VALENTINE YA KHAYA
(Up-tempo South African Jazz • Brass intro • Trumpet riffs • Percussion groove • Call & Response) Style inspiration: joyful township jazz, strong brass lines, rhythmic claps, rich harmonies
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Lyrics
[Intro – Horns & Percussion]
(Trumpet line dancing…)
Ba-baaa! Ba-baaa! Hey!
Ohhh yehh…
Valentine ya khaya!
[Verse 1 – Groove Begins]
When the sun rises over our home,
There’s a rhythm beating in my bones,
Love is dancing in our living room!
Hands clapping, hearts tapping,
God has filled this house with bloom.
Julie my love, my queen so bright,
You shine like Jo’burg city lights,
You move with grace, you move with fire,
My answered prayer, my heart’s desire.
[Pre-Chorus – Call & Response]
Leader: Who gave me this blessing?
Crowd: Yahweh!
Leader: Who filled my house with song?
Crowd: Yahweh!
Leader: Who made my love so strong?
Crowd: Yahweh!
[Chorus – Big, Danceable]
Valentine, Valentine!
Dance with me my love divine!
Julie wami, hamba nami,
This love will stand the test of time!
Bule my sister, strong and true,
Nkulunkulu ube nawe njalo!
Amiri my son, my little king,
You are my joy, you are my spring!
Oh Valentine!
This family is my sunshine!
[Verse 2 – Saxophone Riff Underneath]
Bule, my sister, pillar of grace,
You hold the rhythm of this place,
Through every storm you stand so tall,
A gentle warrior through it all.
Amiri, my prince, oh hear me sing,
You are growing into a king,
Your laughter makes the angels clap,
You are my strength, akukho gap!
And to my unborn son I say…
Before I see your face one day,
I speak life, I speak power,
You are blessed from this very hour!
[Bridge – Afro-Soul Break, Softer]
Julie… ngiyakuthanda…
My forever Valentine.
From fasting prayers to dancing nights,
God turned our tears to shining lights.
Bule… thank you for standing near,
Family love drives out all fear.
Amiri… my future strong,
You carry our name, you carry our song.
My unborn son…
Already chosen, already won.
[Breakdown – Mafikizolo Style Dance Section]
Hey! Clap your hands!
Left! Right!
Love is moving tonight!
Trumpets blowing,
Drums are knowing,
Heaven’s favor is overflowing!
[Final Chorus – Bigger, Harmonies]
Valentine, Valentine!
God wrote this love in perfect line!
Julie wami, hamba nami,
Forever yours and you are mine!
Bule my sister, shining bright!
Amiri my son, my future light!
And my unborn prince inside —
Heaven walks on our side!
[Intro – Horns & Percussion]
(Trumpet line dancing…)
Ba-baaa! Ba-baaa! Hey!
Ohhh yehh…
Valentine ya khaya!
[Verse 1 – Groove Begins]
When the sun rises over our home,
There’s a rhythm beating in my bones,
Love is dancing in our living room!
Hands clapping, hearts tapping,
God has filled this house with bloom.
Julie my love, my queen so bright,
You shine like Jo’burg city lights,
You move with grace, you move with fire,
My answered prayer, my heart’s desire.
[Pre-Chorus – Call & Response]
Leader: Who gave me this blessing?
Crowd: Yahweh!
Leader: Who filled my house with song?
Crowd: Yahweh!
Leader: Who made my love so strong?
Crowd: Yahweh!
[Chorus – Big, Danceable]
Valentine, Valentine!
Dance with me my love divine!
Julie wami, hamba nami,
This love will stand the test of time!
Bule my sister, strong and true,
Nkulunkulu ube nawe njalo!
Amiri my son, my little king,
You are my joy, you are my spring!
Oh Valentine!
This family is my sunshine!
[Verse 2 – Saxophone Riff Underneath]
Bule, my sister, pillar of grace,
You hold the rhythm of this place,
Through every storm you stand so tall,
A gentle warrior through it all.
Amiri, my prince, oh hear me sing,
You are growing into a king,
Your laughter makes the angels clap,
You are my strength, akukho gap!
And to my unborn son I say…
Before I see your face one day,
I speak life, I speak power,
You are blessed from this very hour!
[Bridge – Afro-Soul Break, Softer]
Julie… ngiyakuthanda…
My forever Valentine.
From fasting prayers to dancing nights,
God turned our tears to shining lights.
Bule… thank you for standing near,
Family love drives out all fear.
Amiri… my future strong,
You carry our name, you carry our song.
My unborn son…
Already chosen, already won.
[Breakdown – Mafikizolo Style Dance Section]
Hey! Clap your hands!
Left! Right!
Love is moving tonight!
Trumpets blowing,
Drums are knowing,
Heaven’s favor is overflowing!
[Final Chorus – Bigger, Harmonies]
Valentine, Valentine!
God wrote this love in perfect line!
Julie wami, hamba nami,
Forever yours and you are mine!
Bule my sister, shining bright!
Amiri my son, my future light!
And my unborn prince inside —
Heaven walks on our side!
[Intro – Horns & Percussion]
(Trumpet line dancing…)
Ba-baaa! Ba-baaa! Hey!
Ohhh yehh…
Valentine ya khaya!
[Outro – Hugh Masekela-Style Trumpet Fade]
Ba-baaa! Ba-baaa!
This is love, this is grace!
Valentine ya khaya!
Dance, my family…
Dance in blessing…
Dance in covenant…
Dance in love!
[Outro – Hugh Masekela-Style Trumpet Fade]
Ba-baaa! Ba-baaa!
This is love, this is grace!
Valentine ya khaya!
Dance, my family…
Dance in blessing…
Dance in covenant…
Dance in love!
Ba-baaa! Ba-baaa!
This is love, this is grace!
Valentine ya khaya!
Dance, my family…
Dance in blessing…
Dance in covenant…
Dance in love!