Amu Classic and Kappie join forces in ‘Qhude,’ a lively track from their album ‘One For The World.’ Amukelani Mnisi and Luyanda Ndlovu write the lyrics and compose the music, creating a song that feels like a call to action. The upbeat rhythm and repeated lines make it impossible not to tap your feet.
Released: August 20, 2021
Qhude
Amu Classic | Kappie • From “One For The World”
Qhude Lyrics Meaning Amu Classic | Kappie | One For The World
The song tells the story of a rooster announcing the start of a new day. The lyrics repeat, ‘Go out and get to work,’ urging listeners to seize the morning. Kappie uses this simple metaphor to remind us that time waits for no one.
Qhude WeOh, rooster,
Ayi Qhude Ayi Qhude Wenahey, you rooster, hey, you rooster.
Ayi Qhude Wena Ayi Qhude WenaHey, you rooster, hey, you rooster.
Iqhude We MaThe rooster, oh mother,
Lakhala Kabiliit crowed twice,
Lakhala Kathathuit crowed three times.
SekusileThe sun has risen.
Sekusile We Sekusile WeMorning’s here, morning’s here.
Hayi Iqhude WeOh, the rooster,
Awu Lakhala Kabiliit has crowed twice,
Lakhala Kathathuit has crowed three times.
SekusileThe sun has risen.
Sekusile We Sekusile WeMorning’s here, morning’s here.
Awu Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile Wemorning’s here, the day has begun.
Hamb’uyosebenza Hamb’uyosebenza WeGo and work, go and do your job.
Hayi Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up, yes, the sun’s up.
Sekusile WeThe morning is here.
Ayi Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile Wemorning’s here, the day has begun.
Hamb’uyosebenza Hamb’uyosebenza WeGo and work, go and do your job.
Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up.
Hayi Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up, yes, the sun’s up.
Awu Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Uhlalele Ntoni Wena Uhlaleleni Ntoni Wenawhat are you waiting for, why are you sitting there?
Ixesha Limkile WeTime has already slipped away.
Uhlalele Ntoni Wena Uhlaleleni Ntoni WenaWhat are you waiting for, why are you sitting there?
Ixesha Limkile WeTime has already slipped away.
Hamb’uyosebenza WenaGo out and get to work.
Qhude Manikiniki QhudeScruffy-feathered rooster,
Uhlalele Ntoni Wena Uhlaleleni Ntoni Wenawhat are you waiting for, why are you sitting there?
Ixesha Limkile WeTime has already slipped away.
Uhlalele Ntoni Wena Uhlaleleni Ntoni WenaWhat are you waiting for, why are you sitting there?
Ixesha Limkile WeTime has already slipped away.
Hamb’uyosebenza WenaGo out and get to work.
Awu Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile Wemorning’s here, the day has begun.
Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up.
Yeh Yeh Yeh Yeh YehYeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh.
Hayi Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up, yes, the sun’s up.
Ayi Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile Wemorning’s here, the day has begun.
Hamb’uyosebenza Hamb’uyosebenza WeGo and work, go and do your job.
Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up.
Hayi Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up, yes, the sun’s up.
Ayi Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Hamb’uyosebenza Wenago out and get to work.
Qhude Manikiniki QhudeScruffy-feathered rooster,
Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile Wemorning’s here, the day has begun.
Yeh Yeh Yeh Yeh YehYeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh.
Iqhude We MaThe rooster, oh mother,
Lakhala Kabiliit crowed twice,
Lakhala Kathathuit crowed three times.
SekusileThe sun has risen.
Sekusile We Sekusile WeMorning’s here, morning’s here.
Hayi Iqhude WeOh, the rooster,
Awu Lakhala Kabiliit has crowed twice,
Lakhala Kathathuit has crowed three times.
SekusileThe sun has risen.
Sekusile We Sekusile WeMorning’s here, morning’s here.
Awu Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Sekusile We Hayi Sekusile Wemorning’s here, the day has begun.
Yeh Yeh Yeh Yeh YehYeh, yeh, yeh, yeh, yeh.
Hayi Sekusile WeYes, the sun’s up.
Hamb’uyosebenza WenaGo out and get to work.
Awu Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Uhlalele Ntoni Wena Uhlaleleni Ntoni Wenawhat are you waiting for, why are you sitting there?
Ixesha Limkile WeTime has already slipped away.
Uhlalele Ntoni Wena Uhlaleleni Ntoni WenaWhat are you waiting for, why are you sitting there?
Ixesha Limkile WeTime has already slipped away.
Hamb’uyosebenza WenaGo out and get to work.
Awu Qhude Manikiniki QhudeOh, you scruffy-feathered rooster,
Lakhala Kabiliit crowed twice,
Lakhala Kathathuit crowed three times.
SekusileThe sun has risen.
Sekusile We Sekusile WeMorning’s here, morning’s here.
Hayi Iqhude WeOh, the rooster,
Awu Lakhala Kabiliit has crowed twice,
Lakhala Kathathuit has crowed three times.
SekusileThe sun has risen.
Sekusile We Sekusile WeMorning’s here, morning’s here.
Qhude Music Video
‘Qhude’ is about the urgency of starting your day. The lyrics remind us that the morning is here, and it’s time to get moving.