Hamba Sathane
Pure Gold Lyrics

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Khona manje eyaha
Khona manje
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Khona manje
Khona manje eyaha
Khona manje

Hamba sathane suk' emva kwami mani

Hamba sathane usungqambisa amanga bo
Hamba sathane ufu' ukungenza umbulali bo

Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Khona manje khona manje khona manje
Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Khona manje khona manje khona manje
Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
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Khona manje
Sithi khona manje khona manje khona manje
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Khona manje eyaha
Khona manje
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Hamba sathane (Hamba sathane) suk' emva kwami mani (suk' emva kwami)
Hamba sathane (Hamba sathane) usungqambisa amanga bo (suk' emva kwami)
Hamba sathane (Hamba sathane) ufu' ukungenza umbulali bo (suk' emva kwami)

Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Khona manje khona manje khona manje
Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Khona manje khona manje khona manje
Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
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Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
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Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Khona manje khona manje khona manje
Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Khona manje khona manje khona manje
Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
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Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
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Khona manje eyaha
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Ah khona manje
Sithi khona manje khona manje khona manje
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Overall Meaning

The song "Hamba Sathane" by Pure Gold is written in Zulu, a Bantu language spoken in South Africa. The song is structured around a simple melody that repeats throughout, with the focus on the lyrics and their interpretation. The repetition of the phrase "Khona manje" is repeated throughout the song, with its meaning being open to interpretation. It could be interpreted as a call to the present, a statement of presence, or even a cry for help. The chorus is in response to the singer's call, with the phrase "Sithi khona manje" being repeated four times.

The verses, on the other hand, are more specific in their meaning. The verses are warning about the dangers of going against the singer, with the command "Hamba sathane" (Go away, Satan) being repeated throughout. The verses describe the singer's ability to expose lies, and their warning that anyone who goes against them will be in danger. The lyrics request for Jesus to clear and make the situation right.

The chorus, with its repetitive nature, almost acts as a meditative chant that could be used in moments of spiritual conflict. The verses are a warning against deceit and a warning against those who would oppose the singer. The song's power, however, lies in the way it would mean something different to every listener, depending on their interpretation.

Line by Line Meaning

Khona manje eyaha
We are now here

Hamba sathane suk' emva kwami mani
Go away devil, leave me behind

Hamba sathane usungqambisa amanga bo
Go away devil, stop telling lies

Hamba sathane ufu' ukungenza umbulali bo
Go away devil, stop making me a murderer

Lungisa indaba yakho nojesu
Fix your story, Jesus

Khona manje khona manje khona manje
We are now here

Sithi khona manje khona manje khona manje
We say we are now here

Ah khona manje
Ah, we are now here

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