Billie Jean
BURUKLYN BOYZ Lyrics


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Mr Right]
Yo, tano nane
(You think you know me)
Yo, yo, tano nane
Listen, yo
Yo, yo

Wapoa wanadai ku-hang na team
Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene
The sky is blue but I always rock my pinky ring
Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean
Wa-opp hudai ku-hang na team
Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene
The sky is blue but I always rock my pinky ring
Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean

Yo (5-8, 5-8, 5-8)
Yo, tano nane (Kwani ni kesho?)
Yo, 5-8, 5-8, 5-8
Yo, listen, yo

Wapoa wanadai ku-hang na team (Team)
Wapoa wanadai ku-hang na team (Team)
Gang yu hukuwaga na skills, thats why my goon hukuwa na drill
Nike, mi hukuwa na drip, Cognacs, mi hukuwa na-sip
Ai, mi hukuwa na kill, Hitman, mi hukuwa na hit
Agent 47, utadhani nimewekewagwa chip, ai
Hii gang ni safi, hii gang ni safi, hii gang, hii gang ni clะตan
Hii shash ni safi, hii shash ni fatty, ai, hakuna ma-slim
Na ka hauko active, ka hauko active, man, unatoka kwa team
Hii gang ni safi, hii gang ni safi, hii gang, hii gang ni clะตan
Hii shash ni safi, hii shash ni fatty, ai, hakuna ma-slim (Zi)
Na ka hauko active, ka hauko active, man, unatoka kwa team (Team)
Na ka hauko active, ka hauko active, man, unatoka kwa team

Wapo wanadai ku-hang na team
Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene
The sky is blue but I always rock my pinky ring
Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean
Wapoa hudai ku-hang na team
Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene
The sky is blue but I always rock my pinky ring
Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean

Uh, sikia
Mresh wako ananipea juu ya fame ka MJ,
Ye hunipea hio kitu nipige (Beat it!)
Hiyo kitu yako ni ndogo, hadi ukiwa ndani, huezi jua ka uko nje (Uh)
Mi bazenga, daddy, mradi zote za ganji, huh, mi hukuwa in dem
Mistari hutoka kwa hii kichwa ni mbaya, uh
Unaeza dhani mi hukuwa sicked
Hii drip ni clean, hii gang ni clean,
Hii gang ni wasafi sana (Clean, clean)
Sema cheza, mi nadai mabramba
Me huleta smoke, nina-beef na NACADA (Uh-huh)
Tano nane, sisi si wa Ummo, ah, lakini tunazoza sana
Nishakupea warning, mmsiseme tukikam, ah, hamkukanywa
[?] a minute, trouble na oti, jeshi wa mine ma-locals kama
Kila mahali fake taste inafanya promoter anabaki ameweka lawama (Ati)
Mwisho ni Kifaru ama Taurus, ah, meza inapambwa
Na ukae rada ya hao mayiela, ah, wanaweza kupaka

Wapoa wanadai ku-hang na team
Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene (Scene)
The sky is blue but I always rock my
Pinky ring (Uh-huh, uh-huh, my pinky ring)
Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean (Uh, uh, uh, uh)
Wapoa hudai ku-hang na team
Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene (Scene)
The sky is blue but I always rock my pinky ring (Ring, uh, uh)
Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean (Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh)

Tano nane, uh




M-R-I-G-H-T, uh
Buruklyn Boyz, gang!

Overall Meaning

The Kenyan hip-hop group, Buruklyn Boyz, released the song Billie Jean in early 2021. It is said that the song is a tribute to the legendary singer, Michael Jackson, who sang the original Billie Jean. The president of the group, Mr. Right, opens up with the phrase โ€˜tano naneโ€™ which means โ€˜85โ€™ in Swahili, referring to the 1985 Michael Jackson album โ€œThrillerโ€. The lyrics of the song seem to address the fact that they are part of a โ€˜gangโ€™ that is clean and classy, as opposed to the general impression of gangs which is that they are usually rough and dirty. Mr. Right emphasizes that he always rocks his pinky ring which is a symbol of elegance and affluence.


The song is unique as it fuses the American hip-hop with Kenyan Swahili dialect. The lyrics are done in a mixture of English and Swahili languages, making it appealing to both local and international audiences. The lines, โ€œKinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jeanโ€ directly translate to โ€œthe drink is clean, there are no stories like those of Billie Jeanโ€ which indicates that they are not part of the notorious lifestyle associated with the likes of Billie Jean. The songโ€™s beat is catchy and rhythmical, making it easy to dance and vibe to. The constant repetition of the phrase โ€œza Billie Jeanโ€ reinforces the central theme of the song making it memorable and enjoyable. Overall, Buruklyn Boyzโ€™s Billie Jean is a fresh take on hip-hop music in Kenya, incorporating local language and culture with the popular American genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, tano nane
Listen up, you think you know us


Wapoa wanadai ku-hang na team
People claim to hang with our crew


Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene
Our crew is good but can sometimes cause chaos


The sky is blue but I always rock my pinky ring
I may look flashy, but the details in my style matter


Kinywaji ni safi, hakuna stori jo za Billie Jean
Our drinks are clean, without any Billie Jean-like drama


Wa-opp hudai ku-hang na team
Everyone claims to be part of our team


5-8, 5-8, 5-8
Our area code, always representing


Wapoa wanadai ku-hang na team (Team)
People want to be part of our exclusive group


Gang yu hukuwaga na skills, thats why my goon hukuwa na drill
Our crew has talent, that's why we don't need weapons


Nike, mi hukuwa na drip, Cognacs, mi hukuwa na-sip
I have a fresh outfit, sipping on some Cognac


Hii gang ni safi, hii gang ni safi, hii gang, hii gang ni clะตan
Our crew is always clean and fresh


Hii shash ni safi, hii shash ni fatty, ai, hakuna ma-slim
Our weed is high quality with no substitutes


Na ka hauko active, ka hauko active, man, unatoka kwa team
If you're not active, then you're not part of the crew


Mresh wako ananipea juu ya fame ka MJ, Ye hunipea hio kitu nipige (Beat it!)
My haters compare me to MJ, but I just brush it off and keep making music


Hiyo kitu yako ni ndogo, hadi ukiwa ndani, huezi jua ka uko nje (Uh)
Your mind is too small to understand what's really going on


Hii drip ni clean, hii gang ni clean, Hii gang ni wasafi sana (Clean, clean)
Our style is always spotless and clean


Me huleta smoke, nina-beef na NACADA (Uh-huh)
I smoke weed and have conflict with the anti-drugs authority


Tano nane, sisi si wa Ummo, ah, lakini tunazoza sana
We're from 58, not Umoja, but we're always causing trouble


Mishari hutoka kwa hii kichwa ni mbaya
My rhymes come from a bad place


Na ukae rada ya hao mayiela, ah, wanaweza kupaka
Watch out for those fake people who will turn on you


Gang ni safi but sometimes si huchafua scene (Scene)
Our crew is usually good, but sometimes causes chaos


The sky is blue but I always rock my Pinky ring (Ring, uh, uh)
Even when things are normal, I still stand out with my jewelry


Za Billie Jean, za Billie Jean (Uh, uh, uh, uh)
Referring to the mess surrounding Michael Jackson's song 'Billie Jean'


M-R-I-G-H-T, uh
Spelling out our name


Buruklyn Boyz, gang!
Closing out the song by shouting out our crew




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Comments from YouTube:

@johnstoneodhiambo1422

This guys makes Nairobi looks like in UK ๐Ÿ’™

@Ugh.world1

nairobi is uk but 58 is big time UK STREETS๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿ˜Ž

@michygichuka6517

Ma billi jean ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ˜ช

@johnstoneodhiambo1422

@@michygichuka6517 ๐Ÿค˜honour my Gโค

@blvk_frozen

Nairobi EASTSIDE IS UK/WESTSIDE ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™CRIPPIN ONLY

@phillistancesau9009

True

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@dubbyx8490

Shout to from Lagos, Nigeria.. Was listening to MJ's "Billie Jean" and stumbled on this gem!

@BREEDERLW

Ni Kubaya ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ

@jamalsspot2158

Instrumental inakam๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜ค

@9.9.9jaccuzi9

Tobokea kina Ajay na Mr right Kwanza ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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