Come Alive
Riky Rick feat. Cassper Nyovest & Okmalumkoolkat Lyrics


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Okmalumâ€Čkoolkati!
Pheth'ucassper nyovest noRicky Rick
Iso Liwela umfula ugcwele (Awemah)
Umsiso ucela ukubonga izihlwele
(Ngyazâ€Čbongela)
Shayiswahili, Shayinigala, Bazolimala, Intozamahhala, Adamagangi.
Mlazimilanoooo!
Slayza tsotsi Fak'ijubane
Fuseg pay me Fak'ijuphane
I bought 2 bottle, kwavelâ€Čimpukane
18 Ariel, nashayâ€Čuzulane
Ngiphumedubane so i cava tha plan
Ngikshaya ngePANI! Ngikshaya NgePANI!
Party like durban july
Sihamba namantombazane
Sijayva kwamama ongemam
Uyazike unombolo 1
Bambintoyakho isimo sibcayi
Ungaze uphenduke usnayi
IBabe lithand'upopayi
Uth ashambe syolala
Babe angyona leyoType,
Suka la hamba lo psyco
Bhuti ngizwile amaLame
Uyaz ngithandi...
Shwiiii! Uma!
Yazeyamnandi ikoloy
Kasi to kasi toro mandela
SishayiGolide, SphethiZambrella,
Rockin Carvela Rockin, Rapin Bonela,
Umswenko modela, SHAPA DELELA

Ricky Rick; (Hook)

We come alive (*5)
Brrrr raaa brrr raa!
We come alive
Brrrr raa Brrr raa Brrr raa!
We Come Alive (*2)
Brrr raa Brrr Raaa!




We come alive (*5)
Brrr rraa ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Come Alive" are mainly delivered in Zulu and a mixture of English slang with a rhythmic flow. The track features three South African rappers - Riky Rick, Cassper Nyovest, and Okmalumkoolkat, and is a song about having a great time and experiencing life to the fullest. The chorus "We come alive" is a catchy phrase that is repeated throughout the song and is an invitation to join in on the celebration.


The verses are filled with boasts about partying like the Durban July, buying expensive alcohol and designer clothes, and having a great time with beautiful women. In addition, the lyrics also mention various Zulu traditions and customs, such as thanking ancestors and using Zulu phrases like "mlazimilano" which means "show me respect".


Line by Line Meaning

Okmalumâ€Čkoolkati!
Introducing Okmalumkoolkat


Pheth'ucassper nyovest noRicky Rick
Hey Cassper Nyovest and Ricky Rick, join me on this song


Iso Liwela umfula ugcwele (Awemah)
With clear vision, we cross the river


Umsiso ucela ukubonga izihlwele
Gratitude is requested from the ancestors


(Ngyazâ€Čbongela)
I am excited


Shayiswahili, Shayinigala, Bazolimala, Intozamahhala, Adamagangi.
We speak Swahili, we don't speak Ndebele, they will fight, it's tribalism, it's madness


Mlazimilanoooo!
Milano, we are coming!


Slayza tsotsi Fak'ijubane
Thugs are defeated, wearing the headgear


Fuseg pay me Fak'ijuphane
Pay me my money, wearing the sweatband


I bought 2 bottle, kwavelâ€Čimpukane
I bought two bottles, we are getting drunk


18 Ariel, nashayâ€Čuzulane
18k gold chain, we are shining


Ngiphumedubane so i cava tha plan
I am letting you know the plan


Ngikshaya ngePANI! Ngikshaya NgePANI!
I am shooting with my gun, shooting with my gun


Party like durban july
We are partying like Durban July


Sihamba namantombazane
We are walking with girls


Sijayva kwamama ongemam
We party till sunrise


Uyazike unombolo 1
You know you are number 1


Bambintoyakho isimo sibcayi
Embrace your culture


Ungaze uphenduke usnayi
Don't leave until the party is finished


IBabe lithand'upopayi
The girl loves to party


Uth ashambe syolala
Let's go and party


Babe angyona leyoType,
Don't be jealous of my type


Suka la hamba lo psyco
Go away, this is psycho


Bhuti ngizwile amaLame
Dude, I heard the gunshots


Uyaz ngithandi...
You know I love you


Shwiiii! Uma!
Wow! Definitely!


Yazeyamnandi ikoloy
The club is nice


Kasi to kasi toro mandela
Township to township, we are having fun like Mandela


SishayiGolide, SphethiZambrella,
We wear gold, we hold umbrellas


Rockin Carvela Rockin, Rapin Bonela,
Wearing Carvela shoes and rapping in Bonela


Umswenko modela, SHAPA DELELA
Our style is model-like, let's dance


We come alive (*5)
We are fully alive, energetic and full of life


Brrrr raaa brrr raa!
Sound of excitement, energy and liveliness


We come alive
We are fully alive, energetic and full of life


Brrrr raa Brrr raa Brrr raa!
Sound of excitement, energy and liveliness


We Come Alive (*2)
We are fully alive, energetic and full of life


Brrr raa Brrr Raaa!
Sound of excitement, energy and liveliness


We come alive (*5)
We are fully alive, energetic and full of life


Brrr rraa ...
Sound of excitement, energy and liveliness




Writer(s): Muziwakhe Mcvictor Mazibuko, Ashish Gangaram, Refilwe Maele Phoolo, Smiso Okmalumkoolkkat Zwane, Rikhado Chifaro Muziwendlovu Makhado

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