Why can’t you hear my cry?
Do you hate me that much
that you turn me into your punching bag?
Am I your stress reliever?

I still remember when you vowed to be my better half,
that was the last time I ever smiled.
O mphethotse selo se senang maikutlo.

Ekabe o ruta bana ba rona eng?
Ke yona tsela eo o batlang ba hole ka yona?
Tjhee o phofoolo ruri!
I curse the day I ever met you.

Uhlala ukhuluma ngendlela ongithanda ngayo.
Ngikukholwe na, ungishaya kangaka?
Ngiwonephi muntu wa bantu?
Luphi uzwelo kanti?

It seems you won’t stop until I die.
I refuse to blame alcohol!
Whoever said beating me up
makes you a real man lied to you.

If you won’t get help, I will.
I’m planning to break the silence.
If abusing me is you service, your purpose,
then mine is to teach women
to stand up against abuse!

Kwanele, ho lekane, I’ve heard enough!