Survivor
Winky D feat. Shinsoman Lyrics


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gaffa kusvika ndafa
dadadancehall hiwe

vakationa takaleza pacorner
vanoti hatina zvatinogona
kumagetto youths mikana ishoma hakuna getto youth risina Zvarinogona
saka shinso (gaffa) ...(yeAh miknow)
kusangoda getto

but hakuna iriko




vanhu kunge steve bicko
takungomiri

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Winky D feat. Shinsoman's song "Survivor" speak to the harsh realities that many young people are facing in Zimbabwe today. The first line, "gaffa kusvika ndafa," (meaning "the struggle is real until I die") is a reflection of the struggle that people face just to survive. The song goes on to talk about the challenges of growing up in underprivileged areas, where opportunities are scarce and the youth are left feeling hopeless. The line "vanoti hatina zvatinogona" (meaning "they say we can't do anything") is a sentiment that many young people can relate to, as they are often told that their dreams are unrealistic or unattainable.


In contrast, the chorus of the song is a call to action, urging young people to keep pushing and to never give up. The line "kusangoda getto" (meaning "we need the ghetto") speaks to the idea that even though life in the ghetto may be difficult, it is also a place of strength and resilience. The song is ultimately a message of hope, encouraging young people to believe in themselves and their abilities, despite the challenges they face.


Line by Line Meaning

gaffa kusvika ndafa
I will do dancehall music until I die. It's my passion.


dadadancehall hiwe
I am the king of dancehall music, nobody can deny that.


vakationa takaleza pacorner
People are watching me as I am standing in the corner.


vanoti hatina zvatinogona
They say we are not capable of anything.


kumagetto youths mikana ishoma hakuna getto youth risina Zvarinogona
Even in the ghetto, the young people have potential to succeed. There is no ghetto youth who is incapable of achieving greatness.


saka shinso (gaffa) ...(yeAh miknow)
That's why Shinsoman (the king of Zimdancehall) agrees with me.


kusangoda getto
We need to embrace the ghetto culture, that's where we come from and where we belong.


but hakuna iriko
But there is no support or resources available to us.


vanhu kunge steve bicko
People are treating us like we are nobody, like Steve Biko (a South African anti-apartheid activist) who fought for the rights of black people.


takungomiri
But we will keep fighting and standing our ground.




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