Verse 2: Saudi] UMama told me not to trust abangani Where I grew up there is no opportunity Just drugs and violence Avalon and Sun City Amagumsha are the only ones feeding their families All my life I believed I would be nothing When you become the one they treat you like a king UMama methi watch the company you keep But if it wasn't for abangani bami Where would Msotra be? Ingelozi zami, zangenza umuntu ebantwini Right when I thought uNkulunkulu ukhohliwe ngami Akanandaba ngami Nga-give(apha) nami If it wasn't for bona laba abangani bami Ngabe k'phelile ngami USatane could've really really had his way with me UMama methi watch the company you keep Today I'm glad ukuthi I didn't listen
I am *CAMEROONIAN.* I don't understand a word of what these *AFRICAN BROTHERS* are singing yet i am here. I listen to all *Sjava's* songs. The songs touche my soul. I discover the Brother on *COLORS.* 🔥🔥🔥
The song says when I remember where I come from it was not easy but I made it anyway..its actually taking us back to where SJAVA'S started as you can the old men who appear on the video they are telling us what did sjava do in order to become the person he is today
Reasons why i wont stop listening 1. No porn. 2. No flexing 3. No drugs 4. No booze 5. A lot of respect 6. Half of successful South Africans can relate 7. I relate 100% More songs like this, this country would at least be better than it is now #HandsOfOurWomen.
One thing I have noticed ukuthi uSjava uyahlonipha...both abantu nomhlaba. and I doubt fame and celebrity life can change that about him. Insizwa nohhafu le!!
English translation (might not be accurate). Chorus: Sjava] Ngithi mangikhumbula (When i reflect) Lapho ngiphuma khona (on where im coming from) Bekhungekho lula (it wasn't easy) But I made it anyway Ngithi mangikhumbula mama (When i reflect) Lapho ngiphuma khona (same as above) Bekhungekho lula (same as above) But I made it anyway [Verse 1: Sjava] Kwakungekona ukuhlakanipha kwam' (it wasn't because of my ingenuity/cleverness) Nam’ ngasizwa yinkab’ zam' (i was helped by my friends/day ones/mates) UMama wathi ngibonise abangani bakho (my mother said, “Show me your friends...” And I will show you your future Talking Hendrix Kwakungekona ukuhlakanipha kwam' Nam’ ngasizwa yinkab’ zam' UMama wathi ngibonise abangani bakho And I will show you your future Talking Hendrix Abesekho abangani (great friends are no longer there) Mawumtholile bong' umdali ( if you got some, thank God) Ngoba la ngaphandle Kunzima ngiyatshela wemfethu (because out here its hard mate) Sihamba ney'nyoka Inyoka eziy'biza abafwethu (we walk with snakes, snakes that we call our brothers) I thank God for le'ynkab' enginazo (I thank God for the friends i have) Lokhu ngiphusha ngiphanda nazo (Im still hustling with them) They saved me Bafakha iFull tank Maku "E" ( they filled my tank when it was empty yeah! yeah!) [Chorus: Sjava] Ngithi mangikhumbula (mang'khumbula) Lapho ngiphuma khona (phumakhona) Bekhungekho lula But I made it anyway Ngithi mangikhumbula mama (mang'khumbula) Lapho ngiphuma khona (phumakhona) Bekhungekho lula But I made it anyway [Verse 2: Saudi] UMama told me not to trust abangani (My mom told me not to trust friends) Where I grew up there is no opportunity Just drugs and violence Avalon and Sun City Amagumsha are the only ones feeding their families (Police officers were the only ones fee...) All my life I believed I would be nothing When you become the one they treat you like a king UMama methi watch the company you keep (My mom said watch...) But if it wasn't for abangani bami (...wasn't for my brirnds Where would Msotra be? ( msotra is the singer, saudi, singing this verse) Ingelozi zami, zangenza umuntu ebantwini (My mates made me a somebody) Right when I thought uNkulunkulu ukhohliwe ngami (..thought God forgot about me) Akanandaba ngami (..doesn't care about me) Nga-give(apha) nami ( i gave up) If it wasn't for bona laba abangani bami ( but if it wasnt for my friends) Ngabe k'phelile ngami (i wouldn't have been who i am today) USatane(the devil) could've really really had his way with me UMama methi watch the company you keep (my mom said watch...) Today I'm glad ukuthi I didn't listen (...im glad that..) [Chorus:Sjava] Ngithi mangikhumbula (mang'khumbula) Lapho ngiphuma khona (phumakhona) Bekhungekho lula But I made it anyway Ngithi mangikhumbula mama (mang'khumbula) Lapho ngiphuma khona (phumakhona) Bekhungekho lula But I made it anyway [Verse 3: Emtee] Uman'gkhumbula (When i remember ) Emakhaya (the rural areas i come from) Beyingekho i-creche (there was no creche) Me and my cousins used to play Ngiyakhumbulaya (I remember) Ngale kwezintaba (Jusr near the mountains) Beyingekho imvula(There was no rain) One day, I'm gonna make it rain Ngisakhumbula (I still remember) Ngibulalwa indlala (the pain of starvation/hunger) Bekungekho ukudla (there was no food) You don't know the hunger pains Kwakunokushuba (it was bad) Lapho eng'phuma khona(where i come from Bekungekho lula (it wasn't easy) But the Lord will make a way
this reminds me how my best friend was there for me when i was down and out, now i work for one of the social media companies in the world# Sibonelo Mhlongo
I'm emotional. It's so rare what this guy does. Nowadays people make good music without message/meaning or bad music with massage/meaning. This guy does both, good music + message and meaning. He's a seasoned writer, salute to him
Sjava thank you for this ..sometimes we forget the reason for holding on and forget to appreciate the love and support we get from frnds.Saudi's part literally made me cry
Experiences aren't the same, and experiences can blind us into not being able to see what's on the other side. I respect Saudi's views and how he word played his delivery shows what a genius he is. Meanwhile emtee went straight to the pont. Short delivery with a clear story. well It was indeed never easy for some of us growing up. But we never gave up the fight to touch success. King java man, one word- R e s p e c t. Dwag yo a fuckin blessing. Keep shining those 2 Kats and God bless.
Can't wait to play this song in the face of those who thought I wasn't gonna make it!! Thanks Sjava I always find motivation and content in your songs that's music to me
Sjava we respect you brother u got this in your bloodstream Saudi thanks boi boi fo great verse emtee u hella smooth and nice man nice job well done gents
I love fact that you guys always reach to the people and your respect each other. That's why we love A.T.M, y'all make music that even the older generation can relate to... you not ignorant 💜💯
People need to understand that this is not a song, but a story, a message, maybe a parable, but it has to speak to your heart. You have to listen with your heart on this one
Dear "abangani" baka Sjava. I hope this finds you well guys. Can y'all please help him again so that he can record more music like this one. Warm regards Lerato.
Epitome of my inspiration, goosebumps I don't know how to feel "Nostalgia" 😭❤. long live ambitious💪 thank you for making music that reflects everything we go through. iyandi godusa 🙌 enkosini
When Emtee said “But the lord will make a way”🙏 I sitting in Europe now busy doing assignments 2 am (home sick) having to wake up tomorrow for wrestling practice. Trying to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games and also pass my final year. It’s hard but not impossible. I Need to take my zalie out of a Ghetto and in a house. But Emtee said it. Keep on keeping on ma se kind
This hits different when you're stuck e Res hungry with no money. Currently about to finish my final year doing law. The family never takes any of my calls.
