Someone
w.i.w Lyrics
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Malilel'imango ingasiyo yakho
Malilel'imango ingasiyo yakho
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Hamba lelele
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Nkqonkqonkqo
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
Ma ndilelele
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
The lyrics to w.i.w's song "Someone" are repetitive and simple, with the same verses and chorus repeating throughout the song. The lyrics are sung in Xhosa, a language commonly spoken in South Africa, where the group is from. The phrase "malilel'imango ingasiyo yakho" roughly translates to "I am waiting for you, my love," and is repeated several times, creating a sense of longing and anticipation.
The rest of the lyrics repeat the phrase "undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama," which means "what do you want from me, my mother," and "kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama," which means "Go to sleep in your hut, my mother." These phrases are also repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of confusion and frustration. Overall, the lyrics seem to touch on themes of love, loss, and confusion.
Interestingly, the music video for "Someone" features Nandi Madida, a popular South African singer and actress, dancing and lip syncing to the song. The video shows Madida dancing in front of a projected image of the moon, adding to the dreamy, romantic atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Malilel'imango ingasiyo yakho
I am mourning with you for your loss.
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
What do I do with the pain of losing my mother?
Ma ndilele mama
I cry for my mother.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Hamba lelele
Go to sleep, rest in peace.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Ma ndilelele mama
I am crying for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
What do I do with the pain of losing my mother?
Ma ndilelele mama
I am crying for my mother.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
What do I do with the pain of losing my mother?
Ma ndilelele
I cry.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
What do I do with the pain of losing my mother?
Ma ndilelele
I cry.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
What do I do with the pain of losing my mother?
Ma ndilelele
I cry.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Undithukela ntoni ngomzi wam mama
What do I do with the pain of losing my mother?
Ma ndilelele
I cry.
Nkqonkqonkqo
The sound of my weeping.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
Kushush'emzini ma ndilele mama
My tears continue to flow for my mother.
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