Waves
Tshego Lyrics

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You know, you know, you know

Aye, came from nothin’, I made something from the mud yeah
I need money now, I need it like a drug yeah
Used to sniff it, now I’m only rolling up yeah
And my mama knows that I don’t give no fucks
Every single night she know I’m floating
It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean

Every single night she know I’m floating
It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean

Niggas don’t want it with the one though
Niggas ain’t welcome in the jungle yeah
Niggas we can go like Rambo yeah
Niggas got ate like Nandos
Nigga get dropped like Randall
Get your idol like Randall
Twenty probably I’ll handle
Hundred metre dash in my sandals
Pumas ain’t out yet but they on my feet, yeah
Two passports, don’t need a visa
I been hot like fever
Crib stay cold like a freezer
Old bitch hot and I need her
Don’t know you, how can I meet ya?
Pockets they built like D cups
Diamonds get cut like pizza
It ain’t been the same since I came up
But a nigga been the same since day one
And the ones on my nuts is the same ones
We never played your song, couldn’t name one
Wrote this the day I submitted the album
I made the deadline but I tried to tell them
I’m-I’ma need this to go platinum, I gotta buy my daughter that mansion, aye
I’m asking

Aye, came from nothin’, I made something from the mud yeah
I need money now, I need it like a drug yeah
Used to sniff it, now I’m only rolling up yeah
And my mama knows that I don’t give no fucks
Every single night she know I’m floating
It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean
Every single night she know I’m floating
It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean

I pray to God that my niggas double up
I pray to God he rain his blessings down on us
I pray to God he bring the devil down, yeah
I pray to God, that’s-that’s the plug
Bitch I came up from the deep, thought I’d drown but then I peaked
Broke barriers like the reef
I can’t let these niggas breathe
I fuck girls now with Fenty
25, ain’t never sleep
Money piling like a heap
I make pockets, you just eat
Me and the squad, pull up at the spot
Shit’s too wavey man, we don’t need a yacht
Offer some funds yeah, never for love
I’m way too much, and I’m the one

Aye, came from nothin’, I made something from the mud yeah
I need money now, I need it like a drug yeah
Used to sniff it, now I’m only rolling up yeah
And my mama knows that I don’t give no fucks
Every single night she know I’m floating
It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean

Every single night she know I’m floating
It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean

Overall Meaning

In Tshego's song "Waves", the artist describes his journey from humble beginnings to achieving financial success. He references his drug use in the past, but now he is rolling up, indicating that he has moved on from that phase in his life. His mother knows that he doesn't care what others think of him, and he spends his nights "floating" in his own success. He uses the metaphor of an ocean to show that his success is not just a temporary wave, but something more permanent and immense.

Tshego also flexes his wealth in the song, depicting his enemies as being unable to handle his level of success. He references his expensive taste in fashion with Puma shoes not yet released, and implicates that he has enough money to potentially buy his daughter a mansion. However, he indicates that this level of success is not solely for his personal gain, as he prays for blessings to rain down on his friends and associates.

Overall, "Waves" serves as a celebration of Tshego's hard work and perseverance in achieving success, despite any obstacles he may have faced along the way. It also emphasizes the importance of family and loyalty in his life, and the long-lasting impact of his accomplishments.

Line by Line Meaning

Aye, came from nothin’, I made something from the mud yeah
Despite starting with nothing, the artist was able to create something great

I need money now, I need it like a drug yeah
The artist is desperate for money and needs it as much as a drug addict needs their fix

Used to sniff it, now I’m only rolling up yeah
The artist used to do drugs, but has now turned to smoking instead

And my mama knows that I don’t give no fucks
The artist's mother is aware of their lack of concern for others

Every single night she know I’m floating
The artist spends their nights in a carefree and relaxed state

It’s not just a wave, I got an ocean
The artist's success is not just small and temporary, but vast and long-lasting

Niggas don’t want it with the one though
Others do not want to mess with the artist

Niggas ain’t welcome in the jungle yeah
Others are not welcome in the artist's environment

I been hot like fever
The artist has been successful and in demand

Crib stay cold like a freezer
The artist's home is spacious and has an air of luxury

It ain’t been the same since I came up
The artist's life has drastically changed since becoming successful

But a nigga been the same since day one
The artist's personality and values have not changed despite their success

I pray to God that my niggas double up
The artist hopes that their friends also become successful

I fuck girls now with Fenty
The artist is now able to attract women who use high-end makeup brands like Fenty

Money piling like a heap
The artist is making a lot of money

Me and the squad, pull up at the spot
The artist and their friends arrive at a location together

Shit’s too wavey man, we don’t need a yacht
The artist is successful enough to not need a yacht to show off

Offer some funds yeah, never for love
The artist only gives money for business reasons and not out of love

I’m way too much, and I’m the one
The artist is confident in their abilities and knows they are a leader

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALMOTIE P. MTOMBENI, BATHABISE VOKWANA, TSHEGOFATSO KETSHABILE

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