Dj Jaivane, Smaki 08, and Wesley Keys release Lutho from the album Onkgopotse. Luyanda Ndlovu and the songwriting team write this piece about a lover distracted by superficial trends. It features a heartfelt plea for genuine connection.
Released: July 31, 2025
Lutho (feat. De Rose)
Dj Jaivane | Smaki 08 • From “Onkgopotse”
Lutho (feat. De Rose) Lyrics Translation – Onkgopotse Soundtrack
Luyanda Ndlovu sings about loving their partner when they had nothing. The lyrics ask why they now chase ‘slay queens’ with brows on fleek. The singer shows fear of commitment amid nightlife distractions.
Seng’hleleI’ve been waiting.
Udlala Ngama 2kYou’re playing games with the ‘Ama-2000s’ crowd.
Ng’fis’ Ubuye Kim’ UsuyimiseleI wish you’d come back to me when you’re serious.
Oh DaliOh, Darling.
Oh Seng’hleleOh, I’ve been waiting.
Udlala Ngama 2kYou’re playing games with the ‘Ama-2000s’ crowd.
Ng’fis’ Ubuye Kim’ UsuyimiseleI wish you’d come back to me when you’re serious.
Ayi DaliOh, Darling.
Noma Sek’thiwaEven though people say it.
Lunjani Dali Lena Ak’yona Indlela Yok’philaHow is it, Darling? This isn’t the way to live.
Seng’saba Nok’commit’aI’m scared to commit now.
Noma Sek’thiwaEven though people say it.
Lunjani Dali Lena Ak’yona Indlela Yok’philaHow is it, Darling? This isn’t the way to live.
Seng’saba Nok’commit’aI’m scared to commit now.
Noma Sek’thiwaEven though people say it.
Impilo Yas’ebsuku Yona Bathi Inawo AmamithaThey say the nightlife has its limits.
Seng’saba Nok’commit’aI’m scared to commit now.
Oh Uhlanyiswa SmomondiyaOh, you’re driven crazy by the ‘slay queens’.
Ingane Zama ‘browz On Fleek’Those girls with the ‘brows on fleek’.
Uzoy’lica Soy’shiya LaYou’ll have to leave that life behind.
Ayi Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoOh, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoNothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Ayi Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoOh, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoNothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Noma Sek’thiwaEven though people say it.
Lunjani Dali Lena Ak’yona Indlela Yok’philaHow is it, Darling? This isn’t the way to live.
Seng’saba Nok’commit’aI’m scared to commit now.
Oh Hlanyiswa SmomondiyaOh, driven crazy by the ‘slay queens’.
Ingane Zama Brows On FleekThose girls with the ‘brows on fleek’.
Uzoy’lica Soy’shiya LaYou’ll have to leave that life behind.
S’thandwa Alukh’ Uthand’ Estraadin Beng’thanda NamiBeloved, there’s no real love out in the streets.
Oh Uphile NamiOh, live with me.
S’thandwa Alukh’ Uthand’ Estraadin Beng’thanda NamiBeloved, there’s no real love out in the streets.
Uphile NamiLive with me.
S’thandwa Alukh’ Uthand’ Estraadin Beng’thanda NamiBeloved, there’s no real love out in the streets.
Uphile NamiLive with me.
Noma Sek’thiwaEven though people say it.
Lunjani Dali Lena Ak’yona Indlela Yok’philaHow is it, Darling? This isn’t the way to live.
Seng’saba Nok’commit’aI’m scared to commit now.
Ayi Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoOh, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoNothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Ayi Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoOh, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Lutho Lutho Lutho Lutho LuthoNothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Mina Ngik’thande KungeluthoI loved you when you had absolutely nothing.
I Love You Genuinely SoI love you genuinely so.
Luyanda NdlovuLuyanda Ndlovu
Semakaleng Comfort NkonjeleSemakaleng Comfort Nkonjele
Thandeka CeleThandeka Cele
Wesley SemenyaWesley Semenya
Lutho (feat. De Rose) Music Video
The Lutho lyrics translation highlights the contrast between past and present love. Dj Jaivane reminds that true affection outweighs social status.