Victory
Matshikos Lyrics
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I saw the winds of change
Blowing people waving hands
For victory for victory
Everyone living in peace
Oh and harmony
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
In the morning I woke up crying
Because I realized
That was just a dream not reality
Smiling faces turn to frowns
In the morning I woke up crying
Because I realized
That was just a dream not reality
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
Oh baba siphambi kwakho manje
Bheka bantwana bakho sebaphangelela
Sicela ukuthi usenze sibe nyanda yinye baba
Oh akukho okudlula lokho
Sekwanele sekwanele
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
Everyone living in peace
Oh I saw the winds of change
Oh Lord oh Lord othi hello
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (ukubulala manje sekwanele)
Yekelani boh
Yekelani (yekel' ukubulalana)
Yekelani boh
The lyrics to "Victory" by Matshikos speak about a utopian dream of peace and harmony where everyone is united and waving hands for victory. The singer describes witnessing the winds of change blowing towards an ideal future where people are living together in harmony. However, the message is bittersweet, as the singer acknowledges that this dream is merely a vision that they woke up from crying, realizing that it's not yet a reality. The repetition of "Yekelani" throughout the song means "stop killing now, it's enough" in isiZulu, underscoring the theme of the need for peace.
The song is a call for people to stop the violence and work towards unity and understanding. It speaks of a society that values and respects one another and a society where the violent deeds that had caused so much bloodshed no longer exist. The song is not just for South Africans but for everyone across the world who longs for peace and justice. The wind represents a positive change that is coming, but until action is taken to make that change happen, the dream remains just that. The song encourages listeners to take responsibility for creating positive change in society.
Line by Line Meaning
With my eyes wide open
I am observing and taking note of what is happening around me.
I saw the winds of change
I am witnessing a shift in the status quo.
Blowing people waving hands
The change is causing emotions to run high, resulting in people expressing themselves physically.
For victory for victory
The people are chanting for success and triumph over the previous state of affairs.
Everyone living in peace
The ultimate goal of the change is for all people to be able to live harmoniously.
Oh and harmony
This is a desired outcome of the change.
In the morning I woke up crying
The realization of the current state of affairs and the potential for change is overwhelming and emotional.
Because I realized
The situation has been fully understood and acknowledged.
That was just a dream not reality
The hope for change is still just a dream and not yet a reality.
Smiling faces turn to frowns
The current state of affairs is causing sadness and disappointment.
Oh baba siphambi kwakho manje
Addressing a higher power and expressing a desire for change.
Bheka bantwana bakho sebaphangelela
Asking for protection for the children and the vulnerable.
Sicela ukuthi usenze sibe nyanda yinye baba
Asking for unity and solidarity in achieving the desired change.
Oh akukho okudlula lokho
Emphasizing the belief in the possibility of change and the hope for success.
Everyone living in peace
Restating the main goal of the change.
Oh Lord oh Lord othi hello
Addressing a higher power once again and acknowledging their presence.
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Matshikos - Victory Lyrics
WITH MY EYES WIDE OPEN I SAW THE WINDS OF CHANGE
BLOWING PEOPLE WAVING HANDS
FOR VICTORY FOR VICTORY
EVERYONE LIVING IN PEEEEEAAACE
OH AND HARMONY
CHORUS X2
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
MANJE SEKWANELE
YEKELANI BOH
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
YEKELANI BOH
IN THE MORNING I WOKE UP CRYING
BECAUSE I REALISED THAT WAS JUST A DREAM NOT REALITY
SMILING FACE TURNS FROWNS
IN THE MORNING I WOKE UP CRIYING
BECAUSE I REALISED THAT WAS JUST A DREAM NOT REALITY
CHORUS X2
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
MANJE SEKWANELE
YEKELANI BOH
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
YEKELANI BOH
OH BABA SIPHAMBI KWAKHO
MANJE BHEKA ABANTWANA
BAKHO SEBAPHANGALELE BABA
SICEKA UKUTHI USENZE
SIBE NYANDA YINYE BABA
OH AKUKH'OKODLULA LOKHO
SEKWANELE SEKWANELE
CHORUS X2
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
MANJE SEKWANELE
YEKELANI BOH
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
YEKELANI BOH
EVERYONE LIVING IN PEEEEEAACE
OH I SAW THE WINDS OF CHANGE
OH LORD
OOOOOOH LORD
CHORUS X2
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
MANJE SEKWANELE
YEKELANI BOH
YEKELANI KUBULALANA
YEKELANI BOH
THANKS TO Mhlengi Zulu
@limitlesscakesandplatters3623
I don't know why but this song makes me feel so nostalgicπ’πππ, I mean I was not yet born when it was released but the moment I heard it for the first time, I just sat down and wept. Straight from my ears and right in the pits of my soul. RIP to the hitmakersπ’. This song remains my favorite after MY HERO and WE MISS YOU
@kgaugelothapelonkgabe1588
Same I also feel the spirit in this song I donβt understand how to explain it
@thizaman1972
Penwell Kunene, Joseph Tshimange and Dan Tshanda thanks for the memories, I still tear up when I listen to this music. Will always miss these legends. Rest In Paradise.
@paulmoyo8679
ππππreminds us of the days music was still music not this bubblegum music of today......RIP guys....mad love fromπΏπΌ
@thembinkosidube3918
Year 1993...
Album Victory...
Track 05 it's all right...
@herbetmabikah3695
2024 it still hits hard
@jerrymamabolo9316
I cry every time i play this track
@thembinkosidube3918
it's touching...
@mayibongwejohannes
@@thembinkosidube3918 true!!!
@phemelorametsi9988
Eish joh