Ungavumi
Sjava Lyrics

No, no, no
A firm refusal or denial

No, no, no, no, no
An even stronger refusal or denial

K’thiw’ ungavumi
Do not allow yourself

Kuth'ngaling’ uvume
To be convinced by false claims

Ukuba yint’ ongeyiyo
That you are unworthy

Nom’ abantu abafun’ ubeyiyo
Even if people want you to believe it

Mabethi run nigga, run nigga
They might say run away

Run nigga, run nigga, run nigga (Ungabaleki)
Escape, but don't run forever

I say fight brother, fight brother
Instead, I encourage you to fight

Fight brother, fight brother, fight brother (Man uzivikele)
Stand up for yourself, brother

Mabethi kill nigga, kill nigga
They might say to harm others

Kill nigga, kill nigga, kill nigga (Ungakhiph’ igazi we)
But I say to love others

I say love brother, love brother
Show love and kindness, brother

Love brother, love brother, love brother (Banik’ uthando we)
Spread love, brother

Just don’t let nobody tell you who you are
Do not allow others to define you

That’s one thing that gotta come from you
Your identity is determined by yourself

Don’t you let nobody shintsha you in this life
Do not let anyone change you

Don’t let nobody feature you
Do not allow others to take advantage of you

And abantu ngek’ ubajabulise bonke
And people may try to judge you

That means your happiness is yours (Bayahlukumezana)
But remember, your happiness is your own

And you’re not breaking any laws
You are not doing anything wrong

Mawu-choose ukuz’beka k’qala
You should choose to be yourself first

Sibamba kanzima
We face difficult challenges

Bathi ng’bothi la
They say I won't make it

Kodwa ang’lon’ ivila (Anglon'ivila voco)
But I won't give up (I won't give up, no I won't give up)

(Anglon'ivila voco anglon'ivila voco)
(I won't give up, no I won't give up)

Ang’khon’ uk’gidla
I won't be discouraged

My dreams engiwagijimisa
My dreams have motivated me

Angeke ngikhon’ ukuz’tshel’ amanga (Just know yourself)
I won't lie to myself (Just know yourself)

Just 'cause I'm tryin' to survive but I ain't thrivin'
I am struggling to survive, but I am not flourishing

The womanizing go live in this life is on
The challenges and temptations of this life are present

When another door close, another door opens
When one opportunity ends, another one arises

This feeling so close, stuck in my emotions (Yeah, yeah)
These emotions are overwhelming and difficult to escape

Well when you hurt me then you hurting yourself
Harming me is also harming yourself

What an illusion 'cause this bitterness not good for our health
The bitterness we hold onto is detrimental to our well-being

My journey focused on self and yet these scars grow beyond me
Although my journey is focused on self-improvement, my scars affect others too

When people walkover or step on you then you learn to walk boggy
When people take advantage of you, you learn to be resilient and strong

Walk up colder
Stand up taller

Bloody on your shoulder bloody you dusted off coldest smiling no smiles when you hold up
Even when faced with challenges, keep a brave face and don't show weakness

And still you askin' for change, but this shit ain't gon' change
Even if you desire change, the circumstances may not change

And I done paid all my dues so could you spare me some change
I have already paid my dues, so please give me a break

I been holdin' me back, I know I got my back
I have been restraining myself, but I know I can rely on myself

My journey brought me the heights, I fear it's hard to go back
My journey has taken me to new heights, and it is difficult to go back

Well then if bitterness catch me then I'm gon' keep me in check
If bitterness tries to affect me, I will stay strong

Because I checked the life prior and I'ma focus on next, bet
I have experienced life before, and now I will focus on the future

K’thiw’ ungavumi
Do not allow yourself

Ungaling’ uvume
To be convinced by false claims

Ukuba yint’ ongeyiyo
That you are unworthy

Nom’ abantu abafun’ ubeyiyo
Even if people want you to believe it

Mabethi run nigga, run nigga
They might say run away

Run nigga, run nigga, run nigga (Ungabaleki)
Escape, but don't run forever

I say fight brother, fight brother
Instead, I encourage you to fight

Fight brother, fight brother, fight brother (Man uzivikele)
Stand up for yourself, brother

Mabethi kill nigga, kill nigga
They might say to harm others

Kill nigga, kill nigga, kill nigga (Ungakhiph’ igazi we)
But I say to love others

I say love brother, love brother
Show love and kindness, brother

Love brother, love brother, love brother (Banik’ uthando we)
Spread love, brother