On & On
SIBI Lyrics
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Might let you in make you wait on the floor
Might want some gin maybe things that cost more
Might want some Gin maybe things that cost more
If you want a problem then I got it in the worst way
Been that b
Kick you to the curve you aint f′ing with the clique
Let you hit it once you been calling ever since
Been that b
Kick you to the curve you aint f'ing with the clique
Let you hit it once you been calling ever since yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
I just missed a family braai
I got a cousin calling trying to strengthen family ties
You represent the relatives that I have grown to despise
My mother wasn′t working you were living perfect
I remember those times
And now it's drip drip drip
Dala ngi thonta
Been closer to God since ngi yeka uku sonta
Always had the sauce when you thought that it was over
Turn the bottle upside down cause ngi ngcena ukumosha
Oh my God
Picture me trying
Always been great like a nap after crying
Do my own thing cause I bask in defiance
Always say things when I walk in it's silence
Better believe that uh
I know it′s fire I know you need that
All of the time I know you need that
I know it′s fire I know you need that
All of the time I know you need that
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
Oh me
Oh my
And we go on and on and on
And we go on and on and on
And we go on and on and on
And we go on and on and on
On and on
And on and on and on
And on and on and on and on and on and on and on
And on and on and on
And on
Hey
The lyrics to SIBI's song On & On capture the way in which power dynamics and relationships can be complex, confusing, and sometimes even contradictory. The first verse sets the tone for this, opening with the line "I drop the pin make you wait at the door," signaling a sense of control and power. This power dynamic continues as the lyrics detail the possibility of letting someone in, but only after they have waited on the floor. The mention of wanting gin and things that cost more highlights the singer's desire for luxury and extravagance but also implies a level of manipulation and using power for personal gain. The repetition of the phrase "if you want a problem" emphasizes the power play of the verse.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's personal life and relationships with family. The lyrics detail a missed family barbecue, and a cousin trying to "strengthen family ties." However, the singer's relationship with this cousin is one of "despise," illustrating a sense of familial conflict and estrangement. The lyrics go on to describe a past of financial struggle, contrasting with the present of "always had the sauce." This juxtaposition showcases the singer's growth and success, but also suggests that the singer may still harbor resentments and bitterness towards those who once had more.
Overall, the interplay of power dynamics and family relationships renders the lyrics of On & On as complex and nuanced, highlighting the difficulties of navigating these topics in real life.
Line by Line Meaning
I drop the pin make you wait at the door
I am in control and making you wait for me to arrive
Might let you in make you wait on the floor
I choose when to allow you entry, and you must wait until I am ready
Might want some gin maybe things that cost more
I have expensive tastes and may require a higher standard from those around me
If you want a problem then I got it in the worst way
Been that b
I am not afraid of confrontation and will stand up for myself
Kick you to the curve you aint f′ing with the clique
Let you hit it once you been calling ever since
I am not interested in meaningless flings and will only deal with those who respect me and my friends
Oh me
Oh my
Expressing surprise and excitement at the events unfolding
I just missed a family braai
I got a cousin calling trying to strengthen family ties
You represent the relatives that I have grown to despise
My mother wasn′t working you were living perfect
I remember those times
And now it's drip drip drip
Dala ngi thonta
Been closer to God since ngi yeka uku sonta
Always had the sauce when you thought that it was over
Turn the bottle upside down cause ngi ngcena ukumosha
Reflecting on past family struggles and those who have had it easier, now feeling confident and successful despite the obstacles
Picture me trying
Always been great like a nap after crying
Do my own thing cause I bask in defiance
Always say things when I walk in it's silence
I am self-assured and unapologetically true to myself, even if it means going against the norm
Better believe that uh
I know it′s fire I know you need that
All of the time I know you need that
I know it′s fire I know you need that
All of the time I know you need that
Confident in my abilities and recognizing my appeal to others
And we go on and on and on
On and on
And on and on and on
And on and on and on and on and on and on and on
And on and on and on
And on
The cyclical nature of life and the persistence to keep going, despite everything
Writer(s): Sibongile Tshabalala
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