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Dumi Mkokstad - Ikhaya Lyrics

Artist:
Dumi Mkokstad
Album:
Calvary
Official Release:
13 Apr 2020

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.


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