Menace
9 A.M the Underdog Lyrics

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2, 4, 6 ama dot
Bly met die boys in die stu full stop
Pull up by die spot late night full skeem
Van die Swakies tot die baai in a dangi B
New edition andindanifo makende
Don't talk about the money Mekuvarere Omazere
When they are about to get to you they call you Ma Se Kende
He about to rob you he calls you Ma Se Kende

Someone tell me why they call me Mr Jozi
Headed to the top while you still stuck up in the lobby
All-star Kasi hustlers and a flobby
Told her maak kak im about to hit the kasi
Fok i just do it like Nike
Say you don't know me I'm booming on IG
Bitch i don't care if your men's don't like me
Pull up on your block Ma Se Kende come with me

Ma Se Kende
Ma Se Kende
Het Jy light
Okapi on the left that's when I Spasa with right
Fok a Mapusa I've been spinning all night
Is jou gelik if i dont see you op die straate
I might
Take your phone and your wallet
Vat Somma Alles
No houses in kayas I break in the palace
Take the exotics
And leave you with Fokol
Rami the articles just for a bottle

Die mane don't care who you are
Seen jou met die zak
Dahn jhy raak ma se kende
Dahn jhy raak ma se kende

Ma se kende
Seen jou met die zak
Dahn jhy raak ma se kende
Dahn jhy raak ma se kende
Ma se Kende
Ma se Kende
Ma se Kende
Ma se Kende
Ma se Kende
Ma se Kende
Ma se Kende
Ma Se Kende

2,4,6 ama dot
Bly met die boys in die stu full stop
Pull up by die spot late night full skeem
Van die swakies tot die baai in a dangi B

New edition andindanifo makende
Don't talk about the money Mekuvarere Omazere
When they are about to get to you they call you Ma Se Kende
He about to rob you he calls you Ma Se Kende

Someone tell me why they call me Mr Jozi
Headed to the top while you still stuck up in the lobby
All-star Kasi hustlers and a flobby
Told her maak kak im about to hit the kasi
Fok I just do it like Nike
Say you don't know me I'm booming on IG
Bitch i don't care if your men's don't like me
Pull up on your block Ma Se Kende come with me

Check die Doopa Hys n lava check om nice
Grindy rich nigga's that be chilling with the ice
Rami die nana man jhou flop is ons se rise
Sipping on Xobosa when we gamble with your life
Mens not hot man ek dual met a gwap
We bring the lock down jy moet ken hou jy stap
Tekno se logdrum dai bazuka maak geras
Swakop is my town kry die boke met die grass
Ma Se Kende Het jy light and its a robbery
Soma be Gelikig if you walking with your life away
Jy Seen die polo that has always been the getaway
Ek spring die Muur ma se kend if theres no other way
Ek het n mask no CORONA
Dangi B I don't run x Corolla

Ek vat jou af naai naai is xobosa
And die 6IX AMA DOT is n sponse

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Menace" by 9 A.M the Underdog are in Afrikaans and contain several cultural and street references. The song seems to depict a narrative of street hustling, robbery, and asserting dominance.

In the first paragraph, the lyrics mention meeting with friends in the studio and planning schemes late at night, possibly referring to plotting illegal activities. The line "New edition andindanifo makende" suggests that they are involved in new and innovative ways of making money. However, they warn not to talk about the money openly, as it could attract unwanted attention. The phrase "Ma Se Kende" is repeated several times and can be interpreted as an insult or a form of trash talk among street hustlers.

The second paragraph continues with the theme of robbery and asserting power. The lyrics mention taking someone's phone and wallet, breaking into a palace, and stealing exotics, leaving the victim with nothing. The line "Rami the articles just for a bottle" suggests that they may engage in criminal activities just to obtain alcohol or other indulgences.

The repetition of "Ma se kende" in the chorus reinforces the notion of disrespect and asserting dominance. It can be seen as a provocative phrase used to challenge or provoke others.

The third paragraph references the streets and the singer's reputation in Johannesburg ("Jozi"). They boast about their success and ambition, implying that they are on their way to the top while others are stuck in a lower position. The lyrics also mention not caring about other people's opinions, emphasizing their confidence and fearlessness. The phrase "Pull up on your block Ma Se Kende come with me" suggests a confrontational and assertive attitude.

The fourth and final paragraph includes more street slang and references. The lyrics mention someone being seen with drugs and being called "Ma se kende," implying that the person is involved in illegal activities or is a troublemaker. The lyrics also mention gambling with someone's life and the use of force in asserting dominance. The reference to Tekno's logdrum indicates a connection to the local music scene.

Overall, the lyrics of "Menace" portray a gritty and confrontational narrative of street culture, hustling, and asserting dominance. It captures the energy and attitude of individuals engaged in illegal activities and seeking power within their community.

Line by Line Meaning

2, 4, 6 ama dot
Counting from 2 to 6, I am focused

Bly met die boys in die stu full stop
I stay with the boys in the studio, fully committed

Pull up by die spot late night full skeem
Arriving at the spot late at night with a complete plan

Van die Swakies tot die baai in a dangi B
From the weak ones to the bay in a dangerous situation

New edition andindanifo makende
Creating a new edition, causing confusion

Don't talk about the money Mekuvarere Omazere
Don't discuss the money, it attracts trouble

When they are about to get to you they call you Ma Se Kende
When someone is about to harm you, they insult you

He about to rob you he calls you Ma Se Kende
If someone intends to rob you, they also insult you

Someone tell me why they call me Mr Jozi
I wonder why they refer to me as Mr Jozi

Headed to the top while you still stuck up in the lobby
I'm progressing to the top while you remain stuck in a lower position

All-star Kasi hustlers and a flobby
High-performing hustlers from the township and a lazy person

Told her maak kak im about to hit the kasi
I warned her things will get messy as I'm about to come to the township

Fok i just do it like Nike
Damn, I just do it effortlessly like Nike

Say you don't know me I'm booming on IG
If you claim not to know me, I'm still becoming popular on Instagram

Bitch i don't care if your men's don't like me
I don't care if your friends don't like me, bitch

Pull up on your block Ma Se Kende come with me
I arrive at your neighborhood, causing trouble, and invite you to join me

Ma Se Kende
Insulting someone, insulting their mother

Het Jy light
Do you have a lighter?

Okapi on the left that's when I Spasa with right
With Okapi on the left and Spasa on the right, I'm fully armed

Fok a Mapusa I've been spinning all night
Forget about Mapusa, I've been partying all night

Is jou gelik if i dont see you op die straate
Are you lucky if I don't see you on the streets

I might take your phone and your wallet
I might steal your phone and wallet

Vat Somma Alles
Just take everything

No houses in kayas I break in the palace
There are no houses in the township, so I break into the fancy residences

Take the exotics
Steal the expensive, luxurious items

And leave you with Fokol
And leave you with nothing

Rami the articles just for a bottle
Steal valuable possessions just for a bottle of alcohol

Die mane don't care who you are
The streets don't care about your identity

Seen jou met die zak
I saw you with the bag

Dahn jhy raak ma se kende
Then you become insulted

Ma se kende
Insulting someone, insulting their mother