There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Zahara is S… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Zahara is Spanish singer María Zahara Gordillo Campos (born 10 September 1983);
2) Zahara was South African singer-songwriter Bulelwa Mkutukana (born 9 November 1987; died 11 December 2023);
3) Zahara was a fusion band active during the 1970s and 1980s;
4) Zahara was a Swedish artist.

1) Zahara is Spanish singer María Zahara Gordillo Campos (born 10 September 1983). She studied music at the Conservatorio de Música in Ubeda. Her debut album "Día 913" ("Day 913") was released in 2005.

2) Zahara was South African singer-songwriter Bulelwa Mkutukana (born 9 November 1987; died 11 December 2023). After signing a record deal with TS Records, her debut album, Loliwe (2011), went double platinum. Her second album, Phendula (2013), produced three chart-topping singles "Phendula", "Impilo", and "Stay".
Zahara's third album, Country Girl (2015), was certified triple platinum. Following her departure from TS Records, she signed a record deal with Warner Music. Her fourth album, Mgodi (2017), was her best-selling album and was certified platinum.
Her fifth album, Nqaba Yam (2021), peaked at number 1 on iTunes.
Her accolades include 17 South African Music Awards, three Metro FM Awards, and one Nigeria Entertainment Award. Zahara was on the 2020 list of the BBC's 100 Women. She appeared as a guest judge on the seventeenth season of Idols South Africa in 2021.

3) Zahara was a fusion band active during the 1970s and 1980s. The band released "Flight Of The Spirit" in 1983.

4) Zahara was a Swedish artist.

Rise Again
Zahara Lyrics

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Greeeeee
Okonakele konke kuyakulungiswa
Hey hey hey yey
Wangibiza uzongithola
Okonakele konke kuyakulungiswa

I was born to fight
To make choices wrong or right

I may have made mistakes
But I believe in the highest
I was born to fight
To make choices wrong or right
I may have made mistakes
But I believe in the highest

I will rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
I will rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
I will rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
I will rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)

All that you see is me
A woman who's been through it all
A woman who's been ashamed
But I believe in the highest
All that you see is me
A woman who's been through it all
A woman who has been ashamed
But I believe in the highest

I will rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
I will rise again (rise again)
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I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
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I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
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I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)

I may fall but I will rise again
Cause I am glorious
I may fall but I will rise again
Cause I am glorious

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I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
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I will rise again (rise again)
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I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)
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I'll rise again (rise again)
I'll rise again (sizo phumelela)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zahara’s song “Rise Again” is all about resilience, perseverance, and hope. It emphasizes that everyone is born to fight, to make choices right or wrong, and to embrace mistakes as part of their growth. In the chorus, the artist repeats her determination to rise again, regardless of the obstacles that may come her way. This anthem of strength and courage seeks to encourage everyone who listens it to keep moving forward despite the challenges they may face.

The verse where the artist says “all that you see is me, a woman who’s been through it all, a woman who’s been ashamed but I believe in the highest,” is particularly poignant. It acknowledges the struggles that she’s faced and the stigma attached to a difficult journey, yet recognizes the power that hope and faith has to turn any situation around. The song ultimately is a message of positivity and hope, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves, in their dreams and that they can overcome their challenges, no matter how big they may seem.

Overall, “Rise Again” is an upliftment, a reminder that everyone has the strength to fight and that anything is possible if they keep trying.

Line by Line Meaning

I was born to fight
I was created with a purpose to overcome challenges and obstacles

To make choices wrong or right
To face difficult decisions and determine the best course of action

I may have made mistakes
I have not always made the right choices or decisions

But I believe in the highest
I have faith in a higher power or greater purpose

All that you see is me
I present my true self to the world, flaws and all

A woman who's been through it all
I have experienced a lot of challenges and difficulties

A woman who's been ashamed
I have felt guilty or embarrassed about my past actions

I may fall but I will rise again
I may face setbacks or failures, but I will keep going and persevere

Cause I am glorious
I am valuable and worthy of respect and admiration

I will rise again (rise again)
I am determined to overcome my challenges and come out stronger