Zawa Indonga
Joyous Celebration Lyrics
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Zawa zawela le
Zawa indonga zeJerikho
Zawa zawela le
O ngithi ziyawa, wo ziyawa
Tshel' umakhelwane ziyawa
Mhlebele ziyawa awu ziyawa
Ziyaw' indonga
Ziyaw' indonga
(Zawa zawela le)
Uhlaleleni bo awuboni ziyawa
Zawa zawelela le
ZAWA IINDONGA - JOYOUS 11
By Sipho Makhabane
The lyrics of Joyous Celebration's "Zawa Indonga" are rich in symbolism and metaphors, drawing from the story of the biblical city of Jericho and its walls famously brought down by the blast of Joshua's trumpets. The song speaks of the falling of the walls of Jericho and the triumph of God's people, represented by the community singing and dancing to the sound of drums and other percussive instruments.
The repeated phrase "Zawa indonga ze Jerikho" (the walls of Jericho are falling), is a call to celebrate the victory over the enemy, inviting everyone to join in the festivities. The song emphasizes the communal nature of the triumph, urging neighbors, family, and friends to come together to witness and participate in the overcoming of obstacles and adversities.
The lyrics contrast the image of the crumbling walls of Jericho with the enduring spirit of the people, who withstood the harshness of the land and the oppression of their enemies. "Zawa Indonga" is a song of hope and resilience, inspiring listeners to persevere in the face of difficulties and to never lose faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Zawa indonga zeJerikho
The walls of Jericho are collapsing
Zawa zawela le
They come crashing down
Zawa indonga zeJerikho
The walls of Jericho are collapsing
Zawa zawela le
They come crashing down
O ngithi ziyawa, wo ziyawa
I say they're falling, they're falling
Tshel' umakhelwane ziyawa
Tell the neighbor they're falling
Mhlebele ziyawa awu ziyawa
The trumpet is playing, oh it's playing
Ziyaw' indonga
The walls are falling
(Zawa indonga ze Jerikho)
(The walls of Jericho are collapsing)
Ziyaw' indonga
The walls are falling
(Zawa zawela le)
(They come crashing down)
Uhlaleleni bo awuboni ziyawa
Stay and watch them fall
Zawa zawelela le
They come crashing down
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Maungo
My family's favorite song
Boaz Wasilwa
This song blesses me each time i listen to
@angelface6015
My late Mom’s favorite....., she would stand up and sing with so much Joy and cry at the end 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😭😭😭oh Ma how I miss u... 🥺🥺
@nomvuyomgedezi7059
It’s good memories like those ones you experienced with her that you should cherish forever. She’s with you in spirit 😊
@thabangactonmokoena8622
May the almighty give you strength
@semhangala917
I'm very sorry dear
@talanimunyai731
I also came here to remember my late mom who died a month ago. She also loved this song a lot. 😭❤️
@loratoletlole2892
My mom goes crazy when this song plays, she dances like there's no tomorrow.
@goodwillgomolemo5317
My husband's favorite song 😂😂😂he can really dance for this song
@sandaysakaimbo9594
I love 💕 this song heaven to earth