Linda
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Bathi awuhlawulwanga isibongo ak'siso esakho
Ngithi ungashisa impepho emsamu uthethethise abaphantsi
Massingeka fiki isikhati sakho linda linda
Ngithi ungahlaba imbuzi uhlab'inkomo
Kuphele imfuyo esibayeni linda linda
Linda linda (linda linda)
Linda oh
Linda oh
Linda linda (linda linda)
Linda (linda linda)
Linda oh
Linda oh
Mawuyitshela ukuthi uyahlupheka ngoba awuhlawulwanga
Ijele lelo
Phum'ejele
Mawuyitshela ukuthi uyahlupheka ngoba ubabakh'awumazi
Ijele leyo
Phum'ejele
Mawuyitshela ukuthi akuhlangani empilweni yakho ngenxa yesibongo
Ijeli leyo
Phum' ejele
Ngoba mina ngiyintandane
Suka kulonkulumo
Ijele leyo
Phum'ejele
Ngoba wakhipha isisu
Bathi leyo ngane yiyo eval'ibusiso
Wawuxakekile
Lelo akulona iqiniso
Mawukholwa yilokho
Ijele lelo
Phum'ejele
Ngithi ungashisa impepho emsamu uthethethise abaphantsi
Massingeka fiki isikhati sakho linda linda
Ngithi ungahlaba imbuzi uhlab'inkomo
Kuphele imfuyo esibayeni linda linda
Linda linda (linda linda)
Linda oh
Linda oh
Linda linda (linda linda)
Linda oh
Linda oh
Yabona impumelelo
Ngithi ifana nokufa
Akekho onolwazi olugcwele
Sonke silinde amagam'ethu uma ebizwa
Ubona nje sesidlala abafundisi bamanga
Basenzisa yonke imihlola lena wewe
Ngithi ubona sesidlala inyanga zamanga
Zisenziwa yonk'imihlola lena wewe
Ngithi asivukeni (asivukeni)
Ngithi emaqandeni (emaqandeni)
Sifunde ukulinda (ukulinda )
Sodlala abantu (abantu)
Ngithi asivukeni (asivukeni)
Ngithi emaqandeni (emaqandeni)
Sifunde ukulinda (ukulinda )
Ngoba sodlala abantu (abantu)
Ngithi ungashisa impepho emsamu uthethethise abaphantsi
Massingeka fiki isikhati sakho linda linda
Ngithi ungahlaba imbuzi uhlab'inkomo
Kuphele imfuyo esibayeni linda linda
Linda linda (linda linda)
Linda oh
Linda oh
Linda linda (linda linda)
Linda oh
Linda oh
The song is titled "Linda," which translates to "wait" in English. The chorus begins with the repeated plea to wait, emphasizing the importance of patience. The verses are a mixture of warnings, advice, and encouragement. The first verse speaks of the importance of protecting one's name ("isibongo"), and not letting others tarnish it. The second verse warns against being too quick to act and to make sure to consult with elders before making decisions. The third verse speaks to those who may be struggling with their identity or feeling disconnected from their culture and tells them to embrace who they are.
Throughout the song, there is a theme of tradition and the importance of honoring one's ancestors and culture, especially when it comes to making decisions and facing challenges in life. The repetition of "linda" throughout the song helps to emphasize the importance of patience, reflecting the idea that good things come to those who wait.
Overall, "Linda" is a song that encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and to trust the wisdom of the past. It serves as a reminder to honor one's heritage and to take the time to make thoughtful decisions rather than rushing into things.
Line by Line Meaning
Ngithi ubofunda ukulinda ulinde nje
I say to you, if you know how to wait patiently, just wait
Bathi awuhlawulwanga isibongo ak'siso esakho
They say you're not being recognized for your true identity
Ngithi ungashisa impepho emsamu uthethethise abaphantsi
I say to you, don't burn incense to impress those beneath you
Massingeka fiki isikhati sakho linda linda
Wait patiently, don't rush things
Ngithi ungahlaba imbuzi uhlab'inkomo
I say to you, don't kill a goat when you can have a cow
Kuphele imfuyo esibayeni linda linda
Wait patiently until you have enough cattle
Mawuyitshela ukuthi uyahlupheka ngoba awuhlawulwanga
They're trying to tell you that you're struggling because you're not being recognized
Ijele lelo
This is the messenger
Phum'ejele
Come out, messenger
Mawuyitshela ukuthi uyahlupheka ngoba ubabakh'awumazi
They're trying to tell you that you're struggling because your fathers didn't tell you everything
Ijele leyo
This messenger
Mawuyitshela ukuthi akuhlangani empilweni yakho ngenxa yesibongo
They're trying to tell you that you're not succeeding in life because of your identity
Ijeli leyo
This messenger
Ngoba mina ngiyintandane
Because I'm an orphan
Suka kulonkulumo
Leave that talk
Ngoba wakhipha isisu
Because you opened your mouth
Bathi leyo ngane yiyo eval'ibusiso
They say that child is the one who reveals the secrets
Wawuxakekile
You are foolish
Lelo akulona iqiniso
This is not the truth
Mawukholwa yilokho
Believe that this is the truth
Yabona impumelelo
You see success
Ngithi ifana nokufa
I say it's like death
Akekho onolwazi olugcwele
There is no one with complete knowledge
Sonke silinde amagam'ethu uma ebizwa
All wait for our turns when we are called upon
Ubona nje sesidlala abafundisi bamanga
What you see is us playing with the lies of the priests
Basenzisa yonke imihlola lena wewe
Using all our possessions for them
Ngithi ubona sesidlala inyanga zamanga
I say, you see us playing with the lies of the witch doctors
Zisenziwa yonk'imihlola lena wewe
Using all our possessions for them
Ngithi asivukeni
I say let's wake up
Ngithi emaqandeni
I say in the kitchen gardens
Sifunde ukulinda
We learn to wait patiently
Sodlala abantu
Let's play with people
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JABULANI SIHLE MAKHUBO, MFANAFUTHI RUFF NKOSI
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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