Gata Le Nna
JR Lyrics


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Ska gata man, busa daai ding

Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Ska gata man, busa daai ding

Well, it started out with a pipe dream
Kare pene le pampieri
To be a money making mochini
Ne ba sa mpone, ba itse nkas' kgone
Ba mpone nou the same guy behind the story
You're not a business man 'cause o repa gape
The business plan's in my mind
Utlwa bare, bare music is a risky business
Tshepo said that to me so I bare to witness, gake bari, J
Kgale ke didimetse, but nou ke kelemitse
Ene kgale ke thlalifile, but nou ke galefile
Ene kgale ke maizitse, ke butse mathlo
Nou check coast, bari di baizitse
And I said never and never again
Will I need new enemies, I would need new friends
Cause Im bringing Motswako back bigger than ever
And I'm gon' be more in your face than dikipa tea Jabba so...

Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
Ska gata man, busa daai ding

Second verse e tletse ka ma-k-k
'Cause bare who's J, Tabure Thabo Bogopa
Mixed straight with some cool aid, jo
So dismal cause nnete ya baba
And I chose to be the Hip Hop mogul like Tony Montan
Sure, nagana, qabanga, thing twice about it
Kgale ke ditsenela jo and i never doubt it
The fact ya gore ke masepa
The fact ya gore ko ba setla
Ba bang kgale ba ditsenela mara nou ka ba feta
I told Mpho to do his calculations
If you dare sign me, you have no idea what you facing
You'll spend more time in court than a judges occupation
Thanks for that but thanks a lot for the patience
And just in case I don't make it
We'll use my pay check
Thanks for having me back dawg
You're appreciated
Manyora aka batla
Even Towdee Mac wa Morafe knows
When he sees me are

Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
We tswak it up my baby so tswaka le nna
Get down if you wanna saka le nna
Ha o gana ka wena ka gana le nna
Kao bona wa mpatla so ka o batla le nna
Ha ole spidi kao fathla le nna
Hao e latlha sa nagana ke tlo e latlha le nna, huh-uh

Ska gata man busa, busa daai ding!

Yes, sit back and let me do my thing
You know dintshang hao sa tsebe kena styleng
T.O. Double sabole ya masiteng
Fighting for the right thing mo life'eng
Nice things short skirt light skin two-five things
Chickin Licken hotwing, tasty fly things
The kinda things good life brings
Ska gata man busa, busa daai deng!

Busa daai deng
Busa daai deng
Busa daai deng
Ska gata man busa, busa daai deng!

Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
37, ska dlala, man (Busa daai deng)

Ke tlaletse ke bana bare go iwa vibeng
Ke tshwere ke babi ngwana are it's a Friday
Kare ha kena lebotha
So she kept smiling
Are "My daddy's a millionaire, on a le di mine"
So ra checka Mamelodi and we had a good time
A jele mini skirt, looking all fine
Me in a pin stripe suit that BEE type
You know I'm bringing sexy back so busa daai style

Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Ska gata man, busa daai ding
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)




Gata le nna jo, gata le nna (Busa daai deng)
Ska gata man, busa daai ding

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to JR's song Gata Le Nna tell the story of how he was determined to make it big in the music industry and faced challenges along the way. He starts out with a pipe dream of being a money-making music star, but soon realizes that it's not as easy as he thought. He faces criticism and doubters, but he's persistent in his pursuit of success. He references his influences in the industry such as Jabba and Tony Montan, and expresses his desire to bring Motswako back bigger than ever. The chorus repeats the phrase "Gata Le Nna," which means "come with me."


The second verse continues the story, with JR explaining how he was underestimated and how he fought to prove himself. He also references the challenges with record labels and the importance of having patience in the industry. The song concludes with JR expressing his love for the good life, and encouraging listeners to come along with him on his journey.


Overall, the lyrics to Gata Le Nna are about JR's determination to succeed in the music industry, despite the challenges he faces. He encourages listeners to come with him on his journey to success.


Line by Line Meaning

Ska gata man, busa daai ding
Don't hesitate, take charge of the situation and make things happen


Gata le nna jo, gata le nna
I am here, I am ready to take action and make things happen


Well, it started out with a pipe dream
It all began with an idea or a dream


Kare pene le pampieri
I used to have nothing, was struggling


To be a money making mochini
To become a successful entrepreneur


Ne ba sa mpone, ba itse nkas' kgone
Some people doubted me, but I believed in myself


Ba mpone nou the same guy behind the story
They now recognize that I am the same person behind the success story


You're not a business man 'cause o repa gape
You can't call yourself a business person as you still have much to learn


The business plan's in my mind
I have yet to put together and finalize my business plan


Utlwa bare, bare music is a risky business
I've heard people say that the music industry is a risky business


Tshepo said that to me so I bare to witness, gake bari, J
Tshepo told me that, and I had to see it for myself to believe it


Kgale ke didimetse, but nou ke kelemitse
Before, I was confused, but now I have clarity


Ene kgale ke thlalifile, but nou ke galefile
Before, I was lost, but now I am found


Ene kgale ke maizitse, ke butse mathlo
Before, I was blind, but now I can see


Nou check coast, bari di baizitse
Now things have turned around and people recognize my potential


And I said never and never again
I've made a commitment to myself to never go back to my old ways


Will I need new enemies, I would need new friends
If I were to start over, I would need to surround myself with new people


Cause Im bringing Motswako back bigger than ever
I am bringing back Motswako music in a big way


And I'm gon' be more in your face than dikipa tea Jabba so...
I'll be more noticeable and assertive than ever before


Second verse e tletse ka ma-k-k
The second verse is packed with metaphors and similes


'Cause bare who's J, Tabure Thabo Bogopa
People are wondering who J is, but I am Tabure Thabo Bogopa


Mixed straight with some cool aid, jo
Cool aid is mixed in with my life and struggles


So dismal cause nnete ya baba
The truth about life can be harsh and difficult


And I chose to be the Hip Hop mogul like Tony Montan
I've made a conscious decision to become a successful person in the Hip Hop industry like Tony Montan


Sure, nagana, qabanga, thing twice about it
Of course, think carefully and consider all the implications


Kgale ke ditsenela jo and i never doubt it
Before, I was hesitant, but now I'm confident and never doubt myself


The fact ya gore ke masepa
The reality is that I have made mistakes and have faltered along the way


The fact ya gore ko ba setla
The truth is that not everyone will succeed


Ba bang kgale ba ditsenela mara nou ka ba feta
Others may have been hesitant before, but now they recognize my potential and follow my lead


I told Mpho to do his calculations
I advised Mpho to think through the decision before signing me


If you dare sign me, you have no idea what you facing
If you choose to sign me, be prepared for the challenges that come with it


You'll spend more time in court than a judges occupation
Legal troubles will become a common theme if you choose to sign me


Thanks for that but thanks a lot for the patience
Thank you for your consideration, but also for your patience


Manyora aka batla
People who don't believe in me are always going to be there


Even Towdee Mac wa Morafe knows
Even Towdee Mac from Morafe knows about me


When he sees me are
When he sees me, he recognizes my potential


We tswak it up my baby so tswaka le nna
Let's dance together, my baby, and have a good time


Get down if you wanna saka le nna
Join me and dance if you want to


Ha o gana ka wena ka gana le nna
If you don't want to be with me, you can leave


Kao bona wa mpatla so ka o batla le nna
You won't find anyone better than me, so let's be together


Ha ole spidi kao fathla le nna
If you don't have any money, don't bother with me


Hao e latlha sa nagana ke tlo e latlha le nna, huh-uh
If you don't understand me, I'll make sure you do soon enough


Yes, sit back and let me do my thing
Relax and let me do what I do best


You know dintshang hao sa tsebe kena styleng
You don't know what I'm capable of, I have my own style


T.O. Double sabole ya masiteng
T.O. Double is from the suburbs


Fighting for the right thing mo life'eng
I'm fighting for what's right in life


Nice things short skirt light skin two-five things
I like nice things, short skirts, and light-skinned girls


Chickin Licken hotwing, tasty fly things
I enjoy Chickin Licken hot wings and other tasty food


The kinda things good life brings
These are the things that the good life brings


Busa daai deng!
Take charge of the situation and make things happen!


37, ska dlala, man
I'm not messing around anymore


Ke tlaletse ke bana bare go iwa vibeng
I'm reaching new heights, where people never imagined I could


Ke tshwere ke babi ngwana are it's a Friday
I'm holding onto my child, it's Friday


Kare ha kena lebotha
I don't have any worries


So she kept smiling
She kept smiling throughout the night


Are "My daddy's a millionaire, on a le di mine"
She said that her dad's a millionaire and owns a mine


So ra checka Mamelodi and we had a good time
We went to Mamelodi and had a great time


A jele mini skirt, looking all fine
She wore a mini skirt and looked amazing


Me in a pin stripe suit that BEE type
I was wearing a pinstripe suit that looked like it was made for BEE deals


You know I'm bringing sexy back so busa daai style
I am bringing sexiness back and taking charge with my own style




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THABO BOGOPA, L. MOAGI, MPHO PHOLO

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