Verse 1
Mama ngiyabonga, ngiyabonga kakhulu,Beauty Mliswa they call you because not just that you beautiful but you have a beautiful amazing heart.
Ngiyabonga kuNkulunkulu ngokungipha wena.
Kusukela ngisemncane ubulokhu ukhona,
Ungibamba ngesandla lapho ngilahleka khona.
You gave us everything though you had so little,
You carried our burdens and made them seem little.
You never gave up when life became hard,
You fought for us Me,Langa and Nicole with all of your heart.
Pre-Chorus
Mama Mliswa, ungowesifazane oqinileyo,
Your strength became the foundation of our home.
Because of your sacrifices and your love,
I stand today because you never let go.
Chorus
Mama, mama wami, ngiyakuthanda,
Wena uyinsika yempilo yami.
Ngiyabonga ngakho konke ongenzele khona,
Ngiyabonga ngokungifundisa indlela.
Mama Mliswa, ngiyakuthanda,
More than words could ever explain.
May the Lord bless you with many more years,
So I can give back all your love again.
Verse 2
I never knew what it meant to be a mother,
Until I held your granddaughter Leandra in my arms.
Leandra has shown me the sacrifices you made,
The sleepless nights and the endless prayers.Taking us to expensive schools like Minda and Coghlan.You gave us a home a CowdaryPark
Now I understand every tear that you cried,
Every worry you carried deep inside.
And even today as a grown woman standing tall,
You’re still the first person I call.
Pre-Chorus
Forgive me, Mama, for the pain that I caused,
I was too young to understand your heart.
I never knew my stubborn ways hurt you so much,
But your love for me never stopped.
Chorus
Mama, mama wami, ngiyakuthanda,
Wena uyinsika yempilo yami.
Ngiyabonga ngakho konke ongenzele khona,
Ngiyabonga ngokungifundisa indlela.
Mama Mliswa, ngiyakuthanda,
More than words could ever explain.
May the Lord bless you with many more years,
So I can give back all your love again.
Bridge
When the world was cold, you kept us warm,
When the storms came, you kept us strong.
You taught me faith, you taught me grace,
You taught me how to stand and face life.
The values I carry, the woman I became,
The mother I am today bears your name.
Everything good that lives inside of me,
Started with you, Mama, faithfully.
Final Chorus
Mama, mama wenhliziyo yami,
You are my strength and my melody.
From your daughter Natalie, hear my song,
Your love has carried me all along.
Mama Mliswa, ngiyakuthanda,
More than the whole world combined.
You are my pillar, my blessing, my guide,
And forever you’ll live in my heart.
Outro
Ngiyabonga Mama.
Ngiyabonga ngothando lwakho.
Ngiyabonga ngemithandazo yakho.
Ngiyabonga ngokungalokothi usilahle.
From your daughter Natalie,
With all my love.
Mama Mliswa,
Ngiyakuthanda njalo.
