Jerusalem
Masizakhe Christian Soldiers Lyrics

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Jerusalem ikhaya lam
Ikhaya lami (Ikhaya lami endilithandayo)
Wofezwa nini (wofezwa nini umzamo wam)
Umzamo wam(sendiphumle kuwe)
Sendiphumle kuwe (Sendiphumle kuwe)
Sendiphumle kuwe (Sendiphumle kuwe)

Umzi omhle(Umzi omhle kune Eden)

Umzi omhle (Ongangenwa zono)
Nezihlalo(Nezihlalo zawo zihle)
Ndikhumbula(Ndikhumbula wona )
Ndikhumbula(Ndikhumbula wona )

Zingandidakumbisana (zingandidakumbisana)
Zingandidakumbisana ( Intlungu nokufa )
Sendiyibona (Sendiyibon'ikanana)
Ikanana (Engunaphakade)
Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)
Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)

Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)
Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)
Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)
Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)
Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)

Zingandidakumbisana ( Intlungu nokufa )
Sendiyibona (Sendiyibon'ikanana)
Ikanana (Engunaphakade)

Engunaphakade (Engunaphakade)
Amen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Masizakhe Christian Soldiers' song "Jerusalem" are a tribute to the holy city of Jerusalem, which is viewed as a spiritual home for many Christians. The song begins with the line "Jerusalem ikhaya lam," which translates to "Jerusalem, my home." The singer expresses their love and devotion for Jerusalem, calling it a "beautiful home" that is free from sin and filled with righteousness. The chorus repeats the line "sendiphumle kuwe," which translates to "lead me to you," indicating a desire to be close to God and to experience the spiritual power of Jerusalem.

The second verse continues to extol the beauty and purity of Jerusalem, mentioning the presence of angels and the absence of sin. The singer also remembers their past experiences in Jerusalem, saying "ndikhumbula wona," which means "I remember it." The final chorus includes the repetition of "engunaphakade," which means "eternal," underscoring the timeless and enduring nature of Jerusalem as a spiritual ideal.

Overall, "Jerusalem" is a deeply felt expression of Christian faith and reverence for a place that holds great spiritual significance for many believers.

Line by Line Meaning

Jerusalem ikhaya lam
Jerusalem is my home

Ikhaya lami (Ikhaya lami endilithandayo)
My home (the home I love)

Wofezwa nini (wofezwa nini umzamo wam)
When will my prayer be answered? (When will my strength come)

Umzamo wam(sendiphumle kuwe)
My strength (rest in you)

Sendiphumle kuwe (Sendiphumle kuwe)
Rest in you (rest in you)

Umzi omhle(Umzi omhle kune Eden)
Beautiful home (There is Eden)

Umzi omhle (Ongangenwa zono)
Beautiful home (Without sin)

Nezihlalo(Nezihlalo zawo zihle)
And the thrones (your thrones are beautiful)

Ndikhumbula(Ndikhumbula wona )
I remember (I remember it)

Zingandidakumbisana (zingandidakumbisana)
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)

Zingandidakumbisana ( Intlungu nokufa )
I'm not afraid (Of pain and death)