Come Alive
Riky Rick feat. Cassper Nyovest & Okmalumkoolkat Lyrics
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Pheth'ucassper nyovest noRicky Rick
Iso Liwela umfula ugcwele (Awemah)
Umsiso ucela ukubonga izihlwele
(NgyazâČbongela)
Shayiswahili, Shayinigala, Bazolimala, Intozamahhala, Adamagangi.
Mlazimilanoooo!
Slayza tsotsi Fak'ijubane
I bought 2 bottle, kwavelâČimpukane
18 Ariel, nashayâČuzulane
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 ...
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
OkmalumâČkoolkati!
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
(NgyazâČbongela)
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, kwavelâČimpukane
I bought two bottles, we are getting drunk
18 Ariel, nashayâČuzulane
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
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.