Isgubhu Lyrics English Meaning: Imali Ye Ntwana | Njelic | Sam Deep
Sam Deep, Njelic, and Aymos craft a time machine with ‘Isgubhu,’ a standout from their album ‘iMALI YE NTWANA.’ Lyricists Amos Shili, Samukelo Mavuso, and Tshwarelo Motlhako mix throbbing amapiano beats with wistful memories, while the trio’s vocals turn every ‘drop the beat’ chorus into a hypnotic command. This isn’t just a song—it’s a DJ request line echoing through decades.
Released: September 1, 2023
Isgubhu
Njelic | Sam Deep • From “iMALI YE NTWANA”
Lyricist
Amos Shili, Samukelo Rorisang Mavuso, Tshwarelo Albert Motlhako
Composer
Amos Shili, Samukelo Rorisang Mavuso, Tshwarelo Albert Motlhako, Sam Deep
Isgubhu Lyrics Translation (from “iMALI YE NTWANA”)
Shili’s lyrics unfold like a faded photo album: ‘I was just a little kid, but I still remember everything.’ The verses bounce between crawling toddlers and modern club kings, name-dropping legends like Lebo Mathosa while dancing the ‘Phata Phata’ with parents. Each mention of Mafikizolo or Spikiri becomes a puzzle piece in South Africa’s musical family tree.
AwusivuleWon’t you open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuWon’t you drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleWon’t you open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuWon’t you drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleWon’t you open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuWon’t you drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleWon’t you open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuWon’t you drop the beat for us.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Ezam ZokwanaMy childhood days.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Hayi ‘zam ZokwanaOh, my childhood days.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Ezam ZokwanaMy childhood days.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Ah Ezam ZokwanaAh, my childhood days.
Bengiyintwana EncaneI was just a little kid,
Kodwa Ngisakhumbula Yonk’intoBut I still remember everything.
OMafikizoloBack when Mafikizolo,
OMzekezeke EsadumaAnd Mzekezeke were big.
Sisaguqha NgamadoloWe were still crawling on our knees.
Sisa Guqha NgamadoloStill crawling on our knees.
UKamo Mphela Ung’kumbuza ULebo MathosaKamo Mphela reminds me of Lebo Mathosa.
UKabza Ung’kumbuza USpikiriKabza reminds me of Spikiri.
UMaphorisa Ung’kumbuza UOskidoMaphorisa reminds me of Oskido.
Mina Ngizkumbuza UMsawawaAnd I remind myself of Msawawa.
Isinamuva Liyabuka Iskhathi SihambaThe new school is watching, time is moving.
NgiyabahlanyisaI’m driving them crazy.
Awu Kortez NgiyabahlanyisaOh, Kortez, I’m driving them crazy.
NgiyabagulisaI’m making them sick with envy.
AwusivuleWon’t you open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuWon’t you drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleWon’t you open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuWon’t you drop the beat for us.
Awu WehOh, wow.
Weh Ma Sashaya KamnandiHey ma, we’re having a great time.
Kanti Usenzani DjSo what are you doing, DJ?
Iyho Sashaya KamnandiYoh, we’re having a great time.
Sang’khumbuz’amaluluYou’re reminding me of the good old days.
Mina NginoMaI’m here with my mom.
Ngishaya IPhata PhataI’m dancing the ‘Phata Phata’.
Sang’khumbuz’amaluluYou’re reminding me of the good old days.
Mina NginoBaI’m here with my dad.
Ngishaya IKwela KwelaI’m dancing the ‘Kwela Kwela’.
Awu WehOh, wow.
Weh Ma Sashaya KamnandiHey ma, we’re having a great time.
Kanti Usenzani DjSo what are you doing, DJ?
Iyho Sashaya KamnandiYoh, we’re having a great time.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Ezam ZokwanaMy childhood days.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Hayi ‘zam ZokwanaOh, my childhood days.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Ezam ZokwanaMy childhood days.
Ng’khumbul’ Ezam ZokwanaI remember my childhood days.
Ah Ezam ZokwanaAh, my childhood days.
Awu WehOh, wow.
Weh Ma Sashaya KamnandiHey ma, we’re having a great time.
Kanti Usenzani DjSo what are you doing, DJ?
Iyho Sashaya KamnandiYoh, we’re having a great time.
AwusivuleCome on, open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuCome on, drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleCome on, open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuCome on, drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleCome on, open it for us.
Awusivule Les’ghubhuCome on, drop the beat for us.
AwusivuleCome on, open it for us.
Awu WehOh, wow.
Weh Ma Sashaya KamnandiHey ma, we’re having a great time.
Kanti Usenzani DjSo what are you doing, DJ?
Iyho Sashaya KamnandiYoh, we’re having a great time.
The meaning behind ‘Isgubhu’ is an energetic handshake between generations. Sam Deep and crew don’t just sample the past—they rebuild it with sweat and synth, proving house music always starts at home.
