As with all artistic forms of expression, the evolution of local ragga was inevitable and what was known locally as ragga had been progressively taking a new shape to an extent that it was seen to be on a “on a downward spiral” to near extinction (The Sunday Mail, May 2-8, 2010). The natural progression to reggae – dancehall genre put Winky on a path of stardom that is so far uncontested in the African continent in this genre of music. Wink D’s lyrics took the rigour of local vernacular mixed with ghetto slang and carved out a unique place for his music and its audience. English had become too much a general tool, inept and lacked the insight to translate and convey the message in a manner that resonates with the crowd. Winky D’s unique ghetto approach to afro-centric ideals and realism, although positive, gave reggae-dancehall a thuggish – rude boy in the hood tune that struck the right chord with the masses. It became a common trait in his music and among his detractors, revolutionising ragga to the current reggae-dancehall genre. The spat he had with his archrivals; Badman and Daddy Distress all shared a common stage in this revolution. And his spat with the lot, whilst innocent, is evidence of that thuggish and abrasive attitude that we often see in ghetto boys.
Winky D is characteristically a social advocate who vocalises his beliefs in social justice through his music. Born in the ghetto himself, his lyrics tell of his own experience and of his community. Winky D’s music speaks of human toil in the ghetto and failed socio-economic systems that perpetuate social injustice even further. In the lyrics of “Dem Nah Care” single he says “them don’t even care if we’re live or die…they don’t care if we smile or we cry…Them never care we go for days without a meal…But know we strong we no thief we never steal… For more than 20years my mother work in the fields to bring the best for the family that was the deal…No electricity but still we pay the bill…We can’t afford to buy no basic commodity coz nothing here is basic…everything is luxury”. To him, the ghetto is a living creature that preys on souls, the downtrodden who must have an exceptional will to survive, least perseverance – unlike the average and well-to-do urban elite.
Winky D is a conscientious social vocalist, a storyteller who speaks about the everyday life in the ghetto, the ordinary that we see as a norm from afar. But there is nothing ordinary about it.
Disappear
Winky D Lyrics
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We want all the crosses to disappear
When we say party we are party
Oskid. Aright
Habhuracadhabhura
Tinongoti Habhuracadhabhura
Habhuracadhabhura
Gafa rafunga kuwachisa maproblem ese
Tsvaga khuva malager macider mawhisky kunyange masese
Kana pane zviri kukunetsa huya tozvitapudza zvese
Tora sipi uone magic zvinoshamura zvese!
Maproblems ese disappear!
Ndinoda kumboita happy ndisiye
Ndati zvoni disappear
Wanyangira munhu asiririye
Panapa ihappy happy!
Maoko mudenga maoko mudenga uko!
Happy happy!
Zvimwe itai muchitenda so!
Pano ispaki halula
Bhobho achimwa Amarula
MaDollar maRands maPula
Nhasi tiri kudya mula
Pashota ExQ toti alleluia
Ndiri kungogaya prezha mumedhula
HKD iri kupi Da Ruler
Pari pa purezha isu ndisu taruler
Ndoda kufara kusvika nda admitiwa pamubhedha kunge chigulani
Matirabhuru ese ndamapisa nemoto sa fire president Thulani
Ndapinda Bhuruwayo vondibigger zvimoko zvopfura zvichiti s'kuphani
Usatsvage nhamo pandiri hauiwane semukwende wangu uri mu woolani
Maproblems ese disappear!
Ndinoda kumboita happy ndisiye
Ndati zvoni disappear
Wanyangira munhu asiririye
Panapa ihappy happy!
Maoko mudenga maoko mudenga uko!
Happy happy!
Zvimwe itai muchitenda so!
Habhuracadhabhura
Tinongoti Habhuracadhabhura
Habhuracadhabhura
Tinongoti Habhuracadhabhura
Handina kumbenge ndaziva
Kuti happy unotondiziva
Ndaiona uchifara nevamwe ndoshushikana sei uchingondisiya
But nhasi wandipinza mugear
Tarisa zvoita gafa riya
Ndava kuvhara mawhindo hakuna kwauoenda magonhi ndakiya
Ukabvisa ma problem mulife panongosara happy!
Ma gafa hatimboda half chanzi toshamura ne gap
Kafariro kacho kondoita kunge mwana ari munappy
Vaya vajaira kutora ma pikicha pakuda snap!
Maproblems ese disappear!
Ndinoda kumboita happy ndisiye
Ndati zvoni disappear
Wanyangira munhu asiririye
Panapa ihappy happy!
Maoko mudenga maoko mudenga uko!
Happy happy!
Zvimwe itai muchitenda so!
Maproblems ese disappear!
Ndinoda kumboita happy ndisiye
Ndati zvoni disappear
Wanyangira munhu asiririye
Panapa ihappy happy!
Maoko mudenga maoko mudenga uko!
Happy happy!
Zvimwe itai muchitenda so!
Disappear, disappear
Habhuracadhabhura, Habhuracadhabhura
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
The lyrics to Winky D's song Disappear are centered around partying and wanting all problems to disappear during that time. The opening lines reveal that when they say "party", they want all crosses to disappear, which could be interpreted as them wanting all issues and negativity to fade away during their celebration. They further emphasize this desire with the repetition of "maproblems ese disappear", meaning they want all problems to disappear.
The lyrics also talk about the need to let loose and have fun, encouraging listeners to seek out enjoyment in the form of dancing, drinking, and celebrating. The line "tora sipi uone magic zvinoshamura zvese" suggests that they believe in the power of alcohol to create an exciting and carefree atmosphere. They also reference various alcoholic beverages, such as Amarula and whiskey, which could be seen as a nod to the drinking culture often present in party scenes.
Throughout the song, there are various references to happiness and a desire to be carefree. This is exemplified in the line "ndinoda kumboita happy ndisiye", meaning that the singer wants to be happy and carefree, and "panapa ihappy happy", which is an expression of their current joyful state.
Line by Line Meaning
When we say party
Whenever we mention partying
We want all the crosses to disappear
We desire for all our problems to vanish
When we say party we are party
We embody the party culture when we party
Oskid. Aright
Acknowledging Oskid
Habhuracadhabhura
Chanting to the rhythm of the beat
Tinongoti Habhuracadhabhura
Saying that we are chanting to the beat
Da-da-Dancehall Igwe
A reference to Dancehall Igwe
Gafa rafunga kuwachisa maproblem ese
Gafa seeks to eliminate all problems
Tsvaga khuva malager macider mawhisky kunyange masese
Search for comfort in good drinks and music when stressed
Kana pane zviri kukunetsa huya tozvitapudza zvese
If anything is troubling, let's get rid of it
Tora sipi uone magic zvinoshamura zvese!
Take alcohol and watch as everything transforms
Maproblems ese disappear!
All our problems vanish
Ndinoda kumboita happy ndisiye
I want to be happy and free
Ndati zvoni disappear
I said the problems should disappear
Wanyangira munhu asiririye
Dance until one loses their breath
Panapa ihappy happy!
Here we are, happy
Maoko mudenga maoko mudengauko!
Raise your hands to the sky
Zvimwe itai muchitenda so!
Let's do other things to show our gratitude
Pano ispaki halula
Here, there is lots of drinking
Bhobho achimwa Amarula
Drinking lots of Amarula
MaDollar maRands maPula
Money in dollars, rands, and pounds
Nhasi tiri kudya mula
Today we're eating meat
Pashota ExQ toti alleluia
ExQ gets us hyped and praising
Ndiri kungogaya prezha mumedhula
I'm just dancing to the beat
HKD iri kupi Da Ruler
Wondering where HKD is, The Ruler
Pari pa purezha isu ndisu taruler
At parties, we become kings and queens
Ndoda kufara kusvika nda admitiwa pamubhedha kunge chigulani
I want to dance until I am worn out, like a battery
Matirabhuru ese ndamapisa nemoto sa fire president Thulani
I have danced so hard that I am sweating like President Thulani's car
Ndapinda Bhuruwayo vondibigger zvimoko zvopfura zvichiti s'kuphani
I'm so deep in the party, and the music is so loud that I can't hear myself
Usatsvage nhamo pandiri hauiwane semukwende wangu uri mu woolani
Stop worrying about me, I know how to take care of myself
Handina kumbenge ndaziva
I never knew
Kuti happy unotondiziva
That being happy would feel this good
Ndaiona uchifara nevamwe ndoshushikana sei uchingondisiya
I see others happy and I can't help but join them
But nhasi wandipinza mugear
But today it's making me dizzy
Tarisa zvoita gafa riya
Look at Gafa, he's doing his thing
Ndava kuvhara mawhindo hakuna kwauoenda magonhi ndakiya
I was about to stop dancing, but there is nowhere else to go and I'm still dancing
Ukabvisa ma problem mulife panongosara happy!
Removing problems from our lives, we're left happy
Ma gafa hatimboda half chanzi toshamura ne gap
Gafa and the others are unstoppable, making us close the doors and open up the windows
Kafariro kacho kondoita kunge mwana ari munappy
This joy feels like that of a happy child
Vaya vajaira kutora ma pikicha pakuda snap!
People are trying to capture moments with pictures and videos
Disappear, disappear
Vanish, vanish
Habhuracadhabhura, Habhuracadhabhura
Chant, chant
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Vanish, chant
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Vanish, chant
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Vanish, chant
Disappear, Habhuracadhabhura
Vanish, chant
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shayne
on Simba
Uumm l do not know but this song give me power when l am in need