One By One
Lion King Cast Lyrics
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Ninga dinwa
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla
Siya ba bona
Bebe fun' ukusi qeda
One by one
One by one
Sizo nqoba
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge
One by one
Ibambeni njalo bakithi
Ninga dinwa
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla
Siya ba bona
Babe fun' ukusi qeda
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge
One by one
Sizo nqoba
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge
One by one
Sizo nqoba
Sizo nqoba
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Sizo nqoba
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Zobona bayabaleka
Zobon, zobona
Zobon, zobona
Zobon, zobona
Zobon
Amagwala
Ibala lami
Elimnyama
Ndiya zidla ngalo
Ibala lami
Elimnyama
Ndiza kufa nalo
Ibala lami
Elimnyama
Ndiya zidla ngalo
Kumnandi
Kwelakakith Eafrica
The lyrics of Lion King Cast's song One By One highlight the importance of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Ibambeni njalo bakithi / Ninga dinwa / Ninga phelelwa nga mandla" can be roughly translated to "Hold on, my people / Don't be weakened / Don't be oppressed by force." This suggests that the singer is encouraging their community to stay strong and resist any attempts to undermine or oppress them.
The repetition of "One by one / Ngeke ba lunge / Sizo nqoba" emphasizes the idea that victory will be achieved step by step, through persistence and determination. The final lines, "Zobona bayabaleka / Amagwala" can be interpreted as a call to action, to stand up to those who fear progress and change.
Overall, the lyrics of One By One convey a message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to stay strong and united in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ibambeni njalo bakithi
Hold on tight, my friends
Ninga dinwa
Don't be afraid
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla
Don't be overwhelmed by power
Siya ba bona
We will see them
Bebe fun' ukusi qeda
When they're tired of fighting
One by one
Individually
Ngeke ba lunge
They won't last
Sizo nqoba
We will triumph
Sizo nqoba
We will triumph
Sizo nqoba
We will triumph
Sizo nqoba
We will triumph
Ngoba thina
Because we
Siya zazi
We know
Zobona bayabaleka
They are running away
Zobon, zobona
Look, look
Zobon, zobona
Look, look
Zobon, zobona
Look, look
Zobon
Look
Amagwala
The cowards
Ibala lami
My color
Elimnyama
Is black
Ndiya zidla ngalo
I will feast on it
Ndiza kufa nalo
I will even die for it
Ibala lami
My color
Elimnyama
Is black
Ndiya zidla ngalo
I will feast on it
Kumnandi
It's enjoyable
Kwelakakith Eafrica
In the lands of East Africa
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Derrick Wynn
Ibabeni njalo bakithi [Hold on tight, my people]
Ninga dinwa [Don't get weary]
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla [Don't lose your strength]
Siya ba bona [We can see]
Bebe fun' ukusi xeda [They wanted to hold us back]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not succeed]
One by one
Sizo nqoba [We will win]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not succeed]
One by one
(Repeat)
Sizo nqoba [We will win]
Ngoba thina [Because]
Siya zazi [We know who we are]
Ngoba thina [Because]
Siya zazi [We know who we are]
(Repeat)
Zobona bayabaleka [Come and see]
Zobon, zobona [The cowards are running away]
Zobon, zobona
Zobon, zobona
Zobon
Amagwala
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiya zidla ngalo [I'm proud of it]
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiza kufa nalo [I will die with it]
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiya zidla ngalo [I'm proud of it]
Kumnandi [Oh yes]
Kwelakakith Eafrica [It's beautiful in Africa]
Jeremy Hess
Rythm of the Pridelands brought me here...man this song just brings a smile to my face every time. The tonality, the harmony, the joy...nothing like it. The instrument of the voice is so powerful.
Ryan Brown
We are Beautiful
We are Strong
We are Dignified
We are Intelligent
We are Graceful
We are Resilient
Most of all, WE ARE BLACK ✊🏾
VICTOR FABIAN VERA VILLALOBOS
YES!!!
VICTOR FABIAN VERA VILLALOBOS
Genial!
Natalie Christian-John
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Moved me tears. The energy, spirit and joy of all singing is so powerful. One of my favourite songs and arrangements in the Lion King! AWESOME 💜
Caleb Herbert
definitely a song that need to played right now with all the stuff going on right now
Derrick Wynn
Ibabeni njalo bakithi [Hold on tight, my people]
Ninga dinwa [Don't get weary]
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla [Don't lose your strength]
Siya ba bona [We can see]
Bebe fun' ukusi xeda [They wanted to hold us back]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not succeed]
One by one
Sizo nqoba [We will win]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not succeed]
One by one
(Repeat)
Sizo nqoba [We will win]
Ngoba thina [Because]
Siya zazi [We know who we are]
Ngoba thina [Because]
Siya zazi [We know who we are]
(Repeat)
Zobona bayabaleka [Come and see]
Zobon, zobona [The cowards are running away]
Zobon, zobona
Zobon, zobona
Zobon
Amagwala
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiya zidla ngalo [I'm proud of it]
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiza kufa nalo [I will die with it]
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiya zidla ngalo [I'm proud of it]
Kumnandi [Oh yes]
Kwelakakith Eafrica [It's beautiful in Africa]
Garry Lacking-Quinn
Thank You 🙏
Tye xoxo
Finally i know what theyre saying
Sam
Thank You but it does not match all their parts.😢