House Of Cards
Yanga Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Who told you can come?
I don't deserve this, no
I'm always on the run
Why can't I leave you alone?
Ndicela uyek' umane undifonel' ebsuku
And with my head in the clouds
You take my crown without making a sound
King of my Heart
Oh uyandophula
Like a house of cards
I keep falling down to the ground
Oh uthando lwakho
Ngoku I'm trumped oh no!
Oh King of Hearts!
What you doing there?
You're playing all these games
I can't control this, you know
You're messing with my brain
Tell me why I fall apart
Konke xa ula?
Even though ndingakufuni, I
You know I'm kept in the clouds
Come take my crown and leave me on the ground
King of my Heart
Oh you take me down
Like a house of cards
I keep falling down to the ground
Oh into your love
Now I'm trumped oh no
Don't look into his eyes of love
Don't listen to the king of hearts
Don't look into his eyes of love
Don't listen to the king of hearts
I know I need to get away
But sthandwa kunzima
Xa uyibambile intliziyo yami
I know I'll find another way
'Cos you played me right from the start
King of my Heart
Oh uyandophula
Like a house of cards
I keep falling down to the ground
Oh uthando lwakho ngoku I'm trumped oh no!
Oh King of Hearts!
Don't look into his eyes of love
(I don't wanna play these games no)
Don't listen to the king of hearts
(stop playing with my heart)
Don't look into his eyes of love
Don't listen to the king of hearts
King of Hearts
King of Hearts
The lyricist in Yanga's "House of Cards" is overtly talking about a destructive romantic relationship that has left her feeling trapped and powerless. Asking her partner 'What are you doing here? Who told you can come?,' it is apparent that the relationship has started on unclear terms. She feels undeserving of the situation and admits to always being on the run.
The analogy of a 'house of cards' is used to describe the fragile state of the relationship, as it can collapse at any point without warning. The chorus brings out both sides of this toxic relationship. She calls her partner the 'King of my Heart,' which could mean that they have complete control and reign over her emotions- yet they leave her helpless like falling to the ground. On the other hand, the love she feels for her partner makes her vulnerable & powerless, as she admits to being 'trumped.'
Line by Line Meaning
What you doing here?
Why are you here?
Who told you can come?
Did someone invite you?
I don't deserve this, no
I do not deserve this treatment
I'm always on the run
I am always busy and occupied
Why can't I leave you alone?
Why can't I stop thinking about you?
Ndicela uyek' umane undifonel' ebsuku
Please stop calling me at night
And with my head in the clouds
I am not thinking clearly
You take my crown without making a sound
You take away my happiness without me even realizing it
King of my Heart
You were once the king of my heart
Oh uyandophula
Oh, you're breaking me down
Like a house of cards
My heart is as fragile as a house of cards
I keep falling down to the ground
I keep getting hurt
Oh uthando lwakho
Oh, your love
Ngoku I'm trumped oh no!
Now I am defeated!
What you doing there?
What are you doing to me?
You're playing all these games
You are messing with my emotions
I can't control this, you know
I do not have control over this
You're messing with my brain
You're affecting my mind
Tell me why I fall apart
Explain to me why I am breaking down
Konke xa ula?
What are you trying to achieve?
Even though ndingakufuni, I
Even though I don't want to,
You know I'm kept in the clouds
You keep me in a state of confusion
Come take my crown and leave me on the ground
Take away my joy and leave me in pain
Don't look into his eyes of love
Do not fall for his love
Don't listen to the king of hearts
Do not listen to his lies
I know I need to get away
I know I need to leave
But sthandwa kunzima
But my love is strong
Xa uyibambile intliziyo yami
When you have captured my heart
I know I'll find another way
I know I will find a new path
'Cos you played me right from the start
Because you fooled me from the beginning
King of Hearts
The king of hearts
Writer(s): LLEWELLYN GEORGE, KURT HERMAN, TIA HERMAN
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lydiaparish6150
❤❤❤