The Train
Harry Belafonte & Nana Mouskouri Lyrics
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Wenyuk'ekuseni
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Wenyuk'ekuseni
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Wenyuk'ekuseni
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Juk'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Juk'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Wenyuk'ekuseni
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Wenyuk'ekuseni
Wenyuk'uMbombela
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Juk'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Juk'uyandishiya
Juku-juku, juku-juku
Weh bab'uyandishiya
The lyrics of "The Train" by Harry Belafonte & Nana Mouskouri are rather simple and repetitive, yet carry a certain emotional weight. The song speaks of a train journey, likely in Africa, where a person is leaving a loved one behind. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and longing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Wenyuk'uMbombela, Wenyuk'ekuseni" which translates to "I'm going to Mbombela, I'm going in the morning." The line "Weh bab'uyandishiya" is added at the end of each chorus, which means "and my baby is leaving me."
The verses of the song are very short and consist of only two lines that repeat three times. The first verse says "I'm going to the sea, I'm going in the morning" and the second verse says "I'm going to the mountains, I'm going in the morning." These verses convey a sense of travel and movement, as if the person singing is leaving everything behind to go on a journey with the train.
Overall, "The Train" is a simple song but its simplicity and repetitive nature create a powerful emotional impact. The lyrics and melody go well together to create a mood of sadness and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Wenyuk'uMbombela
We are leaving Mbombela
Wenyuk'ekuseni
We are leaving in the morning
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Oh father, you are leaving us behind
Juku-juku, juku-juku
The train goes choo-choo
Juk'uyandishiya
The train is taking the father away
Wenyuk'uMbombela
We are leaving Mbombela
Wenyuk'uMbombela
We are leaving Mbombela
Juku-juku, juku-juku
The train goes choo-choo
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Oh father, you are leaving us behind
Wenyuk'uMbombela
We are leaving Mbombela
Wenyuk'ekuseni
We are leaving in the morning
Juku-juku, juku-juku
The train goes choo-choo
Juk'uyandishiya
The train is taking the father away
Juku-juku, juku-juku
The train goes choo-choo
Weh bab'uyandishiya
Oh father, you are leaving us behind
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