She is also trained as an opera singer and brought that vibe to these recordings. On one of the tracks on the album she switched from vocals to violin; the result sounded celtic. It is what the Afro Celt Sound System would sound like if they were invited to play at Buckingham Palace.
Mountain Shade
Sibongile Khumalo Lyrics
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That perfect place reached
By conscious devine
You come in my dreams
And show me the way
You're my guiding light
And my inspiration
My guardian agel
In pain unfathomable
Unimaginable
There to comfort me
There to guide me
When I go astray
Montain shade
Gracious host
Mountain shade
It is your grace
That has taught love serene
Elegant love
There's non to compare
Just as the rain soaks the earth
And feeds it to lush
Is your smile
So vast is your strength
It knows no bounds
You rejoice
Where there's love
Where there's light
And forgiveness
Peace and serenity
Gracious host
Mountain shade
You're my guiding light
Unconditional
You're my guiding light
Mountain shade
Reach for inspiration from above
Lives change shape
And I see your face
You were always there for me
The song "Mountain Shade" by Sibongile Khumalo is a beautiful tribute to a higher power that is all-knowing and all-loving. The lyrics speak of this entity as a shelter that embraces all, a perfect place that can be reached through divine consciousness. The singer dreams of this being who shows her the way and inspires her. This entity is her guiding light, guardian angel, and mountain shade. In times of unfathomable pain and unimaginable suffering, the singer turns to this higher power for comfort and guidance. The mountain shade, as the singer calls it, is a gracious host that teaches love serene, elegant love that has no comparison.
The lyrics also mention the boundless strength of this higher power and how it rejoices in love, light, and forgiveness. It is a source of peace and serenity that can change lives and shapes the singer's understanding of the world. The singer acknowledges that this entity has always been there for her and that she can reach for inspiration from above. The overall message of the song seems to be one of thankfulness and awe at the power and love of this higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the shelter embracing us all
You provide protection and safety for everyone
That perfect place reached
A place of perfection which can be achieved
By conscious devine
Through divinity and awareness
You come in my dreams
You appear in my dreams as a symbol of guidance and inspiration
And show me the way
You help me find direction in life
You're my guiding light
You light up my path with positivity and optimism
And my inspiration
You motivate me to be creative and innovative
My guardian agel
You are my protector and supporter
My mountain shade
You provide a place of comfort and relief in difficult times
In pain unfathomable
In unbearable and indescribable pain
Unimaginable
Impossible to imagine or comprehend
There to comfort me
You are present to provide consolation and support
There to guide me
You help me find the right path in life
When I go astray
When I lose my way or make mistakes
Montain shade
A place of refuge and protection
Gracious host
A kind and generous host
It is your grace
You show mercy and forgiveness
That has taught love serene
Your grace has taught me to love peacefully and calmly
Elegant love
Love that is refined and sophisticated
There's non to compare
There is nothing like it
Just as the rain soaks the earth
Just like how rain nourishes the earth
And feeds it to lush
And makes it thrive
Is your smile
Your smile has the same effect
So vast is your strength
Your strength is immeasurable
It knows no bounds
It has no limits
You rejoice
You are happy and celebrate
Where there's love
In the presence of love
Where there's light
In the presence of enlightenment and positivity
And forgiveness
And the act of forgiving others
Peace and serenity
A state of tranquility and calmness
You're my guiding light
You are the one who helps me find my way
Unconditional
Without any limitations or conditions
Reach for inspiration from above
Look for inspiration from a higher source
Lives change shape
Lives transform and take new form
And I see your face
And I remember your presence and guidance
You were always there for me
You have been there to support me at all times
Writer(s): M. Molelekoa, Sibongile Khumalo
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@retsepilentsihlele5442
Rest in peace the Goddess of soul and Emperoress of music. Thank you very much for your music.
@itumelengmasenya1290
Rest easy Ndlovukazi. Thanks for indulging us👏
@dawnmadolo7805
Mathongo amnandi qhawekazi, Ndlovukazi. This song gives me life. Camagu 👏
@SiyabulelaMooi
Nkosi yam!!! This music is no longer in our radio airwaves. Enkosi sisi.
@hamamzhingi1723
Hhay nxa suka Mani........ Dis is supa good as she escalates with the notes makes want to jump
@kelebogilemokhethi5434
Taiwa plays it Mam Sibongile sings it..such power from 2 powerful artists..it would seem that when Taiwa penned this they were both seated alongside each other..great piece of work, a masterpiece of note, great interpretation indeed. Thanks for the art.
@ompabi59
My favorite song
@boydmatshayi6288
This is life, this love, this is heaven.......
@indijinussa4756
That sounds like Moses Taiwa Molelekwa on the keys! Luv Sibongile.
@thembamsiza1528
Taiwa what a legend