Ding Dong
Rick Jade Lyrics
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Bana ba sekolo
E tlang sekolong
E tlang sekolong
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Yeah more drip than a spethlele
Got you asking ase skepe se
Nkare ke emere
They were sleeping nou ba emelets
New kingz of the internet
In my element
Bout the green like siwele
Me I’m only about the chelete
Bula sikele
Hini manje seni phelele
Got no time for di febe tse
Take your second left
Choose mae khetele
Flow snooze like a ketlele
If you snooze ke le emele
Angi zwani nama menemene
Choose mae khetele
But me I choose my chelete
If you snooze ke le emele
Angi zwani nama menemene
Bana ba sekolo
Bana ba sekolo
E tlang sekolong
E tlang sekolong
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Utlwa tshipi
Mama vaag ‘n bietjie
Mabelane piki
Don’t talk before you listen
Monna ke sphithiphiti
Mosadi ke sepikiri
Stop playing the victim
Knowledge breaks the system
Bana balla
Mama ska lebala
Go lla phala phala
Tshuga ska di bala ekere ekere
Bana balla
Mama ska lebala
Go lla phala phala
Tshuga ska di bala
Bana ba sekolong
Bana ba sekolong
Booka ke se notlolo
Phupha o ska sokolo
Bana ba sekolo
Bana ba sekolo
E tlang sekolong
E tlang sekolong
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Bana ba sekolo
Bana ba sekolo
E tlang sekolong
E tlang sekolong
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
Ding dong belele
The lyrics to "Ding Dong" by Rick Jade are quite tricky to interpret fully as there are a lot of slang and colloquial phrases used throughout the song. However, generally speaking, the song seems to be about the duo's rise to success and the struggles they faced along the way. In the first verse, they sing about being the "new kingz of the internet" and how they've found success by focusing on making money and not worrying about anything else. They also talk about how they've had to work hard and make sacrifices to get to where they are today.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a chant of "bana ba sekolong", which translates to "school children" in Sesotho, a language spoken in Southern Africa. It's unclear why they chant this, but it could be a way of celebrating their success and reflecting on their days as students.
The second verse seems to be about the importance of education and knowledge, with lines like "knowledge breaks the system" and "stop playing the victim". They also talk about the importance of listening before speaking and not getting caught up in playing the blame game.
Overall, "Ding Dong" seems to be a celebration of success and a reflection on the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve it. The lyrics are quite cryptic, but the song has a catchy beat and an upbeat vibe that make it a fun listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Bana ba sekolo
Children of the school
E tlang sekolong
Come to school
Utlwa tshipi ya lla
Listen to the sound of the bell
Ding dong belele
The school bell is ringing
Yeah more drip than a spethlele
I am very fashionable, more than a traditional African hat
Got you asking ase skepe se
I have you wondering what I'm up to
Nkare ke emere
I am showing off
They were sleeping nou ba emelets
They were not paying attention, but now they are impressed
New kingz of the internet
We are the new rulers of the internet
In my element
I am in my zone and thriving
Bout the green like siwele
I am all about the money like a siwele bird
Me I’m only about the chelete
Personally, I am only about money
Bula sikele
Bless oneself
Hini manje seni phelele
What are you doing, hurry up
Got no time for di febe tse
I have no time for fake people
Take your second left
Turn left at the second opportunity
Choose mae khetele
Pick your choice of what to follow
Flow snooze like a ketlele
My flow is so relaxed, like a lullaby
If you snooze ke le emele
If you sleep, you'll be left behind
Angi zwani nama menemene
I am not afraid of any opposition
Utlwa tshipi
Listen to the bell
Mama vaag ‘n bietjie
Mother, wait a bit
Mabelane piki
Mabelane Street
Don’t talk before you listen
Do not speak before you have heard what I have to say
Monna ke sphithiphiti
I am a hustler
Mosadi ke sepikiri
My wife is my church
Stop playing the victim
Stop acting like the victim in every situation
Knowledge breaks the system
The system can be broken down with knowledge
Bana balla
The children dance
Mama ska lebala
Mother, do not forget
Go lla phala phala
Go and take a look
Tshuga ska di bala ekere ekere
Language cannot be learned in one day
Bana ba sekolong
Children of the school
Booka ke se notlolo
My notebook is full of mistakes
Phupha o ska sokolo
A dream cannot be attained without hard work
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richardo Moloi
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