Lyrics
Verse 1
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Indumiso
Nekazimulo
Sikufanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Inkhonipho
Nekazimulo
Sikufanele
Chorus
Sikufanele
Wenu fanele
Indumiso
Nekazimulo
Sikufanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Inkhonipho
Nekazimulo
Sikufanele
Verse 2
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Inkhonipho
Nekazimulo
Sikufanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Siyakukontamela
Uphindzu wakomoko
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Siyakukontamela
Uphindzu wakomoko
Wenu fanele
Chorus
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Siyakukontamela
Uphindzu wakomoko
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Siyakukontamela
Uphindzu wakomoko
Wenu fanele
Bridge
Mayente kuwe
Wenu shonishwayo
Shonitela
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Mayente kuwe
Wenu shonishwayo
Shonitela
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Mayente kuwe
Wenu shonishwayo
Shonitela
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Mayente kuwe
Wenu shonishwayo
Shonitela
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Outro
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
Wenu fanele
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Meaning & Inspiration
Ohlonishwayo is built around a direct act of adoration. Its repeated phrases declare that God is worthy of praise, glory, honor, and reverence. Rather than developing a narrative, the song uses repetition to sustain a posture of worship, allowing each declaration to reinforce the same central conviction: divine majesty deserves an undivided response.
The language of worthiness closely reflects biblical scenes of worship in which glory and honor belong to the Lord. The repeated bowing also suggests humble acknowledgment of God’s authority. Revelation 4:11 is a particularly clear companion because it joins worthiness with glory and honor, while Psalm 95:6 connects worship with bowing before the Creator. Through its simple structure, the song remains focused on praise, submission, and the honor due to God alone.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:11 Heavenly worship declares that the Lord is worthy to receive glory and honor.
- Psalm 95:6 The psalm calls worshipers to bow before the Lord their Maker.