Babalwa M and Sam Deep release ‘Mamelani’ on Acquiesce. Sam Deep composes the smooth Amapiano backdrop.
Released: November 28, 2025
Mamelani
Babalwa M | Sam Deep • From “Acquiesce”
What is the meaning of Mamelani Lyrics from Acquiesce?
Babalwa M sings a plea to listen to elders. She says returning to roots can light the path.
MamelaniListen up.
MamelaniListen up.
Ngizibuyisela Ezweni LamiI’m returning to my roots,
Ungikhanyisele Indlela Yamiso you can light up my path.
Uzungangilahli Ungang’bheke PhantsiDon’t you ever forsake me or look down on me,
Ungiphe Ukuthul’ Enhlizweni Yamijust give me some peace in my heart.
Masikhuza Asimameli Siphikisa AbazaliWhen they advise us, we don’t listen, we argue with our parents,
Bayiphilile Lempilobut they’ve already lived this life.
Awu Mzala MamelaniOh cousin, listen up.
Mzala MamelaniCousin, listen up.
Uyozwe Ube NethembaYou’ve got to have hope,
Ungavumela Bayi’khethadon’t let them decide for you.
Bakuluma BangacelaThey’ll talk without asking,
Yiba Nami K’phelajust be with me, that’s all.
Uyozwe Ube NethembaYou’ve got to have hope,
Ungavumela Bayi’khethadon’t let them decide for you.
Bakuluma BangacelaThey’ll talk without asking,
Yiba Nami K’phelajust be with me, that’s all.
Ngizibuyisel’ Ezweni YamiI’m returning to my roots,
Ungikhanyisele Indlela Yamiso you can light up my path.
Uzungangilahli Ungang’bheke PhantsiDon’t you ever forsake me or look down on me,
Ungiphe Ukuthul’ Enhlizweni Yamijust give me some peace in my heart.
Masikhuza Asimameli Siphikisa AbazaliWhen they advise us, we don’t listen, we argue with our parents,
Bayiphilile Lempilobut they’ve already lived this life.
Awu Mzala MamelaniOh cousin, listen up.
Mzala MamelaniCousin, listen up.
Uyozwe Ube NethembaYou’ve got to have hope,
Ungavumela Bayi’khethadon’t let them decide for you.
Bakuluma Banga CelaThey’ll talk without even asking,
Yiba Nami K’phelajust be with me, that’s all.
AhAh…
Hayi UngalaliHey, don’t fall asleep.
Eh Madeepan’Eh, Madeepan’.
Haii Madeepan’Hey, Madeepan’.
Madeepan’Madeepan’.
Hai Madeepan’Hey, Madeepan’.
Hai Madeepan’Hey, Madeepan’.
Senza SingalaliWe’re making it happen, sleepless.
Hai HaiHey, hey.
MadeepanMadeepan.
Senza SingalaliWe’re making it happen, sleepless.
Hai MadeepanHey, Madeepan.
UngalaliDon’t fall asleep.
Senza SingalaliWe’re making it happen, sleepless.
Hai HaiHey, hey.
Hayi HayiHey, hey.
Hai Umngani WamiHey, my friend.
MadeepanMadeepan.
Hayi UngalaliHey, don’t fall asleep.
Ungalali Madeepan’Don’t fall asleep, Madeepan’.
UngalaliDon’t fall asleep.
Mamelani Music Video
The Mamelani lyrics meaning shows how youth should heed advice.