Tiakola, Genezio, and Prototype bring the heat with ‘PONA NINI,’ a track from the album BDLM VOL.1. The lyricists, including Choko and Richie Beats, craft verses that mix ambition with street grit. The composers, like Shiruken and Jay, create a beat that pulses with energy.
Released: September 18, 2024
PONA NINI
Genezio | Tiakola • From “BDLM VOL.1”
PONA NINI Lyrics Meaning Genezio | Tiakola | BDLM VOL.1
Tiakola tells a story of transformation, ‘When I was hanging around the bottom of the neighborhood, they saw me as a bad guy.’ The lyrics describe a life shaped by hardship, with dreams of escape and success. The performer paints a vivid picture of loyalty to the streets and the struggle to rise above.
Quand J’trainais En Bas De La Zone On M’voyait En MauvaisWhen I was hanging around the bottom of the neighborhood, they saw me as a bad guy.
Elle Veut Le Cote Sombre Pas Les Melodies De MozartShe wants the dark side, not the melodies of Mozart.
Ah T’as Du Courage Tu Veux Test Ah Ouais Tu Sais Bien Qu’c’est Nous Les Best Ah OuaisAh, you’re brave, you want to test us? Oh yeah, you know well we’re the best, oh yeah!
En Jacquemus Jusqu’a La Veste Ah Ouais J’remercie L’ciel God BlessIn Jacquemus all the way to the jacket, oh yeah, I thank the heavens, God bless.
Ouh Depuis Qu’on Level Up Ouh Les Jaloux S’developpentOoh, ever since we leveled up, ooh, the jealous people are multiplying.
J’bossais Dans Mon Coin D’septembre A Septembre L’argent Calme Tous Mes SymptomesI was working in my corner from September to September, money calms all my symptoms.
Baby Me Parle De Dom-Tom Du Lundi Au Lundi Du Lundi Au LundiBaby talks to me about the overseas islands, from Monday to Monday, from Monday to Monday.
Mais J’ai Mis Mon Coeur Sous Cello’ J’suis Issu Des Coins GhettoisesBut I’ve wrapped my heart in cellophane, I come from the ghettoized corners.
Ca Fait Longtemps Qu’on A Reve De Tailler Tous A Bord Du CayenneWe’ve dreamed for a long time of escaping together aboard a Cayenne.
Gros J’ai Trop Connu La Galere Ici Ca S’bat Pour Un SalaireBro, I’ve known too much hardship, here they fight for a salary.
J’revais D’fonder Mon Empire A Mes Cotes Une Girly On FireI dreamed of founding my empire, with a girl on fire by my side.
Quand J’trainais En Bas De La Zone On M’voyait En MauvaisWhen I was hanging around the bottom of the neighborhood, they saw me as a bad guy.
Elle Veut Le Cote Sombre Pas Les Melodies De MozartShe wants the dark side, not the melodies of Mozart.
J’te Le Dis Tout A Change Devant Nous Y A NobodyI’m telling you, everything has changed, there’s nobody ahead of us.
No Melo’ No Party No PartyNo melody, no party, no party!
J’ai Pas Trouve L’bonheur Dedans Pourquoi M’investir AutantI didn’t find happiness in it, why should I invest myself so much?
J’ai La Calle Dans Le Sang Pourquoi Veux-Tu Que Je ChangeI have the street in my blood, why do you want me to change?
Pona Nini-Ni Pona Nini-NiniFor what reason, for what reason?
Pona Nini-Ni PonaFor what reason, for what?
4-4matic J’ai Envie D’faire Des M#rders Quand J’suis Conseille Par Ange De GaucheIn the 4matic, I want to commit crimes when I’m advised by the angel on my left shoulder.
La Trahison Revient Pas Y A Pas D’brother J’prends Soin De Mes Loves Comme Un LoverBetrayal doesn’t come back, there are no brothers, I take care of my money like a lover.
U#i Charge Quand Le Quartier Perds Un P’tit Victime Chopee Y A Plus D’pona NiniThe weapon is loaded when the neighborhood loses a kid, once the victim is caught, there’s no more asking why.
Y A Que Pour Maman Sentiments Ebimi Dans Le Coeur Dans Mon Coeur Fait MaliliOnly for Mom do feelings come out, in my heart, my heart feels cold.
Rien Que J’lui Donne Efficacement Elle Veut Des Calins J’suis Son CalmantI just give it to her effectively, she wants cuddles, I’m her tranquilizer.
Bisous Partout Bebe Attends J’dois M#ugou La Vie Pour Faire VengeanceKisses everywhere, baby wait, I have to conquer life to get my revenge.
C’est Un Demon Rien Qu’elle M’observe A L’interieur De Mon Coeur Elle Veut Faire TravauxShe’s a demon, she just watches me, she wants to do renovations inside my heart.
J’lui Dis Laisse-Moi L’time Yeah Ou J’veux Plus Qu’on En Parle OuaisI tell her to give me time, yeah, or I don’t want us to talk about it anymore, yeah.
Eh Avoir La Meme Vie Fallait Qu’j’realise Qu’on Revait Trop D’choses A DigererHey, to have the same life, I had to realize we were dreaming of too many things to digest.
Dans Sa Tete C’est Flou Comme Sous Hennessy Je Sais Qu’elle A Le Bail AbimeIn her head, it’s blurry like she’s under the influence of Hennessy, I know she has a damaged vibe.
Quand J’trainais En Bas De La Zone On M’voyait En MauvaisWhen I was hanging around the bottom of the neighborhood, they saw me as a bad guy.
Elle Veut Le Cote Sombre Pas Les Melodies De MozartShe wants the dark side, not the melodies of Mozart.
J’te Le Dis Tout A Change Devant Nous Y A NobodyI’m telling you, everything has changed, there’s nobody ahead of us.
No Melo’ No Party No PartyNo melody, no party, no party!
J’ai Pas Trouve L’bonheur Dedans Pourquoi M’investir AutantI didn’t find happiness in it, why should I invest myself so much?
J’ai La Calle Dans Le Sang Pourquoi Veux-Tu Que Je ChangeI have the street in my blood, why do you want me to change?
Pona Nini-Ni Pona Nini-NiniFor what reason, for what reason?
Pona Nini-Ni PonaFor what reason, for what?
T’es Tombee Sur Le Mauvais PlayerYou’ve fallen for the wrong player.
J’ai Pas Gagne La Confiance De Son Daron T’es Tombee Sur Le Mauvais PlayerI haven’t won her father’s trust, you’ve fallen for the wrong player.
T’es Tombee Sur Le Mauvais Player T’es Tombee Sur Le Mauvais PlayerYou’ve fallen for the wrong player, you’ve fallen for the wrong player.
J’ai Pas Gagne La Confiance De Son Daron T’es Tombee Sur Le Mauvais PlayerI haven’t won her father’s trust, you’ve fallen for the wrong player.
Let’s Go J’suis Cale Dans La BenzoLet’s go, I’m sitting comfortably in the Benz.
Le Son Du Gl#ck Reveille L’zoo Le Premier Tir T’fera Danser La DancehallThe sound of the weapon wakes up the zoo, the first shot will make you dance the dancehall.
Baby M’appelle J’reponds Pas Meme Quand C’est L’heure D’aller DinerBaby calls me, I don’t answer, even when it’s time to go to dinner.
Trop Puissant Moi-Meme Je M’trouve Cheate Sacem Enveloppe GuccideToo powerful, I even find myself feeling like a cheat code, my music royalties are wrapped in Gucci.
Elle Veut M’faire Des Avances Ozali MauvaiseShe wants to make advances on me, you are bad.
Un Peu Too En Avance J’me Rends Compte Que J’en Ai Trop FaitA little too early, I realize that I’ve done too much.
Pour Ca Que Quand J’trainais En Bas De La Zone On M’voyait En MauvaisThat’s why when I was hanging around the bottom of the neighborhood, they saw me as a bad guy.
Elle Veut Le Cote Sombre Pas Les Melodies De MozartShe wants the dark side, not the melodies of Mozart.
J’te Le Dis Tout A Change Devant Nous Y A NobodyI’m telling you, everything has changed, there’s nobody ahead of us.
No Melo’ No Party No PartyNo melody, no party, no party!
J’ai Pas Trouve L’bonheur Dedans Pourquoi M’investir AutantI didn’t find happiness in it, why should I invest myself so much?
J’ai La Calle Dans Le Sang Pourquoi Veux-Tu Que Je ChangeI have the street in my blood, why do you want me to change?
Pona Nini-Ni Pona Nini-NiniFor what reason, for what reason?
Pona Nini-Ni PonaFor what reason, for what?
PONA NINI Music Video
The ‘PONA NINI’ lyrics show the tension between ambition and roots. Tiakola and his collaborators deliver a powerful anthem that speaks to staying true to oneself in French rap.