Bosiu Bona
Marumo Lyrics

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E tlo hle moratuwa r'o itlosa bodutu
Bosiu bona bohle ho fihlela hosane
Ho monate moratuwa ha ke ntse ke na le uena
Eka ka busetsa nako ena morao

(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
(Nako yona e se e fedile)

Nako yena e bo khutshoane
(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
(Nako yona e se e fedile)
Ao hela nako ena mama

E tlo hle moratuwa r'o itlosa bodutu
Bosiu bona bohle ho fihlela hosane
Eka ka busetsa nako ena morao
Ho monate moratuwa ha ke ntse ke na le uena

(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
(Nako yona e se e fedile)
Ao hela nako ena
(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
(Nako yona e se e fedile)
Ao hela nako ena

E tlo hle moratuwa r'o itlosa bodutu
Bosiu bona bohle ho fihlela hosane
Ho monate moratuwa ha ke ntse ke na le uena
Eka ka busetsa nako ena morao e mama

(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
(Nako yona e se e fedile)
Ao hela nako ena mama
(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
(Nako yona e se e fedile)

Ao hela nako ena
Bosiu bona

Overall Meaning

The song Bosiu Bona by Marumo is a tribute to Moratuwa, a township in South Africa. The lyrics describe the beauty and joy of living in Moratuwa, and the longing for loved ones who may not be present in the moment. The first verse speaks of the excitement of preparing for a night of dancing, with the singer needing to borrow a drum from a friend. The chorus, "Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane" ("How beautiful this night is"), repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the joy of the moment. The second verse repeats the first verse, but with a focus on the singer's longing for a particular person to be present. The final verse repeats the first verse again, but with a added emphasis on the beauty of Moratuwa and the singer's appreciation for the memories created there.

Overall, the song celebrates the power of music and community in creating joyful memories, while acknowledging the bittersweet element of nostalgia and longing for loved ones. The use of the Sesotho language adds an additional layer of culture and authenticity to the lyrics, as well as a sense of pride for Moratuwa and its inhabitants.

Line by Line Meaning

E tlo hle moratuwa r'o itlosa bodutu
I will come to the village to fetch my drum

Bosiu bona bohle ho fihlela hosane
Everyone is gathering to dance tonight

Ho monate moratuwa ha ke ntse ke na le uena
The village is fun but it's not complete without you

Eka ka busetsa nako ena morao
I want to spend this time with you my love

(Bosiu bona bo bo khutshoane)
(All the dance moves)

Bosiu bona mama, bosiu bo bo khutshoane
Everyone is dancing and having fun

(Nako yona e se e fedile)
(This time is not over yet)

Nako yena e bo khutshoane
This time is full of dance moves

(Ao hela nako ena mama)
(This time is still going on)

E tlo hle moratuwa r'o itlosa bodutu
I will come to the village to fetch my drum

Bosiu bona bohle ho fihlela hosane
Everyone is gathering to dance tonight