Lyrics
What I do
Emtee is reflecting on his actions and lifestyle.
What I do
Reiteration of Emtee contemplating his actions or choices.
I just pulled up ekasi naba ngani bami
Emtee has arrived in the township (ekasi) with his friends (ngani bami).
Swag on the hunnid
Feeling confident and stylish.
At the corner store with all my phandas
At the local convenience store with his crew.
On the grind holla if you wanna
Ready to work hard, inviting others to join if they're interested.
Now they looking at me funny
People are giving Emtee strange looks, questioning his right to earn money.
Like I shouldn't be getting this money
Reiteration of people judging Emtee for his success.
Now they looking at me funny
Continued judgment from others about Emtee's financial success.
Like I shouldn't be getting this money
Repeated sense of societal scrutiny regarding Emtee's wealth.
I got the 1.25 sip sip sip scoop a few times
Emtee drinks a 1.25-liter beverage and repeats it several times.
2 joints in my pockets just because a young nigga too fly
He's carrying two rolled joints due to his confidence and style.
You don't know where I bees at
People don't know where he hangs out or spends his time.
I’m just minding my beeswax
Minding his own business, focusing on his affairs.
Steady counting up these stacks
Consistently counting and accumulating money.
Hello bars C Max
Greeting bars and C Max, suggesting interaction or a meeting place.
Asikh' iskhathi sok'jola
It's not the right time to socialize or have fun.
Manje seng'funa 'ma Dollar
Currently seeking money (Dollar) as a priority.
Uyashisa mdoko phola
Things are heating up, indicating urgency or intensity.
Ngob' iscima lana ungas'thola
Warning against missing opportunities in the present.
Whoa
Emtee has a significant amount of money and wants to spend it freely at the corner store, ready to make more.
Whoa
-So much dough
-I'm tryna spend it at the corner store
-Max out then I make some more
-Abasang' nyatsi anymore
Not interested in old flings or past relationships anymore.
I just ran up the money
Emtee has successfully earned money through his efforts.
Now they looking at me funny when they know I'm hustling
Others view Emtee with suspicion for his financial success.
OGs put me on cause they know I keeps it one hundred
Respected individuals have acknowledged Emtee's authenticity and credibility.
And they don't underestimate me no more
No longer underestimated by others.
I'm the one to tell the shooter see who's at the door
Emtee takes charge of assessing potential threats at the door.
I'll be on top cause I'm smoking hydro
Feels elevated and successful due to smoking high-quality cannabis (hydro).
And I see these rappers tryna steal my flow ayy
Notices other rappers trying to imitate his style.
Just as long as they don't never steal my goal
As long as they don't steal his aspirations, he's not bothered.
That's when you will know that I ain't smiling no more
His true emotions won't show until his goals are jeopardized.
Asikh' iskhathi sok'jola
Reiteration of the urgency to pursue money (Dollar) at this moment.
Manje seng'funa 'ma Dollar
-Uyashisa mdoko phola
-Ngob' iscima lana ungas'thola
-Whoa
-Whoa
-So much dough
-I'm tryna spend it at the corner store
-Max out then I make some more
-Abasang' nyatsi anymore
-Got my loot up I'm moving up
Emtee reflects on his rise from poverty to power, reminiscing about his struggles, growth, and hard work.
And soon enough I'ma get the power
-Steady dissing me when I was broke
-Now shit is getting really sour
-I was raised by the Hillbrow tower
-Hustling in the early hours
-At the crib just to take a shower
-Back to the grind we burn up the flower aye
-Ngiyakhumbula tryna get a deal
Memories of tough times and how he's overcome them, showcasing resilience despite challenges.
Bekuntswempu ntwana it was real
-I still remember how it feel
-Even in the Winter we would chill
-I had nothing they hated me still
-Sipping my drank get hurt if you spill
-I don't care how you feel
-Dawg my shooter he kill
-Asikh' iskhathi sok'jola
Repeated emphasis on the pursuit of money and making more while distancing from past relationships.
Manje seng'funa 'ma Dollar
-Uyashisa mdoko phola
-Ngob' iscima lana ungas'thola
-Whoa
-Whoa
-So much dough
-I'm tryna spend it at the corner store
-Max out then I make some more
-Abasang' nyatsi anymore
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