YANDOHLULA LOMSEBENZI
Love Unraveled: Stanley Branson's Reflections on Changing Relationships
Lyrics
Ever since i got back it hasn't been the same
Expressing a change in dynamics since the speaker's return.
Hearing things about you but I don't hear my name
Aware of rumors but feeling overlooked or ignored.
Not saying you don't got a life without me
Acknowledging that the person has a life independent of the speaker.
But girl you used to be tame
Noting a transformation in the person's behavior from being reserved.
You used to be so lovely
Recalling the person's previous charm and loveliness.
I don't know who you became
Expressing confusion about the person's changed identity.
I see these niggas they out here praising you
Observing others praising the person, possibly contributing to their changed demeanor.
It must be why it got you feeling so damn cool
Suggesting that external admiration might be affecting the person's attitude.
I see they on their knees they out here tying up your shoes
Noticing people submitting to the person's influence.
But that's not me baby don't get it confused
Asserting that the speaker won't succumb to similar behavior.
Uyandohlula lomsebenzi
Repeating the phrase "Uyandohlula lomsebenzi," indicating a complex situation or relationship.
I can't lose these feelings yet
Expressing difficulty in letting go of emotions.
And I want you
Expressing a desire for the person.
If you want me
Conditional statement expressing reciprocity in feelings.
I won't subdue
Commitment to being genuine about feelings.
What I feel
Emphasizing the authenticity of the speaker's emotions.
Uyandohlula lomsebenzi
Repeating the phrase "Uyandohlula lomsebenzi."
I can't lose feelings yet
Reiterating the difficulty in letting go of emotions.
And if it's true
Expressing uncertainty about the truth of the situation.
On the fuse
Referencing a potentially explosive situation.
And I cannot
Accepting the situation without complaining.
Complain about you
Acknowledging the consequences of the speaker's lies.
Cause every lie I told you girl I put it on my life
Affirming the importance of every lie in the speaker's life.
Every lie I told you girl , a blessing in disguise
Seeing lies as a disguised blessing.
Cause I can't have you shaking
Concerned about the person's emotional state.
You've been my safe haven
Referring to the person as a source of comfort and security.
Girl I want you staying , Oh no
Expressing a desire for the person to stay despite challenges.
Ever since I let them in it's been nothing but fights
Noting conflicts arising since allowing others into the speaker's life.
Baby won't you hear me out i think we're wasting time
Pleading for the person's attention and understanding of the situation.
They not rooting for us they're just annotating
Highlighting external negativity and criticism.
Baby this my life I change it like it's cadence
Emphasizing the speaker's autonomy in shaping their life.
Yandohlula lomsebenzi yeah
Repeating the phrase "Yandohlula lomsebenzi."
I know that you gon' stay my baby yeah
Expressing confidence in the person staying.
And I don't really need your blessing no
Rejecting the need for external approval.
Cause I don't get in bed w none of you folks
Asserting independence from others' opinions.
UYandohlula lomsebenzi
Repeating the phrase "UYandohlula lomsebenzi."
I hope you see what you started
Hoping the person recognizes their impact on the speaker's life.
And now I gotta stop replaying what you did
Realizing the need to stop dwelling on past actions.
I gotta start explaining myself to those I owe
Recognizing the necessity of explaining oneself to those owed apologies.
UYandohlula lomsebenzi baby girl
Repeating the phrase "UYandohlula lomsebenzi."
And I know you'll come with shit you heard
Anticipating the person bringing up rumors or negative information.
When it's me I come with shit you need , oh no
Emphasizing the speaker's positive contributions compared to hearsay.
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