(Sung in Xhosa)
Verse 1:
Abantu k’dala bend’valel’indlela
(It’s been a long time, people blocking my way)
Besisthi andiyonto, futhi ndiyaboniswa
(Saying I’m nothing and that it’s obvious)
Kodw’i ingom’engaphakathi kwam ibalis’ibali
(But the song in me tells a different story)
Nokuwa nokuvuka komntu nolonwab’olungapheliyo
(Of a fallen person, And a rising person and joy)
Chorus:
Nd’yathandaz’uyive lengoma (I’ll pray your hear this song)
Izovuselel’umphefumlo wakho (It will restore your soul)
Ik’nik’ithemb’elitsha (and give you hope)
Verse 2:
Kudal’usithi nyawo zam Ndikhokhele
(How long have I told my feet to carry me)
undise kwantliziyo ndise (To a place where only my heart knows.)
apho kungenjena (Were it not like this)
Kudal’usithi nyawo zam ndise Ndikhokhele
(How long have I told my feet to carry me)
undise kwantliziyo ndise (To a place where my heart knows.)
apho kungenjena (Were it not like this)
umphefumlo wam wahlukene (My spirit is broken)
(Chorus)
Hero, Past – What The Heck Man
Jul 05, 2023 @ 19:50:12
linex izuna
Dec 16, 2015 @ 15:43:03
so nice zahara!!!
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Shazy
Jun 04, 2015 @ 08:51:28
Thank you so much for translating these lyrics! I’ve always liked the song and wondered what it said, it’s even more beautiful now, inspiring song!!
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Kamuu Lizz
Mar 25, 2014 @ 12:26:40
How she expresses herself lyrically and through her voice,that’s amazing.
she gives people hope of a new dawn. i appreciate all of Zahara’s work.
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Edu Shola
Sep 22, 2013 @ 04:56:34
Been lookn for d translation tnx, lovely song
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soy Cara (@carianabowing)
Sep 03, 2013 @ 10:04:38
DIDNT EVEN KNOW THE MEANING OF THE SONG BUT FELL IN LOVE WITH IT
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judithlamula
Sep 28, 2013 @ 19:08:36
ikr…its jx amazin hw dat happnd
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Judejunior idimogu
Aug 30, 2013 @ 15:31:04
These is a very wonderful touching song have ever hard an great melody….
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nana fraku
Aug 22, 2013 @ 15:23:47
thought uloliwe was wow bit this lengoma has been my inspiration ever since.zahara may God bless i
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ApPLe K
Aug 05, 2013 @ 10:41:51
Now dats wat i cal muzik…her voice,e lyrics n e guitar in it jst mks it “must listen to” song
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jezile jere
Jul 12, 2013 @ 13:51:42
this is da best song ever….nyabong’a
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Chika
Jul 03, 2013 @ 05:01:31
Heard tis song n saw the translation, it’s amazing. Africa is hope of the world.
These days we rarely hear “musicians” sing meaninful song.
Just downloaded it now. The song is like Brenda Fassey’s “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” ie. “A person is a person through another person”.
Viva Africa.
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kelechi
Jun 27, 2013 @ 04:41:15
I Love this song it gives me so much inspiration…. I hope it wins so many awards…
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sam kenya
May 09, 2013 @ 17:26:56
I heartly feel your vyb..i loove it so so much its one of my big chuunez.
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luther
Apr 19, 2013 @ 00:45:17
very good song
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Melani pillay
Apr 14, 2013 @ 09:40:34
I absolutely. Love this track…..
Simply thee best (**,)
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