Dreamer
Slikour Lyrics

Ey i sometimes dream which is such a privilege
Dreaming is a luxury that not everyone can afford.

Some of us struggle to eat or live
Many people are living in poverty and deprived of basic necessities.

So we accept the surroundings of our impoverished hell
People living in poverty have no choice but to accept their harsh living conditions.

Hell we just become it, you know
Poverty becomes a part of people's lives, making it difficult to escape from it.

But if you dream it maybe you can be it
Although dreaming is a luxury, it can inspire people to achieve their aspirations.

There's no obsession of success where I'm from
The idea of becoming successful is not emphasized or encouraged in the singer's community.

Kids mother before they have breasts where I'm from
Teen pregnancy is common in the singer's community, affecting the lives of young mothers.

Life is a failing test where I'm from
Life in the artist's community is challenging, with many obstacles that make it difficult to succeed.

Nobody works to be the best where I'm from
People in the artist's community do not strive to be the best or achieve success.

Rather be the worst, that's the best where I'm from
People in the artist's community have a mentality that being the worst is better than striving for success and failing.

Some see the world as corners of the streets
People in the singer's community have a limited view of the world and lack exposure to different perspectives.

Ibara is the guy that has something to teach
Ibara is a knowledgeable person in the artist's community.

Ikleva is the guy that'll always try cheat
Ikleva is known to cheat in the singer's community.

The apartheid system got us think we're weak
The history of apartheid has contributed to a sense of weakness in the singer's community.

That's why kasi people cannot reach they're peak
The history of apartheid and its lasting effects have made it difficult for people in the singer's community to achieve success.

No matter how progressive we are we're still weak
Despite progress made in the artist's community, people still face challenges and obstacles.

Jews Indians stick together so they lead
Other communities are able to achieve success by working together and supporting each other.

We hate ourselves we endorse overseas
People in the singer's community tend to support foreign products and companies rather than local ones.

From broadcasters to corporate companies
Even companies and media outlets in the singer's community do not prioritize local talent or products.

No wonder ekasi success is a dream
The lack of support and opportunities in the artist's community make it difficult for people to achieve success.

And I'm a dreamer
Despite the challenges, the artist still holds onto the hope of achieving success.

Imagine if I met success
The artist imagines what their life would be like if they were to achieve success.

It'll be like blacks with assets
The singer envisions a future where black people have financial stability and ownership.

Ownership of shit no one left with debts
In the artist's future vision, everyone has ownership and financial stability without the burden of debt.

Everyone you're close to has a plan to invest
In the singer's vision, people are supportive and work together to achieve success.

Living off salary saving dividends
In the singer's future vision, people can live comfortably off their earnings and investments.

Don't worry about getting jacked cause it's evident
In the singer's vision, crime and robbery are no longer a concern.

And no beggars will be sitting on the pavement
In the artist's vision, poverty is eliminated and everyone has financial stability.

And no struggles over minimum payment
In the artist's vision, people are able to live comfortably without having to worry about significant financial struggles.

We're not degrading each other that's so slavement
In the singer's vision, people treat each other with respect and value each other's contributions.

The hoods have enough important information
In the singer's future vision, people have access to important resources and knowledge within their communities.

The value of our art in this entertainment
The artist believes that the art and entertainment produced in their community should be valued and recognized.

Is seen by the government and celebrated
In the artist's vision, the government recognizes and celebrates the contributions of their community to the arts and entertainment industry.

By broadcasters without segregation
In the artist's vision, media outlets showcase and give equal representation to artists from all backgrounds.

Some brothers dream and they try to get out
Some people in the singer's community dream of leaving and achieving success elsewhere.

But the world expresses a lot of doubt
However, the world often doubts the abilities and potential of people from the artist's community.

Regret letters is what I'm talking about
The singer is referring to rejection letters from job applications.

Your spirit always broken you wanna shout
Constant rejection and lack of opportunities can break a person's spirit and leave them feeling frustrated and angry.

You even look at yourself and you start to doubt
The constant rejections and lack of success can make a person doubt their own abilities and potential.

Is it you or your cv that has no clout
The artist wonders if their own qualifications or their race and background are the reason for their lack of success.

What's worse if the papers with a thousand jobs
Even with many job opportunities available, people from the artist's community may still struggle to find employment.

And you're not good enough for any one of them jobs
Despite the many job opportunities available, people from the singer's community may still face discrimination and bias.

It's enough to break you up make you wanna rob
The constant rejection and lack of opportunities can be overwhelming and drive a person to commit crime out of desperation.

It's a crime you can't even trust a cop
In the artist's community, even law enforcement may not be trustworthy or just.

And optimism can't be bought from a shop
The artist acknowledges that optimism and hope cannot be easily obtained or purchased.

I believe we were meant to dream
The artist believes that it is in human nature to dream and aspire towards something better.

And I won't let hopelessness bring me down
Despite the challenges and obstacles, the singer remains hopeful and determined to achieve their dreams.

For the rest of my life life
The artist is committed to maintaining their hope and optimism for the future.

And if we all just try
The singer encourages everyone to strive towards their aspirations.

To keep our dreams alive
The singer believes that it is important to hold onto our dreams and aspirations and work towards achieving them.

We'd be believers
If everyone worked towards their dreams, we would all believe in our own potential and ability to achieve success.

I can see the light
The artist is optimistic and imagines a bright future.

And the future is bright 'cause I'm a dreamer
The artist's dreams and aspirations give them hope for a brighter future.