Ghetto
Cassper Nyovest Lyrics


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Yeah, Cassper
Y'all ready?
So ghetto!
DJ Drama
She say I'm so (ghetto x4)
I took her to my (ghetto x4)
She love my (ghetto x4)
She wanna be (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
I'm from the parts where uhm
Hao sa qave o ska tshela
Bietjie maak meer
Ha go nyewa ra function-a
We kinda confused
Cause we wanna be safe in the streets
But we mocking the cops and
We look up to drug dealers
Nobody can fuck with us
We don't give a fuck
Phela when we in the 'burbs
Mommy wanna rock with us, (Ba re)
A re o tlala ka lepantsula
A re o tlala ka lepantsula
Ba apola, ba kgowa
Ba gona, ba apola
I would've said the weakest
And she'd still rock with us (regardless)
A re o qwala ka lekgomsha
A re o qwala ka lekgomsha
She said she want something different
For instance, sex game hella consistent
And the wrist stay glistening
Man I got game like the 6 man (abashwe,
abashwe, abashwe)
Yeah, she's used to the rich
Her whole life was bliss
After I took her to the hood
She couldn't resist
She said all the people are real
My kasi consists of
All these other elements
Her daddy wouldn't permit
She found a new meaning to life
She said it's a like song
She's been meaning to write
A re o tlala ka lepantsula, (A re o tlala)
A re o tlala ka lepantsula
Wa tlala, ra saka, ra lakha, ra fasa
I kinda think she real though
Bougie but she still dope
I mean, she like Gucci and all
But if you give it a chance
We could truly evolve
Into something they never saw
So bona, go fela so?
Even though we fought
The love was never lost
I mean you travelled the world
I see you hella bored
Holler at your boy, ha re jaive
Re itumele so




Cassper, she like it so ghetto. Anatii what up? DJ
Drama

Overall Meaning

In the song "Ghetto," Cassper Nyovest talks about being proud of his roots and where he comes from. He raps about a girl who loves and appreciates the lifestyle in the ghetto, which is something different from what she's used to. Despite being from a place where safety is an issue, Cassper and his friends continue to embrace their culture, regardless of the danger. They look up to drug dealers and mock the cops that are supposed to protect them. Despite this, they are a tight-knit community where everyone looks out for each other.


The lyrics of "Ghetto" point towards the idea of not forgetting one's roots, no matter how different or difficult they may be. Cassper's pride in his background is relatable, and the idea of finding someone who loves all aspects of who you are, and not just the "bourgeoisie" parts, is also relatable. The song acts as an anthem of self-love, and a reminder that no matter the struggles that come with living in the ghetto, there can still be positivity and togetherness found within the community.


Line by Line Meaning

She say I'm so (ghetto x4)
She told me that I'm very ghetto.


I took her to my (ghetto x4)
I took her to my neighborhood, which is very ghetto.


She love my (ghetto x4)
She loves my ghetto lifestyle.


She wanna be (ghetto x4)
She wants to live a ghetto life like me.


That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
I like her because she's attracted to my ghetto lifestyle.


I'm from the parts where uhm
I come from a place where


Hao sa qave o ska tshela
People are very aggressive and violent


Bietjie maak meer
A little makes more


Ha go nyewa ra function-a
When we party, we don't get invited to the fancy venues


We kinda confused
We are confused


Cause we wanna be safe in the streets
Because we want to be safe in our neighborhood


But we mocking the cops and
But we make fun of the police and


We look up to drug dealers
We admire drug dealers


Nobody can fuck with us
No one can mess with us


We don't give a fuck
We don't care


Phela when we in the 'burbs
Because when we are in the suburbs


Mommy wanna rock with us, (Ba re)
Mothers want to dance with us, (They say)


A re o tlala ka lepantsula
You are playing the pantsula dance


Ba apola, ba kgowa
They are twirling, they are bending down


Ba gona, ba apola
They are here, they are twirling


I would've said the weakest
Even if I said something weak


And she'd still rock with us (regardless)
She would still hang out with us (anyway)


A re o qwala ka lekgomsha
You are dancing the gomora shuffle


She said she want something different
She said she wants something unique


For instance, sex game hella consistent
For example, a consistently good sex life


And the wrist stay glistening
And my wrist stays sparkling


Man I got game like the 6 man (abashwe, abashwe, abashwe)
Man, I have skills like the sixth man (cheering)


Yeah, she's used to the rich
Yeah, she's accustomed to wealth


Her whole life was bliss
Her entire life was filled with happiness


After I took her to the hood
After I took her to my neighborhood


She couldn't resist
She couldn't resist my lifestyle


She said all the people are real
She said that everyone in my neighborhood is authentic


My kasi consists of
My neighborhood is composed of


All these other elements
All these other aspects


Her daddy wouldn't permit
Her father wouldn't allow


She found a new meaning to life
She discovered a new purpose in life


She said it's a like song
She said it's like a song


She's been meaning to write
She's been wanting to write


A re o tlala ka lepantsula (A re o tlala)
You are dancing the pantsula dance (You are playing)


Wa tlala, ra saka, ra lakha, ra fasa
You twirl, we clap, we bend down, we jump high


I kinda think she real though
I think she's genuine


Bougie but she still dope
She's bougie but still cool


I mean, she like Gucci and all
I mean, she likes Gucci and other luxury brands


But if you give it a chance
But if you open your mind to it


We could truly evolve
We could really develop


Into something they never saw
Into something that they've never witnessed before


So bona, go fela so?
So tell me, what's happening?


Even though we fought
Even though we argued


The love was never lost
Our love was never lost


I mean you travelled the world
I mean, you've travelled around the world


I see you hella bored
I can see that you're really bored


Holler at your boy, ha re jaive
Call me, let's hang out


Re itumele so
Let's enjoy ourselves


Cassper, she like it so ghetto.
Cassper, she likes my ghetto lifestyle.


Anatii what up?
Anatii, what's up?


DJ Drama
DJ Drama




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Intro: DJ Drama]
Yeah, Cassper
Y'all ready?
So ghetto!
DJ Drama

[Chorus: Anatii]
She say I'm so (ghetto x4)
I took her to my (ghetto x4)
She love my (ghetto x4)
She wanna be (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)
That's why I like her (ghetto x4)

[Verse 1: Cassper Nyovest]
I'm from the parts where uhm
Hao sa qave o ska tshela
Bietjie maak meer
Ha go nyewa ra function-a
We kinda confused
Cause we wanna be safe in the streets
But we mocking the cops and
We look up to drug dealers
Nobody can fuck with us
We don't give a fuck
Phela when we in the 'burbs
Mommy wanna rock with us, (Ba re)
A re o tlala ka lepantsula
A re o tlala ka lepantsula
Ba apola, ba kgowa
Ba gona, ba apola
I would've said the weakest
And she'd still rock with us (regardless)
A re o qwala ka lekgomsha
A re o qwala ka lekgomsha
She said she want something different
For instance, sex game hella consistent
And the wrist stay glistening
Man I got game like the 6 man (abashwe, abashwe, abashwe)
[Chorus: Anatii]

[Verse 2: Cassper Nyovest]
Yeah, she's used to the rich
Her whole life was bliss
After I took her to the hood
She couldn't resist
She said all the people are real
My kasi consists of
All these other elements
Her daddy wouldn't permit
She found a new meaning to life
She said it's a like song
She's been meaning to write
A re o tlala ka lepantsula, (A re o tlala)
A re o tlala ka lepantsula
Wa tlala, ra saka, ra lakha, ra fasa
I kinda think she real though
Bougie but she still dope
I mean, she like Gucci and all
But if you give it a chance
We could truly evolve
Into something they never saw
So bona, go fela so?
Even though we fought
The love was never lost
I mean you travelled the world
I see you hella bored
Holler at your boy, ha re jaive
Re itumele so
[Chorus: Anatii]

[Outro: DJ Drama]
Cassper, she like it so ghetto. Anatii what up? DJ Drama



All comments from YouTube:

@tman1890

Anatii's choruses were always spot on🔥

@nolusindisotshemese5756

So true🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥

@dude984545

This guy really really came from the kasi and did the things that had to be done. Nothing can be as natural and versatile as Cass... Much love man wow🔥🔥💯✊🏽

@keenenandre5042

Never gets old😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@l3bohang

Never ever 🔥

@morawkyerandoms5538

2022

@lovatdhlakama6072

In 2020, this still remains my best track from Cassper

@sphumelelengcamu1984

6 months later its still one of my fav

@kearabetsweditsele2461

@sphumelele ngcamu 3 days later, it's still my favorite song

@whitneycletus7209

Me too😊

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