Umoya
Naima Kay Lyrics
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onamanxeba ami
tathu umzimba yami
kuwe ng'yanikela
amazwe aya lahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
amazwe aya lahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
Ngizohlala la, ngilinda
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
uze ungangedluli nami
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
uze ungangedluli nami
phephisa moya wami
onamanxeba ami
utathe umzimba yami
kuwe ngi'akunikela
amazwe ayalahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
amazwe ayalahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
uze ungangedluli nami
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
uze ungangedluli nami
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
uze ungangedluli nami
The lyrics to Naima Kay's song "Umoya" are about finding safety and solace in someone else. In the first verse, the singer is asking their loved one to "take [their] breath away" and "take [their] mind away" from the troubles of the world. They are willing to give their entire body to this person in exchange for the comfort and peace they provide. However, the singer acknowledges that despite everything, these worldly troubles will still exist, but their love will remain steadfast.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that the world may laugh and mock their love, but their spirits will never waver. The singer is confident in the power of their love to overcome all obstacles.
The second verse follows the same pattern as the first, with the singer asking their love to "take [their] breath away" and "take [their] mind away" once again. The repetition of these lines highlights the singer's desperation for escape from the chaos of the world. The chorus is repeated once more to drive home the message of the song.
Overall, "Umoya" portrays a yearning for the safety and comfort that comes with being in a loving relationship, despite the chaos and hardships of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Pholisa umoya wami
Calm my spirit
onamanxeba ami
with my wounds
tathu umzimba yami
take my body
kuwe ng'yanikela
I surrender to you
amazwe aya lahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
the world may laugh but the spirit agrees
Ngizohlala la, ngilinda
I will stay here and wait
uze ungangedluli nami
until you heal me
phephisa moya wami
soothe my soul
onamanxeba ami
with my wounds
utathe umzimba yami
take my body
kuwe ngi'akunikela
I entrust myself to you
amazwe ayalahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
the world may laugh but the spirit agrees
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
I will stay here and wait
uze ungangedluli nami
until you heal me
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
I will stay here and wait
uze ungangedluli nami
until you heal me
ngizohlala la, ngilinda
I will stay here and wait
uze ungangedluli nami
until you heal me
Writer(s): L.R. Nyawose, M Ngcobo
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cynthia Hlambisa
i just love how she always perfoms it LIVE. this song is amazing..Love you Naima
Thandiwe Mncwabe
Love this lady. Nice song as well. Just recently listened to her on Metro FM with Thomas and Pearl and I must say I enjoyed her music.
nontokozo mthembu
BEAUTIFUL VOICE.....LOVE THIS SONG
EexThePrinceIsDope
Nice song Naima Kay.. I love it ❣️🔥.
robin masike
Thank you for this beautiful song... just the words I needed to hear.
Rendani Manyage
I need this album.....good Lord!!!!
Li Hlatshwayo
oh my God this is beautiful
Nomfundo Mngomezulu
beautiful voice
Sibongokuhle meyiwa
This song is my all time Naima kay FAVORITEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Serenity
you are so talented