Umoya
Heavy-K Lyrics


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Heavy K Baba
Drumboss
Fun' ukwenzani
Scel' umoya baba
Izanayo bhuda yam, bhuda yam
Bhuda yam, bhuda yam, watcha

Make some noise
Maak 'n raas
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

Overall Meaning

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 ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MANDLA MOFOKENG, HAROLD MATLHAKU, PROFESSOR LANGA, LUCKY LANGA, MANDLA MAPHUMULO, MZI MKWANAZI

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Comments from YouTube:

@pertuniamashoto8155

2025 im still here. I give up Amapiano i love you but South Africa needs this Again ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

@ketly-tutor

Right here with you๐Ÿ˜Š

@FransShilongo-n1r

All good this some real house,heavy will always be heavy.100๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰%

@samuelnkanyane4289

Working 6 to 6 as a security guard frustrated bengi dinga umoya at the brink of self destruction this song kept me know strong now im 5 years in my career as a I.T Specialist and I always come back here to gather strength , music is powerful , while others were dancing cause the tune is fire some of us were digesting the beautiful massage behind it. HEAVY KHUSTA!

@Chazzabox1

Lovely truth!

@Kelebogiile_

Man ๐Ÿฅบ music is indeed powerful

@Kelebogiile_

Man ๐Ÿฅบ music is indeed powerful

@chumanijezile6914

Let's give Mpumi and Heavy K their flowers while they're still alive.

@josephkagondu7762

Sure they deserve

@nelsonlowole9555

Mpumi is dangerous and she has met with the captain in music

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