RJ Kanierra sings Tia, a 2023 dance anthem about economic struggle. Lyricists Joe Ngoie Mwema and Jules Fabrice Taguiawa Kamdem craft a defiant response to unpaid wages. The song mixes celebration with protest against systemic neglect.
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Released: July 7, 2023
Tia
Rj Kanierra
Tia Meaning & Lyrics (Rj Kanierra)
Joe and Jules write about dancing into debt while demanding state payment: ‘Play the music, I’ll get into debt; the state will pay.’ They mention hard work without pay, choosing joyful rebellion over silent suffering.
Posa’a KopemaA desire to breathe
He Kufa KasiOh, but this suffering
Orgi’-orginal Ligandidi Lituti YabraAn original, chaotic, cloudy mess
Kati Ya Miye Nawo Ni MawingoBetween me and them, it’s just clouds
Nibi Imbe DjeHow can I sing?
Nibi Seme DjeHow can I laugh?
Ni Furahi DjeHow can I be happy?
Nibi Bambe Dje DjeHow can I hold on?
Ni Tenkunye Dje DjeHow can I shake this off?
Ni Mwange Dje DjeHow can I spread my wings?
Neti Agent Ya L’Etat Ba Futaka TeLike a state employee, they don’t pay us
Ba Arrieres Na Biso Eleki EbeleOur arrears are way too much
Ezo Pesa Kanda Mais Choix Eza TeIt’s infuriating, but there is no choice
Musala Makasi Mais Bongo Eza TeHard work, but there’s no money
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Nzambe Nkolo Yomoko OlobaLord God, You yourself said it
Po Nga Naliya Il Faut NatokaFor me to eat, I must sweat
Po Moto Akolia Na Motoki Naye Eh-eh Natoki Natoki MabeBecause a person must eat from their own sweat, eh-eh, I’m sweating, I’m sweating hard
Nzambe Nkolo Yomoko OlobaLord God, You yourself said it
Po Nga Naliya Il Faut NatokaFor me to eat, I must sweat
Po Moto Akolia Na Motoki Naye Eh-ehBecause a person must eat from their own sweat, eh-eh
Nkolo Okosaka TeLord, You do not lie
Neti Agent Ya L’Etat Ba Futaka TeLike a state employee, they don’t pay us
Ba Arrieres Na Biso Eleki EbeleOur arrears are way too much
Ezo Pesa Kanda Mais Choix Eza TeIt’s infuriating, but there is no choice
Musala Makasi Mais Bongo Eza TeHard work, but there’s no money
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Hela Iko IkoThe money is there, it’s there
Shi Makuta Iko IkoThe cash is there, it’s there
Mbongo EzaliThe money exists
Sasa Abapende RipaNow let them hurry up and pay
Neti Agent Ya L’Etat Ba Futaka TeLike a state employee, they don’t pay us
Ba Arrieres Na Biso Eleki EbeleOur arrears are way too much
Lelo Bokofuta Na’o Kota Niongo BokofutaToday you will pay, I’m going into debt, you will pay
Tia Miziki Ni Ingiye NdeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Nakota Niongo L’Etat AkofutaI’ll go into debt, the State will pay
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Weka Miziki Ni Ingiye DeniPut on the music, let me get into debt
Ni Bebe Deni L’Etat Ata LipaI’ll carry the debt, the State will pay it
Nzambe Nkolo Yomoko OlobaLord God, You yourself said it
Po Nga Naliya Il Faut NatokaFor me to eat, I must sweat
Po Moto Akolia Na Motoki Naye Eh-ehBecause a person must eat from their own sweat, eh-eh
Nzambe Nkolo Yomoko OlobaLord God, You yourself said it
Po Nga Naliya Il Faut NatokaFor me to eat, I must sweat
Po Moto Akolia Na Motoki Naye Eh-ehBecause a person must eat from their own sweat, eh-eh
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
Tia TiaPut it down, put it down
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Tia Music Video
The Tia lyrics translation shows a bold answer to financial hardship through dance and daring. RJ Kanierra turns frustration into rhythm, urging listeners to reclaim power through music.