Lira: Hamba (Live in Concert)

[AfrotoneProduction]

I adore this lady. (*-*)

[TheHAUMEA]

uyacula uLira qha ke ! brilliant !

[d2dmoore]

I will look for her when she get here in the states. I love her voice.

[mokgatlawaphilly]

So much talent from such a beautiful individual! Had the opportunity to see her perform in Philly last year and she simply blew the room away, shes such a performer! I currently have my whole office stuck on stupid about Lira, they have no idea what shes saying, but i guess TALENT IS TALENT regardless of what language its in :). A few months ago she appeared in Ebony, as a musician to watch out for, Trust me, America recognizes talent <3

[tamara92106]

guuuud

[koninem]

some tyms a person gets fedup and not care anymore and just let go of everything and find it better when a person decide to live u never share a tear...

[Quiteness]

wow, its so beautiful, SHE is so beautiful, I want to leap thru the computer. This woman gives me the chills, the epitome of what a woman should be! I wish to marry

[sergiou66]

quem nao foi TAMBEM ontem ao Big Borother, nao sabe o que perdeu. esta lady tem presenca e encanto no palco

[sikelelwageya]

ngikhathele sekwanele manje.....oh, love that line...

[d2dmoore]

Has she performed here in the U.S yet???...I'd love to see her.

[mokgatlawaphilly]

@d2dmoore she did a US tour Last year in July i believe!Blew us alll away. She should be back this year.

[d2dmoore]

She is beautiful...inside and outside!

[2laniful]

She is a Xhosa, the song is in Zulu which is not that different from her language Xhosa. lyrics:

It's enough now I have had it with you my love, you can leave I won't cry anymore.

[Otengjr]

I saw Lira live tonight in botswana. This song is so so great! U r in a class of ur own Lira!

[sadisky]

OMG.I love this track!

[harmony1119]

Love it! Gives me chills and I dont even know what she is saying!!

[FelinaBoy]

I heard this song at least a thousand times and I can't get enough of it . . .I hope to see her in concert one day . .

[njiakweli]

what language is she singing in? 

[Rosariofreitas]

Excelente voz!

[Moniqu3wp]

i love it

[puripatta]

Aweh indeed South Africa's songstress. Love you Lira.

[slindangcobo]

ayi sekwanele manje !!!!! seluyaphelu uthando

[21kappa]

Lira is awesome and she's our Anita Baker.U go girl!!!!!

[samkelocedric679]

whether zahara or lara or sahara, she is the best out there, no one can tak her voice away. our own gill scott.

[pozspeakerau]

I first heard Lira while I was on a cycling tour through South Africa, and I was instantly mesmerized

[TseTse5993]

one of the very few artists that sound the same live as they do on cd!

<3

[MsMousy82]

She is saying: Even if you leave, I won't cry, even if you leave I won't cry, I said leave, I won't cry, even if you leave I won't cry,I've tried it's enuff now, I am tired it's enuff now, I am tired I think it's best you leave, even if you leave I won't cry...gosh it's enuff... leave I won't cry...

[andrewkiprono]

Can't understand a word she's saying, being Kenyan; but I loooove this song :)

[100Sunkisd]

@andrewkiprono It means "even if you leave, I will not cry. I have tried all i could and i have had enough!"

[andrewkiprono]

@100Sunkisd Thanks :)

[Massinhalation]

@andrewkiprono i listen to alot of kenyan music and im south african. i feel you rafiki. one doesnt need to know the words to experience the soul in a song. granted i am half kenyan so :)

[elinzualo]

@andrewkiprono Me neither! I'm from Mozambique, but I love this song, so so so much!

[sinomthafunde]

Lira is so talented i love her

[WOAHitsKemo]

she sings amazing, and she is beautiful. But, soul isnt my type of music. If it was, then she would be my favorite<3

[maatlaification]

evrytym i listen 2 this song i jst feel lyk cryin.i luv da song.....awesome!!

[Dadivosaa]

Nossaaaaaaaaa!

Além de linda tem uma voz aveludada, doce, encantadora.

Amo as músicas da Lira. <3

[SouthDFWrep]

I have no clue what she is saying, but still love this song!!

[MereTalf]

@SouthDFWrep She is saying if you leave i will not cry. Enough now. I googled it. Love her

[MixBliss]

LOVING this daughter of Africa.

[lightnweight]

Someone indicated a translation of the lyrics was here but I couldn't find them.

Could someone tell us Who wrote the song? What language is it? And what it is it about?

Thank you, and thanks for posting this. It's beautiful to me without knowing what I'm wondering.

[LT1209]

omg her voice is beautiful!

[ThaRealBlackCurrent]

Lira is amazing. I fell in love with her music after seeing her at last years world cup. LOve the quality of her voice and her tone. Can someone please upload the video for Wa Mpaleha. That song has a nice groove. Before @ThandiNC posted the lyrics I had no idea what 'Hamba' was about, but one thing I know is that I love this track. Especially this Live version. After seeing Lira this past Monday in London with the legendary Hugh Masekela, Vusi Mahlesela and Thandiswa, I appreciate her even more

[gagashable]

lira this song is a great hit i mean like is like she knew how i feel about this chick i real wanna thank you

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[nabax82]

Upcoming Millennium Stage Performance - Lira

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2700 F Street, NW

Washington, DC 20566

Date: Thursday, July 28 - 6:00pm

Cost: Free

The singer-songwriter, winner of “Album of the Year” and “Best Female Artist” at the 2009 South African Music Awards, uses a mixture of soul, funk, ragga, Latin, jazz, urban, and traditional African sounds

[ebewitched]

@nabax82 I attended this performance, she was incredible!!!

[mantombazana11]

oh my Gosh, i cannot get enough of this performance. This is the definition of pure raw effortless talent. Thank you for proving to our elders that we have not forgotten uguthi sizalwa ngobani. i am so happy for your success. i remember reading an article about how u struggled after things with 999 didn't work out and how u had to take taxis and ppl were mean about it but look at you now. i am residing in the US and i am struggling to get the dvd but i keep looking every now and then online.

[chumaBigdiva]

wow lira wel dne u knw hw 2 dump a man wth out mkng hm go mad

[118ent]

can somebody pleeeeeeease send me the the full translation of this song...i think its in swahili.... im in love with this song its sooooo beautiful and i can feel her though i dont know what she's saying. This is one of the true purposes of music

[ThandiNC]

@118ent it is in Zulu and here is a rough translation: Hamba (Go or leave) Nom' ungahamba ngekhe ngilile (even if you leave I would not cry) x2 I am saying leave, I won't cry I've tried, I've had enough now I am tired, I've had enough now x2 I am tired it is better you leave Corus Even if you leave I would not cry I've had enough No, I've had enough My love is gone for you I am saying leave my love X2 No, I've had enough, I won't cry x2 Chorus

[soundsofamadeus]

I sing music in the states and this is a beautifully crafted song... I feel connected to Africa through this song... My mind translated "No matter how far you get, I will be there.." even tho I have no idea what she is saying... BEAUTIFUL AND THANKS

[ngomaIB]

i am dying with this song, i always repeat it when i play ur CD. u r really talented Sis-Lira.may the mighty god keeps you moving forward. all the best!!!

[FelinaBoy]

This song is so beautifull, who can teach me the meaning of the lyrics?

[8minaa8]

needed to hear this song right now...it's exactly what i'm experiencing. Lira is my Idol, beautiful, natural, classy, talented african woman

[TheMyqsta]

When she walked on to the stage, and started her song, I immediately thought "Anita Baker". She also has that Sade feel to her. But unmistakably LIRA.

[sengikhulile]

youtube needs a love button. this song is amazing, lira is amazing

[FikiNom]

Just so regal! Beautiful

[CocoaBird85]

She is beautiful! I LOVE her dress!

[SindisiweC]

I missing SA Music!!!!!

[SouthDFWrep]

One word... WOW!! This is the Africa I fell in love with. Beautiful Black Classy women that cannot be touched by any other. Beautiful, brilliant, Black women are portrayed far too little in the media. I hope Lira and other like Thandiswa Mazwai become the models our little girls seek to emmulate. Big Ups! Love it!

[whatdafdude]

I really like this song. I am quite surprised since I don't know a word she is singing, but it sounds so beautiful.

[FikiNom]

@whatdafdude I can tell you what she is saying lol. You should also listen to her song Ngiyabonga. That means I am thankful. It blows me away but then all her works are pure unadulterated masterpieces

[mdmbocha]

this is great music!! I love it!!

[Ngwadi1]

Dang the gal is Good

[TheNdzalama]

love this dvd... goodebumps woah

[janedoka]

i love this woman's voice,so natural...no gimmicks

[dwightpledger321]

America, your missing what a true African artist is. Lira is the one. She posses that true soulfulness that other artist only try to obtain. Notice she doen't have to wear skimpy clothes, color her hair or for that matter, wear a straight-hair weeve. People, Lira is the best.

[HumanSciencesRCSA]

@dwightpledger321 totally agree with this. Wish more gorgeous African women would take pride in their hair and natural appearance.

[CamilaRox11]

@dwightpledger321 Amen! One of my friends just introduced me to her, he's African American born n raised in the USA ! lol He has good taste though :) And I'm sharing it with all my friends. It is great to see someone like Lira! Her voice is something else even though I have no idea what she's saying, I'm looking for the translation. As for the hair and skimpy clothes, both are changing slowly :) Ever seen Esperanza Spalding or Janelle Monae? But yes, Lira is the best!

[CamilaRox11]

@dwightpledger321 Zahara Loliwe is also good by the way!

[MissMonieBaby]

everybody acts as though Esperanza Spalding's sound is new...and unchartered and amazing..but thi right here was born before her.....and we need to show the world....people like her dont even get a place at the grammys when they should be the award winners

[MissK229]

this gil is magical....i love this song..it helps to let go...........

[MrKabza]

What a song damn it reminds me when I m having hard tym with woman

[Sydii1]

this woman is so talented....queen of afro-soul in my opinion....

[gulpilil]

This is a beautiful song!! Im telling everyone in the U.S. about this lady.

[amysequence]

One word #DIVA!!! Love you Ms Lira

[ntwanaK]

Gotta luv this woman, incredible totaly out of this world. lv her and lv this song. Thnx for posting.

[Herstorylives]

(Hai) It's enough now, I won't cry x2 (Stanza 5)

Even if you leave I won't cry x4 (Stanza 6)

Even if you leave I won't cry x2

You have to leave me alone now... It's enough now.

Leave I won't cry for u (last 2 stanzas)

LIRA THANK YOU FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG EVER!! WANTED TO TRANSLATE THE BEAUTY OF YOUR SONG TO THE NON SPEAKERS :)

[Herstorylives]

Even if you leave I won't cry x4 (3rd stanza)

It's enough now... (african expression(hai)) it's enough now. My love for you is drifting away. (african expression(woo) Leave my lover (I won't cry) Leave my lover you will learn your lesson the hard way one day. Leave my love (4th stanza)

[Herstorylives]

English Translation of Lyrics:

Even if you leave I won't cry for you (first stanza repeating that)

I've tried and I've had enough now! (background voices repeating the same)...I'm tired and I've had enough....I've tried and I've had enough now! I'm tired and I give up, it's my time to leave (2nd stanza)

[Herstorylives]

English Translation of Lyrics:

Even if you leave I won't cry for you (first stanza repeating that)

I've tried and I've had enough now! (background voices repeating the same)...I'm tired and I've had enough....I've tried and I've had enough now! I'm tired and I give up, it's my time to leave (2nd stanza)

[misse751]

Just listening to this song makes me miss home.I wish this song was available 6 years ago,I would of played it for my ex back then.Love the words.You spoke my heart.

[Marilia1306]

Lira...vc è uma cantora maravilhosa! saudaçoes do Brasil....

[RATIDID]

Beautiful and so sad " even if you go I won"t cry".

Only a woman who has experienced deep pain will end up say " Hamba" ( GO!).

[gnundkumar]

LIRA I RESPECT YOU!!!! YOUR SPIRIT IS WHAT ATTRACTS ME TO YOUR MUSIC!!! :)

[talili87]

Wow what a great song. Can someone tell me what it's about?

[vat81]

@talili87 

[vat81]

@talili87

[msbuyi1]

@talili87 Hamba ngeke ngilile,u can go if u want ,i wont' cry,

I have done ol i cud,i'v tried everything, go my love,i won't cry for u.

hai sekwanele manje.....enough is enough,

[DebraDolla7]

@msbuyi1 ca you please write all the lyrics in the language she's singing in please?!!

[OpeabodyO]

she is just amazing! i love her!! thats real talent! and i love her dress btw (:

[OBeagain]

Heaven

[hb2csi]

love this song!!!! even my 3 year old sings along to it.....

[Niyah01ful]

@myraka,it means even if u leave i will not cry,it's enough and the love is no more

[muniu07]

This is fresh air!! love it, love it!!

[myraka08]

I just love this song. It's so soulfu. I can't stop paying it. I wish I knew the meaning of it.

[Sydii1]

@myraka08 she's talking about a relationship she's tired of. she's telling him i wont cry even if you go...i've tried and now i've had enough

[msbuyi1]

i can't stop either,i don believe it the first time i heard it , love it, even the backing vocalist wow,Brenda n mrs Sukwini

[livingintruebliss]

Loveee this songgg

[MsKaybeee]

Thats pure,undisputed talent right there!!!She doesnt have to expose her body to sell her music,her talent does it for her!!Like the way she carries herself as a lady,she respects her self and is so humble!!You go gal!!

This one is my favourite,used to play it everytime we fought with my fiancee ,and you will hear him singing along to it.....lol

[FikiNom]

@MsKaybeee That was a good tactic lol

[MsKaybeee]

@FikiNom Maybe it wasn't...lol..because he will sing along  to it meaning he was also agreeing to what the song says...LOL

[Niyah01ful]

I cant get enough of this song

[MsKgauza]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SONG!!!!! IN FACT THE WHOLE CD!! KEEP IT UP LERATO!!!

[nontle91]

im singing.... I love this song

[camomille28]

amazing!!!

[Niyah01ful]

Man this song just does it for me,Galz when enough is enough u will never shed a tear.Lira rocks

[Boipelo04]

to all the ladies ba mo mzanzi

[Boipelo04]

to all the ladies be strong ka this song

[madiram1]

nice songg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!

[TheHelao]

i love you lira,

[ntesengt]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice!

[spelelek]

Lira u rock dear

[Geematsetse]

simply fantastic

[mpumekh31]

Ushayile ntombazane!!! Selokhu ngilihlale njalo....

[mpumekh31]

What a marvelous voice. Keep it like that,gal...

[ESSIEMUMA]

cant stop playing this song............awesome!!

[bishopbiggy]

@ESSIEMUMA same here

[TheBondGal007]

Simply FANTASTIC!!!!

[TheZuluPrincess]

Her vocals have def improved with experience. Nice1 chika.

[Almeidangoca]

I saw Lira's concert here in Mozambique. Good show. I have not oportunity to talk with that drummer. How can i contact him?

[honey2000ification2]

wow definately mind blowing....much love and respect

[82254389]

im great fan of lira love her music

[kykdaar]

The melancholy feeling and tone of this song is so poignant ...

[slymboha]

true african beauty

[dvdshaya]

I think this chick is like so overated, but yeah i do like her songs, well some of them, but i dont think there's something over the top about lira, anyway just saying

[SuperSAchick]

wow, what an artist, we always looking at hugh, lady Smith, now lira is representing the current generation, u go gal, u are fabulous!!!!Qha ke.

[Vic38349]

i love her voice!!! =D

[TheSeromeo]

lol ma friends thinks i'm gay because i like Lira's music, dis song in particular 'coz they tend to thnk da song is 4 ladies lmao....i love Lira to bits

[chipsychaps]

Absolutely beautiful, stunning!!!!!!!!!!

[alphy367]

Oh my GOD! Lira u know how 2 use the stage. she certainly has all substance 2 perfom ie singing, dancing, acting & interacting with the fans on stage! wooooow.

[MsSafrican]

She is natural and beautiful and has a wonderful voice*

[siya644]

she gives me hope in our music industry...

[Touchthibo]

Without a doubt she is set to become the first successful artist in SA

[aphiwe123]

@Touchthibo that i so true

[silvinho1975]

Adoro !!!

Abraços do Brasil !!