Intro
Mr. Lif feat. Akrobatik and Brotha PC Lyrics
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Ni ngo mina (Ni ngo mina)
Hi matimba ya mina (Hi matimba ya mina)
Se na yi humesa original song (Se na yi humesa original song)
Leyi ku nga nghena makhamba hi December (Leyi ku nga nghena makhamba hi December)
Ma yiva ti beat ta mina (Ma yiva ti beat ta mina)
Mafamba henhla ka nghoma ya mina (Mafamba henhla ka nghoma ya mina)
Ma tirhisa mayimbelelo ya mina (Ma tirhisa mayimbelelo ya mina)
A thepa swilo swa mina le studio (A thepa swilo swa mina le studio)
A ya nika mugodoyi loyi Gomcha (A ya nika mugodoyi loyi Gomcha)
A yimbelela swiswa facebook (A yimbelela swiswa facebook)
Ka nghoma ya mina (Ka nghoma ya mina)
Hi malama madlokonya (Hi malama madlokonya)
The lyrics to "Intro" by Mr. Lif feat. Akrobatik and Brotha PC begin with chanting in Shangaan - "He Mpanyasi, Ni ngo mina, Hi matimba ya mina." The phrase translates to "Oh Mpanyasi, it is I, with my strength." This is a nod to the traditional practice of calling upon ancestors and spirits for strength and protection. The verse then continues to talk about originality, with the line "Se na yi humesa original song" meaning "I'm here to bring an original song." The following lines speak about using music to uplift and empower - "Ma tirhisa mayimbelelo ya mina" means "I use my lyrics to inspire people."
The verse also includes references to the creative process and the role of technology. "Ma yiva ti beat ta mina" means "I hear my beat," indicating the importance of the instrumental in the creation of the song. "A thepa swilo swa mina le studio" means "I create my ideas in the studio." Two lines are in Tsonga - "Leyi ku nga nghena makhamba hi December, Mafamba henhla ka nghoma ya mina" - which can be roughly translated to "This December, the rhythm of my song will be heard loud and clear." The verse ends with a reference to the struggle and perseverance required in the music industry - "Hi malama madlokonya" means "through difficult times."
Line by Line Meaning
He Mpanyasi (He Mpanyasi)
Addressing someone named Mpanyasi
Ni ngo mina (Ni ngo mina)
It's me speaking
Hi matimba ya mina (Hi matimba ya mina)
With all my energy and strength
Se na yi humesa original song (Se na yi humesa original song)
I'm going to perform an original song
Leyi ku nga nghena makhamba hi December (Leyi ku nga nghena makhamba hi December)
That will be danced to during the December festivities
Ma yiva ti beat ta mina (Ma yiva ti beat ta mina)
Listen to my beat
Mafamba henhla ka nghoma ya mina (Mafamba henhla ka nghoma ya mina)
It travels far with my music
Ma tirhisa mayimbelelo ya mina (Ma tirhisa mayimbelelo ya mina)
It moves your body with my rhythms
Hikuva ni tirha na loyi Mpanyasi (Hikuva ni tirha na loyi Mpanyasi)
Because I work with Mpanyasi
A thepa swilo swa mina le studio (A thepa swilo swa mina le studio)
I'm recording my thoughts and ideas in the studio
A ya nika mugodoyi loyi Gomcha (A ya nika mugodoyi loyi Gomcha)
I'm giving thanks to my friend Gomcha
A yimbelela swiswa facebook (A yimbelela swiswa facebook)
I'm singing on Facebook
Ka nghoma ya mina (Ka nghoma ya mina)
With my music
Hi malama madlokonya (Hi malama madlokonya)
During the dark nights
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