It's Time

It's Time is Track 6 from the CD Rhythm of the Pridelands. Music and Lyrics by Jay Rifkin, Lebo M and John Van Tongeren, performed by Lebo M, engineered by Randy Noble.

Lyrics
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)