Mellow & Sleazy, Scotts Maphuma & Mr Pilato deliver a forceful Amapiano atmosphere. The track is written by lyricists and composers Mickey Refentse Hlongwane, Olebogeng Kwanaite, and Phemelo Sefanyetso. Their work centers on a hypnotic chant and driving bassline that commands movement.
Released: November 8, 2024
Shayi’Moto (feat. Seemah & Yanda Woods)
Mellow | Sleazy
Shayi’Moto (feat. Seemah & Yanda Woods) Lyrics English Translation by Mellow | Sleazy
The lyricists repeat commands like ‘Get it started’ and ‘Take everything and leave with them’. They call for listeners to dance and seize control of the vibe. This drives the action of claiming the moment on the dance floor.
Ayi Suka EhOh, let’s go, eh.
Bamba Lapho WenaHold it right there, you.
Bathini BonaWhat are they saying?
Bathi Sebam’phadile YenaThey say they’ve already given it to him.
Yey WenaHey, you.
Ayi Suka Wena Man Eh EyiOh, let’s go, you man, eh, eyi.
Yey Wena ManHey, you man.
Ayi Suka Wena Man Eyi ManOh, let’s go, you man, eyi man.
Ayi Suka Wena Man EyiOh, let’s go, you man, eyi.
Ayi Suka ManOh, let’s go, man.
Yey Wena ManHey, you man.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
AyiOh.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Yey Wena ManHey, you man.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Bathini BonaWhat are they saying?
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Shay’imoto Hamba NaboGet it started, go with them.
Thata Konke Phuma NaboTake everything and leave with them.
Siyabaqeda Ngithi KonkeWe’re finishing them, I mean everything.
Shay’ivosho Suka Wena ManDo the ‘ivosho’ dance and let’s go, you man.
Shay’imoto Hamba’naboGet it started, go with them.
Thata Konke Phuma NaboTake everything and leave with them.
Siyabaqeda Ngithi KonkeWe’re finishing them, I mean everything.
Shay’ivosho Suka Wena ManDo the ‘ivosho’ dance and let’s go, you man.
Ufunu’kwazi Siphethe Malin’ EkasiYou want to know how much money we’ve got in the township.
Yiso Les’khwama SamatariyanIt’s this ‘Italian’ designer bag.
Angithi Le-skill Se Jampasi ManIsn’t this the ‘Jampasi’ dance skill, man?
Angithi Ufunu’kwazi Siphethe Malin’ EkasiIsn’t it that you want to know how much money we’ve got in the township?
Yiso Les’khwama SamatariyanIt’s this ‘Italian’ designer bag.
Angithi Le-skill Se Jampasi ManIsn’t this the ‘Jampasi’ dance skill, man?
Way’bamba Way’bamba Way’bamba Way’bambaHe grabbed it, he grabbed it, he grabbed it, he grabbed it.
Bese Yena Way’shiyaAnd then he let it go.
Angithi Way’qub’ Way’qub’ Way’qub’ Way’qubhaDidn’t he push it, push it, push it, push it?
Bese Wena Way’yekaAnd then you gave it up.
Ayi Suka ManOh, let’s go, man.
Ngathi Ufuna Ukulwisa ManIt looks like you want to start a fight, man.
Sek’khala Ama Bhiya MaanNow the beers are flowing, man.
Ayi Wena Ume ManOh you, stand back, man.
Khal’ Iscalutho ManBlow the ‘scalutho’ whistle, man.
Way’bamba Way’bamba Way’bamba Way’bambaHe grabbed it, he grabbed it, he grabbed it, he grabbed it.
Bese Yena Way’shiyaAnd then he let it go.
Angithi Way’qub’ Way’qub’ Way’qub’ Way’qubhaDidn’t he push it, push it, push it, push it?
Bese Wena Way’bekhaAnd then you placed it.
Ayi Suka MaanOh, let’s go, man.
Ngathi Ufuna Ukulwisa ManIt looks like you want to start a fight, man.
Sek’khala Ama BhiyaNow the beers are flowing.
Ayi Wena Ume ManOh you, stand back, man.
Khal’ Iscalutho ManBlow the ‘scalutho’ whistle, man.
Bathini BonaWhat are they saying?
Eyi WenaHey, you.
Ayi Suka Wena Man Eh EyiOh, let’s go, you man, eh, eyi.
Yey Wena ManHey, you man.
Ayi Suka Wena Man Eyi ManOh, let’s go, you man, eyi man.
Ayi Suka Wena Man EyiOh, let’s go, you man, eyi.
Ayi Suka ManOh, let’s go, man.
Yey Wena Man AyiHey, you man, oh.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
AyiOh.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Yey Wena ManHey, you man.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Shay’imotoGet it started.
Bathini BonaWhat are they saying?
Shay’imoto WenaGet it started, you.
Shay’imoto Hamba’naboGet it started, go with them.
Thata Konke Phuma NaboTake everything and leave with them.
Siyabaqeda Ngithi KonkeWe’re finishing them, I mean everything.
Shay’ivosho Suka Wena ManDo the ‘ivosho’ dance and let’s go, you man.
Shay’imoto Hamba’naboGet it started, go with them.
Thata Konke Phuma NaboTake everything and leave with them.
Siyabaqeda Ngithi KonkeWe’re finishing them, I mean everything.
Shay’ivosho Suka Wena ManDo the ‘ivosho’ dance and let’s go, you man.
Ufunu’kwazi Siphethe Malin’ EkasiYou want to know how much money we’ve got in the township.
Yiso Les’khwama SamatariyanIt’s this ‘Italian’ designer bag.
Angithi Le-skill Se Jampasi ManIsn’t this the ‘Jampasi’ dance skill, man?
Angithi Ufunu’kwazi Siphethe Malin’ EkasiIsn’t it that you want to know how much money we’ve got in the township?
Yiso Les’khwama SamatariyanIt’s this ‘Italian’ designer bag.
Angithi Le-skill Se Jampasi ManIsn’t this the ‘Jampasi’ dance skill, man?
Shayi’Moto (feat. Seemah & Yanda Woods) Music Video
Mellow & Sleazy and collaborators ensure the lyrics translation of Shayi’Moto focuses on a direct party command. The track urges listeners to start the party and display township pride. This Amapiano song delivers energy through straightforward instructions.