Umoya
Heavy-K Lyrics
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Drumboss
Fun' ukwenzani
Scel' umoya baba
Izanayo bhuda yam, bhuda yam
Bhuda yam, bhuda yam, watcha
Make some noise
Hey usabona
'seBhayi, sek'sekasi
Lash'ikasi, wash'uMlazi
Lengoma kant'ekabani
Nango ke umnikazi
He Drumboss
Ngipheth' uVikivoko
Awu Mpumi,
Ziph' intombi zomjolo
Hey usaphika
Professor ybosso
Hey unomona
Une kiriboqo
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Awu ngicel' umoya
Awu mina ngicel umoya
(Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan)
Moya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Eish ungang'safocate man)
Awu ngicel' umoya
Awu mina ngicel umoya
(Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan)
Moya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Eish ungang'safocate man)
Ngoma yam'iyangishaya
Ingoma yami
Ngoma yami ingvus' eksen'
Ingoma yami, le ngoma
Ngoma yam'iyangishaya
Ingoma yami
Ngoma yami ingvus' eksen'
Ingoma yami, le ngoma
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Awu ngicel' umoya
Awu mina ngicel umoya
(Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan)
Moya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Eish ungang'safocate man)
Awu ngicel' umoya
Awu mina ngicel umoya
(Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan)
Moya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Eish ungang'safocate man)
Moya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
Umoya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
Umoya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan)
Umoya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Eish ungang'safocate man)
Umoya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan)
Umoya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
(Eish ungang'safocate man)
Ngoma yam'iyangishaya
Ingoma yami
Ngoma yami ingvus' eksen'
Ingoma yami, le ngoma
Ngoma yam'iyangishaya
Ingoma yami
Ngoma yami ingvus' eksen'
Ingoma yami, le ngoma
The song starts with Heavy-K Baba, the Drumboss, asking what's going on and requesting for the spirit to speak. He repeats the phrase "bhuda yam" several times, which roughly translates to "my identity" or "my essence." The first verse features various townships, including Bhayi, Sek'sekasi, Lash'ikasi, and Wash'uMlazi, suggesting that the song is about South African township culture. The second verse talks about music, with Heavy-K saying his song makes people dance and shake, and requesting for the spirit to help him create more music.
Throughout the song, there's a repeated refrain of "Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya," which means "No, I'm in dire need of the spirit." This implies that Heavy-K is struggling with something or needs inspiration to create more music. The song ends with Heavy-K repeatedly asking for the spirit ("moya") to come to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy K Baba
Addressing Heavy K as the boss
Drumboss
Acknowledging Heavy K as the master of the drums
Fun' ukwenzani
Encouraging everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves
Scel' umoya baba
Asking Heavy K to bring the spirit
Izanayo bhuda yam, bhuda yam
Repeating the name 'bhuda yam' for emphasis
Make some noise
Encouraging the audience to make some noise
Maak 'n raas
Encouraging the audience to go crazy
Hey usabona
Getting the audience's attention
'seBhayi, sek'sekasi
Calling out places in South Africa known for their lively atmosphere
Lash'ikasi, wash'uMlazi
Naming more places known for their lively spirit
Lengoma kant'ekabani
Calling for a song that everyone can enjoy
Nango ke umnikazi
Referring to oneself as the boss of music
He Drumboss
Addressing Heavy K as the boss of music
Ngipheth' uVikivoko
Bringing in the 'Vikivoko' sound
Awu Mpumi, Ziph' intombi zomjolo
Acknowledging Mpumi and introducing her as the girl from the party
Hey usaphika
Getting the audience excited and hyped up
Professor ybosso
Referring to oneself as the professor of music
Hey unomona
Asking if anyone is tired yet
Une kiriboqo
Talking about someone who is 'cheating the game' by dancing in their own unique way
Hayini, le ngom' ing'qed' umoya
Expressing a desire for more 'spirit'
Awu ngicel' umoya
Asking for the 'spirit'
Moya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
Calling on Heavy K to bring the 'spirit'
Ngoma yam'iyangishaya
Stating that one's song is making people dance
Ingoma yami, le ngoma
Talking about the greatness of one's song
Umoya, Heavy K ngicel' umoya
Asking Heavy K again to bring the spirit
Ekse shifta ungang frustrate maan
Using slang to say that one is frustrated
Eish ungang'safocate man
Using slang to express frustration or exasperation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MANDLA MOFOKENG, HAROLD MATLHAKU, PROFESSOR LANGA, LUCKY LANGA, MANDLA MAPHUMULO, MZI MKWANAZI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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