Nomfundo Moh writes lyrics for ‘Phakade Lami,’ collaborating with Ami Faku and Charmaine Shamiso Mapimbiro. The vocalist performs a heartfelt plea to a distant love, asking them to return. The melody blends soft rhythms with a touching vocal delivery.
Released: December 17, 2021
Phakade Lami
Nomfundo Moh • From “Amagama”
Phakade Lami Lyrics Translation – Amagama Soundtrack
The songwriter mentions tearing down mountains to reunite with a loved one, showing the depth of her longing. The lyrics ask, ‘When will you return so I can see you?’ as she describes sleepless nights and wandering thoughts.
Oh yini my love?Oh, what is it, my love?
NdiyakukhumbulaI’m missing you.
Oh hhayOh no,
Uyandihlanyisayou’re driving me crazy.
Soloko ndicinga ngaweI’m always thinking about you.
Uthe uzobuya nini?When did you say you’d return?
Ndonwaba xa ukhonaI’m happy whenever you’re here.
Mina ngyazifela ngaweI’m head over heels for you.
(Buya buya) ngicel’ ubuye(Come back, come back) I’m asking you to return.
Seng’yazifela buyaI’m truly crazy for you, come back.
Phakade lamMy forever love,
Ngab’ uphilile na wena?I wonder if you’re doing well?
Kunini ngik’khumbuleIt’s been so long since I’ve missed you.
Wenz’ ingqondo yam izulele leYou make my mind wander far away.
Waze wakudeYou’re so far away,
Weeh zobuya nini ngikboneoh, when will you return so I can see you?
Ukube nginamandlaIf I had the power,
Bengizodiliz’intabaI’d tear down the mountains.
Zingisithela zingisithela wenaThey’re hiding you, they’re hiding you from me.
Buya buyaCome back, come back.
Seng’yazifela buyaI’m truly crazy for you, come back.
Njalo mayephela amalangaEvery time the days end,
Ngnethemb uzobuyaI hope that you’ll return.
Ngathi ngyazkhohlisaIt feels like I’m fooling myself,
Nazi phel’ insuku z’yedlulaas these days keep passing by.
Sthandwa sami ng’yak’khumbulaMy darling, I miss you.
Buya phelaPlease, just come back,
Kunini ngikulindilebecause I’ve been waiting for so long.
Phakade lamMy forever love,
Ngab uphilile na wena?I wonder if you’re doing well?
Kunini ngik’khumbuleIt’s been so long since I’ve missed you.
Wenz’ ingqondo yam izulele leYou make my mind wander far away.
Waze wakudeYou’re so far away,
Weeh zobuya nini ngikboneoh, when will you return so I can see you?
Kutheni kulamalangaWhy is it that lately,
Umuntu edlal imizwa?someone plays with my feelings?
It’s like I need a paradiseIt’s like I need a paradise,
Ukuba nawe wedali weehjust to be with you, my darling.
Kuvele kuthi mangizuleIt just makes me want to wander,
Ngishay’ imoto ngiyokulandato drive my car and go pick you up.
Dali wam, doka lamMy darling, my anchor,
Ngfuna ungbambeI want you to hold me.
Bsuku bonke zange nglaleI didn’t sleep all night,
Ebsuku zange ngilale sthandwa samiI didn’t sleep at night, my darling.
Ngilangazelela wenaI’m longing for you.
Ngabe wen uzobuya?I wonder if you’ll return?
Ngilangazelel’ ukukbona wenaI’m longing to see you.
Phakade lamMy forever love,
Ngab uphilile na wena?I wonder if you’re doing well?
Kunini ngik’khumbuleIt’s been so long since I’ve missed you.
Wenz ingqondo yam izulele leYou make my mind wander far away.
Waze wakudeYou’re so far away,
Weeh zobuya nini ngikboneoh, when will you return so I can see you?
Phakade lamMy forever love,
Ngab uphilile na wena?I wonder if you’re doing well?
Kunini ngik’khumbuleIt’s been so long since I’ve missed you.
Wenz ingqondo yam izulele leYou make my mind wander far away.
Waze wakudeYou’re so far away.
Phakade Lami Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Phakade Lami’ is the ache of separation. The song is part of Nomfundo Moh’s album Amagama and features the performer’s soulful voice.