[Music] Msaki – Wayside Lover Ft. Jesse Clegg & Sjava

A Soulful Collaboration Emerges in the 2026 Music Scene

The South African music industry is once again set ablaze with the return of the exceptionally gifted singer-songwriter and soulful performer, Msaki. She has officially unveiled a brand-new auditory experience titled "Wayside Lover", a composition that resonates with the heart and showcases her unparalleled vocal prowess and artistic vision.

This particular record is an absolute must-have that deserves a top spot on your daily Playlist. It serves as Msaki's latest single for the year 2026, a testament to her evolving sound and her commitment to delivering music that is both thought-provoking and sonically pleasing to her global audience.

The impressive composition is expertly extracted from the artist's broader body of work, the Project known as "Entropy". This project represents a significant chapter in her career, offering fans a deep dive into complex musical arrangements and the poetic storytelling that has become her trademark.

Furthermore, this remarkable track features the input of Award-winning artists, Jesse Clegg and SJAVA, who both deliver exceptional performances. They split in some hot verses that add layers of richness and cultural depth to the track, ensuring that "Wayside Lover" stands out as a unique collaboration of extraordinary talent.

Musically, this song captures a unique intersection of folk sensibilities and contemporary South African sounds. It speaks to the fleeting nature of romance and the paths we cross with others in life's journey. The production is rich and layered, ensuring that every listen reveals a new detail or nuance that highlights the beauty of the arrangement and the vocal harmony between the contributors.

The creator of this work is a celebrated figure known for her ability to weave complex narratives through her art. She has built a reputation for being a genre-defying force, often blending her indie-folk roots with electronic and house influences, earning her numerous accolades and a dedicated following across the continent and beyond for her authenticity.

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Msaki Wayside Lover Lyrics:
I can be patient
I can be true
I can be lonely
I can be everything
I can be nothing to you
I can be foolish
But you know the truth
I can be hopeless I can be crazy
Hope you're enjoying the view

I'm tapping out way out your way
Love me that much if you love me that much
We fall we break the light of day
Love me that much if you love me that much
I'm not in a place where I can see the truth
I'm not in a place where I even move an inch for you
We fall we break into the haze

Falling by the wayside lover
I wish you well
Waiting for the daylight lover
Till I can tell
Falling by the wayside lover
I wish you well
Waiting for the daylight lover
Till I can tell

I can be jaded
I can be cruel
I can be present I can be distant
Is it inevitable
I can selfish
and you know it's true
I can be millions of miles away
And still devoted to you

Are we trapped inside of Plato's cave
Are we fooling ourselves
Are we fooling ourselves
Just dancing shadows to be names
Are we fooling ourselves
Are we fooling ourselves

Falling by the wayside lover
I wish you well
Waiting for the daylight lover
Till I can tell
Falling by the wayside lover
I wish you well
Waiting for the daylight lover
Till I can tell

We break and we fall
And we mend and recall
We know that we're formless
Inside of the storm
Are we Hurting each other
Are we hurting each other now

Falling by the wayside lover
I wish you well
Waiting for the daylight lover
Till I can tell