From the album Who I Am, Sam Deep and Thatohatsi create a soulful voice of prayer. Lyricists Samukelo Rorisang Mavuso and Thato Raphadi, with composer Sam Deep, craft a mood of humility and perseverance.
Released: December 5, 2025
Thandaza
Sam Deep & Thatohatsi • From “Who I Am”
Thandaza Lyrics Meaning Sam Deep | Who I Am
Samukelo Rorisang Mavuso and Thato Raphadi write about resting without thought due to sin. They then turn to prayer for strength, ignoring those who complain and pretend.
Hay’ Eh Sam DeepOh, hey, Sam Deep.
Hay’ Eh MadeepanaOh, hey, Madeepana.
Hey Yele-leleHey, yele-lele.
Hay’ Ngiyathandaza YeahOh, I’m praying, yeah.
Haibo MayeOh, my goodness.
Izolo Ndilale Ndingabonanga NdingacingangaYesterday, I slept without seeing, without thinking,
Ngoba Phela Naku Ngidli SonoBecause I’ve now committed a sin.
Ngoku Andina LukhonoNow I don’t have the strength,
Manje Ngiyalimala Ndisemuva Nok’-heal’aNow I’m getting hurt, and I’m still trying to heal.
Izolo Ndilale Ndingabonanga NdingacingangaYesterday, I slept without seeing, without thinking,
Ngoba Phela Naku Ngidli SonoBecause I’ve now committed a sin.
Ngoku Andina LukhonoNow I don’t have the strength,
Manje Ngiyalimala Ndisemuva Nok’-heal’a YeahNow I’m getting hurt, and I’m still trying to heal, yeah.
Bayakhala BonaThey’re complaining.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza Bayabona (Ungababoni Bakhalaza Bayabona)Don’t mind them complaining, they’re watching,
Bazok’did’ InqondoThey’ll confuse your mind.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza Bayabona (Ungababoni Bakhalaza Bayabona)Don’t mind them complaining, they’re watching.
Bayakhona BonaThey’re capable of it.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching,
Bazok’did’ InqondoThey’ll confuse your mind.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza Bayabona (Ungababoni Bakhalaza Bayabona)Don’t mind them complaining, they’re watching.
That’s Why Mina NgilaThat’s why I’m here,
Phansi Ngedolo MinaDown on my knees.
Ngoba Phela Akukho Ok’zokwenzeka Mina Mangi LaBecause nothing will happen to me when I’m here.
Vuka Kleva Nali Iphupho Seli LaWake up, smart one, the dream is here.
Noma Bangak’ Pretend-elaEven if they pretend against you,
Thina Sesiyovuka SingenaWe’ll just rise and enter.
Noma Banga-Even if they-
That’s Why Mina NgilaThat’s why I’m here,
Phansi Ngedolo MinaDown on my knees.
Ngoba Phela Akukho Ok’zokwenzeka Mina Mangi LaBecause nothing will happen to me when I’m here.
Vuka Kleva Nali Phupho Seli LaWake up, smart one, the dream is here.
Noma Bangak’ Pretend-elaEven if they pretend against you,
Thina Sesiyovuka SingenaWe’ll just rise and enter.
Noma Banga-Even if they-
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi Ngedolo (Yeah Yelele-yeah)Down on my knees (Yeah, yelele-yeah).
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi NgedoloDown on my knees.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi Ngedolo (Yeah Yelele-yeah)Down on my knees (Yeah, yelele-yeah).
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi NgedoloDown on my knees.
Bayakhala BonaThey’re complaining.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching,
Bazok’did’ InqondoThey’ll confuse your mind.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching.
Bayakhona BonaThey’re capable of it.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching,
Bazok’did’ InqondoThey’ll confuse your mind.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching,
Bazok’did’ InqondoThey’ll confuse your mind.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching.
Bayakhala BonaThey’re complaining.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching,
Bazok’did’ InqondoThey’ll confuse your mind.
Ungababoni Bakhalaza BayabonaDon’t mind them complaining, they’re watching.
Izolo Ndilale Ndingabonanga NdingacingangaYesterday, I slept without seeing, without thinking,
Ngoba Phela Naku Ngidl’ IsonoBecause I’ve now committed a sin.
Ngoku Andina LukhonoNow I don’t have the strength,
Manje Ngiyalimala Ndisemuva Nok’-heal’aNow I’m getting hurt, and I’m still trying to heal.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi Ngedolo (Yeah Yelele-yeah)Down on my knees (Yeah, yelele-yeah).
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi NgedoloDown on my knees.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi Ngedolo (Yeah Yelele-yeah)Down on my knees (Yeah, yelele-yeah).
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyaguqaDown on my knees, I bow.
Phansi Ngedolo NgiyathandazaDown on my knees, I pray.
Phansi NgedoloDown on my knees.
Samukelo Rorisang MavusoSamukelo Rorisang Mavuso.
Thato RaphadiThato Raphadi.
Thandaza Music Video
Faith in Thandaza lyrics in English shows rising above negativity through kneeling and prayer. Sam Deep and Thatohatsi present a message of redemption in Who I Am.