He Lives In You

Tina Turner · Other Songs - Tina Turner

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]

Night
And the spirit of life
Calling...
Oh, oh, iyo
Mamela [Listen]
Oh, oh iyo

Ubukhosi bo khokho [Throne of the ancestors]
We ndodana ye sizwe sonke [Oh, son of the nation]

Wait
There's no mountain too great
Hear the words and have faith
Oh, oh, iyo
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, iyo
Have faith

Hela hey mamela [Listen]

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection; he lives in you

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection; he lives in you

Night
And the spirit of life
Calling...
Oh, oh, iyo
Mamela [Listen]
Oh, oh, iyo

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection; he lives in you

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
He lives in you
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]

He Lives In You

Tina Turner's 'He Lives In You' stands as a powerful testament to her enduring ability to blend raw vocal intensity with soulful R&B sensibilities. Recorded during the height of her career, the track exemplifies her signature style, characterized by soaring melodies and an emotional delivery that transcends mere performance to become a cathartic experience. As a standalone recording, the song highlights her mastery of rhythm and phrasing, delivering a message of resilience and love that resonates across generations. The composition serves as a cornerstone in her discography, reflecting the era's fusion of gospel roots and pop sensibilities while maintaining the gritty authenticity that defined her live and studio work. Its enduring appeal lies in Turner's capacity to transform personal narrative into universal anthems, cementing her status as a legendary figure in music history.