De Mthuda unites with Sir Trill and Da Muziqal Chef for ‘John Wick,’ a fiery Amapiano anthem. The songwriter, Mthuthuzeli Gift Khoza, drafts lyrics about resilience and swagger over beats crafted by Mzwakhe Tumelo Zwane and TSHEPO BURE. The track mixes hypnotic rhythms with bold declarations, setting the stage for a sonic showdown.
Released: January 29, 2021
John Wick (feat. Sir Trill & Da Muziqal Chef)
De Mthuda
John Wick (feat. Sir Trill & Da Muziqal Chef) Meaning & Lyrics (De Mthuda)
The performer compares himself to the legendary John Wick, repeating, ‘The wheel has finally turned.’ He warns rivals to ‘dodge the heat’ and vows they ‘won’t come back, even if they come in great numbers.’ The lyrics blend streetwise confidence with the infectious energy of Amapiano culture.
Bathi First ThrowThey say it’s the first throw.
YeboYes.
Aw Bathi YeboOh, they say yes.
Aw First Throw (Ipiano Syarocka Rocka Aw Woza S’plan Inombolo)Oh, it’s the first throw (the ‘Amapiano’ is rocking; come on, let’s plan our move).
Aw Yebo (Kop Or Tail Manyora Woza S’plan Inombolo)Oh yes (‘Heads or tails’, guys; come on, let’s plan our move).
Ngithi First Throw (I-CVJ Ispina Njengezwipi Syarocka Dlalis’iking Sure)I say it’s the first throw (the ‘CVJ’ sound is spinning like a top; it’s rocking, so play like a king for sure).
Aw YeboOh yes.
Aw First Throw (Ipiano Syarocka Rocka Aw Woza S’plan Inombolo)Oh, it’s the first throw (the ‘Amapiano’ is rocking; come on, let’s plan our move).
Aw Yebo (Kop Or Tail Manyora Woza S’plan Inombolo)Oh yes (‘Heads or tails’, guys; come on, let’s plan our move).
Ngithi First Throw (I-CVJ Ispina Njengezwipi Syarocka Dlalis’iking Sure)I say it’s the first throw (the ‘CVJ’ sound is spinning like a top; it’s rocking, so play like a king for sure).
Aw Yebo Aw’ YeboOh yes, oh yes.
Ngeke Babuye Noma Bengaza BebaningiThey won’t come back, even if they come in great numbers.
S’lokhu Sthule Sibhekile Awu Ngeke NiweakWe’ve stayed quiet while watching; oh, you’ll never break us.
Seven Days NgevikiSeven days a week.
Sel’jikil’iviliThe wheel has finally turned.
UMthuda UJohn WickMthuda is the legendary ‘John Wick’.
Avuth’amanga Vik’iyohThe lies are burning; dodge the heat, oh.
Ngeke Babuye Noma Bengaza BebaningiThey won’t come back, even if they come in great numbers.
S’lokhu Sthule Sibhekile Awu Ngeke NiweakWe’ve stayed quiet while watching; oh, you’ll never break us.
Seven Days NgevikiSeven days a week.
Sel’jikil’iviliThe wheel has finally turned.
UMthuda UJohn WickMthuda is the legendary ‘John Wick’.
Avuth’amanga Vik’iyohThe lies are burning; dodge the heat, oh.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngithi Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeI say you might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngeke Nibuye Nina Ngeke Nibuye NinaYou’re not returning; no, you won’t ever return.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngithi Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeI say you might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngeke Nibuye Nina Ngeke Nibuye NinaYou’re not returning; no, you won’t ever return.
Kushubile Kubomvu For Ley’ntwan’eyncaneIt’s getting intense and dangerous for those young boys.
Uban’umalume Hah Manje KhulumaniWho’s the master now? Ha, go ahead and speak up.
Kushubile Kubomvu For Ley’ntwan’eyncaneThings are heated and turning red for those young boys.
Uban’umalume Hah Manje KhulumaniWho’s the master now? Ha, go ahead and speak up.
Kushubile Kubomvu For Ley’ntwan’eyncaneIt’s getting intense and dangerous for those young boys.
Uban’umalume Hah Manje KhulumaniWho’s the master now? Ha, go ahead and speak up.
Kushubile Kubomvu For Ley’ntwan’eyncane YeyeThings are heated and turning red for those young boys, yeah.
Uban’umalume Hah Manje KhulumaniWho’s the master now? Ha, go ahead and speak up.
Ngeke Babuye Noma Bengaza BebaningiThey won’t come back, even if they come in great numbers.
S’lokhu Sthule Sibhekile Awu Ngeke NiweakWe’ve stayed quiet while watching; oh, you’ll never break us.
Seven Days NgevikiSeven days a week.
Sel’jikil’iviliThe wheel has finally turned.
UMthuda UJohn WickMthuda is the legendary ‘John Wick’.
Avuth’amanga Vik’iyohThe lies are burning; dodge the heat, oh.
Ngeke Babuye Noma Bengaza BebaningiThey won’t come back, even if they come in great numbers.
S’lokhu Sthule Sibhekile Awu Ngeke NiweakWe’ve stayed quiet while watching; oh, you’ll never break us.
Seven Days NgevikiSeven days a week.
Sel’jikil’iviliThe wheel has finally turned.
UMthuda UJohn WickMthuda is the legendary ‘John Wick’.
Avuth’amanga Vik’iyohThe lies are burning; dodge the heat, oh.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngithi Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeI say you might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngeke Nibuye Nina Ngeke Nibuye NinaYou’re not returning; no, you won’t ever return.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeYou might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngithi Ningaze Nivume Kodwa’ngeke NibuyeI say you might admit it, but you’re not coming back.
Ngeke Nibuye Nina Ngeke Nibuye NinaYou’re not returning; no, you won’t ever return.
John Wick (feat. Sir Trill & Da Muziqal Chef) Music Video
‘John Wick’ cements De Mthuda as a force in South Africa’s music scene. The Amapiano hit is a statement of dominance, one that demands repeat plays and louder speakers.