Modiehi
Marumo Lyrics

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Modiehi ka nnete kajeno che o mphoqile
Ne ke sa tsebe hore ka le leng
La matsatsi o tla ntahla joalo
Ne ke utlwi ba re wena o ratana le monna e mong
Empa nna ne ke sa kholwe
Hobane ne ke ho tshepa ao Modiehi

(Modiehi ngwaneso)

Modiehi ngwaneso (Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)
Hela Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Ka nnete o ntahlile
Ao Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Modiehi ngwaneso (Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)
Hela Modiehi mama (Modiehi ngwaneso)
O yeah (Ka nnete o ntahlile)

Ne ke utlwi pelo bohloko
Ha ke utlwa ka taba ena
Empa le ha ho le jwalo
Ke ho lakaletsa mahlohonolo
Eka ko o yang teng
O tla itshwara jwalo ka mosadi
Tseba hore ha e le menate
Ya lefatshe yona ha e fele

Ao Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Modiehi ngwaneso (Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)
Hela Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
O yeah (Ka nnete o ntahlile)
Ao Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
O nkutlwisetsang bohloko (Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)
Hela Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
O yeah (Ka nnete o ntahlile)

Ao Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Ao Modiehi hle ngwaeso (Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)
Hela Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
O yeah (Ka nnete o ntahlile)
Ao Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Oho oho (Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)
Oho (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Hela Modiehi (Ka nnete o ntahlile)
Ao Modiehi mama (Modiehi ngwaneso)
Modiehi hle ngwaneso o nkutlwisetang bohloko(Modiehi ka nnete ho jwalo)

Hela Modiehi (Modiehi ngwaneso)
O yeah (Ka nnete o ntahlile)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Marumo's "Modiehi" present a deep message of love and trust. The singer admits that he has some doubts about the person he is singing to, who is called Modiehi, but he still chooses to trust her. He describes his feelings of uncertainty and confusion, as he hears people say that Modiehi loves someone else, but he prefers to believe that she loves him. Throughout the song, he repeats the name Modiehi, affirming his love for her, and asking her to prove that she loves him.

The lyrics of "Modiehi" are rich in cultural references and symbolism. The name Modiehi is a Setswana name that means "I have been given". The song praises virtues such as loyalty, faithfulness, and selflessness that are important values in African cultures. The singer uses the image of eyes, saying that he will look at Modiehi with "mahlohonolo," which means "respect" in Sesotho. The song also reflects the traditional role of women, as the singer refers to Modiehi as "mosadi," which is the Sesotho word for "woman."

Overall, "Modiehi" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that celebrates the power of love and trust, even in the face of doubts and uncertainties.

Line by Line Meaning

Modiehi ka nnete kajeno che o mphoqile
Modiehi, truly today you have suffered

Ne ke sa tsebe hore ka le leng
And I do not know what to do

La matsatsi o tla ntahla joalo
As days go by, it'll only get worse

Ne ke utlwi ba re wena o ratana le monna e mong
I hear people saying you love another man

Empa nna ne ke sa kholwe
But I do not believe it

Hobane ne ke ho tshepa ao Modiehi
Because I trust you, Modiehi

(Modiehi ngwaneso)
(Modiehi my love)

Hela Modiehi
Hey Modiehi

Ka nnete o ntahlile
Truly you have suffered

Ao Modiehi
Oh Modiehi