Chance
Teargas Lyrics


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If I had another chance tonight
I'd try to tell you all the things I had not said
if i had another chance in life
ah ah ah ah
Ziyakhipha yiweekend mfana plus ngiyemcimbini
Ngi huduli Gusheshe insimbi yamahumusha mpintshi
Ngilikhombisa eSurba-pini
Aw noma bengathini
Vandag ngiyo omelikhekhe lase makishini
Ngithe mangifika broer wam'
Ngathi sdudla kai one
Ladlali IS kwaphuma bantwana
Bafun' ukukhuluma nam' bashayi slungu mpinj yam
Lana ngathi ngizodla 2 noma one
Fede ziyawa maya way
Lapaha baya braya
Nojwala bu baya
Ngicine sengicabanga ukuvaya
Ngavala ungwana ngam" khohlisanya
Ngathi asambe siyekhaya mama
sathi jope
Mase siyi khombe lokshini bengidakwe njani yho!
Na le Gusheshe endleline bengilenzelani jo!
Ngithengi sali shosholoza mfana ngisathi ngibambi corner
Ngebadi lagubuta kwaphel' ikucoma
Ukukhumbula kwam ngavuk' esibhedlela
And it wasn't funny, cishe nga sweleka
Bangi tshela kuthi ngizophila nge wheelchair
Na le cherry bengihamba naye ushonile

If I had another chance tonight (Elinye ithuba x2)
If I had another chance tonight (Another chance, ngiyak' tshela mpinj' yam)
I'd try to tell you all the things I had not said
if i had another chance in life (Another chance, ngiyak' tshela mpinj' yam)
Uyamkhumbula uSbongile? (uSweetheart)
Umtwana ogrend ozithobile
ojulile ozothile?
Mfana daar benig popile
Imedi ngiyitholile
Angiyenzela yonkinto
Angitshela yonke imfihlo
Angithengela nezipho
Anginika nenhlonipho
Ngaqala ngaz'khanda mfana githi wanglahla
Manje seng'blome makhoneni seng'hlulega nok'phanda
Sengizwa ngama hem-hem nokuthi ubaye nedladla
Ngathi nginga buyisela isikhathi emuva
Ngiyeke ubuguluva, ngithole elinye ithuba
Maar nou ubheka isnye isncani ngoba uthole elinye ejuba
Indliziyo wam ibabuhlungu mangicabanga ngaye
And I hope imphethe trend na le bari ezwana naye
If I had another chance tonight
I'd try to tell you all the things I had not said
if i had another chance in life
Ke tla le qoqela ka nna
Ne ke hloka mamello
Ke hloka hlompho
Batswadi ba opa dihloho
Ke sebetsa fela ka tlung ho sena borotho
Eo ke phoso phelo bole bonolo
Ke tobetsa fela dintho di iketsetsa
Ke sa tsebe hore bophelo bo tlo ipetetsa
I never knew what it mean't hire le vili le yajika
Hater, church but nou se ke a para pheka
All of my friends were meleko ya bath
Di gemors ereng hayo bona o e galle ka bathu
Always put you in trouble and you'll never get out
"Cause le mena o ivaela le moya and like pleasing the crowd
If I had another chance tonight




I'd try to tell you all the things I had not said
if i had another chance in life

Overall Meaning

The song "Chance" by Teargas reflects on the theme of missed opportunities and regret. The lyrics express the desire to apologize for things left unsaid and undone, and the longing for a second chance to make things right. Throughout the song, the artist talks about things he wishes he had done differently, people he wishes he had treated better, and moments he wishes he had appreciated more. The repetition of the line "if I had another chance tonight" emphasizes the artist's desire to have a chance to make amends and reflect on his life's choices.


The song's verses are a mix of English and Zulu languages, allowing for broader reach and relatability. The use of Zulu further highlights the cultural identity of the artists and their intended audience. The song's chorus is catchy and repetitive, making it easy for listeners to sing along and reflect on their own missed chances.


Overall, "Chance" is an emotionally charged ballad that conveys the universal desire for redemption and the pain of regret. The song's raw lyrics and powerful vocals make it an impactful and memorable piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

If I had another chance tonight
Expressing the wish to have another opportunity to make things right in a relationship


I'd try to tell you all the things I had not said
Describing the attempt to communicate all the things that were left unsaid in the past


if i had another chance in life
Reiterating the desire for another chance to change the past mistakes and live life differently


Ziyakhipha yiweekend mfana plus ngiyemcimbini
Describing the weekend vibes and one's enjoyment of a party


Ngi huduli Gusheshe insimbi yamahumusha mpintshi
Expressing the pride in owning a Gusheshe car which represents success


Ngilikhombisa eSurba-pini
Showing off one's wealth in suburban areas


Aw noma bengathini
Emphasizing that one does not care about other people's opinions


Vandag ngiyo omelikhekhe lase makishini
Suggesting the use of drugs to cope with stress and pain


Ngithe mangifika broer wam'
Asking one's friend where they are


Ngathi sdudla kai one
Implying that one is hungry and in need of food


Ladlali IS kwaphuma bantwana
Referring to the popular mobile game Ingress and how one loves it


Bafun' ukukhuluma nam' bashayi slungu mpinj yam
Expressing the desire for people to talk to one instead of disrespecting them


Lana ngathi ngizodla 2 noma one
Stating that one is planning to eat a lot of food, regardless of the quantity


Fede ziyawa maya way
Describing the chaos and excitement of a party


Lapaha baya braya
Referring to the action of people having fun at the party


Nojwala bu baya
Expressing the use of drugs at the party


Ngicine sengicabanga ukuvaya
Contemplating about starting a new life and making changes


Ngavala ungwana ngam" khohlisanya
Putting on a new outfit to impress others


Ngathi asambe siyekhaya mama
Implying that it's time to go home and be with one's family


sathi jope
Using slang to acknowledge a friend


Mase siyi khombe lokshini bengidakwe njani yho!
Recalling past memories and fun times with friends


Na le Gusheshe endleline bengilenzelani jo!
Remembering the Gusheshe car and how one felt successful while driving it


Ngithengi sali shosholoza mfana ngisathi ngibambi corner
Talking about buying a car and being proud to show it off


Ngebadi lagubuta kwaphel' ikucoma
Recalling how one had to walk to get to the hospital in the past, emphasizing the changes in life now


Ukukhumbula kwam ngavuk' esibhedlela
Remembering the difficulties of the past, when one was sick and needed medical attention


And it wasn't funny, cishe nga sweleka
Acknowledging the seriousness of past issues and how one has moved on


Bangi tshela kuthi ngizophila nge wheelchair
Reflecting on how others doubted one's ability to recover from an injury, despite succeeding


Na le cherry bengihamba naye ushonile
Remembering a past relationship and how it ended badly, causing pain and suffering


Uyamkhumbula uSbongile? (uSweetheart)
Asking if someone remembers one's past sweetheart


Umtwana ogrend ozithobile
Remembering a lost child or family member


ojulile ozothile?
Expressing the sorrow for the loss of a loved one and questioning their fate


Mfana daar benig popile
Recalling past memories of youth and the fun times had


Imedi ngiyitholile
Expressing the enjoyment of watching a favorite TV program or movie


Angiyenzela yonkinto
Admitting a lack of control over certain situations in one's life


Angitshela yonke imfihlo
Acknowledging that one keeps hidden emotions and secrets from others


Angithengela nezipho
Refusing to give up on life and the pursuit of success


Anginika nenhlonipho
Showing confidence and self-reliance


Ngaqala ngaz'khanda mfana githi wanglahla
Reflecting on past mistakes and how they changed one's life, emphasizing the importance of learning from them


Manje seng'blome makhoneni seng'hlulega nok'phanda
Describing how one has matured and moved on from past struggles


Sengizwa ngama hem-hem nokuthi ubaye nedladla
Recalling past gossip and rumors and how they affected one's relationships


Ngathi nginga buyisela isikhathi emuva
Expressing the wish to turn back time and start over


Ngiyeke ubuguluva, ngithole elinye ithuba
Letting go of past mistakes and mistakes by embracing a new opportunity or outlook


Maar nou ubheka isnye isncani ngoba uthole elinye ejuba
Suggesting the need to take a different perspective on life, to experience new things and expectations


Indliziyo wam ibabuhlungu mangicabanga ngaye
Feeling pain and hurt over a past relationship or situation


And I hope imphethe trend na le bari ezwana naye
Expressing the desire to move on from a past relationship but still hope things are well with the ex-partner


Ke tla le qoqela ka nna
Expressing the need for support and comfort from loved ones


Ne ke hloka mamello
Asking for peace and comfort in difficult times


Ke hloka hlompho
Expressing the need for stability and control over life


Batswadi ba opa dihloho
Describing the experience of getting on one's parents' nerves while growing up


Ke sebetsa fela ka tlung ho sena borotho
Working hard to achieve one's goals and overcome the difficulties of life


Eo ke phoso phelo bole bonolo
Expressing the challenges of life that one has overcome to become a better person


Ke tobetsa fela dintho di iketsetsa
Trying to focus on things that matter and contribute to one's own growth


Ke sa tsebe hore bophelo bo tlo ipetetsa
Expressing uncertainty about the future and asking the question of what might happen next in one's life


I never knew what it mean't hire le vili le yajika
Remembering past experiences where one learned a valuable lesson, emphasizing the importance of learning from one's mistakes


Hater, church but nou se ke a para pheka
Acknowledging the presence of people who criticize and judge one's choices in life, despite moving past them


All of my friends were meleko ya bath
Recalling past friendships and how they have shaped one's life


Di gemors ereng hayo bona o e galle ka bathu
Describing the negative influence of some friends and how they led to trouble


Always put you in trouble and you'll never get out
Reflecting on the negative consequences of following the wrong crowd, emphasizing the importance of self-control and awareness




Writer(s): STEVE LUKATHER, BANTU HANABE, EZEE HANABE, NDUMISO MDLULI, SBUSISO TSHABALALA, NTUKZA HANABE

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@TakalaniVincent

It's year 2024 and this song is still a hit... So many memories

@TheLegacy-rf1np

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@kazrsa3221

It’s 2024 Who’s here??

@NanOo98

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@eliesekaname8372

Am here too

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@jodie-zinabailey6042

Lalela classics like this one has no expiration date, qha 😊❀

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@luyolodaweti1937

was in primary school when the song was released, now I'm in Varsity doing a medical course, time flies, I'll leave another comment here after 4 years from now after I have all I ever wished for in life. I'ts 2021 and I'm still here. bless up.

@erulind

I will make sure to read your comment in 2025.
Till then, be safe because life will surely grant us another chance.

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