Sturvy
Sturvy Struggles: Unveiling the Complex Dance of Desire
Lyrics
I be on the phone with ya
The speaker is having a conversation on the phone.
Tell me how much will it take for me to roll with ya
The speaker asks how much it would cost to accompany the person on the other end of the call.
Coz she don't wanna be in public with a broke nigga
The person on the other end doesn't want to be seen in public with someone financially struggling.
If Chivalry is dead then she is a cold killer
If chivalry is dead, the person on the other end is emotionally detached or ruthless.
She's not a gold digger but she's sturvy
The woman mentioned is not a gold digger but is described as "sturvy," possibly meaning she has high standards.
Sturvy, she sturvy, why the fuck are you sturvy
Repetition of the term "sturvy" with a question about why the person is acting that way.
You sturvy, you sturvy, you sturvy, why the fuck are you sturvy
-She say's she knows my type and she don't go for those guys
The woman claims to know the speaker's type and avoids guys like him.
I compliment her so much she just rolls eyes
The speaker compliments her, but she reacts skeptically.
I whisper sweet things and she tells me don't lie
The speaker whispers sweet things, but she doubts the sincerity, referencing Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry."
Bob Marley was right now woman no cry
Reference to Bob Marley's perspective on relationships.
She acting high and mighty she don't talk she lip sync
The woman is portrayed as acting superior and not engaging in meaningful conversation.
Versace perfume mascara and lipstick
Description of her appearance and accessories.
She pulling shy faces only go to kwaai places
She only goes to fashionable places and avoids wasting time.
She don't want her time wasted baby girl is high maintenance
She is high maintenance and values her time.
And she don't like the ghetto her stilettos
She dislikes the ghetto and wears stilettos.
I think she thinks she's special
She may believe she is special.
She's the wife that you get you
She is the type of wife one settles for.
When you would like to settle
Reference to settling down and having children.
And have a bunch of laaties
Reference to having many children, but they would be like her.
But they'll be just like her you need an invite to sit by her
She is exclusive and requires an invitation to sit with her.
And if you ask me I think she nasty very upper classy
The speaker finds her behavior provocative and upper-class.
Keeps herself snobby
She keeps herself aloof and snobbish.
We know you bad baby
Confirmation of her being "bad" or attractive.
That's very plain to see
A direct comment on her attractiveness.
Now shut the fuck and inhale this weed you penis tease
Suggestive and dismissive comment, urging her to inhale weed.
And I don't want a convo maybe a phone call
The speaker prefers minimal conversation, maybe just a phone call.
You did your hair so nice to come to this kak jol
Comment on her appearance and the unpleasant nature of the event they are attending.
The brasse lamming by her
Guys around her are interested, contemplating what drinks to buy for her.
Thinking what drinks to buy her
She doesn't pay for anything; someone else is organizing and likely paying for the event.
She don't pay for nothing,
Suggestive comment about her relationship with the event organizer.
She fucking the organizer
She benefits from her association with the event organizer.
It's hard being a woman
A general comment on the challenges of being a woman.
But it's easy being her
It's easy to be her, but the speaker decides to avoid her due to being disturbed.
I think it's best I swerve
The speaker chooses to avoid her because he is disturbed.
Coz I'm very disturbed
The speaker is disturbed by something, possibly the woman's behavior.
Look at the coco curfes
Reference to locations (Coco Curfes, Cape Town, Joburg).
Cape Town up to Joburg
Geographical reference indicating the widespread nature of the issue.
Shaken and stirred girl why you sturvy
Reiteration of the term "sturvy" with a question about why she is behaving that way.
I be on the phone with ya
Repetition of the previous lines expressing frustration with the woman's behavior.
Tell me how much will it take for me to roll with ya
-Coz she don't wanna be in public with a broke nigga
-If Chivalry is dead then she is a cold killer
-She's not a gold digger but she's sturvy
-Sturvy, she sturvy, why the fuck are you sturvy
-You sturvy, you sturvy, you sturvy, why the fuck are you sturvy
-You sturvy, you sturvy, you sturvy, why the fuck are you sturvy
-You sturvy, you sturvy, you sturvy, why the fuck are you sturvy
-You sturvy
Final emphasis on the woman's "sturvy" behavior.
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