Danya Devs opens ‘Took a Shower’ with a laid-back rhythm, setting the tone for a song about confidence and success. The lyricist mixes lines about luxury cars and wealth with a playful vibe. Aiden Lair collaborates on the melody, giving it a smooth, modern edge.
Released: January 23, 2026
Took a Shower
Danya Devs • From “Bayede”
Took a Shower Lyrics Translation Danya Devs | Bayede
The narrator describes a day filled with style and triumph, saying, ‘The sun doesn’t rise without us dripping in style.’ The poet mentions driving unregistered cars and blasting music, creating a vivid picture of a life that’s both extravagant and carefree.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
I woke up I took a showerI woke up and I took a shower.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Aliphum’ ilanga singa-drip’angaThe sun doesn’t rise without us ‘dripping’ in style.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Lemali ingena singayibizangaThis money flows in without us even asking for it.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Udali simlanda ngomshiniWe’re picking up my darling in a ‘machine’ luxury car.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Awu ngi-drive imoto engakwatangaOh, I’m driving a car that’s never been ‘angered’ by the road.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Yonk’ i-number plate ayi-register’wangaNot a single license plate has been registered yet.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
NgiseThekwini likaBananaI’m in Durban, the city of ‘Banana’ Mthiyane.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Siqhumis’ iphimbo likaLacabroWe’re blasting the voice of ‘Lacabro’ the artist.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Angiphiki ngingam-kiss’aI’m not denying it, I could kiss her.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Futhi ikhehla ngingalifinyisaAnd I could even make an old man ‘blow his nose’ in defeat.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Ngaphansi kwesiketi sikaMandisaRight under Mandisa’s skirt.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Ighedlela liyabilisaThe kettle is starting to boil.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Angisiyi-one hit wonderI’m not just a one-hit wonder.
Eh many hit ngiyayiphindaYeah, I’m making many hits and repeating the success.
Crocodile izam’ ukungicimaThe ‘crocodile’ rival tried to shut me down.
Still ngayiwela le waveBut I still managed to cross this wave.
Ngimemeza phambi kwe mirrorI’m shouting out loud in front of the mirror.
Mama your boy is a winnerMom, your boy’s a winner.
Mangifika ekhaya ngimnika i-hug ehamba ne-25 stinaWhen I get home, I give her a hug that comes with 25 ‘stinas’ thousand Rand.
I woke up I took a showerI woke up and I took a shower.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Aliphum’ ilanga singa-drip’angaThe sun doesn’t rise without us ‘dripping’ in style.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Lemali ingena singayibizangaThis money flows in without us even asking for it.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Udali simlanda ngomshiniWe’re picking up my darling in a ‘machine’ luxury car.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Ooh, oh hehOoh, oh heh.
Took a Shower Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Took a Shower’ celebrate success and self-assurance. Danya Devs delivers a track that’s both fun and empowering, blending Zulu pride with a modern sound.