It's Time

Music and lyrics by Lebo M, John Van Tongeren, and Jay Rifkin


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' it umele (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 to take your place
Ithabise (Celebrate)

Sometimes 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 OK

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' itumele (My brother, be happy)
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting

  Chorus

Tsatsi lahao lefihlile (Your day has come)
Ithabise (Celebrate)
Ithabise (Celebrate)
Tsatsi lahao lefihlile (Your day has come)
Ithabise (Celebrate)
Ithabise (Celebrate)

Ithabise (Celebrate)
It's time
(Repeat until fade)

LEBO M
"It's Time"
Rhythm Of The Pride Lands