Here’s a Kicksville number that encompasses lots of intensity, soulfulness, and drums. Don’t you love how Kicksville always uses lots of drums?
According to my sources, the title means “my love” in Zulu. Now replace “my” with “Kicksville” and replace “love” with “loves you." Ergo, KICKSVILLE LOVES YOU, Dear Listener, and don’t you forget it!
Why else would they use so many drums all the time?
You get the point. But even if you don't, it's still a nice song, right?
[editor's note: Before you ask, it's "Ee-see-tand-wa Sa-mee" All the "a" sounds are like the "a" in want. You can hear Vusi sing it at the 1:15 mark in the song.]
lyrics
Ntando yami
Buyel' ekhaya we
Ntando yami
Buyel' ekhaya we
Ntando yami
Mina ngiak' khumbula we
Ntando yami
Mina ngiak' khumbula we
Ntando yami
Buyel' ekhaya we
Isithandwa sami
Buyel' ekhaya we
credits
from The Singles - Season 4,
track released September 27, 2011
Citizens
cover art: Lasting by Kristie Lee
Conrad St. Clair: bass, keys, percussion, programming
Mike Stehr: keys, percussion
Lou Caldarola: drum kit
Chris Huntington: guitar
Vusi Mhlongo: vocals
Beaker Parpovich: guitar
Ben Surman: MIDI wind synth
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