PRIDE
Tina Lyrics


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Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)

Night and the spirit of life
Calling, oh, oh, iyo
Mamela
(Listen)
Oh, oh iyo

Ubukhosi bo khokho
(Throne of the ancestors)
We ndodana ye sizwe sonke
(Oh, son of the nation)

Wait, there's no mountain too great
Hear the words and have faith
Oh, oh, iyo, oh, oh
Oh, oh, iyo, have faith

Hela hey mamela
(Listen)

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection; he lives in you

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection; he lives in you

Night and the spirit of life calling
Oh, oh, iyo
Mamela
(Listen)
Oh, oh, iyo

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection; he lives in you

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)
He lives in you




Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Here is a lion and a tiger)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tina's song "PRIDE" are rich in symbolic language that reflects African spirituality and culture. The opening lines, "Ingonyama nengw' enamabala" mean "Here is a lion and a tiger," which represents strength, power, and leadership. The lion is seen as the king of the jungle and is often used to symbolize royalty, while the tiger symbolizes ferocity and courage. Together they make a powerful duo, which is reflected in the lyrics throughout the song.


In the chorus, Tina sings, "He lives in you, he lives in me, he watches over everything we see." This is an expression of the belief in a higher power that exists within all of us. The idea is that we are all connected and that there is a spiritual force that guides and protects us.


The verse, "Ubukhosi bo khokho, we ndodana ye sizwe sonke" means "Throne of the ancestors, oh son of the nation." This is a reference to the belief in the importance of ancestors and their role in guiding and protecting their descendants. The line "Wait, there's no mountain too great, hear the words and have faith" reflects the idea that with faith and determination, anything is possible.


Overall, the lyrics to "PRIDE" are a celebration of African culture, spirituality, and interconnectedness. The song encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and the power of their ancestors and to recognize that there is a spiritual force that guides and protects us all.


Line by Line Meaning

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Here is a lion and a tiger


Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Here is a lion and a tiger


Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Here is a lion and a tiger


Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Here is a lion and a tiger


Night and the spirit of life Calling, oh, oh, iyo Mamela
The encompassing presence of life and vitality calling out, listen


Ubukhosi bo khokho We ndodana ye sizwe sonke
The legacy of the ancestors, the son of the entire nation


Wait, there's no mountain too great Hear the words and have faith Oh, oh, iyo, oh, oh Oh, oh, iyo, have faith
There is no obstacle that cannot be overcome with faith and trust


Hela hey mamela
Listen


He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the water, into the truth In your reflection; he lives in you
The divine spirit is within us all, observing and guiding us through all of life's experiences


Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Here is a lion and a tiger


He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the water, into the truth In your reflection; he lives in you
The divine spirit is within us all, observing and guiding us through all of life's experiences


Night and the spirit of life calling Oh, oh, iyo Mamela Listen Oh, oh, iyo
The encompassing presence of life and vitality calling out, listen


He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the water, into the truth In your reflection; he lives in you
The divine spirit is within us all, observing and guiding us through all of life's experiences


Ingonyama nengw' enamabala He lives in you
Here is a lion and a tiger, the divine spirit lives within you


Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Here is a lion and a tiger




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mauricios5593

What a miracle is life
The fields are high and fruit is ripe
So hold out your hands
Yeah, hold out your hands
And you're the same as me
You breathe the air I breathe
And we don't understand
Yeah, we don't understand
And if you don't ask questions
You won't know why
So say a prayer for the dying
While there's still time
Pray for good and pray for love
Pray for peace and pray it's enough
Pray for salvation, pray that we're right
Pray one day we open our eyes
And pray for them and pray for us
Pray one day we can live as one
Pray for the children whose time is to come
Then pray they forgive us for the stupid things we've done
We all see the same sun
Each day a golden praise is sung
To the wonder of man
Yeah, the wonder of man
And when we look why can't we see
All the riches that are free
No, we don't understand
Yeah, we don't understand
And if you don't ask questions
You won't know why
So say a prayer for the dying
While there's still time
Pray for good and pray for love
Pray for peace and pray it's enough
Pray for salvation, pray that we're right
Pray one day we open our eyes
And pray for them and pray for us
Pray one day we can live as one
Pray for the children whose time is to come
And pray they forgive us for the stupid things we've done
Pray for good and pray for love
Pray for peace and pray it's enough
Pray for salvation, pray that we're right
Pray one day we open our eyes
And pray for them and pray for us
Pray one day we can live as one
Pray for the children whose time is to come
Pray they forgive us for the stupid things we've done.



All comments from YouTube:

@basilamariushalas5518

Nunca me canso de escuchar esta obra maestra,sigue teniendo el mismo efecto sobre mi que en los 90

@avelinodreger876

Muy cierto 😂.un Rembrandt entre las músicas 👍👏

@philippaproud441

@dcf05

Спасибо, Тина, за невероятные эмоции и мурашки по коже 👏 лучший голос и лучшие воспоминания 90х - начала 00х ❤

@anahidalgomico-fz5fd

2023 y esta canción sigue siendo un temazo 🔥

@Anakunus

I heard this yesterday from radio and was amazed by the melody. Even today I could not get it out of my mind. To think that a song of modern music could sound do good is astonishing.

EDIT: Seriously, whoever composed this is a genius.

@jean-pierrem34

Same here!

@skurinski

its old, from 1998

@linuslinus8981

Sash touch. No singer like Tina anymore.

@miguelangelborregueroquesa8237

"Pray" like "Mysterious Times" by the great disco diva Tina Cousins are two of the biggest disco tracks of the last 30 years, ultra-hits that still sound incredible today. Undoubted wonders and jewels in the history of disco music and Tina Cousins is one of the most elegant and attractive singers that disco music has had in recent decades. Long live Tina Cousins!!!😘

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