Amafu
Sjava Lyrics
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Ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
ngiyolala ngimbonile
noma kunga guquka amafu
noma kunga dum' izulu
noma kunga thiwa ilanga liyoshona
ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
noma linga dum' izulu
noma kunga thiwa ilanga liyoshona ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
noma kunga guquka amafu
noma kunga dum' izulu
noma kunga thiwa
ilanga liyoshona ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
ngzobe ngili×5
ngizobe ngilindile, ngizobe ngilindile
ngizobe ngilindile, ngilindile
indle engikumbule ngayo wen'
nguzizwa ngathi ngiyasangan' ekhanda, bayajabula abak bonayo wen', laph' ukhona sthandwa sam
bayabona ubuhle bomuntu lobu
uvusela umoya ekseni
sithi unyathela ngabantwana phantsi, angsakhulumi ngamehlo ngathi uyingilosi
eshonemalanga, shona malanga
wena yobonuthando
The lyrics in Sjava's song Amafu express a sense of longing and a desire for peace and rest. The repetition of the phrase "ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami" means "I am sleeping and have seen my love," conveying a dream-like state where the singer is reaching out to their loved one in their subconsciousness. The following lines, "noma kunga guquka amafu, noma kunga dum' izulu, noma kunga thiwa ilanga liyoshona" offer different scenarios where the singer would still be at peace, even if "the mountains crumble" or "the sun sets." Ultimately, the singer just wants to be reunited with their love and find solace in their presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
I am sleeping, dreaming about my loved one
ngiyolala ngimbonile
I am sleeping, and dreaming
noma kunga guquka amafu
Even if the mountains crumble
noma kunga dum' izulu
Even if the sky falls
noma kunga thiwa ilanga liyoshona
Even if the sun sets early
ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
I am sleeping, dreaming about my loved one
noma kunga guquka amafu
Even if the mountains crumble
noma linga dum' izulu
Even if the sky doesn't fall
noma kunga thiwa
Even if it sets
ilanga liyoshona ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
I am sleeping, dreaming about my loved one, even if the sun sets early
noma kunga guquka amafu
Even if the mountains crumble
noma kunga dum' izulu
Even if the sky falls
noma kunga thiwa
Even if it sets
ilanga liyoshona ngiyolala ngimbonile owakwami
I am sleeping, dreaming about my loved one, even if the sun sets early
ngzobe ngili×5
I will be there for you five times
ngizobe ngilindile, ngizobe ngilindile
I will wait for you, I will wait for you
ngizobe ngilindile, ngilindile
I will wait for you, wait for you
indle engikumbule ngayo wen'
The memory of you that I hold dear
nguzizwa ngathi ngiyasangan' ekhanda, bayajabula abak bonayo wen', laph' ukhona sthandwa sam
I feel like I'm going crazy, they're happy who know you, my love, where you are
bayabona ubuhle bomuntu lobu
They see the beauty of this person
uvusela umoya ekseni
You bring fresh air in the morning
sithi unyathela ngabantwana phantsi, angsakhulumi ngamehlo ngathi uyingilosi
We say you carry children on your back, I can't stop staring at you like you're an angel
eshonemalanga, shona malanga
As the morning rises, shine, sun
wena yobonuthando
You, who are the embodiment of love
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lisa
on Eweni
Ukuk'thanda kwam ngathi kuzongholela ek'feni
My love feels for you feels like will be the death of me
Ang'saboni noma kwonakala ngwela eweni
I don't know if it will end or if it will last
Bathi ukuk'thanda kwam ngathi kuzongholela ek'feni
They say my love will last forever
Ngisho abafowethu
I'm telling my friends
Mabengbonisa ngawe
They should show you
Ang'bambeki, Ang'khuzeki
I'm not shaken, I'm not moving
Ngisho ekhaya mabengbonisa ngawe ang'bambeki
At home they should show you, I am not moved
Nangiklobolela inhloso yodwa
I have one purpose
Nganthanda ukuma kwakho
To stand by you
Ngangingazitsheli ukuthi koze kube
I won't be impatient, it will happen
Ngachazwa ukuma kwakho
I am encouraged to stand by you
Ngangingazitsheli ukuthi koze kube kanje
I won't be impatient, it will happen like this
Ngangingazitsheli ukuthi koze kufike nje
I won't be impatient, it will arrive soon
Namhlanje ungumkam Umkami
Today you are a king, my king
Ngangingazitsheli ukuthi kuyoze kufike leskhathi
I won't be impatient, it will arrive at the right time
Ang'kafuni ukuzwa lutho
I don't want to hear anything
Beng'nga'funga ukufa komntu
I wasn't thinking about someone dying
Ngang'ngak qhuba ukusuka kothul'
I didn't run away from home
Ngiyafunga ngiyagomela
I think and confirm
Makakuhluphe umuntu kulokhu
Someone will be hurt by this
Lalingaphuma ukhuni kumuntu
It hurts someone like a spear
Mayengacuphu uchuku umuntu
It doesn't matter how strong someone is
Wami engimthandayo oh yeah
My love, yes I love him
Yena ulubambo
He is my pillar