Thandaza, a collaboration between &ME, Rampa, and Adam Port, features an Arabic piano that adds depth to the track. The songwriters, including Adam Polaszek and Alan Dixon, pen lines that echo global struggles. The melody carries a haunting yet powerful energy.
Released: March 15, 2024
Thandaza (feat. Arabic Piano)
&Me | Rampa
Thandaza (feat. Arabic Piano) Lyrics English Translation by &Me | Rampa
The lyrics describe a world in turmoil, with lines like, ‘The world’s crumbling, it’s right here.’ The performers emphasize the pain of witnessing chaos and the fading of hope. The repeated plea to ‘Pray, just pray’ becomes a call for resilience.
Oye oye mayeOh, oh, what sorrow.
Iyaya pitaya yapoya poya(Sounds of deep distress)
Iya hoo iye(An emotional outcry)
Iya hoo iye(An emotional outcry)
Iye maye mayeOh, what deep sorrow.
Iye hee yayaye yayaye(Wailing sounds of anguish)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Thusa ntwa ke eo moHelp us, this struggle’s right here.
Lefatse le a thlamile ke eo moThe world’s crumbling, it’s right here.
Utlwa ntwa ke eo moListen, this struggle’s right here.
Ba boletse bo malomeOur uncles, they’ve already spoken.
Kgotsi e kgolo olela matlakalaA great danger gathers all its waste.
Lefatse le dubegileThe world’s in complete turmoil.
Thusa ntwa ke eo moHelp us, this struggle’s right here.
Oyoyo ntwa ke eoOh, this is a true struggle.
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Umhlaba ngiwubonileI’ve seen the whole world.
Izinto ngizenzileI’ve done so many things.
Ithemba liphelileHope’s completely gone.
Amandla aphelileMy strength’s all faded.
Thandaza thandazaPray, just pray.
Thandaza thandazaPray, just pray.
Umhlaba ngiwubonileI’ve seen the whole world.
Izinto ngizenzileI’ve done so many things.
Ithemba liphelileHope’s completely gone.
Amandla aphelileMy strength’s all faded.
Thandaza thandazaPray, just pray.
Thandaza thandaza (thandaza)Pray, just pray (pray).
(ahe) guqa ngamadolo phansi (ahe)(Ahe) Kneel down on your knees (ahe).
Ngeliny’ ilanga uzopopa (ahe)One day you’ll succeed (ahe).
Uzofika la uyakhona (ahe)You’ll get where you’re going (ahe).
Kholwa wena kholwa (ahe)Believe, you must believe (ahe).
Guqa ngamadolo phansi (ahe)Kneel down on your knees (ahe).
Ngeliny’ ilanga uzopopa (ahe)One day you’ll succeed (ahe).
Uzofika la uyakhona (ahe)You’ll get where you’re going (ahe).
Kholwa wena kholwaBelieve, you must believe.
Maye mayeOh, what sorrow.
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
Iya hoo maye maye(A cry of sorrow and woe)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
(maye maye)(Oh, what sorrow)
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye (maye maye)Yes (oh, what sorrow).
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Aye ayeYes, yes.
Thandaza (feat. Arabic Piano) Music Video
The ‘Thandaza’ lyrics highlight the weight of global struggles, and the Arabic piano amplifies the emotional depth. The song, featuring Keinemusik, invites listeners to find strength in faith.