Dave Scott, Mike Scott and Mvelo Shandu are the trio that bring electronic … Read Full Bio ↴Dave Scott, Mike Scott and Mvelo Shandu are the trio that bring electronic music to a whole new level with their band, The Kiffness. They’ll have you headbanging, doing the running man and even attempting some African pantsula with their mixture of vibey and upbeat “choons”.

With Dave playing trumpet, keys and synth, Mvelo on bass and Mike laying down the beats on his electronic drumkit, these three young men are bringing a new meaning to the word Kiff.

Their instrumental talent combined with a love for hype and uninhibited dancing means that they really are a crowd pleaser and have yet to play a gig where the fans aren’t going wild.The secret behind their awesomeness is that they aren’t just musicians; they are performers, so the crowd can always expect nothing short of a huge vibe.

Following in the footsteps of legends like Goldfish, The Kiffness is ready to take on South Africa with a trumpet in hand, the catchiest beats and the most random lyrics you have ever heard. Electronic just got more interesting.

For more info, email the band: band@thekiffness.com

Rise Up
The Kiffness Lyrics

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Something is wrong
And we can make it all right, right to the people

I say ba re koala kantle rona batho re tlo ruler
I say ba re koala kantle re tlo tlosa baduladitulo
I say ba re koala kantle mmino wa rona o tlisa thuto
I say ba re koala kantle re re viva ho badimo
I say ba re koala kantle mmino wa rona o tlisa kutlwano

I say bare koala kantle re re matla ke kopano phidisano bo akgisano
No man is an island indeed
Consciousness bleed two worlds collide to feel
Happiness is a spiritual need

My Black people
My White people
My Indian people
And my Coloured people

Something is wrong
And we can make it all right, right to the people

So O blomme le magrootman zwakala re o gabodise
One day we gonna end all the borders
Make it possible for us to live together
Just ride rise and stop the killings
You’re my African brother a true makhelwane let’s teach our seeds
My house is your house you can visit anytime you want (You want)
Ha re le mmoho re matla
Re ka hlola meleko
Re ba ngata ho ba feta
Ntja pedi ha e hlole ke sebata
Re ya ba bona ba balabala ba parlamente
Ba batla ho re qabanya
Ena keya batho ha ena malla
Each one teach one let’s all unite
One world one voice let’s march together
Let’s change to a better human race

My Black people
My White people
My Indian people
And my Coloured people

Something is wrong
And we can make it all right
Right to the people

Something is wrong
And we can make it all right
Something is wrong
And we can make it all right (Something is wrong)

Rise us my people now is the time to be the change we want to see
Be kind to one another let’s see the humanity in all of us
We can not rely on the system that keeps on dividing us
And making us its victims
It’s up to live our best lives it’s all on us
Picking me up when you see that I need a helping hand
Rise up
When we work together we all win (We all win)
Yeah yeah (Yeah yeah)

Rise up
Stand up
Let break this chain
And fix this ball

Rise up
Stand up
Let break this chain
And fix this ball

Rise up
Stand up
Let break this chain
And fix this ball

Rise up
Stand up

Let break this chain
And fix this ball

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Kiffness's song "Rise Up" call for unity and change in a divided society. The song addresses the underlying issues that exist within communities and emphasizes the need for collective action to restore harmony and create a better world.

The lyrics highlight the importance of recognizing our shared humanity, regardless of race or ethnicity. The line "My Black people, My White people, My Indian people, And my Coloured people" signifies inclusivity and the need to come together as a diverse society.

The song speaks to the need for social awareness and consciousness. It encourages individuals to rise above the societal constructs that divide us, such as borders and discrimination, and work towards a society where everyone is treated with kindness and respect.

The repeated phrase "Something is wrong, And we can make it all right" serves as a rallying call for individuals to actively address the issues and work towards a positive change. It emphasizes the power of collective action and the importance of standing together to challenge and overcome the obstacles that hinder progress.

Overall, "Rise Up" is an anthem for unity, compassion, and the belief in our ability to create a more inclusive and harmonious world.

Line by Line Meaning

Something is wrong
There is a problem that needs to be addressed

And we can make it all right, right to the people
We have the power to fix the issue and make it right for everyone

I say ba re koala kantle rona batho re tlo ruler
I say let's come together as people and rule together

I say ba re koala kantle re tlo tlosa baduladitulo
I say let's come together and eliminate discrimination

I say ba re koala kantle mmino wa rona o tlisa thuto
I say let's come together and use our music to educate

I say ba re koala kantle re re viva ho badimo
I say let's come together and praise God

I say ba re koala kantle mmino wa rona o tlisa kutlwano
I say let's come together and use our music to promote peace

I say bare koala kantle re re matla ke kopano phidisano bo akgisano
I say let's come together and acknowledge that strength lies in unity

No man is an island indeed
No person can exist alone without others

Consciousness bleed two worlds collide to feel
Awareness is shared when different perspectives come together

Happiness is a spiritual need
True happiness comes from the fulfillment of our souls

My Black people
My fellow Black individuals

My White people
My fellow White individuals

My Indian people
My fellow Indian individuals

And my Coloured people
And my fellow Coloured individuals

So O blomme le magrootman zwakala re o gabodise
Let's come together as brothers and sisters and uplift each other

One day we gonna end all the borders
One day we will eliminate all divisions and boundaries

Make it possible for us to live together
Create a world where coexistence is achievable

Just ride rise and stop the killings
Stand up and put an end to violence and death

You’re my African brother a true makhelwane let’s teach our seeds
You are my brother from Africa, let's pass down our wisdom to future generations

My house is your house you can visit anytime you want (You want)
My home is open to you, you are welcome at any time

Ha re le mmoho re matla
Together we are strong

Re ka hlola meleko
We can change our destiny

Re ba ngata ho ba feta
We are determined to surpass expectations

Ntja pedi ha e hlole ke sebata
No Pedi dog is defeated by tail

Re ya ba bona ba balabala ba parlamente
We will see them, these confused parliament members

Ba batla ho re qabanya
They want to deceive us

Ena keya batho ha ena malla
This is a people's struggle, it doesn't end

Each one teach one let’s all unite
Every individual has knowledge to share, let's come together

One world one voice let’s march together
We are all part of the same world, let's join forces and stand as one

Let’s change to a better human race
Let's strive for improvement as a collective humanity

Rise us my people now is the time to be the change we want to see
It is time for us to stand up and make the change we desire

Be kind to one another let’s see the humanity in all of us
Let's treat each other with compassion and recognize our shared humanity

We can not rely on the system that keeps on dividing us
We cannot depend on a system that perpetuates division among us

And making us its victims
And making us suffer as a result

It’s up to live our best lives it’s all on us
We are responsible for living our lives to the fullest, the power is in our hands

Picking me up when you see that I need a helping hand
Supporting me when you recognize that I require assistance