Samite has released a further eight albums, inc' "Embalasasa" (2005, Triloka).
Also, Samite co-founded Musicians for World Harmony (with his late wife, Joan), a not-for-profit organisation which introduces music to African orphans.
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Thula Thula
Samite Lyrics
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Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Kukh’ inkanyezi emholel' ekhaya
Ethi buya bo, ubuyel' ekhaya
Sobesishoyo nxa bonke beshoyo
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Thula thula thula bo (Xola sana)
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Thula thula thula bo
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Thula thu thula mama mam'uyeza
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Thula thula thula bo (Xola sana)
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Thula thula thula bo
The song "Thula Thula" by Samite is a traditional African lullaby that was originally sung to provide comfort and solace to children. The lyrics encourage a mother to calm down and soothe her child with the phrase "Thula Thula," which means "be quiet" in Zulu. The song is sung in a call-and-response format, with the chorus repeating the phrases sung by the soloist.
The first verse of the song talks about the presence of a star in the sky that indicates the return of a loved one. The second verse encourages the mother to keep her calm in the face of outside pressures and to focus on her child's needs. Throughout the song, there is a sense of reassurance and protection, illustrated by the repeated phrase "Mama Thula Thula."
Line by Line Meaning
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, there is trouble approaching.
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, danger is coming.
Kukh’ inkanyezi emholel' ekhaya
There is a bright star shining at home.
Ethi buya bo, ubuyel' ekhaya
It says 'Come back home, return home'.
Sobesishoyo nxa bonke beshoyo
Everyone is singing the same song.
Bethi buya bo, u buyel'ekhaya
They're all saying 'Come back home, return home'.
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child. (Hush, my child.)
Thula thula thula bo (Xola sana)
Hush, hush, stay still. (Stay peaceful.)
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, there is trouble approaching.
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, danger is coming.
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, there is trouble approaching.
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, danger is coming.
Thula thu thula mama thula thula
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, there is trouble approaching.
Thula thu thula mama mam' uyeza
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child, danger is coming.
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child. (Hush, my child.)
Thula thula thula bo (Xola sana)
Hush, hush, stay still. (Stay peaceful.)
Thula thula thula mama (Thula mama)
Hush, hush, stay quiet, my child. (Hush, my child.)
Thula thula thula bo
Hush, hush, stay still. (Stay peaceful.)
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