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Night breath cools the city’s skin; Inkanyezi, lead me in. Streetlights blink; I fold my doubt, cup a silver seam of light. Hamba kahle—slow and true— guide these feet past potholes glossed with milk-white sky, along the storm-drain grid that sings. Hands find hands; the pace grows kind; moon lays lace on tar and stone; far off, a siren dopplers thin; a chain gives one small clink. Sikhanyisele—guide this stream— we cross by faith, not just a checkpoint. Glow all night, flow just right— a soft tide, the same seam saying: we’re going home.
Alternative version
Night breath cools the city skin— Inkanyezi, lead me in. Streetlights blink; the dreams begin. I fold my doubts; I let hope in. Inkanyezi threads a silver seam; I cup that light; I keep the dream. Rooftops hush; the world leans close— we find our faith in simple notes. Hamba kahle—slow and true. Guide these feet; carry through. Glow star-bright. Flow just right. Jasmine fence and wet tar night— Footsteps learn a kinder pace. Hands find hands; we hold our space. Sikhanyisele—guide this stream. We cross by faith, not just a scheme. Moon lays lace on tar and stone— we’re not lost; we’re going home. Hamba kahle—slow and true. Guide these feet; carry through. Glow star-bright. Flow just right. Ngikhathazeka kancane. — Ungesabi, ngilapho. Ngiwubiza lo mthombo. — Khanya, sewuyakhanya. Glow star-bright. Flow just right… Hamba kahle—see me home.
Lyrics
Night breath cools the city skin Inkanyezi, lead me in Streetlights blink, the dreams begin I fold my doubts, I let hope in Inkanyezi threads a silver seam I cup that light, I keep the dream Rooftops hush, the world leans close We find our faith in simple notes Hamba kahle, slow and true Guide these feet, carry through Glow all night Flow just right Mm‑mm, flow just right… Footsteps learn a kinder pace Hands find hands, we hold our space Sikhanyisele, guide this stream We cross by faith, not just a scheme Moon lays lace on tar and stone We’re not lost, we’re going home Hamba kahle, slow and true Guide these feet, carry through Glow all night Flow just right [Call] Ngikhathazeka kancane [Response] Ungesabi, ngilapho [Call] Ngiwubiza lo mthombo [Response] Khanya, sewuyakhanya Glow all night Flow just right… Hamba kahle… see me home…
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