Ace
Landim Lyrics
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Fazi kel kin ta flau, ka bu fazi akilo ki n'ta fazi
Merda é tão pesado, kada Kg ki n'ta trazi
Rapaz é primeiro ta shinti, pa n'odja modi ki ês ta reagi
Deus, damn, nigga, kamikaze
Fazi kel kin ta flau, ka bu fazi akilo ki n'ta fazi
Merda é tão pesado, kada Kg ki n'ta trazi
Mandamentos, tempos ata volta kel fase
300 niggaz, niggaz ata regressa base
Young Smoke, propz nhas Yamakazi
Kenha ki ka vivi ka sabi. Nigga, es ka sabi
Merda é tão real, dabu dentu nariz
Bu ta odja na rolé ma niggaz tem Gz
Niggaz li ês é Gz
Xpid nós cu nós, só kês di raiz, so kês di matriz
Bitch kaderona sabi, bu sta um bom atriz
Sodadi matabu sabi, odjabu dentu bu face
Vida ata explikaba mi. Moves, Make Money Mitch, Ace
Zona teni história desdi tempo Reis
Deus, damn, nigga, kamikaze
Fazi kel kin ta flau ko fazi akilo kin ta fazi
Merda é tão pesado, kada Kg ki n'ta trazi
Rapaz é primeiro ta shinti, pa n'odja modi ki ês ta reagi
Ka bu intimida
Simplesmente aceita
Ka pa agi bitch nigga
Simplesmente respeita
Ka mesti chupa pila
Pa issu n'tem nha buceta
N'konchi stilo ki bu ta imita
Por isso aproveita.
Si bu ta odian fika na fila
Fazi um pa nu kaceta
N'ka kre nada di kel vida
Djan odja tcheu na kel merda
Ti real niggaz ta vacila
Ta muda pamódi gorjeta
Kredas noite pa dia,
Diamante vira skarreta
The lyrics to the Cape Verdean rapper Landim's song "Ace" depict a sense of toughness and resilience in the face of adversity. The song opens with a reference to God, followed by expletives and a reference to kamikaze, suggesting a willingness to take risks and face danger head-on. The lines "Fazi kel kin ta flau, ka bu fazi akilo ki n'ta fazi // Merda é tão pesado, kada Kg ki n'ta trazi" suggest a determination to carry on despite the weight of the challenges faced. The lyrics also reference the rapper's surroundings, with mentions of "niggaz tem Gz" (meaning "niggas have guns") and "Zona teni história desdi tempo Reis" (meaning "the neighborhood has a history going back to the time of kings").
The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with the lines "Deus, damn, nigga, kamikaze // Fazi kel kin ta flau, ka bu fazi akilo ki n'ta fazi // Merda é tão pesado, kada Kg ki n'ta trazi // Rapaz é primeiro ta shinti, pa n'odja modi ki ês ta reagi" serving as a sort of mantra for the rapper and his mindset.
The second verse features more references to the rap game and the rapper's own success, with lines such as "Moves, Make Money Mitch, Ace" and "N'konchi stilo ki bu ta imita" (meaning "I'm chopping the style that you're trying to copy"). The final lines of the song, "Kredas noite pa dia, Diamante vira skarreta" suggest that through hard work and perseverance, the rapper is transforming himself and his life from something rough and unpolished to something valuable and polished.
Line by Line Meaning
Deus, damn, nigga, kamikaze
Calling out to God while feeling damn near crazy and risking everything, like a kamikaze pilot, to accomplish a goal
Fazi kel kin ta flau, ka bu fazi akilo ki n'ta fazi
Doing what feels natural and not forcing what doesn't come easily
Merda é tão pesado, kada Kg ki n'ta trazi
The burden is heavy, but it's necessary to carry the weight of what's important
Rapaz é primeiro ta shinti, pa n'odja modi ki ês ta reagi
Young men need to sense danger and react accordingly
Mandamentos, tempos ata volta kel fase
In times past, there were commandments that people could follow
300 niggaz, niggaz ata regressa base
300 men went out to battle, but not everyone came back home
Young Smoke, propz nhas Yamakazi
Acknowledging Young Smoke for his accomplishments as an inspiration for those who look up to him
Kenha ki ka vivi ka sabi. Nigga, es ka sabi
People who have never lived certain experiences cannot truly understand them
Merda é tão real, dabu dentu nariz
The reality is so palpable, it hits you like a punch in the face
Bu ta odja na rolé ma niggaz tem Gz
You can see for yourself while taking a ride that these guys have street credibility
Niggaz li ês é Gz
These guys are the real deal
Xpid nós cu nós, só kês di raiz, so kês di matriz
We have our own unique experience, from those who came before us and those who are with us now
Bitch kaderona sabi, bu sta um bom atriz
A promiscuous woman knows what she's doing and is skilled in her act
Sodadi matabu sabi, odjabu dentu bu face
The feeling of longing is a killer and can be seen on your face
Vida ata explikaba mi. Moves, Make Money Mitch, Ace
Life was explained to me through observing how people move, like Make Money Mitch or Ace
Zona teni história desdi tempo Reis
This neighborhood has a history that goes back to the time of kings
Ka bu intimida
Don't be intimidated
Simplesmente aceita
Simply accept it
Ka pa agi bitch nigga
Don't act like a coward
Simplesmente respeita
Just respect it
Ka mesti chupa pila
You don't have to suck up (to others)
Pa issu n'tem nha buceta
Because, that's not what I'm about
N'konchi stilo ki bu ta imita
I have my own style that you can't imitate
Por isso aproveita.
So, make the most of it.
Si bu ta odian fika na fila
If you hate me, get in line
Fazi um pa nu kaceta
Go ahead and talk behind my back
N'ka kre nada di kel vida
I don't want anything from that life
Djan odja tcheu na kel merda
I've seen a lot of sh*t in my life
Ti real niggaz ta vacila
Sometimes even the toughest guys slip up and make mistakes
Ta muda pamódi gorjeta
They change because of money, like a bribe
Kredas noite pa dia,
Beliefs change from night to day
Diamante vira skarreta
A diamond can turn into a car (or something else) overnight
Contributed by Miles F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nádia Sofia
Fazi kel kin ta flau Ka bu fazi aquilo Kim tá fazi 👌🔝🔝🔝
Borntoslay
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✨✨✨✨
António Linhares
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Babou
who made the beats?? Pleass🙏🏾🙏🏾