Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava, and Big Zulu join forces for ‘Omunye,’ a track from their album ‘Ukhamba.’ The lyrics, penned by a team including Dumsani Welcome Nkosi and Jabulani Makhubo, mix heartfelt storytelling with a rhythmic beat. The song draws you in with its warm and conversational tone.
Released: May 12, 2023
Omunye
Inkabi Zezwe | Sjava • From “Ukhamba”
Omunye Lyrics Translation – Ukhamba Soundtrack
The poet behind the lyrics writes, ‘Right where you are, I see my love reflected,’ capturing the moment of connection. Big Zulu describes a love rooted deep, mentioning a green headscarf and ancestral blessings. The vivid details bring the story to life, making it easy to picture the scene.
Sawubona ngani yomuntuGreetings to you, daughter of the people
Unjani mntwana womuntuHow’re you doing, child of the people?
Lapho ukhona ngiyalibona olwami uthandoRight where you are, I see my love reflected
Sawubona ngani yomuntuGreetings to you, daughter of the people
Uyaphila mntwana womuntu heyAre you doing well, child of the people, hey?
Lapho ukhona ngiyali bona olwami uthandoRight where you are, I see my love reflected
Ng’cela ukusondela kuweI’m asking to come closer to you,
Ngibeke amabili amathathu amagamaTo say just two or three words
Lapho ukhona ngiyalibona olwami uthandoRight where you are, I see my love reflected
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Nguwe wedwa dali hayi hayiIt’s only you, darling, no, no
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no, no
Omunye omunye omunyeAnother, another, another
Sondela sikhulume hayi heyCome closer so we can talk, no, hey
Uyazi ngikhumbula ngiqala kukubonaYou know I remember when I first saw you,
Ufake iduk’elihlazaYou were wearing a green headscarf,
Kuvele ibrazilian ngahlanyaWhen that ‘Brazilian hair’ peeked out, I went crazy,
Ngathi dudlu ntombazaneI said, “You’re gorgeous, girl,”
Wavele wamamathekaAnd you just flashed a smile
We ntombi ngicela simbathe ndawonyeHey lady, I’m asking that we share one blanket,
Sithandane engathi singabandawonyeLet’s love each other like we’re inseparable
Olwami uthando luney’impandeMy love’s got deep roots,
Ubatshele awu mbiwa ndawoTell them you aren’t going anywhere else
Wena ngakunikwa ithongoYou were given to me by the ‘ancestral spirit’,
Umdiki nondawoBy the ‘wandering spirits of the land’
Othinta wena kunquma inganonoAnyone who touches you faces the cannon,
Injure one injure allInjure one, you injure us all
Wena ntombi ngiyakuthandaYou, girl, I love you
Ngifunga umamaI swear by my mother,
Futhi sengimdala anginaso isikhathi sokudlalaAnd I’m grown now, I’ve got no time to play
Dali ngiyafunga intandatho ngizoy’fakaDarling, I swear I’ll put the ‘six’ ring on you,
Ngihlobise isandla sakhoTo decorate your hand
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Nguwe wedwa dali hayi hayiIt’s only you, darling, no, no
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no, no
Omunye omunye omunyeAnother, another, another
Sondela sikhulume hay hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no
Gege legege ndoni yamanziPerfectly formed ‘stunning dark beauty’,
Uxolo ukuk’phaphelaForgive me for being so forward,
Ngihamba ngenkabi emhlopheI’m traveling in a ‘white luxury car’,
Itwo point six ngicel’ithubaIt’s a two-point-six, I’m asking for a chance
Kodwa nginalo i325But I’ve also got a ‘BMW 325’,
Ipake endlini ne triple 3Parked at home with a ‘BMW 333’,
NgusomatekisiI’m a taxi businessman,
Ngiginq’isondo i87Rolling on ‘classic 87-style’ wheels
Dali umuntu angiganeweDarling, a person ought to be married,
Ngiphume njena ntombi angithathiweI’ve come out like this, girl, but I’m not taken
Inhliziyo ayigangileMy heart isn’t playing around,
Sondela dali ngihluleke ngizamile hayCome closer darling, I’ve tried my best and failed to resist
Angiphuzi angibhemi straight minaI don’t drink or smoke, I’m a straight shooter,
Drive itaxi angiceli minaI drive my own taxi, I don’t ask for handouts
Nkomo zikababa azipheli kuminaMy father’s cattle are endless to me,
Ng’cela uthando angibeji minaI’m asking for love, I’m not gambling
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Nguwe wedwa dali hayi hayiIt’s only you, darling, no, no
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no
Angisamboni hayi heyI don’t see anyone else, no, hey
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no, no
Omunye omunye omunyeAnother, another, another
Sondela sikhulume hayi hayi hayiCome closer so we can talk, no, no, no
Omunye Music Video
The ‘Omunye’ lyrics offer a touching declaration of love and loyalty. The chemistry between Sjava and Big Zulu makes the song unforgettable, showcasing their unique styles in Zulu music.