mountain
The Joy Lyrics
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Sithandwa sam
Nom'ungahamba uzobuya
Sithandwa sam
Ngamthanda ngiqal'ukumbon'ulovey
Ngavele ngachazeka
Ngacel'ukukunik'uthando lwami
Sasi happy
Befun'ukukufana nathi
Kodwa manje ungishiyile
Wena wathembisa Dali
Wath'angeke ungishiye
Ungibukisa nomakhelwane
Ujabulis'izitha zami
Oh uzobuya
Nom'ungahamba
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
Sithandwa sam
Nom'ungahamba (Nom'ungahamba)
Nom'ungahamba (Uzobuya)
Sithandwa sam
Cha bo bo, cha bo bo, cha bo bo
Cha bo bo angiyivumi lendaba
Wobuya themba lami
Wahamb'elikanuka ijuba
Cha bo bo, cha bo bo, cha bo bo
Cha bo bo angiyivumi lendaba
Wobuya themba lami (Buya)
Wahamb'elikaNuka ijuba (Buya)
Izinto azihambanga kahle
Eminyakeni edlulile
Kodwa noma kunjalo sithandwa sam
Wen'ungikhethile (Hlala nami)
Wahlala nami (Hlala nami)
Wahlala nami (Hlala nami)
(Nom'ungahamba)
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
Sithandwa sam (Sithandwa sami)
(Nom'ungahamba)
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
(Sithandwa sami)
Nom'ungahamba (Nom'ungahamba)
Uzobuya sithandwa sami (Uzobuya)
Sithandwa sam (Sithandwa sami)
Nom'ungahamba (Nom'ungahamba)
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
Sithandwa sam (Sithandwa sami)
(Sithandwa sami)
(Sithandwa sami, sithandwa sami)
The lyrics to The Joy's song "Mountain" speak about longing for the return of a loved one who has left. The repeated phrases "Nom'ungahamba uzobuya, Sithandwa sam" translate to "If you leave, you will come back, my love." The song captures the emotions of missing someone and the hope for their return.
The opening lines express the singer's desire for their loved one to come back, emphasizing how much they love and miss them. The following lines reveal the singer's vulnerability and fear of losing their love, pleading for them to stay and promising to cherish their love. The chorus reinforces the longing for their return, assuring that no matter what struggles or difficulties may arise, their love will endure.
The verses also imply that their love was once happy, and they were like-minded, but something has changed, and the loved one has left. The singer mentions being hurt and betrayed, yet still yearn for their return.
Overall, "Mountain" portrays the complexities of love, longing, and the hope for reconciliation. It captures the emotional journey of missing someone and the desire to reconnect, despite the challenges that may have come between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Nom'ungahamba uzobuya
If you leave, you will come back
Sithandwa sam
My love
Ngamthanda ngiqal'ukumbon'ulovey
I started loving you as soon as I saw your smile
Ngavele ngachazeka
I was overwhelmed
Ngacel'ukukunik'uthando lwami
I want to express my love to you
Sasi happy
We were happy
Befun'ukukufana nathi
We used to be like each other
Kodwa manje ungishiyile
But now you left me
Wena wathembisa Dali
You promised me, my love
Wath'angeke ungishiye
You said you would never leave me
Ungibukisa nomakhelwane
You impressed my neighbors
Ujabulis'izitha zami
You made my enemies happy
Oh uzobuya
Oh, you will come back
Cha bo bo, cha bo bo, cha bo bo
This is a repetitive chant
Cha bo bo angiyivumi lendaba
I do not agree with this story
Wobuya themba lami
You bring back my hope
Wahamb'elikanuka ijuba
You disappeared when the storm came
Izinto azihambanga kahle
Things are not going well
Eminyakeni edlulile
Years have passed
Kodwa noma kunjalo sithandwa sam
But still, my love
Wen'ungikhethile (Hlala nami)
You chose me (Stay with me)
Wahlala nami (Hlala nami)
You stayed with me (Stay with me)
(Nom'ungahamba)
(If you leave)
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
You will come back (Come back)
Sithandwa sam (Sithandwa sami)
My love (My love)
(Nom'ungahamba)
(If you leave)
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
You will come back (Come back)
(Sithandwa sami)
(My love)
Nom'ungahamba (Nom'ungahamba)
If you leave (If you leave)
Uzobuya sithandwa sami (Uzobuya)
You will come back, my love (Come back)
Sithandwa sam (Sithandwa sami)
My love (My love)
Nom'ungahamba (Nom'ungahamba)
If you leave (If you leave)
Uzobuya (Uzobuya)
You will come back (Come back)
Sithandwa sam (Sithandwa sami)
My love (My love)
(Sithandwa sami)
(My love)
(Sithandwa sami, sithandwa sami)
(My love, my love)
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Arjen van der Hoek
Beauty still exists in this world, you just have to listen! Greetings from the Netherlands.
Oswald Mwinga
God bless your majestic voices lads! Soul soothing🤞🏾💯
Sphiwe Nkosi
Duzie never disappoint on bass
BenaebiS
too good !!!
booboo 36ff
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kat nuñez
beautiful choir of angels <3 love these guys!!! love from Los Angeles
Nolihle Zothile
you guys are so amazing !!!
Divine Nyiam
I don't understand the lyrics, but I've fallen in "LOVE" with this song
Erica Duhaney
Amazing!! Thank you for your songs, soo healing! 🙏🏽
jennifer 85
Love your music! ❤️