Ikhandlela
Sjava Lyrics
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Ikhandlela
Lokhu ngik'lindile
Awusafiki
Lavutha laze laphela
ikhandlela
Lokhu ngik'lindile
Thembalam, awusafiki
Elokgcina
Elokgcina
Umoya wam'uyolal'ebumnyameni
Mawungagcina ungafikanga
Ngiyodumala
Lavutha laze laphela
Ikhandlela
Lokhu ngik'lindile
Awusafiki
Lavutha laze laphela
ikhandlela
Lokhu ngik'lindile
Themba lam, awusafiki
Yabona manje ngikhanyis'elokgcina
Elokgcina
Elokgcina
Umoya wam'uyolal'ebumnyameni
Mawungagcina ungafikanga
Ngiyodumala
Lavutha laze laphela
Ikhandlela
Lokhu ngik'lindile
Awusafiki
Lavutha laze laphela
ikhandlela
Lokhu ngik'lindile
Thembalam, awusafiki
Yabona manje ngikhanyis'elokgcina
Elokgcina
Elokgcina
Umoya wam'uyolal'ebumnyameni
Mawungagcina ungafikanga
Ngiyodumala
The lyrics to Sjava's song "Ikhandlela" describe the struggle and pain of waiting for someone who never arrives. The opening line "Lavutha laze laphela ikhandlela" means "I woke up again, waiting at the station." The singer waits tirelessly for their lover, but they never show up. The repetition of "awusafiki" emphasizes the disappointment and frustration of waiting in vain. The singer is aware of the passing of time and sees their hope fading away as they continue to wait.
The phrase "yabona manje ngikhanyis'elokgcina elokgcina" translates to "now I see the eternal light shining on me." The eternal light represents peace and acceptance that the lover is not coming. The following lines, "umoya wam'uyolal'ebumnyameni, mawungagcina ungafikanga" mean "my spirit will rest in the darkness, so that I won't wait again." After waiting for so long, the singer reaches a breaking point and decides to let go and move on. The final line "Ngiyodumala" means "I collapse" or "I'm defeated," showing the emotional toll that waiting has taken.
Overall, "Ikhandlela" is a powerful portrayal of the pain of unrequited love and the difficult decision to move on. The repetition of certain phrases, like "lavutha laze laphela" and "elokgcina," adds to the emotional weight of the song and emphasizes the singer's sense of longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Lavutha laze laphela
Rise up, it's time to go
Ikhandlela
The train is leaving
Lokhu ngik'lindile
I've been waiting for this
Awusafiki
Don't be late
Thembalam, awusafiki
Trust me, don't be late
Yabona manje ngikhanyis'elokgcina
Now you see me shining forever
Elokgcina
This forever
Umoya wam'uyolal'ebumnyameni
My spirit will rest in darkness
Mawungagcina ungafikanga
Don't you arrive late
Ngiyodumala
I will be gone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVIDE FERRARIO, JABULANI HADEBE, SIMONE BENUSSI
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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