Here’s a detailed translation and analysis of the lyrics.

”Jabulani Sesingabantwana” sung by Xolly Mncwango at Cedarwoods of Sandton in 2023 is a Zulu gospel song that speaks of hope, peace and victory which believers find in Jesus Christ. This song was released by Universal Music (Pty) Ltd South Africa on 9 February 2024 and was produced by Siyanqoba Mthethwa; this song is a favourite among believers as it is inspired by Christian themes and metaphors.

Here is the translation of the lyrics and breakdown of the meaning with the Bible verses for the spiritual insight.

Lyrics Translation of Jabulani Sesingabantwana in English

Verse 1

Original Lyrics: ‘Jesu Kristu, ulithemba lethu
Nokuthula, uyasipha khona
Nefa lethu, ligcinw’ ezulwini
Lingethintwe, amasela lona

Translation: Jesus Christ, You are our hope
Our Peace, He provides
Our inheritance is stored in heaven
Untouchable to thieves

 

Verse 2

Original Lyrics: Nant’ ithemba, labo abendulo
Balibheka, selaphum’ obala
Njengelanga, lon’ eliphezulu
Ngob’ uJes’ ulibo lokuqala

Translation: Here is the Hope of the Ancients
They beheld it when it was revealed
Just like the sun above
Because of Jesus, the first born

 

Verse 3

Original Lyrics: Nguy’ uKristu, owanqob’ ukufa
Nay’ umninikufa, wamahlula
Wavuk’ ethuneni, Haleluya!
Imivalo, yonke wayaphula

Translation: It is this Christ who conquered death
The dead were separated from Him
He rose from the grave, Hallelujah!
He broke all the yokes

 

Chorus

Original Lyrics: Bazalwane, masiye phambili
Sizohlangabez’ uMyeni wethu
Siyoholwa, uMoya oyiNgcwele
Sizonqoba ngay’iNkosi yethu

Translation: Christians, let us go forwards
We will meet our bridegroom
We will be led by the Holy Spirit
We will be victorious through Our Lord

 

Refrain

Original Lyrics: Wavuk’ ethuneni, Haleluya!
Imivalo, yonke wayaphula

Translation: He rose from the grave, Hallelujah!
He broke all the yokes

 

Verse 4

Original Lyrics: Nefa lethu, ligcinw’ ezulwini
Lingethintwe, amasela lona

Translation: Our inheritance is stored in heaven
It is untouchable to thieves

 

Final Chorus

Original Lyrics: Jabulani! sesingabantwana
AbeNkosi, sesinofakazi
Silubonga, loluthando, Baba
UMsindisi wethu sesimazi (Repeat)

Translation: Rejoice! For we are His children
Lord, we have witnesses
Thank You for Your Love, Father
For We know who our Savior is (Repeat)

Jabulani Sesingabantwana” by Xolly Mncwango on Social Media

 

 

@sieshlaay_khwela Jabulani sesingabantwana, abeNkosi sesinofakazi ❤️#UnusualEncounter #xollymncwango @Xolly Mncwango #SAMA28 ♬ original sound – Towanda