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“Bophelo Ke Wena Fela” is a Sotho hymn by Sipho Ngwenya featuring Lydia Molise, from the album Intimate Worship Season, Vol. 3 (Live at Newtown Music Factory). This song is a prayer acknowledging God as the giver of life and asking for guidance for those who have lost their way.
Bophelo Ke Wena Fela Lyrics Translated into English
Refrain:
Bophelo ke wena fela
You alone are the life-giver
Empa batho ha ba tsebe
But the people do not know
Ba lahelehetsoe ke tsela
They have lost the way
Ba khelositsoe ke sebe
They have been led astray by sin
(Repeated)
Tadima bomadimabe
Behold the unfortunate ones
Joa ba sa tsebeng thapelo
Those who do not know prayer
U ba romele diabi
Send them assistance
Tsa ditaba tsa bopelo
That they may learn about life
Key Words and English Meanings in Bophelo Ke Wena Fela
- Bophelo – Life
- Wena fela – You alone
- Empa batho – But the people
- Ba lahelehetsoe ke tsela – They have lost the way
- Khelositsoe ke sebe – Led astray by sin
- Tadima bomadimabe – Behold the unfortunate ones
- Thapelo – Prayer
- Romela diabi – Send assistance
- Ditaba tsa bopelo – The message of life
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