Siyayibiz ashambeni!
Hayi, ngane -----------(we are calling: hey! lets go child of
Yamashangane!----------the shangaan)

Oh the river is wide
And the water is deep
Got no money and I cant get to sleep
Takes all my courage to look down that long road
I am going to giyani
With such a heavy load
Ive got to:
Shintsha---------------(change)
Qinga------------------(strengthen myself)
Qingelisibindi--------(take courage)
And dont give up

Chorus
Oh Im going to giyani
Siyayibiz ashambeni!
Ashambeni
Oh Im going to touch
That magic mystery
Leaving my troubles behind me

Did you hear about the mouse
That went to the cat for love
The cat said:
Mouse, I cant be what youre dreaming of.
Youre so lonely. youve got it mixed up.
Youre looking down below for what lies up above.

Youve got to
Shintsha----------------(change)
Qinga-------------------(strengthen myself)
Qingelisibindi---------(take courage)
Dont give up

Chorus.....