The lyrics to “Zimangele” by Umlazi Gospel Choir are primarily sung in Zulu and feature the powerful refrain “Zimangele, izitha zakho ngawe,” which translates to “They are surprised, your enemies, because of you.”[1] The chorus is repeated several times, sometimes with the addition “Kungamandla kaJesu ukuphila kwakho,” meaning “It is by the power of Jesus that you are alive” or “living is through the power of Jesus.”[7]
Full lyrics, as provided in the official music video and reputable lyrics repositories, are as follows:
ZIMANGELE ZITHA ZAKHO NGAWE (x4)
KUNGAMANDLA KAJESU UKUPHILA KWAKHO (x4)
IZINTO OBUBEKELWE ZONA ZIMANGELE
HHEYI HHEYI (x6)
KUNGAMANDLA!!!!!!!!
NGISHO MINA LAMANDLA KAJESUUUUU
AYI AMANDLA (x2)
HHAYI WOOWOO
HAIBO LAMANDLA
USTEPHINE EWABAMBA ABANTU BAMANGALA
UJESU WASHIYA KUMAPHOSTOLI BAKHE
OOHH KUNGAMANDLA
NGISHO LAMANDLA KATHIXO
These lyrics are publicly available and performed in Umlazi Gospel Choir’s official releases and music videos.[1][6][7]
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