Nue Sam joins forces with Sjava in the soulful track ‘Masiyeke,’ blending heartfelt lyrics with a powerful melody. Jabulani Makhubo and Nosipho Khuzwayo collaborate as lyricists and composers. The song is featured in Nue Sam’s album, ‘Sipho.’
Released: February 25, 2022
Masiyeke (feat. Sjava)
Nue Sam • From “Sipho”
Masiyeke (feat. Sjava) Lyrics Meaning Nue Sam | Sipho
The poet Jabulani Makhubo pens lines that question the sincerity of love, like ‘Is it that you love me because you truly love me, or maybe you just feel sorry for me?’ The lyrics mix vulnerability with strength, describing a relationship filled with doubt and unfulfilled promises.
Ngab’ung’thanda ngob’ung’thanda ngokweqinisoIs it that you love me because you truly love me,
Noma mhlampe uyangizwelaor maybe you just feel sorry for me?
Makunjalo ‘ngcono s’yekeIf that’s the case, we’d better call it quits,
Ngoba angifuni kube sengathi ungenzela i-favourbecause I don’t want to feel like you’re doing me a favor.
Ngab’ung’thanda ngob’ung’thanda ngokweqinisoIs it that you love me because you truly love me,
Noma mhlampe uyangizwelaor maybe you just feel sorry for me?
Makunjalo ‘ngcono s’yekeIf that’s the case, we’d better call it quits,
Ngoba angifuni kube sengathi ungenzela i-favourbecause I don’t want to feel like you’re doing me a favor.
Uyangincikisela uyangibalisela uyangincikiselaYou give love grudgingly, you keep score, you hold back on me.
Uyangincikisela uyangibalisela uyangincikiselaYou give love grudgingly, you keep score, you hold back on me.
Amehlo ami awafuni ukuyeka ukukhalaMy eyes refuse to stop crying.
Umqondo uyabona kepha inhliziyo iqiniso iyalesabaMy mind sees clearly, but my heart is afraid of the truth.
Ubambo ngolwakho’amavemvane aseyazenzela lanaYou are my soulmate, but my anxiety is running wild here.
Im’camelo ikhathele yizinyembezi umphefumulo sewufisa ukungishiyaThe pillow is exhausted from my tears, and my soul wishes to leave my body.
Kubo bonke angithi nawe usuyangijikelaOut of everyone, even you are turning against me now.
Imizwa yami usuyahluleka ukuyivikelaYou’re failing to protect my feelings.
Amaphupho ethu asephenduke izinganekwane sekunokusukasukelaOur dreams have turned into fairytales; now there’s just constant friction.
UnokungisukelaYou have a habit of starting trouble with me.
Impela ngeke sizwane mawuyiqhuba ngalendlela ngeke kulungeTruly, we won’t get along if you carry on this way; it won’t work out.
Nalendaba ngeke iphele kahleAnd this story won’t end well.
Ngitshele uzizwa kanjani’izenzo zakho azenzi kahleTell me how you feel, because your actions aren’t doing any good.
Ngab’ung’thanda ngob’ung’thanda ngokweqinisoIs it that you love me because you truly love me,
Noma mhlampe uyangizwelaor maybe you just feel sorry for me?
Makunjalo ‘ngcono s’yekeIf that’s the case, we’d better call it quits,
Ngoba angifuni kube sengathi ungenzela i-favourbecause I don’t want to feel like you’re doing me a favor.
Uyangincikisela uyangibalisela uyangincikiselaYou give love grudgingly, you keep score, you hold back on me.
Uyangincikisela uyangibalisela uyangincikiselaYou give love grudgingly, you keep score, you hold back on me.
AmandlaStrength—
Nginawo awokuk’nakekelaI have the strength to take care of you.
Im’phumela anginakweyisabaI’m not afraid of the consequences,
Kepha asinakwefanabut we just can’t be the same.
Wena njalo izinto uma sezilunga lento uyayilahlaEvery time things start going right, you throw it all away.
UyangimangazaYou really surprise me.
Mina njengesidomu sothando ngiyabambelelaMe, like a fool for love, I keep holding on.
Okwenja oyiyo inhliziyo yami uyayisasazelaLike the dog you are, you’re playing dirty with my heart.
UyangibambezelaYou are wasting my time.
Baningi uthando lwami bangalufelaThere are many who would die for my love,
Wena ngamathe uyalufelabut you just spit on it.
Ungixolele nazi nezinyembezi sezikukhelaForgive me, look, even my tears are overwhelming you.
Angikaze ngicabange ukuthi izinto ziyoba nje impelaI never thought things would truly end up like this.
Uwena lo osungibukisa okwashung’gum ongenashukelaAre you really the one treating me like used-up, flavorless gum?
Kahle kahle wawung’thanda ngokweqiniso noma wawudlala nje ungisukelaHonestly, did you ever truly love me, or were you just playing games to provoke me?
Ngab’ung’thanda ngob’ung’thanda ngokweqinisoIs it that you love me because you truly love me,
Noma mhlampe uyangizwelaor maybe you just feel sorry for me?
Makunjalo ‘ngcono s’yekeIf that’s the case, we’d better call it quits,
Ngoba angifuni kube sengathi ungenzela i-favourbecause I don’t want to feel like you’re doing me a favor.
Uyangincikisela’uyangibalisela uyangincikiselaYou give love grudgingly, you keep score, you hold back on me.
Uyangincikisela’uyangibalisela uyangincikiselaYou give love grudgingly, you keep score, you hold back on me.
Masiyeke (feat. Sjava) Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Masiyeke’ explore the pain of love mixed with pity, and the chemistry between Nue Sam and Sjava makes the track unforgettable.