Kelvin Momo and Da Muziqal Chef release Emhlabeni from the album Thato Ya Modimo. The song features vocals by Thatohatsi and Tracy. Lyricist Kelvin Thato Letwaba and Lethiwe Sibiya write about self-acceptance.
Released: May 30, 2025
Emhlabeni (feat. Thatohatsi & Tracy)
Da Muziqal Chef | Kelvin Momo • From “Thato Ya Modimo”
Emhlabeni (feat. Thatohatsi & Tracy) Lyrics Translation – Thato Ya Modimo Soundtrack
Kelvin Thato Letwaba says he has accepted that others will not stand by him. He describes a higher power that counts his tears instead of his sins.
Mina SendamkeleI’ve already accepted it,
Ukuba Ngeke Nime NamiThat you won’t stand by me.
Nokufa Kwam’ Ningak’hlelaYou might even plot my death,
Anisoze NangisindisaBut you’ll never be the ones to save me.
Mina SendamkeleI’ve already accepted it,
Ukuba Ngeke Nime NamiThat you won’t stand by me.
Nokufa Kwam’ Ningak’hlelaYou might even plot my death,
Anisoze NangisindisaBut you’ll never be the ones to save me.
Ndiyelani Es’phambanweni Nibuze NgamGo to the cross and ask about me.
Ang’siyena Umuntu Enicabanga Ukuthi Ngiwuye Yey YeyI’m not the person you think I am, yeah, yeah.
Kuningi Engisafun’ Ukuk’shiya Ngifun’ Uk’phucuka NamiThere’s a lot I want to leave behind; I want to better myself too.
Ndiyelani Es’phambanweni Nibuze NgamGo to the cross and ask about me.
Ang’siyena Umuntu Enicabanga Ukuthi Ngiwuye YeahI’m not the person you think I am, yeah.
Kuningi Engisafun’ Ukuk’shiya Ngifun’ Uk’phucuka NamiThere’s a lot I want to leave behind; I want to better myself too.
Yeah Yeah Yey Yeni BohYeah, yeah, hey everyone.
Yena Akangibalel’ Amacala AmiHe doesn’t count my sins against me,
Kodwa Uyangibalela Ukukhala KwamiBut He counts every one of my tears.
Akafani Nani Abantu BasemhlabeniHe isn’t like you, the people of this world,
Oh Nishinsha Mabalabala Imihla Ne MihlaOh, you change your colors day after day.
Yena Akangibalel’ Amacala AmiHe doesn’t count my sins against me,
Kodwa Uyangibalela Ukukhala KwamiBut He counts every one of my tears.
Akafani Nani Abantu BasemhlabeniHe isn’t like you, the people of this world,
Oh Nishinsha Mabalabala Imihla Ne MihlaOh, you change your colors day after day.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Uzaw’zwa Bandixelela Bathi Mina Ndiy’phethe Nendlela Zangale LeYou’ll hear them claiming I run things on the other side.
Eh Hayi Mani Uyang’qhathaEh, no man, you’re deceiving me.
Uzaw’zwa Bandixelela Bathi Mina Ndiy’phethe Nendlela Zangale LeYou’ll hear them claiming I run things on the other side.
Eh Hayi Mani Uyang’qhathaEh, no man, you’re deceiving me.
Sengimoshe NgaleI’ve made a mess that side.
Qhe-qhe NgaleRight over there.
Qhe-qhe NgalaphayanaRight over there, that side.
Sengimoshe NgalenaI’ve made a mess right there.
Qhe-qhe NgaleRight over there.
Qhe-qhe NgalaphayaRight over there, that side.
Nami Ngingumuntu Weh MuntuI’m just a human too, oh person.
Kuningi Eng’zok’wenza Okungeke KungakheThere’s a lot I’ll do that won’t build you up.
Aw’ Ngingumuntu Weh MuntuOh, I’m just a human, oh person.
Kuningi Eng’zok’wenza Okungeke KungakheThere’s a lot I’ll do that won’t build you up.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
Angeke Ning’thande NibaningiYou won’t love me, there are too many of you.
Heh Nibaningi Heh NibaningiHeh, you’re too many, heh, you’re too many.
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Lethiwe SibiyaLethiwe Sibiya
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Emhlabeni (feat. Thatohatsi & Tracy) Music Video
The Emhlabeni lyrics translation shows a journey of spiritual independence. It contrasts human judgment with divine empathy.