Homeless
Mzansi Youth Choir Lyrics
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We baba zingela siyozingela baba
Ah, hiya hiya hiya hiya hi
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
Ah, hiya hiya hiya hiya hi
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
Hi ba la qhubekani siyozingela
Ta ta ta!
Thatha
Wele le
Thatha
Wele le
Thatha
Mama wele le he
Mama wele le he
Wele
Zingela baba
Thatha
Thatha
ThathaMama wele le he
Mama wele le he
Wele
Zingela baba
Thatha
Thatha
ThathaMama wele le he
Mama wele le he
Wele
Zingela baba
Thatha
Thatha
ThathaMama wele le he
Mama wele le he
Wele
Zingela baba
Uye yay
NiboThatha wele
Thatha
Thatha wele
Zingela baba
Uye yayThatha wele
Oh!
Uye yay nibo
Ukunqoba!
Ukunqoba!
Ukunqoba!
The lyrics to Mzansi Youth Choir's "Homeless" seem to be a call and response chant with African influences. The words "We baba zingela siyozingela baba" which are repeated throughout the song translate to "come father we are coming father" which may indicate a journey or a pilgrimage. The repetition of "hiya hiya" also gives the feeling of movement or travel. The inclusion of "Mama" in the lyrics suggests that both the mother and father are involved in this journey.
The energetic and rhythmic quality of the song along with the call and response structure encourages participation and community involvement. This is highlighted by the use of words like "Thatha" which mean "take" or "Ukunqoba" which means "to conquer" or "to win". These words create a feeling of unity and a sense of action or purpose, perhaps to overcome social or economic challenges faced by the homeless.
Overall, the lyrics of “Homeless” convey a message of hope and strength that is enhanced by the choir’s powerful vocals and the joyful instrumentation, making it a truly uplifting and inspiring song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, hiya hiya hiya hiya hi
Expressing a cheerful greeting or acknowledgement
We baba zingela siyozingela baba
We're wandering father, we'll keep wandering father
Hi ba la qhubekani siyozingela
Come on continue, we will keep wandering
Ta ta ta!
Interjection used to signal or perform a quick action
Thatha
Take it
Wele le
Slowly and elegantly
Mama wele le he
Mother, slowly and elegantly
Zingela baba
Keep wandering, father
Uye yay
Let's go
Nibo
Where
Ukunqoba!
To conquer or overcome
Writer(s): Paul Simon, Bekizizwe Joseph Shabalala
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@jedrzej2011
Good choir. Beautiful A Cappella.
@rayherbst6655
Wow! The power, enthusiasm, dynamics, and solid harmony give me the chills! This is a number that can get down into your soul and dwell there for days!
@phambilembebe5613
woooooooooooow, the lead is killing it, damn he is a born song leader yeses he has just became one of my best lead singers ever
@rayherbst6655
As a resident of Ohio, U.S.A., on these occasions that I happen to hear the Cape Town Youth Choir at its finest, I wonder how to push this video around the Northern Hemisphere. This is sssooooo good!!!
@richardlogan1021
The culture of this great choir is exceptional. Everyone buys into excellence completely. The result is the finest cover of this great LBM anthem ever.
@rayherbst6655
This just never gets old.
@ClaSinaGDK
OMG tears here love from the Netherlands 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@evelyndavis2259
Beautiful just beautiful!
@JBenjumea
Good job guys. I just love the song.