Oye, oye, maye
Iyaya, pitaya yapoya poya
Iya hoo, iye
Iya hoo, iye
Iye maye, maye
Iye hee yayaye, yayaye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Thusa ntwa ke eo mo
Lefatse le a thlamile ke eo mo
Utlwa ntwa ke eo mo
Ba boletse bo malome
Kgotsi e kgolo olela matlakala
Lefatse le dubegile
Thusa ntwa ke eo mo
Oyoyo ntwa ke eo
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Umhlaba ngiwubonile
Izinto ngizenzile
Ithemba liphelile
Amandla aphelile
Thandaza, thandaza
Thandaza, thandaza
Umhlaba ngiwubonile
Izinto ngizenzile
Ithemba liphelile
Amandla aphelile
Thandaza, thandaza
Thandaza, thandaza (thandaza)
(Ahe) guqa ngamadolo phansi (ahe)
Ngeliny’ ilanga uzopopa (ahe)
Uzofika la uyakhona (ahe)
Kholwa, wena kholwa (ahe)
Guqa ngamadolo phansi (ahe)
Ngeliny’ ilanga uzopopa (ahe)
Uzofika la uyakhona (ahe)
Kholwa, wena kholwa
Maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
Iya hoo, maye, maye
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
(Maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye (maye, maye)
Aye, aye
Aye, aye
Aye, aye
Aye, aye
Aye, aye
Aye, aye
Aye, aye
The Message of Hope and Prayer in “Thandaza”
“Thandaza” by Adam Port is a powerful, emotionally charged track that blends uplifting rhythms with evocative lyrics. The word “Thandaza” means “pray” in Zulu, and prayer is a central theme throughout the song. The lyrics weave together a story of struggle, resilience, and faith, referencing hardships faced in life and the importance of turning to spirituality for strength. Phrases like “Ithemba liphelile, amandla aphelile” (hope is lost, strength is gone) underscore a sense of vulnerability, yet the repeated call to “thandaza” inspires perseverance and belief in better days ahead. The layered vocals and chants create a communal feeling, inviting listeners to join in the act of hope and solidarity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Adam Port
- Release Year: 2024