It was at that time that his first rap group ‘Ghetto Fellaz’ was formed and with the addition of another member it was changed to ‘The Juvenylz’ and two years after the group came to an end his dream elevated to the next level… to finally begin recording songs. This happened after a group of youngsters moved into the neighborhood and were trying to establish they’re own recording company, AMS.
While a relationship had began with AMS, other great moments and opportunities were also unfolding, KWESTA went on to win the MC of the month competition on Yfm’s Rap Activity Jam and also took first place on The Freestyle Kings special on ETV’s Shiz Niz. He was also actively getting his name on peoples tongues by performing at the Miss Confidence Show, The Rand Show and The Durban Beach Festival just to name a few.
With dozens of songs recorded and on stage experience under his belt, KWESTA’s demo made its way to the Buttabing Entertainment offices in April 2007 and was received with pure enthusiasm to further the relationship and add KWESTA to the label’s roster.
Since embarking on his journey with Buttabing Entertainment, KWESTA has been introduced to the life of no sleep, no rest and the complex workings of the music business. He has since traveled across the country as part of the entertainment line up and judging panel on the Sprite Hip Hoop Tour and was also featured on The Ventilation Street Tape in Association with the Sprite Hip Hoop Tour 2007, he has also taken part in the Nokia Defend Your Street campaign which saw him collaborating with Slikour & Shugasmakx (Skwatta Kamp), T’do (Zulu Mobb), Nothende and Piet Potent on the campaign’s theme song.
KWESTA has been places, is in places and is most definitely still going places. His street anthem ‘Shap Fede’ is creating a buzz and getting good rotation on local radio stations accompanied with a mixtape hosted by star Dj
C-Live available on ventilation.co.za and his album slowly beginning to take form, Kwesta will certainly be part of your music collection in the near future.
Balloon
Kwesta Lyrics
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Heaven alone only knows
Which way the wind is blowing
And if we'll ever make it home
Are we lost or chasing rainbows
Or is their more to what meets the eye
In the air pretending to be angels
Make believing we can fly
Like this red balloon
Under the sky across the moon
Stay away from roses cause
They can only hurt you
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Where are we going
Heaven alone only knows
Which way the wind is blowing
And if we'll ever make it home
Are we lost or chasing rainbows
Or is their more to what meets the eye
In the air pretending to be angels
Make believing we can fly
Like this red balloon
Under the sky across the moon
Stay away from roses
They can only hurt you
Roses I'm feeling the love
You noticed I'm feeling the trust
But is it enough cause I say I love you
But your eyes tell me you still miss being in love
I need you to see (What you needed to see)
Never needed to flee (All you need was me)
You are the star of the show (Is there a scene for me)
Put my heart in this song (Are you feeling the beat)
Coz that's all that I own
I wish to God I had more but I don't
Even though my neck is covered in gold girl
If you ain't mine then know my heart is broke
I just wanna touch you I know you are shy
There isn't much to it girl we just gotta try
See you are my light and you are my fire
I hope it never dies and we make to the sky fly (Like this red balloon)
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Oh oh oh oh oh
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Say you love me
Say that you love me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Won't you say
That you love me
Won't you say
That you love me
The song "Balloon" by Kwesta explores themes of uncertainty and longing for love. The first verse sets up the mood of the song, with the lyrics "Where are we going, heaven alone only knows, which way the wind is blowing, and if we'll ever make it home" portraying a sense of confusion and fear of the unknown. The chorus then introduces the metaphor of a red balloon, which is used throughout the song to represent the desire to escape and fly away with someone. The lyrics "Like this red balloon, under the sky across the moon, stay away from roses cause they can only hurt you" suggest that the singer has been hurt before and is wary of getting hurt again, despite their yearning for love.
The second verse shifts focus to the singer's personal life, as they plead for their lover's affection. The lyrics "I say I love you, but your eyes tell me you still miss being in love" reveal a sense of insecurity in the singer's relationship as they fear their love may not be enough. They then go on to express their desire to be with this person, saying "see you are my light and you are my fire, I hope it never dies and we make to the sky fly (like this red balloon)". The song ends with a final plea for love, with the repetition of the lyrics "say you love me" capturing the desperation and longing felt by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are we going
Asking about the destination of the present moment.
Heaven alone only knows
Acknowledging that only higher power knows their ultimate destination.
Which way the wind is blowing
Asking about the changeable state of the present.
And if we'll ever make it home
Expressing the uncertainty about the possibility of achieving the ultimate goal.
Are we lost or chasing rainbows
Questioning whether the current path is leading to the ultimate goal.
Or is their more to what meets the eye
Wondering if there is something more beyond what is currently visible.
In the air pretending to be angels
Imagining oneself as an angel in the sky.
Make believing we can fly
Stating the imaginary capacity to fly in the sky.
Like this red balloon
Comparing oneself to the appearance of a red balloon in the sky.
Under the sky across the moon
Describing the physical appearance and location of the red balloon.
Stay away from roses cause
Warning about the potential harm that roses can cause.
They can only hurt you
Emphasizing the potential harm of roses.
Say you love me
Asking the person to express their love.
Say that you love me
Repeating the request for an expression of love.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating the sound produced in the song.
Roses I'm feeling the love
Acknowledging the positive aspects of love.
You noticed I'm feeling the trust
Implying to have gained trust and trust in the other person.
But is it enough cause I say I love you
Questioning the sufficiency of love and its expression.
But your eyes tell me you still miss being in love
Inferring that the other person may still desire love from another person.
I need you to see (What you needed to see)
Stating the need for the other person to understand something important about their relationship.
Never needed to flee (All you need was me)
Asserting the belief that the other person needs only one person in their life.
You are the star of the show (Is there a scene for me)
Complimenting and asking about their significant role in their life but also showing concerns about their role in it.
Put my heart in this song (Are you feeling the beat)
Expressing the amount of emotions that the singer put into the song and asking the person if they understand the emotions and feelings of it.
Coz that's all that I own
Acknowledging that the song is the only sole thing that the singer can offer.
I wish to God I had more but I don't
Expressing the desire to have more to offer, but it just isn't possible.
Even though my neck is covered in gold girl
Stating the fact that the singer may have material wealth.
If you ain't mine then know my heart is broke
Admitting that their heart would be broken if they didn't belong to each other.
I just wanna touch you I know you are shy
Showing the physical desires but also understanding and respecting the other person's shyness.
There isn't much to it girl we just gotta try
Encouraging trying harder, having faith and believing that the relationship would work.
See you are my light and you are my fire
Complimenting the person's significance in the singer's life and their emotions for them.
I hope it never dies and we make to the sky fly (Like this red balloon)
Expressing the hope that their love will last and they will keep rising higher like the red balloon.
Won't you say
Requesting the other person to answer.
That you love me
Repeating the request for expression of love.
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@kaumohlamonyane272
9 years later, I can still remember the lyrics 💯🔥
@robynsmith2553
the best artists dont get enough support in this country...on a international level he wouldve been great
@qwertyt586
true....south africans appreciate musicians who make trash music
@vusinelson1057
Absolutely true
@mellojesi2372
It's 2023 and I still agree a 100%
@ladyy_robyn
I still remember this song this made my Childhood Undescribable
@potatopotatoeOG
same here.. i hope people remember him more
@PrestigeWorldwideNAM
This song is bloody amazing...Of all time. Brilliant!!!!
@tesmikabudhal1130
9 years later I'm still in my feelings. Some songs just have that effect on you
@shinningfromwithin
2022 ✨ still sounds amazing💯