Ngiphete Ungqo
Joyous Celebration Lyrics
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Andithintwa, andibhekabheki
Andikhathazeki, yebooooooo
Andushukunyiswa ngiphethu ngqo wevangeli
Andiphathi andiphathwa ndiyiNtombi egcwele
Luthoooo andiphatha andiphathwa
NdiyiNtombi yevangeli
Andibhekabheki ndingumama ogcwele chaaaa
Andithithi andithintwa ndiyiNsizwa egcwele luthooooo
Andithi andithintwa ndiyiNsizwa yevangeli
Andishukunyiswa ndinguTata ogcwele chaaaa
Andishukunyiswa ndinguTata wevangeli
The lyrics of Joyous Celebration's "Ngiphete Ungqo" speak of the struggles and triumphs of a believer in Christ. The repetition of "andiphathi andiphathwa" and "andithinti andithintwa" suggests a sense of being weighed down and oppressed by life's challenges. However, the use of the phrase "ngiphethu ngqo wevangeli" (I've obtained the fullness of the gospel) shows that the singer has found strength and hope through their faith. The singer identifies themselves as a woman ("ndiyiNtombi egcwele" and "ndingumama ogcwele") and describes themselves as a messenger of the gospel ("yevangeli"). The words "luthoooo" and "cha" add emphasis and emotion to the lyric.
The song acknowledges the difficult path of a believer, but ultimately claims victory through faith in Christ. The use of gendered language to describe the singer may speak to traditional gender roles within the church, but the overall message is one of empowerment and perseverance in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Andiphathi andiphathwa andithinti
I have been knocked down and defeated but I don't falter
Andithintwa, andibhekabheki
Although people talk about me behind my back, I don't let it affect me
Andikhathazeki, yebooooooo
I am fearless and nothing fazes me
Andushukunyiswa ngiphethu ngqo wevangeli
I am uplifted by the gospel and that's what gives me strength
Andiphathi andiphathwa ndiyiNtombi egcwele
Even though I have been knocked down, I am still pure and innocent
Luthoooo andiphatha andiphathwa
I am confident and strong even in the face of adversity
NdiyiNtombi yevangeli
I am a child of the gospel
Andibhekabheki ndingumama ogcwele chaaaa
I may have been talked about behind my back but I am a strong and respected woman
Andibhekabheki ngingumama wevangeli
I am a mother of the gospel and my faith guides me
Andithithi andithintwa ndiyiNsizwa egcwele luthooooo
People may spread rumors about me but I am a wise and dignified young man
Andithi andithintwa ndiyiNsizwa yevangeli
I am a young man of the gospel and my faith keeps me grounded
Andishukunyiswa ndinguTata ogcwele chaaaa
Even though I have been knocked down, I am a strong and respected father figure
Andishukunyiswa ndinguTata wevangeli
I am a father in the gospel and my faith is my strength
Writer(s): Nobathembu Mabeka
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alice Ade Hoff
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@dicksonsigei7755
"I'm untouchable
I'm unaffected
I'm not wandering
I'm not hurting
(Yes I'm unshakable, I've got the best of gospel)
I'm untouchable
I'm a holy girl/lady
No I'm untouchable
I'm a lady/girl of gospel
Even if you can give me money
A car, cellphone and all of that
I'm untouchable
I'm a lady/girl of gospel
Where my girl's at?
I'm not wandering
I'm a holy woman/mother
I'm not wandering
I'm a woman/mother of gospel
When times are hard
I look upon Christ
I'm not wandering, no
I'm not wandering
I'm not wandering
Where my mothers at?
The man says I'm unaffected
I'm a holy man
I'm unaffected
I'm a man of gospel
Even if you show me your cleavage
Mini-skirt, hairpieces and all that
I'm not affected
I'm a man of the gospel
Where the man at?
I'm unshakable
I'm a holy father
I'm unshakable
I'm a father of gospel
I sleep at home, I eat at home
I get everything at home
I'm a father, I'm a father of gospel
Where my fathers at?
We have the best, we have the best
We have the best, we have the best
We have the best, we have the best
Of gospel
I'm not hurting
I've got the best of gospel
No I'm not hurting
I've got the best of gospel"
@IsaiahGithinji
Full Lyrics:"And'phatha phathwa,
And'thinta thintwa
And'khathazeki
And' bheka bheki
(Yebo and'shukunyiswa
ndipheth' ungqo wevangeli)
And'phatha phathwa,
And'thinta thintwa
And' bheka bheki,
And khathazeki
(Yebo and'shukunyiswa
ndipheth' ungqo wevangeli)
And'phatha phathwa
Ndiyintombi engcwele
And' phatha phathwa
Ndiyintombi mina yevangeli
Nob'ungandinikeza imali
Imoto, icellphone nditsho konke
And'phathwa mina
Ndiyintombi mina
Yevangeli
Zithin' izintombi?
And'phatha phathwa
Ndiyintombi engcwele
Luth' and' phatha phathwa
Ndiyintombi yevangeli
[Repeat]
And'bheka bheki
Ndingumama mina ongcwele
And' bhekabheki
Ndingumama mina wevangeli
Se kufik' ubunzima
Ubuhlungu, and'bheki
Ndijong' uKristu
And'bheki
And'bheki, and'bheki
And'bheki, and'bheki
Hay'bo, bathin' oomama
And'bheka bheki
Ndingumama ongcwele
Hay' and' bhekabheki
Ndingumama wevangeli
[Repeat]
Imali, imoto, cellphone
Konke
Ziph' iinsizwa
Ith' insizwa and'thintwa
Ndiyinsizwa mina engcwele
And'thinta thintwa
Ndiyinsizwa mina yevangeli
Nob'ungandivezel' icleavage, Isigcebhezane, amahairpiece
Nditsho konke, ndiyinsizwa mina
Ndiyinsizwa mina yevangeli.
Zithin' izinsizwa
And'thinta thintwa
Ndiyinsizwa engcwele
Luth' and'thinta thintwa
Ndiyinsizwa yevangeli
[Repeat]
And'shukunyiswa
Ndingubaba ongcwele
And'shukunyiswa
Ndingubaba mina wevangeli
Ndilal' ekhaya, ngidl'ekhaya
Konk'ekhaya ndiyak'thola
Ngingubaba mina,
Ngingubaba mina
Wevangeli
Bathin' oobaba
And'shukunyiswa
Ngingubaba ongcwele
Hay' and'shukunyiswa
Ngingubaba wevangeli
[Repeat]
Icleavage, is'gcebhi, hairpiece
Konke
Dance
Sipheth' unqo, sipheth' ungqo
Sipheth' unqo, sipheth' ungqo
Sipheth' unqo, sipheth' ungqo
Wevangeli
As'khathazeki
Sipheth' uNgqo wevangeli
Luth' as'khathazeki
Sipheth' ungqo wevangeli
Andiphatha phathwa
And'bheka bheki
Thinti konke
Ndipheth' unqo
Ndipheth' unqo wevangeli
As'khathazeki
Sipheth' uNgqo wevangeli
Luth' as'khathazeki
Sipheth' ungqo wevangeli"
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