I'm Sorry
Mandoza feat. Ziyon Lyrics
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Yeah
You know sometimes abantu aba understand le life esiyi philayo
Being in the public eye all the time
Getting attention that you don't need
Sometimes you say wrong things to other people
But you know what
I didn't mean it
I didn't mean it
Ngithi I'm sorry if ngak'khuluma kabi
I didn't mean it (I didn't mean it)
I didn't mean it (I didn't mean it)
Ngithi mina I'm sorry if ngakwenza kabi (said I'm sorry)
I didn't mean it (I didn't mean it ohh)
I didn't mean it (ohhhw)
Sometimes abantu aba understand ilife esiy'philayo
Being a man
Being a dad
Being a famous man
Askwazi uk'phila iy'mpilo zethu normally
Senz'izinto normally
Sphile iy'mpilo zethu njengabantu abangena mali
In this game you get too much attention
There's no privacy at all for your actions
Bese wenza izinto ey'dom
You got it all wrong
And then you think you big like King Kong
Sometimes uwenza izinto u-under pressure
Scarred to make it happen cause you think you'll mess up
Don't give up because ilife izok'tester
Abantu bangakhuluma kodwa angeke bakuqede
Ngithi I'm sorry if ngak'khuluma kabi (said I'm sorry ohh)
I didn't mean it (I didn't mean it)
I didn't mean it (no no I didn't mean it)
Ngithi ngithi I'm sorry if ngakwenza kabi (you know I'm sorry)
I didn't mean it (no I didn't mean it)
I didn't mean it (no I didn't mean it)
Ama camera phone nama phepha babhizi phez'kwami ne TV
Maw'bheka yonke indawo overseas
magazine uShakes, that's me (uShakes that's me)
Abanye babo ba planta ba khuluma umathanda bathi I'll never succeed
Bangi luzisa ithemba,
bathi ng'zolahla ithemba mabe thetha ngami (mabe thetha ngami)
Njengo Brenda Fassi mina indaba yami istraight and ayifuni ruler
Please ngicela ungang'displace
Kunini every body has been on my case nami ngicela ukushawa umoya
I'm sorry if ngak'phatha kabi (uhm I'm sorry)
I didn't mean it (I'm so sorry)
I didn't mean it (I'm so sorry)
I'm sorry if ngak'phatha kabi
I didn't mean it (you know I didn't mean it)
I didn't mean it (you should know I didn't mean it)
Ngithi I'm sorry if ngak'khuluma kabi (I'm so so sorry)
I didn't mean it (you know I don't mean it)
I didn't mean it (help me approve I didn't mean it)
Ngithi ngithi I'm sorry if ngakwenza kabi (I'm so sorry)
I didn't mean it (I didn't mean it no no)
I didn't mean it (I didn't mean it)
Every body deserves a second
Why not me?
Said every body deserves a second chance
Why not me?
The song “I’m Sorry” by Mandoza featuring Ziyon is a reflective piece addressing the challenges that come with fame and the need to apologize for past actions. The song opens with Mandoza acknowledging how difficult life can be when one is constantly under the public eye, which may lead to saying and doing things that hurt others unintentionally. The chorus repeats Mandoza’s apology for any wrongdoings, expressing regret for actions that may have caused harm to others. Throughout the song, Mandoza reflects on the pressure of being a famous person, striving to live a normal life while constantly being under scrutiny. He also addresses the issue of privacy, which is hard to come by when one is famous, along with the constant attention from fans and the media.
Mandoza's lyrics in "I'm Sorry" express the idea that everyone deserves a second chance, including himself. Regardless of who we are or the mistakes we have made, Mandoza's apology acknowledges the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions, no matter how challenging it may be. Despite the pressures of fame, the song reminds us that a sincere and genuine apology can go a long way in repairing relationships and moving forward with integrity.
Line by Line Meaning
You know sometimes abantu aba understand le life esiyi philayo
People don't always understand the life that we lead
Being in the public eye all the time
Always being in the public eye
Getting attention that you don't need
Receiving unnecessary attention
Sometimes you say wrong things to other people
Sometimes you say things that are hurtful to others
But you know what
But at the end of the day
I'm sorry if ngak'phatha kabi
I apologize if I hurt you
I didn't mean it
I did not intend to be hurtful
Sometimes abantu aba understand ilife esiy'philayo
People don't always understand the life that we lead
Being a man
Being a man
Being a dad
Being a father
Being a famous man
Being a famous person
Askwazi uk'phila iy'mpilo zethu normally
Living our lives normally
Senz'izinto normally
Doing things normally
Sphile iy'mpilo zethu njengabantu abangena mali
Living our lives like those who don't have money
In this game you get too much attention
In this industry, you receive too much attention
There's no privacy at all for your actions
You have no privacy for your actions
Bese wenza izinto ey'dom
You end up doing foolish things
You got it all wrong
You made a mistake
And then you think you big like King Kong
And then you become egotistical
Sometimes uwenza izinto u-under pressure
Sometimes you do things under pressure
Scarred to make it happen cause you think you'll mess up
Scared to make it happen because you think you'll fail
Don't give up because ilife izok'tester
Don't give up because life will test you
Abantu bangakhuluma kodwa angeke bakuqede
People may talk but they will never bring you down
Ama camera phone nama phepha babhizi phez'kwami ne TV
Camera phones, newspapers, and TV follow me everywhere
Maw'bheka yonke indawo overseas
Everyone overseas is watching me
magazine uShakes, that's me (uShakes that's me)
I'm featured in magazines, that's me
Abanye babo ba planta ba khuluma umathanda bathi I'll never succeed
Some people doubt me and say that I will never succeed
Bangi luzisa ithemba,
They mock my hope
bathi ng'zolahla ithemba mabe thetha ngami (mabe thetha ngami)
They tell me to give up hope, but I won't
Njengo Brenda Fassi mina indaba yami istraight and ayifuni ruler
Like Brenda Fassi, I speak my truth and don't need a ruler
Please ngicela ungang'displace
Please don't try to bring me down
Kunini every body has been on my case nami ngicela ukushawa umoya
Everyone has been on my case, I ask for some peace of mind
Every body deserves a second
Everyone deserves a second chance
Why not me?
Why can't I have a second chance too?
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