name is)
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay (Raise up your hands)
Ay ay ay ay
Ay ay ay ay (Raise up your hands) (My name is)
Khawuleza, khawuleza
Iyaphel' ingoma khawuleza
Yes the night is young but it won't last forever
If you know you're a diva
Yizo representa yeah (Raise up your hands) (My name is)
S'gub' us'vule
Kalawa phakathi
Nyus' ivolume
Mamel uZinhle (Zinhle Zinhle)
Ak'dlalele (Zinhle Zinhle)
S'gub' us'vule
Kalawa phakathi
Nyus' ivolume
Mamel uZinhle (Zinhle Zinhle)
Ak'dlalele (Zinhle Zinhle)
The song "My Name Is" by Busiswa talks about her being the queen of the dance floor and commanding attention through her music. The first verse emphasizes her state of mind when she is behind the turntables, and how she is in the zone, making sure that she entertains the crowd with her music selection. She references the hours of 1's and 2's, 3's and 4's, indicating the time of the night when she is most active. She describes herself as the queen, her majesty, indicating that she is in control of the night, and nobody can match her precision on the turntables.
The chorus signifies a celebration time, and Busiswa urges everyone to join her as she announces her name. She reiterates that she is the queen and commands everyone to raise their hands in a show of approval. In the second verse, she starts with a chant from her fans, emphasizing her influence on the music scene. She then calls out to her fellow female DJ, Dj Zinhle, and commands her fans to dance to the beat of her song. She repeats some phrases from the chorus, asserting her influence as the queen of the dance floor.
Overall, the song celebrates Busiswa's prowess as a DJ and her influence on the South African music scene. She commands the dance floor, leading her fans in a celebration of her talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Qho xa engena kwi 1's and 2's
Moving on to the hours of 3's and 4's
Kuthi mandikhulul' iquz'
There's no time for pause, keep going higher
Ndijay've kuqhekek' ingqondo
I let my mind go and flow freely
Ndibemanz' isphongo
I'm so forward-thinking
Ndijikeleze njenge sondo
I come in like a whirlwind
To the hours of 3's and 4's
Moving on to the late hours of the night
No time for pause
The party keeps going
Her majesty (Her majesty)
Referring to herself as royalty
The queen (The queen)
She's the queen of the dance floor
Royal highness, hard rock
She's a powerful, influential figure in the music industry
Her majesty the queen is in the booth come to the dance floors
Busiswa is ready to take her place as the ruler of the club
My name is
Introducing herself as a force to be reckoned with
Khawuleza, khawuleza
Hurry up, the song won't last forever
Iyaphel' ingoma khawuleza
The music will end soon
If you know you're a diva
If you feel like a diva
Yizo representa yeah
Show off your diva attitude
S'gub' us'vule
Open up and let loose
Kalawa phakathi
Dance wildly in the middle
Nyus' ivolume
Turn up the volume and get loud
Mamel uZinhle
Shout out for DJ Zinhle
Ak'dlalele
Don't stop dancing
(Raise up your hands)
Encouraging the crowd to join in and raise their hands
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUSISWA GQULU, THEMBA SEKOWE
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