Ugogo
Sjava Lyrics
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mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
njengoba ngphumelela izibusiso zakho
dankie dankie Mdali for ukungigcinela ugogo
mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
vel'ugogo wath'idlozi selivumile'msamu
nami sesfikil'iskhathi sami
bewuthi ngizohlupheka ngize ngife
bewuthi ngizohlupheka ngize ngife
ugogo wangtshel'ukuth ngibofund'ukbekezela
yikho ngila manje ingenxa'yokbekezela
wath akyona indlel'oqala ngayo
kodwa indlel'oqeda ngayo
kdala ngilokhu ngzama ngiwa ngiwa ngivuka
kokoko bengafun ukvula
iyntanga zami ziphumelela left and right
khalis'okwengane kanti kwala kuphi ngami weeh
Ngiyawakhumbula amagama kagogo
wathi izinyembezi zakho ziyosulwa ugogo
ngiyabona wayeqinisile ugogo
Isina muva liyabukwe
dankie dankie Mdali for ukungigcinela ugogo
mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
njengoba ngphumelela izibusiso zakho
dankie dankie Mdali for ukungigcinela ugogo
mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho ma
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
njengoba ngphumelela izibusiso zakho
Gogo lang'khona kugcwele amadimoni
kugcwele izilingo
ngithandazise ngingabi umoni
ngingalingeki
ngingadideki
makufika izivunguvungu gogo ngingaShake
ngingasanganiswa imali neFame
ngidl'imali iphelele emoyen'
Gogo ngicelele amandl'eNkosini
ngibe isibonelo esihl'emphakathin
funuk'shintsha izimpilo zabantu ngomculo wam
ngibuyise ithemba kwabalilahlile ngomculo wam
Gogo ngiyabonga ngemyalo yakho
buka manje usey'Nkosi umzukulu wakho
Ngiyawakhumbula amagama kagogo
wathi izinyembezi zakho ziyosulwa ugogo
ngiyabona wayeqinisile ugogo
Isina muva liyabukwe?
dankie dankie Mdali for ukungigcinela ugogo
mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
njengoba ngphumelela izibusiso zakho
dankie dankie Mdali for ukungigcinela ugogo
mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho mama
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
njengoba ngphumelela izibusiso zakho
The lyrics of Sjava's song "Ugogo" pays homage to a grandmother ("ugogo" means "grandmother" in isiZulu) and expresses gratitude to God (Mdali) for protecting and guiding the singer and their grandmother. The song starts with the singer thanking God for "ukungigcinela ugogo," which means "protecting my grandmother." The singer then acknowledges the challenges that the grandmother has faced ("vel'ugogo wathidlozi") and how they have both overcome obstacles ("nami sesfikil'iskhathi sami").
The lyrics shift to the singer acknowledging the sacrifices the grandmother has made for their family ("makufika izivunguvungu gogo ngingaShake"), and expresses a desire to use their music to help uplift and inspire others ("funuk'shintsha izimpilo zabantu ngomculo wam"). The song ends with the singer expressing gratitude to God for protecting the grandmother and asking for continued guidance and blessings.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ugogo" reflect the importance of family and gratitude for those who have helped and supported us throughout our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
dankie dankie Mdali for ukungigcinela ugogo
Thank you, God, for blessing me with my grandmother
mhlampe'mhlabeni ngabe angsekho
Even though she's old and frail
kubak'yona imthandazo yakho
Your prayers for her are powerful
njengoba ngphumelela izibusiso zakho
Just like how your blessings for me have been successful
vel'ugogo wath'idlozi selivumile'msamu
Grandmother, spirit of the ancestors, we mourned for you while celebrating your life
nami sesfikil'iskhathi sami
We were close to our own time to join you
bewuthi ngizohlupheka ngize ngife
I was worried that I would suffer and die
ugogo wangtshel'ukuth ngibofund'ukbekezela
Grandmother told me to learn to persevere
yikho ngila manje ingenxa'yokbekezela
That's why I can handle anything now without giving up
wath akyona indlel'oqala ngayo
She showed me the right way to live
kdala ngilokhu ngzama ngiwa ngiwa ngivuka
I've been struggling, trying to wake up every day
kokoko bengafun ukvula
Even though some didn't believe in me
iyntanga zami ziphumelela left and right
My stars are shining left and right
khalis'okwengane kanti kwala kuphi ngami weeh
I'm richer today, where are the haters now?
Ngiyawakhumbula amagama kagogo
I remember all of my grandmother's words
wathi izinyembezi zakho ziyosulwa ugogo
She said that her tears would be wiped away
ngiyabona wayeqinisile ugogo
I can see that she has found peace
Isina muva liyabukwe
The end has come and we accept it
Gogo lang'khona kugcwele amadimoni
Grandmother is strong against evil spirits
kugcwele izilingo
Defying superstition
ngithandazise ngingabi umoni
I pray so that I never lose my sense of self
ngingalingeki
I'm not scared
makufika izivunguvungu gogo ngingaShake
I can withstand any storm, grandmother
ngingasanganiswa imali neFame
I won't be swayed by money or fame
ngidl'imali iphelele emoyen'
I have plenty of money in the air
Gogo ngicelele amandl'eNkosini
Grandmother, please ask God to give me strength
ngibe isibonelo esihl'emphakathin
I want to be an example for those in difficult situations
funuk'shintsha izimpilo zabantu ngomculo wami
I want to change people's lives through my music
ngibuyise ithemba kwabalilahlile ngomculo wami
I want to restore hope to those who have lost it through my music
Gogo ngiyabonga ngemyalo yakho
Grandmother, I am thankful for your teachings
buka manje usey'Nkosi umzukulu wakho
Watch over me, your grandson, from heaven
Contributed by Charlotte P. 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