Read the full lyrics for Yumbs and Simmy’s song You Try. Follow the words in isiZulu and English for this amapiano track.
The lyrics for Yumbs and Simmy’s “You Try” weave between isiZulu and English, creating a bilingual narrative about love and emotional resilience. The song opens with verses in isiZulu that express introspection and devotion, using phrases that convey a sense of personal investment in a relationship. The pre-chorus repeats a reflective admission about unrequited feelings, with lines that translate to accepting when love is not reciprocated. This thematic depth adds layers for listeners who connect with the emotional weight of the words.
The chorus introduces the English phrase “you try” as a central hook, emphasizing the idea that love requires effort and persistence. The repetition of this phrase makes it easy to remember and sing along to, even for those unfamiliar with the isiZulu verses. Simmy’s vocal delivery blends melodic phrasing with rhythmic clarity, ensuring the lyrics remain accessible for karaoke or group performances. The structure alternates between storytelling in the verses and mantra-like repetition in the chorus, balancing complexity with catchiness.
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The extended runtime of the track allows the lyrics to unfold gradually, with repeated sections that reinforce the song’s core message. The use of isiZulu proverbial expressions, such as “inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona” (the heart loves where it wants), adds cultural richness to the lyrics. The complete text provides isiZulu and English speakers alike with material for singalongs, whether at live events or during private listening sessions.
Produced by Yumbs
7 November 2025
1 song, 7 minutes
℗ 2025 Yumbs exclusively licensed by Warner Music Africa
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Bengithi uma nami ngihleli nawe
Ngenza ngath’ ang’boni
Maku’ngen’ i-call-i
Mangikubhuk’ ufel’ umoyizel’
Ngibona ziku ngami
Seku’khon’ umunyu muntu
Iminyaka ingaka, ngihleli nawe
Hayi uthando ungaka
Konke ngik’nikela kuwe
[Pre-Chorus]
Mina kwakumele ngivume
Ukuthi wena awungithandi
Agangi zokwenza njani (Zokwenza njani)
Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona
(Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona)
Mina kwakumele ngivume
Ukuthi wena awungithandi
Agangi zokwenza njani (Zokwenza njani)
Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona
(Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona)
[Chorus]
You try, you try, you try
When you love, you try, you try, you try
Mawu’thanda umuntu
Uyohlez’ uzama
When you love, you try, you try, you try
(Uyohlez’ uzama, zama)
You try, you try, you try
When you love, you try
When you love, you try
Mawu’thanda umuntu
Uyohlez’ uzama
(Uyokwenze njani)
When you love, you try, you try, you try
[Verse 2]
Bengithi uma nami ngihleli nawe
Ngenza ngath’ ang’boni
Maku’ngen’ i-call-i
Mangikubhuk’ ufel’ umoyizel’
Ngibona ziku ngami
Seku’khon’ umunyu muntu
Iminyaka ingaka, ngihleli nawe
Hayi uthando ungaka
Konke ngik’nikela kuwe
[Pre-Chorus]
Mina kwakumele ngivume
Ukuthi wena awungithandi
Agangi zokwenza njani (Zokwenza njani)
Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona
(Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona)
Mina kwakumele ngivume
Ukuthi wena awungithandi
Agangi zokwenza njani (Zokwenza njani)
Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona
(Inhliziyo ithanda lapho ithanda khona)
[Chorus]
You try, you try, you try
When you love, you try, you try, you try
Mawu’thanda umuntu
Uyohlez’ uzama
When you love, you try, you try, you try
(Uyohlez’ uzama, zama)
You try, you try, you try
When you love, you try
When you love, you try
Mawu’thanda umuntu
Uyohlez’ uzama
(Uyokwenze njani)
When you love, you try, you try, you try
When you love, you try, you try, you try
Mawu’thanda umuntu
Uyohlez’ uzama
(Uyokwenze njani)
When you love, you try, you try, you try
