Umoya
Naima Kay Lyrics


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Pholisa umoya wami
onamanxeba ami
tathu umzimba yami
kuwe ng'yanikela
amazwe aya lahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma
amazwe aya lahleka kodwa umoya uyavuma

Ngizohlala la, ngilinda
uze ungangedluli nami
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

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

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

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