EYES
Kwesta featuring Umzulu Phaqa Lyrics
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Igam' unhlupheko isbong' undlala
I don't know the colour of my eyes
I don't know the colour of my eyes
Ngan' emnyama
Many men and many women die
Freedom is the colour of your eyes
Yeah shit is that real out here awuth' yam'
And I feel it ain't fair awuth' yam'
On the real I'm scared awuth' yam'
Ungang'shiyi awung'mele awuth' yam'
It's uphill out here awuth' yam'
Ende k'mele ngilale ngidlile out here awuth' yam'
Ungang'zibi awung'bheke awuth' yam'
It's just me and my tears awuth' yam'
Kubhlung' indaba
Ngibona abanye abantwana
Banganazo iy'nhlungu zendlala
S'godolani langaphandle
Nomanje ingub' endala
Mfana alale avuk' aphande
Eish ngiyahlupha ngiyazi (Mxm)
Ndlala yam' asambe manje
Ngithi san'bonani
Igam' unhlupheko isbong' undlala
And I don't know the colour of my eyes
I don't know the colour of my eyes
Ngithi ngan' emnyama
Many men and many women die
So freedom is the colour of your eyes
Freedom is the colour of your eyes
Yeah yeah yeah
Bheka
Everybody wins against me
Wisa eng'bathandayo test me
Fool me ten times it's just me
Everybody wins against me
A sensitive nigga that's me
They sense it and they feed off that shit
Then sensibly they pack and just leave
And then it's therapy sessions by the week
Bathi hade njayam'
Kuzolunga next time bra wam'
Bazofunda next time ngaWorry
Uyang'jutha that time
Kant' akazi ukuth' ngyazi k'zoba wuye next time
It's all love for a damn fee
The real cost is your well being
Fool me ten times it's just me
And everybody wins against m
Ngithi san'bonani
Igam' unhlupheko isbong' undlala
And I don't know the colour of my eyes
I don't know the colour of my eyes
Ngithi ngan' emnyama
Many men and many women die
So freedom is the colour of your eyes
Freedom is the colour of your eyes
We muntu omnyama
Ak'sasizi ukukhala
Mihla namalanga
Ngiza kuwe baba
Yebo nginamaphutha kodwa soze wangilahla
Gama lam' unhlupheko
Kati lilele eziko
Ndlela zimnyama
Kodwa ngeny' imini kuyokhanya
Gama lam' unhlupheko
Kati lilele eziko
Ndlela zimnyama
Kodwa ngeny' imini kuyokhanya
Gama lam' unhlupheko
Kati lilele eziko
Ndlela zimnyama
Kodwa ngeny' imini kuyokhanya
Gama lam' unhlupheko
Kati lilele eziko
Ndlela zimnyama
Kodwa ngeny' imini kuyokhanya
The lyrics of Kwesta featuring Umzulu Phaqa's song "Eyes" delve into themes of self-reflection, struggle, and the search for freedom. The opening lines, "San'bonan', Igam' unhlupheko isbong' undlala" can be interpreted as a greeting that acknowledges the presence of suffering that one carries within. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know the colour of my eyes" signifies a lack of self-awareness or a disconnection from one's own identity and struggles.
The lyrics continue with the line "Ngan' emnyama, Many men and many women die," highlighting the reality of death and hardship that many people face. The next line, "Freedom is the colour of your eyes," suggests that true freedom lies in being aware of and embracing one's struggles and using them as motivation to overcome obstacles.
The song further explores the idea of fear and vulnerability, with lines like "On the real I'm scared awuth' yam'" and "It's just me and my tears." These lyrics convey a sense of isolation and the personal battles one faces. The repetition of the phrase "awuth' yam'" emphasizes the personal nature of these struggles and the need to face them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
San'bonan'
Greetings
Igam' unhlupheko isbong' undlala
The pain remains with me
I don't know the colour of my eyes
I am unsure of my identity
Ngan' emnyama
Many people suffer
Many men and many women die
Death affects both genders
Freedom is the colour of your eyes
The ability to live freely defines who you are
Yeah shit is that real out here awuth' yam'
The harsh reality is present, and I can't avoid it
And I feel it ain't fair awuth' yam'
The unfairness is becoming apparent to me
On the real I'm scared awuth' yam'
In reality, I am scared of what is happening
Ungang'shiyi awung'mele awuth' yam'
Don't leave me alone, don't betray me in this situation
It's uphill out here awuth' yam'
Life is challenging in this situation
Ende k'mele ngilale ngidlile out here awuth' yam'
I have struggled and suffered in this situation for a long time
Ungang'zibi awung'bheke awuth' yam'
Don't overlook or ignore my struggles in this situation
It's just me and my tears awuth' yam'
I am alone, shedding tears in this situation
Kubhlung' indaba
The situation is complicated
Ngibona abanye abantwana
I see other people
Banganazo iy'nhlungu zendlala
They also experience pain and suffering
S'godolani langaphandle
We should support each other
Nomanje ingub' endala
Nowadays, it seems like an old issue
Mfana alale avuk' aphande
A young man should sleep and wake up strong
Eish ngiyahlupha ngiyazi (Mxm)
Sigh, I am struggling, I know
Ndlala yam' asambe manje
My hunger should leave now
Everybody wins against me
I am often defeated by others
Wisa eng'bathandayo test me
Betray those who claim to love me, test me
Fool me ten times it's just me
If I am fooled repeatedly, it is my own fault
A sensitive nigga that's me
I am a sensitive person
They sense it and they feed off that shit
Others notice it and take advantage of my sensitivity
Then sensibly they pack and just leave
Then they sensibly leave me behind
And then it's therapy sessions by the week
I need therapy sessions frequently
Bathi hade njayam'
They say I am just weak
Kuzolunga next time bra wam'
Next time, it will be better, my brother
Bazofunda next time ngaWorry
They will learn next time to not worry
Uyang'jutha that time
You will regret it at that time
Kant' akazi ukuth' ngyazi k'zoba wuye next time
Because they don't know that I will be even better next time
It's all love for a damn fee
Love comes at a cost
The real cost is your well being
The true price is the impact on your mental and emotional health
We muntu omnyama
Oh black person
Ak'sasizi ukukhala
It doesn't help to cry
Mihla namalanga
Days and nights go by
Ngiza kuwe baba
I am coming to you, father
Yebo nginamaphutha kodwa soze wangilahla
Yes, I have scars, but they will never destroy me
Gama lam' unhlupheko
My pain is deep
Kati lilele eziko
It has settled within my life
Ndlela zimnyama
The path is dark
Kodwa ngeny' imini kuyokhanya
But in the end, there will be light
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Colo Arinze
"Freedom is the colour of your eyes" 🖤 my forever instinct song😉
Zinhle Khumalo
"everybody wins against me, ngish' engbathandayo test me"....... 🔥🔥🔥
Senzelumusa Ngcobo
"Kodwa ngenye imini kuyokhanya"🔥🔥my Anthem 💯🙏
Stephen Mdebuka
#1 track, 🥇♥💽
Sandile Moloi
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