The song has roots in a much older gospel hymn, “Jerusalem Ikhaya Lami (Jerusalem My Home.)” The original hymn celebrates a longing for a New Jerusalem, a hope for a better place where suffering will end. Jerusalema echoes those same desires. Here are the words and the English translation:<\/p>\n
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Of course, it\u2019s not the words that have captivated millions around the world. (How many of us understand Zulu?) it\u2019s the animated and infectious rhythm of Master KG\u2019s genius and Nomcebo\u2019s voice that make us feel that we should just get up and dance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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