Tricky
Yanga Chief Lyrics


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I'm 'bout to roll up some sticky
I'm 'bout to throw on some Dickies
Mammy say she need a quicky
So I tell her wag 'n bietjie
Shit is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very tricky
Steve Kekana to the bull shit
Do the honours if the shoe fits
Secure the bag, eh, eh
We never run out of cash
You speaking fana kalo
I'm with bafana ba North
Everytime we in the building feel like there's a million niggas tryna greet me
Balling with all of my bros
We did it all on our own

Put me in charge of the cannabis
My shit is louder than anybody's
Choke on the power leave y'all niggas sour
Kwangen' uNtshakaza kwaphel' ipati
Pati, pati, pati, pati
Feel like it's Abu dhabi, dhabi, dhabi
Buz' abangani bami, if uz'tshela ngami then ibhadi, bhadi, bhadi
I see the Golf 4 from the roof
Lucky my Jordan 4 is shatterproof
Bitches on all floors on the fourth floor getting more souls than a future
That's what they fall for, that's the truth
Hlalisa four-four in a coupe
Even the north pole of a tjo-tjo I got more dough in the boot
Bitches be shinning and getting by
Shine like a diamond in Africa
Killing north side I'm an animal
Live like a rider fuck everybody
Power shower like every hour sending out a shout out to the streets
Yanga, Yanga, Yanga Chief
Getting gouda in a beat

I'm 'bout to roll up some sticky
I'm 'bout to throw on some Dickies
Mammy say she need a quicky
So I tell her wag 'n bietjie
Shit is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very tricky
Steve Kekana to the bull shit
Do the honours if the shoe fits
Secure the bag, eh, eh
We never run out of cash
You speaking fana kalo
I'm with bafana ba north
Everytime we in the building feel like there's a million niggas tryna greet me
Balling with all of my bros
We did it all on our own

Shit so easy need a challenger
Your days are numbered like a calender
Wag 'n bietjie never halla back
Top of the game like a running back
I'm the freshest out the cool kids
Shout out niggas from the pool pit
Balaclava and a two key*
I'll be dropping like a poopy
Oh, ah fresh out the bed
Say a prayer for your sins
Smoking jay in the benz
Dodging traffic to walk in
Ya, godfather soldier
Dreadlock rasta
Fresh out of Africa
They know my shit in Jamaica
Smoking with haitians
Rasta man wayase now
I am a baker
Holla nigga get your cake up
And I been dope since my water broke
And I'mma do it till I'm 44
Graduated working 9 to 5 'bout to make a million nigga work it out

I'm 'bout to roll up some sticky
I'm 'bout to throw on some Dickies
Mammy say she need a quicky
So I tell her wag 'n bietjie
Shit is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very tricky
Steve Kekana to the bull shit
Do the honours if the shoe fits
Secure the bag, eh, eh
We never run out of cash
You speaking fana kalo
I'm with bafana ba north
Everytime we in the building feel like there's a million niggas tryna greet me




Balling with all of my bros
We did it all on our own

Overall Meaning

The song "Tricky" by South African rapper Yanga Chief is a confident declaration of his status and success. In the first verse, he talks about rolling up some "sticky" (marijuana) and wearing Dickies clothing, a popular brand of workwear in hip-hop culture. He also mentions a request for a "quickie," telling the woman to "wag 'n bietjie," which means "wait a bit" in Afrikaans. Yanga Chief acknowledges the tricky nature of the rap game and references South African musician Steve Kekana, who has been embroiled in controversy and legal battles throughout his career. Yanga Chief then talks about securing the bag (making money), never running out of cash, and being with the "bafana ba North," a reference to his hometown of Mthatha, located in the Eastern Cape province. The chorus repeats the phrase "shit is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very tricky," emphasizing the difficulties of success in the music industry.


In the second verse, Yanga Chief boasts about his loud marijuana and the power it gives him. He also mentions the South African township of Umlazi, where the street name "Ntshakaza" (meaning "the sharpener") is often used in rap lyrics. Yanga Chief says that his power makes others choke and become sour, and that he feels like he's in Abu Dhabi. He references golf and Jordan shoes, as well as bitches (women) on the fourth floor getting "more souls than a future." He talks about having a lot of money in his car's trunk and being able to live like a rider (someone who is living their best life). In the third verse, Yanga Chief says that his success is easy and that his challengers' days are numbered. He references wag 'n bietjie, the pool pit (pulpit in a church), and a balaclava (ski mask). He talks about smoking weed in a car and dodging traffic, being a godfather and soldier, and having dreadlocks. He says that people know his "shit" in Jamaica and that he's smoking with Haitians. Finally, he talks about being a baker and instructs others to "get your cake up," meaning to make more money. He mentions that he's been successful since birth and plans to continue being so until the age of 44.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm 'bout to roll up some sticky
I'm about to prepare a joint with high-quality marijuana.


I'm 'bout to throw on some Dickies
I'm going to put on some Dickies brand clothing.


Mammy say she need a quicky
My partner requests sex, and I obliged.


So I tell her wag 'n bietjie
I respond with the phrase 'wag 'n bietjie', which means 'wait a little' in Afrikaans.


Shit is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very tricky
The situation is very difficult and tricky to navigate.


Steve Kekana to the bull shit
I won't tolerate any fake behavior, similar to how Steve Kekana (South African musician) wouldn't tolerate any nonsense.


Do the honours if the shoe fits
Call out someone who's responsible if they're to blame for something that happened.


Secure the bag, eh, eh
Make sure to secure the money or profit.


We never run out of cash
My group and I always have money.


You speaking fana kalo
You're speaking nonsense or foolishly.


I'm with bafana ba North
I'm with the soccer team named bafana ba North, which represents the north region of South Africa.


Everytime we in the building feel like there's a million niggas tryna greet me
When we're in a crowded place, it feels like there are many people greeting and acknowledging me.


Balling with all of my bros
I'm playing and enjoying life alongside my close friends.


We did it all on our own
We achieved our success without relying on anyone else.


Put me in charge of the cannabis
Give me the responsibility of controlling and handling the marijuana.


My shit is louder than anybody's
My marijuana strain produces a stronger and more potent high than any other strain.


Choke on the power leave y'all niggas sour
You'll be overwhelmed and unable to handle the power I possess, resulting in bitterness and resentment.


Kwangen' uNtshakaza kwaphel' ipati
Ntshakaza got hit hard and fell to the ground.


Pati, pati, pati, pati
Sound effects possibly imitating gunshots.


Feel like it's Abu dhabi, dhabi, dhabi
I feel rich, similar to the wealth of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.


Buz' abangani bami, if uz'tshela ngami then ibhadi, bhadi, bhadi
Don't disturb my friends, and if you have anything to say to me, say it directly to me, otherwise, shut up.


I see the Golf 4 from the roof
I can see a Volkswagen Golf 4 car from the high point of the building.


Lucky my Jordan 4 is shatterproof
Fortunately, my Jordan 4 sneakers can't easily break or shatter.


Bitches on all floors on the fourth floor getting more souls than a future
Women are on all the floors of the building having sex, and they're attracting more people than the artist Future's music.


That's what they fall for, that's the truth
That's what people are attracted to, and it's the truth.


Hlalisa four-four in a coupe
Pointing a gun out of the window of a sports car.


Even the north pole of a tjo-tjo I got more dough in the boot
I even have more money than what's stored in the north pole of a tjo-tjo (a type of South African taxi) in the car trunk.


Bitches be shinning and getting by
Women are glowing and doing well.


Shine like a diamond in Africa
Glowing brightly, like a diamond in Africa.


Killing north side I'm an animal
I'm dominating and succeeding in the north side area, like an animal (strong and powerful).


Live like a rider fuck everybody
I live my life like a gangster, not caring about anyone else's opinion or feelings.


Power shower like every hour sending out a shout out to the streets
I'm showing off and bathing in power, constantly acknowledging and sending messages to the streets (referring to those in the hood).


Yanga, Yanga, Yanga Chief
I'm Yanga Chief and proud of it.


Getting gouda in a beat
I'm making good money in the music industry.


Shit so easy need a challenger
I've perfected my flow, and it's so easy that I need someone to provide a challenge.


Your days are numbered like a calender
Your time to succeed is limited, like an ending calendar day.


Wag 'n bietjie never halla back
Don't interrupt or respond while you wait.


Top of the game like a running back
I'm at the peak of my profession, like a highly skilled running back in football.


I'm the freshest out the cool kids
I'm the most stylish and fashionable among my peers.


Shout out niggas from the pool pit
Sending love and respect to those preaching in a church.


Balaclava and a two key*
Wearing a balaclava facial covering and carrying a two keys of drugs.


I'll be dropping like a poopy
I'll be releasing new music like dropping a bowel movement.


Oh, ah fresh out the bed
Waking up in the morning feeling refreshed.


Say a prayer for your sins
Take a moment to ask for forgiveness for any wrongdoings or bad habits.


Smoking jay in the benz
Smoking marijuana in a Mercedes-Benz car.


Dodging traffic to walk in
Avoiding heavy traffic to walk into a building.


Ya, godfather soldier
I'm a respected and powerful leader among my peers.


Dreadlock rasta
I have dreadlocks, commonly associated with Rastafari culture.


Fresh out of Africa
I'm from Africa and proud of my roots.


They know my shit in Jamaica
My music is popular even in Jamaica, despite being from South Africa.


Smoking with haitians
I'm smoking marijuana with people from Haiti.


Rasta man wayase now
A Rastafarian person is present and visible now.


I am a baker
I'm a musician who's giving birth and cooking up something great.


Holla nigga get your cake up
Get your money and finances in order.


And I been dope since my water broke
I've been talented and amazing since birth.


And I'mma do it till I'm 44
I'll continue being successful and making music until I'm forty-four years old.


Graduated working 9 to 5 'bout to make a million nigga work it out
I finished school and worked a regular job from 9 to 5, but I'm about to make a million dollars and succeed, so everyone else should hustle and work towards their own success.




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@lebogangkekana7530

don't know why yanga let AKA do the chorus. because now its a supamega song. very very very tricky !!! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@MegaLungsta

Lol self-destruction

@w2thewmcmr.hotstuff871

Truth

@Stannely1

Ishuuu!

@mzwaneleell_kay6337

This comment is waaavyyyπŸ’―

@khaya-langabonani7409

This joint still goes in real HARD πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@MzansiTV-fp2hd

we have lost one of the most talented artist in South Africa...πŸ˜­πŸ˜“πŸ₯Ί R.I.P A.K.AπŸ₯ΊπŸ₯ΊπŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ™πŸ™

@BBKing403

😒😒😒

@mzamomngadi8295

"Do the honours if the shoe fits"😱 I really felt that.

@Ben17380

LongLive.SupaMega πŸ•ŠπŸ‘‘

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