Lyrics
"Ikhaya Lami" performed by Dumi Mkokstad, featuring lead vocals by Abanqobi. It is a popular Isicathamiya-style gospel track from the album Calvary released in 2020.
The lyrics are in Zulu and center on the hope of a heavenly home and the rest found in the Savior.
Ikhaya Lami (Lyrics)
[Intro]
Ikhaya, ikhaya lami lisemazulwini
U-good ikhaya Baba
U-good ikhaya
Ikhaya lami lisemazulwini
[Chorus]
Sithi u-good ikhaya Baba
(U-good ikhaya)
Ikhaya lami lisemazulwini
(Ikhaya lami lisemazulwini)
Sithi u-good ikhaya Baba
(U-good ikhaya)
Ikhaya lami lisemazulwini
[Verse]
Sithi nawe ungezama Baba
(Nawe ungezama ikhaya lami)
Uzophumula
(Uzophumula)
Sithi nawe ungezama Baba
(Nawe ungezama ikhaya lami)
Uzophumula
[Vamp 1]
Amasango...
(Akhona...)
Amasango akhona
(Sizawubona...)
Sizawubona uMsindisi
[Vamp 2]
Ubade lowo mzi
(Ubade lowo mzi)
Ubade lowo mzi kaJehova
(Ubade lowo mzi kaJehova)
Simbonile uMsindisi
(Simbonile uMsindisi)
[Rhythmic Chant / Outro]
Nanja, nanja, nanja, nanja
Nanja, nanja, nanja, nanja
Asize...
English Translation/Meaning:
- Ikhaya lami lisemazulwini: My home is in heaven (the heavens).
- U-good ikhaya: The home is good ("Good" is used here with Zulu grammar).
- Baba: Father.
- Nawe ungezama: You too can try/strive (for this home).
- Uzophumula: You will rest.
- Amasango akhona: The gates are there.
- Sizawubona uMsindisi: We will see the Savior.
- Ubade lowo mzi kaJehova: How great/wide is that city of Jehovah.
- Simbonile uMsindisi: We have seen the Savior.