Victory
Matshikos Lyrics


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With my eyes wide open
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 boh
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

Overall Meaning

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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@Mongo299

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



All comments from YouTube:

@limitlesscakesandplatters3623

I don't know why but this song makes me feel so nostalgic😒😭😭😭, 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 hitmakers😒. This song remains my favorite after MY HERO and WE MISS YOU

@kgaugelothapelonkgabe1588

Same I also feel the spirit in this song I don’t 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

😭😭😭😭reminds us of the days music was still music not this bubblegum music of today......RIP guys....mad love fromπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό

@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

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