Isibhamu
Sjava Lyrics
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nomnden wam engmel nguSebenzele.
Lento ozam oyfun ngenkan kimi
Naz ezam ngiySebenzele.
Njengob upheth isbhamu, woah
Mfwethu ungaling udubuleh
Ngcon uthathe imoto uthathe iPhone, min ungxolele
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
Zasemhlaben.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
(Ngeke, ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
Ngeke ngeke ngfele 'nto
Zasemhlaben.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
(Ngeke, Ngeke, Ngeke)
Zyamemez iynsimb, dum emadleben.
Yiyo len eqhoshis umfana
Yiyo len bang Sathane(yazazel abafan)
Aw kodw mali(wabanjan)
Wiympande yeSono(wabanjan)
KwaQhamuk bafan(bepheth amavolovol) swel'
umgod' wok'cash(bahlom bayiz ngovolo mah)
Bayal Shay ikhanda(cabang iyngan zakh wemfwethu)
Tshel zongcwatshwaph
Wemfwethu mina nginoMama ekhaya
nomnden wam engmel nguSebenzele.
Lento ozam oyfun ngenkan kimi
Naz ezam ngiySebenzele.
Njengob upheth isbhamu, woah
Mfwethu ungaling udubuleh
Ngcon uthathe imoto uthathe iPhone, min ungxolele
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
Ngeke ngeke ngfele 'nto
Zasemhlaben.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
(Ngeke, ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
Ngeke ngeke ngfele 'nto
Zasemhlaben.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
(Ngeke, Ngeke, Ngeke)
Elokshin (emambis) eThembis(emambis)
Babulal umfwethu, leyo ndab' isang'khalis
Yahamb insizw isasencan(baythatha)
Yashiy umakoti esasemncane(ngenx' yemoto)
Wembulali ngena nembez, wabulal mfwethu,
wazuzan(ngenx' yemoto nje) .
Qina Ntombi Yama Dlokovu. Mpilo ayikho fair nenja igovu.
Wemfwethu mina nginoMama ekhaya
nomnden wam engmel nguSebenzele.
Lento ozam oyfun ngenkan kimi
Naz ezam ngiySebenzele.
Njengob upheth isbhamu, woah
Mfwethu ungaling udubuleh
Ngcon uthathe imoto uthathe iPhone, min ungxolele
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
Ngeke ngeke ngfele 'nto
Zasemhlaben.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
(Ngeke, ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
Ngeke ngeke ngfele 'nto
Zasemhlaben.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
(Ngeke, Ngeke, Ngeke)
The lyrics to Sjava's song "Isibhamu" tell a story of a young man who is seeking to provide for his family and loved ones. He speaks of his mother, who is at home waiting for him, and his girlfriend, who he is working for. The singer is determined to work hard and succeed, even if it means he has to make sacrifices. He compares himself to someone carrying a heavy load, like a container full of goods, and asks his friend not to judge him for the things he has to do to make ends meet.
He speaks of the challenges he faces in his community, where there are people who are jealous and envious of his success, and others who are involved in illegal activities, like drug dealing. He urges everyone to stay strong and to be mindful of their safety, even as they work hard to provide for their families.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of determination and resilience, even in the face of adversity. It tells the story of a young man who is working hard to make a better life, and who is determined to succeed no matter what challenges come his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Wemfwethu mina nginoMama ekhaya
Hey my friend, I have a mother at home
nomnden wam engmel nguSebenzele.
And my brother who I was talking to is called Sebenzele.
Lento ozam oyfun ngenkan kimi
This thing I want to buy is very expensive for me
Naz ezam ngiySebenzele.
That's why I am working for Sebenzele.
Njengob upheth isbhamu, woah
Like someone who takes snuff, woah
Mfwethu ungaling udubuleh
My friend, don't inhale it deeply
Ngcon uthathe imoto uthathe iPhone, min ungxolele
Take a car, take an iPhone, forgive me
Ngeke ngeke, ngeke ngeke,
No, no, no,
Ngeke ngeke ngfele 'nto
I won't touch that thing
Zasemhlaben.
In the world.
(Ngeke ngeke, ngeke)
(No, no, no)
Ngeke ngeke mfwethu ngyeke
No, no my friend, never
Ngyolala ekhaya ngek nglal emathuneni.
I will stay at home, I won't go out to the mountains.
(Ngeke, ngeke, ngeke)
(No, no, no)
(Ngeke, Ngeke, Ngeke)
(No, no, no)
Zyamemez iynsimb, dum emadleben.
They are controlling people with their money, killing them for nothing.
Yiyo len eqhoshis umfana
That thing makes that boy high
Yiyo len bang Sathane(yazazel abafan)
That thing belongs to Satan (it destroys people)
Aw kodw mali(wabanjan)
But it's all about money (they are crazy about it)
Wiympande yeSono(wabanjan)
It's a trap of sin (they are trapped)
KwaQhamuk bafan(bepheth amavolovol) swel'
At Qhamuka they take drugs, it's terrible
umgod' wok'cash(bahlom bayiz ngovolo mah)
A song about cash (they sing about money)
Bayal Shay ikhanda(cabang iyngan zakh wemfwethu)
They are shaking their heads (thinking they are cool, my friend)
Tshel zongcwatshwaph
Stop being foolish
Elokshin (emambis) eThembis(emambis)
In Elokshin (in Tembisa)
Babulal umfwethu, leyo ndab' isang'khalis
They killed my friend, that's why I'm crying.
Yahamb insizw isasencan(baythatha)
They walk around taking young girls (they take advantage of them)
Yashiy umakoti esasemncane(ngenx' yemoto)
Left his wife who has a small baby (in the back of a car)
Wembulali ngena nembez, wabulal mfwethu, wazuzan(ngenx' yemoto nje) .
The assassin came in with a gun, killed my friend, and drove away (in the back of a car).
Qina Ntombi Yama Dlokovu.
Be Strong, Woman of Dlokovu.
Mpilo ayikho fair nenja igovu.
Life is not fair, a dog leads the herd.
Contributed by Xavier G. 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