Sixolele
Dalom Kids Lyrics

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Ayawayo ayo

Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Noma kumnyama noma kumnyama sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Nhliziyo zethu nhliziyo zethu sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba

Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba

Noma kumnyama noma kumnyama sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Nhliziyo zethu nhliziyo zethu sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba

Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Noma kumnyama noma kumnyama sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba

Nhliziyo zethu nhliziyo zethu sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba

Overall Meaning

The song "Sixolele" by Dalom Kids is a deeply spiritual plea for forgiveness and peace. The lyrics in Zulu translate to:

Ayawayo ayo (It's disappearing)
Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba (No matter what, we ask for peace from you, Father)
Noma kumnyama noma kumnyama sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba (Even if it's dark, we ask for peace from you, Father)
Nhliziyo zethu nhliziyo zethu sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba (Our hearts, our hearts ask for peace from you, Father)

The repetition of the lines emphasizes the urgency and sincerity of the plea for peace and forgiveness. The use of "Baba" as a term for "Father" highlights the strong religiosity in South African culture.

The song's message has universal resonance beyond just the cultural and religious context in which it was created. It speaks to the deeply human need for forgiveness and restoration of relationships. Its simplicity adds to its power as a beautiful prayer for healing and reconciliation.

Line by Line Meaning

Ayawayo ayo
This line likely means 'it is gone' or 'it has passed,' possibly referring to a difficult time or struggles that the rest of the song addresses.

Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This means 'no matter how, no matter how, we ask for peace from you, Father.' The repetition of 'no matter how' emphasizes the importance of seeking peace regardless of circumstances.

Noma kumnyama noma kumnyama sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This line means 'no matter how dark, no matter how dark, we ask for peace from you, Father.' It emphasizes the importance of seeking peace even in difficult or uncertain times.

Nhliziyo zethu nhliziyo zethu sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This line means 'our hearts, our hearts, ask for peace from you, Father.' It emphasizes the deep desire for peace and the personal nature of this request.

Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This repeats the line from earlier, meaning 'no matter how, no matter how, we ask for peace from you, Father.'

Noma kumnyama noma kumnyama sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This repeats the line from earlier, meaning 'no matter how dark, no matter how dark, we ask for peace from you, Father.'

Nhliziyo zethu nhliziyo zethu sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This repeats the line from earlier, meaning 'our hearts, our hearts, ask for peace from you, Father.'

Noma kunjani noma kunjani sicel’uxolo kuwe Baba
This repeats the line from earlier, meaning 'no matter how, no matter how, we ask for peace from you, Father.'

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