Vul'indlela wemamgobhozi -- Open the gates, Miss Gossip
He unyana wam -- My baby boy
Helele uyashada namhlanje -- Is getting married today
Vul'indlela wela ma ngiyabuza -- Open the gates please
Msuba nomona -- Don't be jealous
Unyana wami uthathile -- My son has had a good catch
Bengingazi ngiyombon'umakoti -- I never thought I'd see a daughter in law
Unyana wam eh ujongile this time -- My son has been accepted (woman said yes)
Makgadi fele usenzo s'cede -- Help us finish the ceremony (you are welcome)
Uzemshadweni ngiyashadisa namhlanje -- Come to the wedding, I'm taking my son to the altar today
Bebesithi unyana wam lisoka -- People said my son is (someone who doesnt get women)
Bebesithi angeke ashade vul'indlela -- People said he would never get married but open the gates