Scotts Maphuma drops ‘DRIVER,’ a track from his album PIATO (A Different Chapter). Mpho Innocent Lebajoa writes the lyrics, while the music is a collaboration with Lethabo Omolemo Tjale, Olebogeng Gift Kwanaite, and Phemelo Gift Sefanyetso. The song sets a bold tone with its repetitive, driving rhythm.
Released: December 6, 2024
DRIVER
Scotts Maphuma • From “PIATO (A Different Chapter)”
DRIVER Lyrics Translation (from “PIATO (A Different Chapter)”)
The lyrics mention ‘Midrand,’ ‘Sandton,’ and ‘Soweto,’ painting a clear picture of movement through familiar places. Scotts Maphuma asks, ‘How do we get out? In a hot car,’ emphasizing a no-turning-back attitude. The repetition of ‘We don’t turn back’ reinforces the song’s forward momentum.
EhEh.
Eeeh heyEeeh hey.
AyiAyi.
Eh driver ayiEh, driver, ayi.
Ayi emdrasen’Ayi, in ‘Midrand’.
Emdrasen’ ayiIn ‘Midrand’, ayi.
Yey wena man emdraseniHey you, man, in ‘Midrand’.
AyiAyi.
EmdrasenIn ‘Midrand’.
Ayi suka manAyi, go on, man.
EmdrasenIn ‘Midrand’.
Yey wena man eyiHey you, man, eyi.
Kuthi s’phuma kanjan wena ayiHow we’re getting out, ayi.
Ayi suka wena manAyi, go on, you man.
WemdrasenYou from ‘Midrand’.
Wemdrasen (Asambe wena)You from ‘Midrand’ (Let’s go, you).
WemdrasenYou from ‘Midrand’.
Wemdrasen (Ayi wena man eh)You from ‘Midrand’ (Ayi, you man, eh).
WemdrasenYou from ‘Midrand’.
Yey wena manHey you, man.
Ayi wena manAyi, you man.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’ wenaYou want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjan eh (S’hamba kanjani)You want to know how we’re moving, eh (How we’re moving).
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe bani ai wena man (Phethe ban’ wena)You want to know who I’ve got with me, man (Who I’m with).
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjani (Ai suka man)You want to know how we’re getting out (Ayi, go on, man).
Asambe wenaLet’s go, you.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjaniYou want to know how we’re getting out.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjaniYou want to know how we’re getting out.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjaniYou want to know how we’re getting out.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jikiWe don’t turn back.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jiki wenaWe don’t turn back, you.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jikiWe don’t turn back.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jiki wenaWe don’t turn back, you.
Bathi siyaphi? Se MidrandThey ask where we’re going? We’re in ‘Midrand’.
Bathi siyaphi? Se SandtonThey ask where we’re going? We’re in ‘Sandton’.
Phuma kanjani? Nge VuthaHow do we get out? In a ‘hot car’.
S’ngena kanjani? Nge SotraHow do we get in? Through ‘Soweto’.
Bathi siyaphi? Se MidrandThey ask where we’re going? We’re in ‘Midrand’.
Bathi siyaphi? Se SandtonThey ask where we’re going? We’re in ‘Sandton’.
Phuma kanjani? Nge VuthaHow do we get out? In a ‘hot car’.
S’ngena kanjani? Nge Sotra ayiHow do we get in? Through ‘Soweto’, ayi.
Yey wena Driva wenaHey you, Driver.
As’jiki lapho wena ayiWe don’t turn back there, you, ayi.
Ngathi uyaindicator nje eyiIt’s like you’re just using your turn signal, eyi.
As’dlali nama off-ramp thinaWe don’t mess around with off-ramps.
Yey wena man ehHey you, man, eh.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
S’hamba straight ai suka manWe’re going straight, ayi, go on, man.
Ungay’indicator wenaDon’t use your turn signal.
Bani uthe u off-rampeWho told you to take the off-ramp?
S’hamba kanjani wenaHow are we moving, you?
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jikiWe don’t turn back.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jiki wenaWe don’t turn back, you.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jikiWe don’t turn back.
S’hamba straightWe’re going straight.
As’jiki wenaWe don’t turn back, you.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjaniYou want to know how we’re getting out.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjaniYou want to know how we’re getting out.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjaniYou want to know how we’re getting out.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba nabo ban’You want to know who we’re rolling with.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’hamba kanjanYou want to know how we’re moving.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi mina phethe baniYou want to know who I’ve got with me.
Ufun’ ukwazi kuthi s’phuma kanjani ai wenaYou want to know how we’re getting out, you.
Eeeh hey ayiEeeh hey, ayi.
Eh driverEh, driver.
DRIVER Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘DRIVER’ focus on unwavering determination and urban navigation. Scotts Maphuma’s track is a high-energy anthem for anyone pushing forward without looking back.