Magwalandini
Letta Mbulu Lyrics
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Yewu, yewu magwala ndini (Hawu bayekeleni)
Yewu, yewu magwala ndini (Hawu bayekeleni)
Yewu, qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Yewu, qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Alahl'induku (Qhewula)
Alahl'induku (Qhewula)
Iyo mama qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Alahl'induku (Qhewula)
Iyo mama qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Alahl'induku (Qhewula)
Iyo mama qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Yewu, yewu magwala ndini (Hawu bayekeleni)
Yewu, yewu magwala ndini (Hawu bayekeleni)
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Kutheni na? Kutheni na? Kutheni na?
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Kutheni?
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Ndihleli ndoda ndicinga kutheni?
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Uyabaleka, uyabaleka tyhini yindod'etheni na?
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Alahl'induku
Yewu qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Alahl'induku
Shiye babo qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Alahl'induku bo
Shiye babo qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Alahl'induku
Iye babo qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka (Hawu bayekeleni)
Iye ye ye ye ye ye
Iye ye ye ye ye ye
Iye ye ye ye ye ye ye
Hewu
Hayi bo magwala ndini
The song "Magwalandini" by Letta Mbulu is a traditional South African song that speaks about the struggles of the people who work hard in the fields to grow crops and feed their families. The repetitive lines of "Yewu, yewu magwala ndini" are a call to action, urging the workers to keep going and not give up despite the challenges they face. The song speaks about the importance of perseverance and hard work in the face of adversity.
In the second half of the song, the repeated "Alahl'induku" is a call to the men to stand strong and protect their families and communities. The lyrics also address the issue of men abandoning their families and responsibilities, asking them to stay and fulfill their duties. The ending of the song is a plea to the workers to keep going and not give up on their dreams and aspirations.
Overall, "Magwalandini" is an uplifting and empowering song that speaks to the struggles of the working class in South Africa, encouraging them to keep going and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Yewu, yewu magwala ndini
Oh my, oh my troubled land
Yewu, qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka
Oh my, where shall we go as troubles rise
Alahl'induku
They are causing trouble
Iyo mama qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka
Oh mother, where shall we flee from these troubled times
Hayi bo magwala ndini
Oh no, my troubled land
Kutheni na? Kutheni na? Kutheni na?
Why is this happening? Why is this happening? Why is this happening?
Ndihleli ndoda ndicinga kutheni?
As a man, I am sitting here and thinking why?
Uyabaleka, uyabaleka tyhini yindod'etheni na?
Are you running away? Are you running away from within yourself, my fellow man?
Shiye babo qhewul'apho amagwal'ayemka
Leave them, father, where shall we go from these troubled times
Iye ye ye ye ye ye
Oh my
Hewu
Oh my
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@tutupuoaneofficial
one of the BEST voices to come out of south africa. way too underrated. wish the world's ears would catch up to her! better voice than mama afrika in my humble opinion (may she rest in peace).
@brytonmasaire5542
I really waiting for the song siphazamepi upload
@kapajita9
mhlabanye...ezalokishini.