Sour Milk
Joda Kgosi Lyrics


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I heard you've been beatin' yourself up lately (Oh oh)
As you should be
If I were you I would be
And I ain't trying to be shady
You broke my heart baby
You hurt me badly
Hope you regret it
I haven't smiled in a while
Haven't had a young laugh in a while
Where you'd go I would go
Festivals and fashion shows
We used to laugh with your mom over lunch at your baby pictures
Grew so close
We shared one soul

Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)
That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
Because of you (Because of you)
Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)
That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
Because of you (Because of you)

In a room full of art
I still stay at the art
'Cause I know for a fact
The art won't break my heart
I feel something when I look at you
And it's not love, no no
It's not love, oh oh

I haven't smiled in a while
Haven't had a young laugh in a while
Where you'd go I would go
Festivals and fashion shows
We used to laugh with your mom over lunch at your baby pictures
Grew so close
We shared one soul

Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)
That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
Because of you (Because of you)
Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)
That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
Because of you (Because of you)

Fresh milk
Smooth as silk
Turned to sour milk
Because of you (Because of you)
Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)




That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
Because of you (Because of you)

Overall Meaning

The song "Sour Milk" by Joda Kgosi is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of being hurt in a relationship. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that the person they were in a relationship with has been beating themselves up lately and that they should be because they broke the singer's heart. The singer expresses their hurt and hope that the person who hurt them regrets what they did. The lyrics are well crafted to convey raw emotions, and the lines "Hope you regret it" and "Haven't smiled in a while" highlight the depth of pain the singer is feeling.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer had a strong connection with the person they were in a relationship with. They used to go to festivals and fashion shows together, laugh with the person's mother over lunch at baby pictures, and "shared one soul." However, everything changed, and the "fresh milk" that was once so "smooth as silk" turned into "sour milk" because of the person who hurt them. The lyrics, "In a room full of art, I still stay at the art, 'cause I know for a fact that the art won't break my heart" signify that the singer has now turned to art to heal and move on from the hurt.


Overall, "Sour Milk" is a heavy-hearted and emotionally charged song that showcases Joda Kgosi's ability to convey raw emotions through her lyrics. The song is relatable to anyone who has been hurt by someone they loved and trusted, and it stands out as one of Kgosi's best works.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard you've been beatin' yourself up lately (Oh oh)
I have heard that you have been putting yourself down lately, and you should because of what you have done.


As you should be
It is only right that you criticize yourself for your actions.


If I were you I would be
If I were in your shoes, I would also be critical of myself for my actions.


And I ain't trying to be shady
I am not attempting to be dishonest or underhanded.


You broke my heart baby
You shattered my emotions, my dear.


You hurt me badly
You wounded me deeply.


Hope you regret it
I am hoping that you feel remorse for what you have done.


I haven't smiled in a while
I have not expressed happiness in a long time.


Haven't had a young laugh in a while
I haven't experienced that youthful, carefree laughter for an extended period.


Where you'd go I would go
I was always ready to follow and accompany you, wherever you wanted to go.


Festivals and fashion shows
We attended festivals and fashion shows together.


We used to laugh with your mom over lunch at your baby pictures
We laughed along with your mother as she showed us pictures of you as a baby over lunch.


Grew so close
Our connection became incredibly strong.


We shared one soul
We were essentially one being, sharing a deep connection.


Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
The milk was fresh and new.


Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)
It flowed effortlessly and was incredibly calming.


That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
It became rancid and sour, causing discomfort and unease.


Because of you (Because of you)
Due to your actions.


In a room full of art
While being surrounded by masterpieces.


I still stay at the art
I choose to remain near the artwork.


'Cause I know for a fact
Because I am certain.


The art won't break my heart
The artwork will not cause me pain or heartache.


I feel something when I look at you
When I see you, I experience an emotion.


And it's not love, no no
However, it is not love.


It's not love, oh oh
Definitely not love.


Fresh milk
New, unspoiled milk.


Smooth as silk
It flowed effortlessly and was incredibly calming.


Turned to sour milk
It became rancid and sour, causing discomfort and unease.


Fresh milk (Fresh milk)
The milk was fresh and new.


Smooth as silk (Smooth as silk)
It flowed effortlessly and was incredibly calming.


That turned to sour milk (Turned to sour milk)
It became rancid and sour, causing discomfort and unease.


Because of you (Because of you)
Due to your actions.




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@katlegofakudze7056

Sensational

@tshilidzi1046

This whole EP is a piece of art

@naledientle_mathabatha5888

"In a room full of art I'd still stare at the art because I know for a fact the art won't break my heart
I feel something when I look at you and it's not love no"πŸ˜ͺ❀️

@elsaamado3081

I'M SPEECHLESS.. HER voice gives me chills.. AMAZING

@ongezwangumla

This is song is living rent free in my head nkosi yami πŸ˜’πŸ’•

@chasermgijimi5996

Her Interlude on Mashbeatz project directed me here

@oratilemotshoane8035

Wonderful stuff!!!

@BuoyBlaise

a body of work πŸ‘‘β€οΈ

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fireee

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