Showdown
Blinky Bill Lyrics
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You know we turn it around
Hatuna wakati na clowns
Ay nipe nafasi kiasi
Niweze kujipa kwa kazi
Alright just one minute
Gonna get down in a minute
Came to the show
Got to hold it down I got
To hold it down
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Still a we are still a we are hot
Give it a 100 I want nothing less
Ah this how we do when we get with the bounce
Hakuna kulala abracadabra dabra
Moja kwa moja ziki ya gonga
Hakuna kungoja kweli Kuna hoja
Ikishika sana
Tafta barafu madafu
Hapa Ni kuchoma sakafu
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Break it down down down down
Sexy and you know it break it down down down
123 all the girls with me
Hennessy with a little Bel Aire
She called and said it's Becky with the really
Good hair
I said if you want we can go over their
She was looking hot hot hot hot hot
She can even sell fake notes to a cop
She can even date a flop for some Alexander
Wang and I love her coz she's smart enough to
Get it
When we come to your town burst out your best
Lingerie come see me for a day
Album on the way and it's already gold
Love it when she say that we should be alone
Yelling out ole as I Dodge the ball
Strap another the J and I'm on the moon
So girl what you wanna do
I'mma show you what I wanna do
Like it's a showdown
You need to Craig Mark and get down
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
For the young Queens
You've got different mothers but you call yourselves twins
And you got the gold on and it Kling Kling Kling
Telling every man youn't need a thing
But action compassion little cash
In the bag and that's fashion
That's fashion cut the lights off
We ain't acting
It's the real thing
And we real Kings
Gotta remind them of the history
Hold on I Ain't mean to intervene
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
The song "Showdown" by Blinky Bill seems to be about the energy and excitement that surrounds a music performance when the artists take over the stage and bring their talent into full display. The lyrics indicate that when Blinky Bill and his crew come to town, they turn the show around, making the audience forget about the clowns and other mediocre performers who might have graced the stage before them. The artists are aware of their talent and ask for a moment to showcase it, the song is full of energy, and the lyrics encourage people to break it down and show how they get there.
The song also appears to celebrate women and their power to surprise and impress. Blinky Bill sings about women with good hair, good taste in fashion, and smart enough to know what they want. He also recognizes women for their strength and resilience in the face of social and economic challenges. The lyrics suggest that women can be successful without necessarily relying on men, and young women should hold on to their history and maintain their cultural identity.
Overall, "Showdown" is a fun and lively song that encourages listeners to dance, live life to the fullest, and enjoy talents and abilities they possess. The combination of rap and hip-hop music with Swahili language and African rhythms makes it a unique and captivating piece of art.
Line by Line Meaning
When we come to your town
We are confident that whenever we visit a town, we will leave a memorable impact.
You know we turn it around
People are aware that we transform the ambience of the town with our lively presence and performances.
Hatuna wakati na clowns
We have no time for jokers - we take our art and work seriously.
Ay nipe nafasi kiasi
Please give me a small chance so I can showcase my talent.
Niweze kujipa kwa kazi
So that I can work hard and establish myself.
Alright just one minute
Just one minute, I'm preparing myself to do my best.
Gonna get down in a minute
I'll start performing shortly.
Came to the show
We're here to perform.
Rocked it like never before
We performed so well that it was an unforgettable experience for the audience.
Got to hold it down I got
I have to maintain this level of energy and performance.
To hold it down
To keep the energy alive and entertaining for as long as possible.
Well I know what you wanna do (know what you wanna do)
I can sense what you would like to do (in this case, breaking it down or dancing).
Girl won't you break it down (girl won't you break it down)
Won't you dance or perform for us?
Like it's a showdown (like it's a showdown)
Let's perform as if we are in a competition, with an intense atmosphere.
Show them how we get there (show them how we get there)
Show the audience how we arrived at this level of excellence or success.
Still a we are still a we are hot
We are still on fire, still energetic.
Give it a 100 I want nothing less
I expect nothing less than 100% effort and performance from myself and my team.
Ah this how we do when we get with the bounce
This is our dynamic and fun way of performing music, and how we respond to it as performers.
Hakuna kulala abracadabra dabra
There's no time to rest, let's make the magic happen.
Moja kwa moja ziki ya gonga
Directly, let's hit the music and perform it like it should be.
Hakuna kungoja kweli Kuna hoja
There's no time to delay, there's a point to what we are trying to do and achieve.
Ikishika sana
If it becomes too much or overwhelming,
Tafta barafu madafu
Find some ice, cool down, and refresh.
Hapa Ni kuchoma sakafu
Here, we will burn the floor with our performance.
Sexy and you know it break it down down down down
Attractive and confident, show us your dancing talent.
123 all the girls with me
Everyone come along and join us.
Hennessy with a little Bel Aire
Enjoying some fancy and expensive drinks to celebrate our performance.
She called and said it's Becky with the really, Good hair
Someone with beautiful hair is calling to join us.
I said if you want we can go over their
If you're keen and interested, we can go there together.
She was looking hot hot hot hot hot
She looked gorgeous and stunning.
She can even sell fake notes to a cop
She's cunning and able to trick even cops.
She can even date a flop for some Alexander, Wang and I love her coz she's smart enough to
She's so smart and intelligent that she wouldn't mind going out with someone who has become irrelevant, but who can offer expensive gifts.
Get it
To achieve personal gain through utilizing her intelligence.
For the young Queens
This is for the young, talented girls who aspire to be successful.
You've got different mothers but you call yourselves twins
Despite being from different places and backgrounds, they have a strong bond of unity and sisterhood.
And you got the gold on and it Kling Kling Kling
The gold jewelry makes noise and gets everyone's attention.
Telling every man youn't need a thing
These young women don't have to depend on men and can make it on their own.
But action compassion little cash
Despite their limited resources, they have empathy and willingness to lead and help others.
In the bag and that's fashion
They are skilled at fashion and style and it's just their thing.
Cut the lights off
Dim the lights, it's showtime.
We ain't acting
We are not pretending but completely real in our performances.
It's the real thing
Our real talent and work ethic is what makes us successful.
And we real Kings
We pride ourselves on our successful careers and establishment in our field.
Gotta remind them of the history
We must make sure to educate people about our legacy and contributions to our field.
Hold on I Ain't mean to intervene
Wait a moment, I didn't mean to interrupt, just wanted to share my thoughts.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sellanga Ochieng
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@master-ik9ro
Came here from an article about how Kenyan artistes deserve more recognition! I'm honestly impressed
@MuthoniNjoroge
Such an amazing underrated artist 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️
@olimamary6687
Like so many of the dope artistes
@k3ygvrv
Yaas... Blinky isn't a sheep he's the Goat Goat!
@brianmuhindi001
Can't believe people are sleeping on this artist. Good stuff.
@djmems2545
blinky my guy you are so in the future ,. but they'll catch up soon.
@xoxodianaxo2555
!!!!
@youngbloodtv254
Blinky Bill's artistry is something you'll never find in another Kenyan. And he's a fuckin' legend believe me.
@bruno5th
Mungu Halali track brought me here how am I discovering this guy now....
@jowaness
Me too! It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥