Love & Loyalty
DBN Gogo Lyrics
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Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh (Obani laba?)
Obani laba? (Ndiyabuza)
Sihleli nabo ha yeh (Obani laba?)
Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh (Obani laba?)
Obani laba?
Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani wena?
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
Ndiyabuza
Okay, hayi ngathi basingen' emuva, hey
Nd' cela nibazis' asisabanga, hey
Sibambene siyimbumba, hey
Angeke basibone sihlukana, hey
Sithole phezulu asisukanga, hey
Bathi bayas'phica bakhathala, hey
Mabathi phuthumile basala, hey
Zonk' izono zabo z'bashaye
Ngeke min' ung'bone ng'jikel' ezam
Nezam indaba makuhlale ku'ezam
Nyani mina ngikhusel' umndeni wami
Nami k'mele ng'thuthukis' ezam
Ngeke min' ung'bone ng'jikel' ezam
Nezam indaba makuhlale ku'ezam
Nyani mina ngikhusel' umndeni wami
Nami k'mele ng'thuthukis' ezam, nyani
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
Ndiyabuza, ubani okabani?
Ayi uqulu wenza kakhulu
Ubulal' umhlaba nges'bhamu sembumbulu
NoMphela wenza kuphela
A nkare o ka mo dira masumshela
UStunna wenz' amawaza
Ishamshutha akabhatshaz'uyaphalaza
USino benz' umhlolo
Ngath' ungamsola ngath' ubezalwe nenkomo
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
Ngapha s'yayishera ungaphethanga nik
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
Ngapha sayenza lento saba-lit
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
Ngapha sayidinga, ngapha saba hit-a
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba? (Naba labantu hey)
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba? (Nabo labantu)
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Nabo ah yeah (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Nabo ah yeah (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Nabo ah yeah (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Ubani wena?
The beginning of the song starts with the repeated line "Sihleli nabo ha yeh, Obani laba?" which translates to "Are we sitting with them? Who are they?" This line sets the tone for the song which appears to be focused on the importance of love, loyalty, and sticking together. The singer is urging their friends and loved ones to remain united, even in the face of challenges and uncertainties. The line "Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa Kuthando nokuthembeka", which means "I believe in love and loyalty" is repeated often in the song, driving home its central message.
The second verse switches gears a bit, as it references various people who are doing things that are harmful or destructive to others. The singer seems to be saying that while there are people out there who are causing trouble, they are committed to focusing on the positive and helping to build their own community. The final verse returns to the chorus, calling everyone to come together and stand with one another.
Overall, the song appears to be an anthem for unity, love, and loyalty. While it may be tempting to focus on the negative influences around us, the singer reminds us that we have the power to build a better world by staying committed to our relationships and working towards the common good.
Line by Line Meaning
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
We're sitting with them here
Obani laba?
Who are these people?
Sihleli nabo ha yeh (Obani laba?)
We're sitting with them here (Who are these people?)
Obani laba? (Ndiyabuza)
Who are these people? (I'm asking)
Obani wena?
Who are you?
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
I have faith, I have faith, I have faith, I have faith, I have faith
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Believing in love and devotion, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Loyalty, yeah)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
I am convinced, I am convinced, I am convinced, I am convinced
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
In love and trust, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Trust)
Ndiyabuza
I'm asking
Okay, hayi ngathi basingen' emuva, hey
Okay, it's like they're behind us, hey
Nd' cela nibazis' asisabanga, hey
I ask them to let us know if they're against us, hey
Sibambene siyimbumba, hey
We walk together, we are united, hey
Angeke basibone sihlukana, hey
They can't see us separated, hey
Sithole phezulu asisukanga, hey
We reach the top and we don't fall back, hey
Bathi bayas'phica bakhathala, hey
They say they'll defeat us but they'll be disappointed, hey
Mabathi phuthumile basala, hey
They thought we were weak but we survived, hey
Zonk' izono zabo z'bashaye
All their sins harm them
Ngeke min' ung'bone ng'jikel' ezam
I won't let them see my struggles
Nezam indaba makuhlale ku'ezam
My problems should remain with me
Nyani mina ngikhusel' umndeni wami
I'm taking care of my family
Nami k'mele ng'thuthukis' ezam
I too need to improve myself
Nami k'mele ng'thuthukis' ezam, nyani
I too need to improve myself, believe me
Ndiyabuza, ubani okabani?
I'm asking, who is who?
Ayi uqulu wenza kakhulu
Noisy people do too much
Ubulal' umhlaba nges'bhamu sembumbulu
Destroying the world with a bullet of an ant
NoMphela wenza kuphela
And Mphela does nothing else
A nkare o ka mo dira masumshela
I'm telling you he's just making noise
UStunna wenz' amawaza
Stunna creates brilliance
Ishamshutha akabhatshaz'uyaphalaza
Cigarettes make him cough but he won't stop smoking
USino benz' umhlolo
Sino creates chaos
Ngath' ungamsola ngath' ubezalwe nenkomo
I was born to be a leader, I wasn't bred like a cow
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
We deal with issues from the outside
Ngapha s'yayishera ungaphethanga nik
We succeed there, don't argue with us
Ngapha sayenza lento saba-lit
We do this thing there, we hustle hard
Ngapha sayidinga, ngapha saba hit-a
We start something there, we hit hard
Obani laba? (Naba labantu hey)
Who are these people? (They are people, hey)
Obani laba? (Nabo labantu)
Who are these people? (They are people)
Nabo labantu
They are people
Nabo labantu (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
They are people (We are sitting with them here)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Who are these people? (Who are these people?)
Nabo ah yeah (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Them, oh yeah (We're sitting with them here)
Ubani wena?
Who are you?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Busiswa Gqulu, Elton Ndangi Kimobana, Kamogelo Matona, Mandisa Radebe, Sandile Fortune Msimango, Sinoyolo Msolo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh (Obani laba?)
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I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
Ndiyabuza
Okay, hayi ngathi basing' emuva, hey
Nd' cela nibazis' asisabanga, hey
Sibambene siyimbumba, hey
Angeke basibone sihlukana, hey
Sithole phezulu asisukanga, hey
Bathi bayas'phica bakhathala, hey
Mabathi phuthumile basala, hey
Zonk' izono zabo z'bashave
Ngeke min' ung'bone ng'jikel' ezam
Ezam indaba makuhlale ku'ezam
Nyani mina ngikhusel' umndeni wami
Nami k'mele ng'thuthukis' ezam
Ngeke min' ung'bone ng'jikel' ezam
Ezam indaba makuhlale ku'ezam
Nyani mina ngikhusel' umndeni wami
Nami k'mele ng'thuthukis' ezam, nyani
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
In love and loyalty, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Loyalty yeh)
Nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa, nd'yakholelwa
Kuthando nokuthembeka, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh (Thembeka)
Ndiyabuza, ubani okabani?
Ayi uqulu wenza kakhulu
Ubulal' umhlaba nges'bhamu sembumbulu
NoMphela wenza kuphela
A nkare o ka mo dira
UStunna wenz' amawaza [?]
USino benz' umhlolo
Ngath' ungamsola
Ngath' ubezalwe nenkomo
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
Ngapha s'yayishera [?]
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
Ngapha sayenza lento saba-lit
Siphen' indab' yaphesheya
Ngapha sayidinga, ngapha saba hit-a
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba? (Naba labantu hey)
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Obani laba? (Nabo labantu)
Sihleli nabo ha yeh
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Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu
Obani laba?
Nabo labantu (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Nabo ah yeah (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
Obani laba? (Obani laba?)
Nabo ah yeah (Sihleli nabo ha yeh)
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Sihleli nabo ha yeh
Ubani wena?
Source: https://www.thewaofam.com/2022/11/love-loyalty-believe-lyrics-black.html
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Lyrics:
Sihleli nabo ha ye
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I believe I believe I believe
I believe I believe in love and loyalty
Ye ye ye ye ye
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa kuthando nokuthembekala
Ye ye ye ye ye
I believe I believe I believe
I believe I believe in love and loyalty
Ye ye ye ye ye
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa kuthando nokuthembekala
Ye ye ye ye
Ndiyakhumbuza
Okay
Ngathi basingena emuva hey
Cela nibazise asisabani hey
Sibambene simbumbane hey
Ngeke basibone sihlukana hey
Sithole phezulu asihlukani hey
Bathi bayasphica bakhathala hey
Mabathi phuthumile basala hey
Zonke izono zabo zibashaye
Ngeke mine ungbone ngijikele ezami
Nezami indaba makuhlale kwezam
Mina ndikhusela umndeni wami
Nami kmele ngthuthukise ezami
Ngeke mine ungbone ngijikele ezami
Nezami indaba makuhlale kwezam
Mina ndikhusela umndeni wami
Nami kmele ngthuthukise ezami
I believe I believe I believe
I believe I believe in love and loyalty
Ye ye ye ye ye
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa kuthando nokuthembekala
Ye ye ye ye ye
I believe I believe I believe
I believe I believe in love and loyalty
Ye ye ye ye ye
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa
Ndiyakholelwa ndiyakholelwa kuthando nokuthembekala
Ye ye ye ye
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@edwingchimedza7316
Who else dedicated his day to listening to all the songs on wakanda forever, can't wait for this movie
@ace_gamer12
Me!
@aarav.028
obviously
@24Kphotography
That was the first thing I did when I woke up!
@sunshine-qg8xh
Me
@DevR11
Me me me me 😱😱😱😱 do u Also
@24Kphotography
This is my favorite song from Wakanda Forever so far! Been on repeat since it dropped!
@Anotherjackie.
I love it , my 2nd is Tems , I’m not feeling Rihana’s song
@leekelly2541
Same here.
@Abadisdn
My best on the album too 🙏🏽