Lebo Sekgobela - Moya Wami Lyrics

“Moya Wami” by Lebo Sekgobela is a prayer in Zulu with English translations, and the title means “My Spirit.” The first section asks, “Hlazi intliziyo yami, Jesu,” which the lyrics translate as “Cleanse my heart, Jesus,” repeated four times. It continues with a request to change the singer’s will so that it will be like His.

The second section turns from asking to longing: “Moya wami uyakulangazelela,” meaning “my spirit longs for You,” and “it needs You.” The lyric also says “my soul longs for You,” and it calls God “Simakade,” translated as Ancient of Days. The sections are short and repeated, which keeps the song prayerful.

The cleansing prayer is close to Psalm 51:10, the longing is close to Psalm 63:1 and Psalm 42:1, and the request to change the will recalls Luke 22:42. The song is a quiet, personal prayer for a clean heart and a nearer walk with God.