Moya Omubi
Th&o. Lyrics
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Sekukhala uma
I don't hear the chants
Oh, I don't hear the chants
On my mind while I'm run the world
I feel like I'm running on time (hey)
I feel like I've run out of time sometimes
Oh, I won't here the chants
I say I'm a mess almost all the time
I'm feeling like I'ma run out of time (hey)
I wanna take, take another route
Or take another lap around the sun but I come back (hey)
I come back hotter, hotter, hotter
I come back take a sip of my water (hey)
I won't stop 'til I fuck with your
I won't stop 'til I fuck with your
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh (hey)
Oh oh oh
But I don't hear the chants (hey)
Oh, I don't hear the chants (hey)
Oh, Moya omubi
Phuma kimi
Oh, Moya omubi
Ngithi phuma kimi
I said, one more time for the kids
And one more time for everybody running out their heads (hey)
Who am I to judge you on shit you're telling me? 'Cause I do the same (hey)
To pull out the truth I mix shit with juice
And get myself loose, I can't stop but I wanna
I won't stop 'til I fuck with your
I won't stop 'til I fuck with your
Mind, mind, mind
Mind, mind, mind (hey)
Mind, mind, mind
But I don't hear the chants (hey)
Oh, I don't hear the chants (hey)
Moya moya
Omubi phuma
Oh, Moya omubi phuma
Oh, Moya omubi
Moya Moya
Omubi
Oh, Moya omubi
Phuma kimi
Oh, Moya omubi
Ngithi phuma kimi
Oh, Moya omubi
Cela uphuma kimi
Oh, Moya omubi
Phuma kimi
Oh, ungifunani?
Oh, Moya omubi
Phuma kimi
Oh, Moya omubi
Oh, ungifunani?
Oh, Moya omubi
Phuma kimi
Oh, Moya omubi
Ngicela uphume kimi
The lyrics to the song "Moya Omubi" by Th&o are an expression of the artist's inner thoughts and emotions as he navigates through life's challenges. The first two lines, "Wakhala uma, Sekukhala uma" are in Zulu and translate to "When one cries, you cry as well." This indicates a deep sense of empathy and sensitivity towards the pain of others. However, the artist notes that despite this, he doesn't hear the chants, which could signify a feeling of disconnection or isolation from others.
The next few lines describe the artist's state of mind as he runs the world. He feels like he is running on time, but at times, he feels like he's run out of time. The phrase "I won't hear the chants" echoes once again, possibly indicating that despite his success in running the world, he feels a lack of connection with others or is unable to hear their voices.
The chorus then repeats the Zulu phrase "Moya Omubi," which translates to "poor spirit." The artist is calling for the poor spirit to leave him and pleading for it to come out. This phrase is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of being free from negative thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Wakhala uma
I don't hear the chants
Sekukhala uma
Oh, I don't hear the chants
On my mind while I'm run the world
I'm constantly thinking about running the world
I feel like I'm running on time (hey)
I feel like I'm keeping pace
I feel like I've run out of time sometimes
At times, I feel like I don't have enough time
I feel like I won't, I won't hear the chants (hey)
I have a fear that I won't hear the chants
I say I'm a mess almost all the time
I admit that I'm not always put together
I'm feeling like I'ma run out of time (hey)
I feel like time is running short
I wanna take, take another route
I want to try another path
Or take another lap around the sun but I come back (hey)
Or take another journey around the sun and return
I come back hotter, hotter, hotter
I return with more energy and vigor
I come back take a sip of my water (hey)
I take a break to replenish myself
I won't stop 'til I fuck with your
I won't stop until I've messed with your mind
I said, one more time for the kids
I'm dedicating this to the kids
And one more time for everybody running out their heads (hey)
And for everyone who is losing their mind
Who am I to judge you on shit you're telling me? 'Cause I do the same (hey)
I can't judge you because I'm guilty of the same thing
To pull out the truth I mix shit with juice
To reveal the truth, I mix things up
And get myself loose, I can't stop but I wanna
And I let myself go, even though I want to stop
Mind, mind, mind
My thoughts, thoughts, thoughts
But I don't hear the chants (hey)
But I still don't hear the chants
Moya moya
Spirit, spirit
Omubi phuma
Bad spirit, come out
Oh, Moya omubi phuma
Oh, bad spirit, come out
Cela uphuma kimi
Please come out of me
Oh, ungifunani?
Oh, what do you want from me?
Phuma kimi
Come out of me
Ngithi phuma kimi
I say, come out of me
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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