Liyangishonela Lyrics English Meaning: Koa Ii Part 1 | Kabza De Small

Kabza De Small collaborates with Nobuhle on ‘Liyangishonela,’ a heartfelt track from the album ‘KOA II Part 1.’ The musician crafts a melody that blends soothing rhythms with a nostalgic tone. The lyrics writer pens a story of longing and return, echoing the warmth of home.

Liyangishonela Lyrics English Meaning: Koa Ii Part 1 | Kabza De Small
Released: June 16, 2022

Liyangishonela

Kabza De Small • From “KOA II Part 1”

Lyricist
Nobuhle
Composer
Nobuhle, Kabza De Small

KOA II Part 1’s Liyangishonela Zulu Lyrics English Meaning

Nobuhle describes a family waiting for a loved one to return. She mentions rain puddles, a mother’s song, and a father’s restless pacing to paint the scene. ‘Come back, for the sun is setting’ captures the urgency of the message.

Buya ngoba liyashonaCome back, for the sun is setting,
Buya kulezo ntabareturn from those distant mountains,
Buyel’ ekhayaand come back home.
Uyakhumbula thina besidlalaDo you remember how we used to play,
Ugcabhayiyane uma in’imvula‘jumping in rain puddles’ whenever it poured?
Nasekhaya basakulindileEven now at home, they’re still waiting for you,
Umama usacula lengom’ emnandiMother’s still singing that sweet, familiar song,
Ubaba usazulazula kuze kushone ilangaFather keeps pacing restlessly until the sun goes down,
Nalaph’ owas’shiya khona thina sisamileand right where you left us, we’re still standing firm.
Buya ngoba liyashonaReturn now, for the day is fading,
Buya kulezo ntabacome back from those high hills,
Buyel’ ekhayaand find your way back home.
Uyakhumbula thina besidlalaDo you recall the way we used to play,
Ugcabhayiyane uma in’imvula‘jumping in puddles’ when the storms would break?
Nasekhaya basakulindileBack at the house, they’re still expecting you,
Umama usacula lengom’ emnandiMother continues to sing that lovely melody,
Ubaba usazulazula kuze kushone ilangaFather wanders about until the daylight dies,
Nalaph’ owas’shiya khona thina sisamileand where you said goodbye, we haven’t moved at all.
NdivikeleleniPlease, protect me,
Ndivikelelenioh, keep me safe,
Nanamhla Nkosieven on this day, Lord.
Thina siyamangalaWe’re truly filled with wonder,
Eh uhambile nathifor You’ve walked this path with us,
Namhla siyamangalaand today we stand in awe.
Simile ngomthandazoWe’re standing strong through prayer,
Ewe sibuk’ izinkanyeziyes, we’re gazing up at the stars,
Zona ziyazi okufiswa izinhliziyofor they know exactly what our hearts desire,
Noma amandla okwenz’ engekhoeven when the strength to carry on is gone,
Amandla okwenza engekhowhen all our strength has faded away.
Kodwa besimileBut we were standing tall,
Simile ngomthandazostanding firm through prayer,
Kulezo ntabaright there by those mountains.
Buya buyel’ ekhayaCome back, return home,
Kulezo ntababy those distant mountains,
Buya buyel’ ekhayacome back and return home.
Ndiza ndiza ndiza ndizaI’m soaring, soaring, soaring, soaring,
Eh ndiza ndiza ndizaoh, I’m flying, flying, flying,
Ungithath’ ungibeketake me and guide my way.
Ungithath’ ungibekeTake me and guide my way,
Ndiza ndiza ndiza ndizaI’m soaring, soaring, soaring, soaring,
Ndiza ndizaI’m flying, flying.
Siyobesibuk’ izinkanyeziWe’ll be gazing at the stars,
Zona ziyazi okufiswa izinhliziyofor they know exactly what our hearts desire.
Amandla besengekhoWhen strength was no longer there,
Saba umthandazowe became the very prayer.
Yingakho ndiza ndiza ndiza ndizaThat’s why I’m soaring, soaring, soaring, soaring,
Ngoba liya liya liyangishonelabecause the day is truly ending for me,
Ngoba liya liya liyangishonelabecause the sun is finally setting on me,
Ey ey liyangishonelaoh, it’s all fading into night.

Liyangishonela Music Video

The meaning of ‘Liyangishonela’ is about the call to return home. The lyrics highlight the strength found in prayer and the comfort of familiar places. Kabza De Small’s music is a reminder of the ties that bind us to home.