"It's Time"
Lyrics by Lebo M., John Van Tongeren and Jay Rifkin
Performed by Khululiwe Sithole
Approx. running time: 4mins 26secs
The sun is shining
The children laughing, playing
Full of dreams to find
They all remind me
When I was a little boy
Full of life and pride
They look so peaceful
Moshanyana weso bo' itumele
(My brother, be happy)
So sweet and graceful
Ngwana weso bo' ithabise
(My sister, celebrate)
They're all so hopeful
Moshanyana weso bo' itumele
(My brother, be happy)
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting
Chorus:
It's time
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
And this is meant to be your day
Shine
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
And in your heart you'll know it's time
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
For you take your place
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
Somtimes I wonder
Why people always seem
To turn around
And lose their way
Look out your window
Be grateful for this day
And make a change
It's okay
To be peaceful
Moshanyana weso bo' itumele
(My brother, be happy)
And to be hopeful
Ngwana weso bo' ithabise
(My sister, celebrate)
It's sweet and graceful
Moshanyana weso bo' itmuele
(My brother, be happy)
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting
[chorus]
Tsatsi lahao
(Your day)
Lefihlile
(Has come)
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
[repeat]
[chorus]
Ithabise
(Celebrate)
[repeat to fade]
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