CowBoii’s Tsokolo from the album THIS AINT’ A.I: MHLEKAZI SERIES features Emtee, Thatohatsi, and Musical Xhepard. The song brings a soulful plea against hardship, blending heartfelt cries with resilience. Lyricists Mthembeni Ndevu, Sibusiso Mokone, and Thatohatsi Raphadi write about overcoming struggles.
Released: April 25, 2025
Tsokolo (feat. Emtee, Thatohatsi & Musical Xhepard)
Cowboii • From “THIS AINT’ A.I: MHLEKAZI SERIES”
Tsokolo (feat. Emtee, Thatohatsi & Musical Xhepard) Lyrics Meaning Cowboii | THIS AINT’ A.I: MHLEKAZI SERIES
Mthembeni Ndevu sings, ‘I’m begging, Mama, I’m begging / Hardship’s blocking the path.’ Emtee adds defiance with, ‘You can run your mouth / But don’t count me out.’ The lyrics show a journey from vulnerability to strength.
Ka Kopa Mama Ka KopaI’m begging, Mama, I’m begging
Tsokolo E Tsena TselengHardship’s blocking the path
Le Bathu Ba Becha Ka NnaAnd people’re betting against me
Aba Nyaki Ka Dilo TsakaThey don’t want me to have my things
Ka Kopa Mama Ka KopaI’m begging, Mama, I’m begging
Tsokolo E Tsena TselengHardship’s blocking the path
Le Bathu Ba Becha Ka NnaAnd people’re betting against me
Aba Nyaki Ka Dilo TsakaThey don’t want me to have my things
Leni Lengoma Ezikhuluma Nabahlukumeza Umoya Wam’Stop these songs that speak to those who torment my spirit
Lesi Leskathi Sokukhuthaza Ubhuti No Tata No Mama WamiThis is the time to uplift my brother, my father, and my mother
Ng’khathele Uk’gibelwa Inhloko Benze Bak’thandayo NgamiI’m tired of being walked over while they do what they want with me
Ka Kopo Ramasedi Rekgopela Matla Le MadiI ask the ‘God of the Universe’, we’re asking for strength and ‘protection’
Ho Thata Mona Ho BomaIt’s tough here, it’s dry
Ho Lata Mona Hwa YiwaIt’s a hard journey to find our way
Re Rapela Wena Re Tshepile Wena O Re Sereletsa Ka Mihla YohleWe pray to You, we trust You to protect us every single day
Sicela Enkosini KonkeWe ask for everything from the Lord
Sothanda Size S’popeWe’ll love until we ‘make it big’
Ngeke Bas’vimbe Noma Sebazama Ngathi Bathunyelwe Beze ConsiThey won’t stop us even if they try as if they’re sent to bring us down
Weh Bafana Angek’ Ulunge Kim’Hey boys, you won’t last against me
Ngashaya Cash No DepositI paid in full, no deposit
Bazonda Ukungibona Ng’khuphuka Fast Kodwa Kuyafana Into EdaliweThey hate to see me rising fast, but what’s destined remains the same
Weh Bafana Angek’ Ulunge Kim’Hey boys, you won’t last against me
Ngashaya Cash No DepositI paid in full, no deposit
Bazonda Ukungibona Ng’khuphuka Fast Kodwa Kuyafana Into EdaliweThey hate to see me rising fast, but what’s destined remains the same
Mtanam Thula MtanamMy child, be still, my child
Ndithethile Nabantu Abakukhubazi Inhliziyo Sisakula Thula MtanamI’ve spoken with those who broke your heart while we were growing up, be still my child
Mtanam Thula MtanamMy child, be still, my child
Ndithethile Nabantu Abakukhubazi Inhliziyo Sisakula Thula MtanamI’ve spoken with those who broke your heart while we were growing up, be still my child
Ayo Mpilo Lena YimpiOh, this life is a battlefield
Siphila Ngobungozi Nas’ebusuku Kukhala Izimfene Bas’thumeleza Izimfene Thula MtanamWe live in danger, and at night ‘evil familiars’ are crying, they’re sending ‘wicked spirits’ at us, be still my child
Ayo Mpilo Lena YimpiOh, this life is a battlefield
Siphila Ngobungozi Nas’ebusuku Kukhala Izimfene Bas’thumeleza Izimfene Thula MtanamWe live in danger, and at night ‘evil familiars’ are crying, they’re sending ‘wicked spirits’ at us, be still my child
HothiniWhat’s happening?
Kwakala Makwala Ka RonaThe cowards among us are making noise
Ba Kgata Makgato Ka RonaThey’re treading on the paths we’ve made
Ba Rata Boloi Ka RenaThey’re obsessed with using ‘sorcery’ against us
Tsohle Tsohle Morena Ka RenaEverything, everything, the Lord is with us
Hee Morena Thusa He-heOh Lord, please help us
Hee Morena Thusa He-heOh Lord, please help us
Yey Yeni BoHey, you people
Ka Kopa Mama Ka KopaI’m begging, Mama, I’m begging
Tsokolo E Tsena TselengHardship’s blocking the path
Le Bathu Ba Becha Ka NnaAnd people’re betting against me
Aba Nyaki Ka Dilo TsakaThey don’t want me to have my things
Ka Kopa Mama Ka KopaI’m begging, Mama, I’m begging
Tsokolo E Tsena TselengHardship’s blocking the path
Le Bathu Ba Becha Ka NnaAnd people’re betting against me
Aba Nyaki Ka Dilo TsakaThey don’t want me to have my things
Tsokolo E Tsena TselengHardship’s blocking the path
Le Bathu Ba Becha Ka NnaAnd people’re betting against me
Aba Nyaki Ka Dilo TsakaThey don’t want me to have my things
Ka Kopa Mama Ka KopaI’m begging, Mama, I’m begging
Tsokolo E Tsena TselengHardship’s blocking the path
Le Bathu Ba Becha Ka NnaAnd people’re betting against me
Aba Nyaki Ka Dilo TsakaThey don’t want me to have my things
You Can Run Your MouthYou can talk all you want
But Don’t Count Me OutBut don’t think I’m finished
It Ain’t Hard To Tell Who Run The SouthIt’s not hard to see who’s ruling the South
They Know We Up But Not Aroused YeahThey know we’re on top, but we aren’t bothered
Growing Up I Had A WishGrowing up, I had a dream
I Always Wanted To Do It Like ThisI always wanted to do it like this
Rapping Is Cool I’m Tryna Make HitsRapping’s cool, but I’m trying to make hits
I Stood On Business Cuz’ I Couldn’t Sit YeahI stood on business ’cause I couldn’t just sit around
Swam With The Sharks That Water Was DeepI swam with the sharks in deep waters
Pray To The Lord My Soul To KeepI pray to the Lord to keep my soul
Me Vs Me Nobody To BeatIt’s me against myself, no one else to beat
Walk In The Storm My Soul On The PeakI walk through the storm with my soul at its peak
This Here Was Meant For MeThis was always meant for me
They Call It DestinyThey call it destiny
When Life Was Testing MeWhen life was testing me
Police Arresting MeEven when the police were arresting me
It Was Just A Test For MeIt was all just a test for me
Kukude EkhayaHome’s a long way off
Ngale KwezintabaBeyond those mountains
Kunini SikhalaWe’ve been weeping for ages
Ngeke Ngifel’ UbalaI won’t die for nothing
I Gotta Go HardI’ve got to go hard
Say Thank You To GodSay thank you to God
I Done Came This FarI’ve come this far
I Became A StarI became a star
I’ve Been Saying No One Over JahI’ve been saying nobody’s above the ‘Lord’
Stay True To Yourself And Know Who You AreStay true to yourself and know who you are
HothiniWhat’s happening?
Kwakala Makwala Ka RonaThe cowards among us are making noise
Ba Kgata Makgato Ka RonaThey’re treading on the paths we’ve made
Ba Rata Boloi Ka RenaThey’re obsessed with using ‘sorcery’ against us
Tsohle Tsohle Morena Ka RenaEverything, everything, the Lord is with us
Hee Morena Thusa He-heOh Lord, please help us
Hee Morena Thusa He-heOh Lord, please help us
Yey Yeni BoHey, you people
Kukude EkhayaHome’s a long way off
Ngale KwezintabaBeyond those mountains
Kunini SikhalaWe’ve been weeping for ages
Ngeke Ngifel’ UbalaI won’t die for nothing
I Gotta Go HardI’ve got to go hard
Say Thank You To GodSay thank you to God
I Done Came This FarI’ve come this far
I Became A StarI became a star
I’ve Been Saying No One Over JahI’ve been saying nobody’s above the ‘Lord’
Stay True To Yourself And Know Who You AreStay true to yourself and know who you are
Ayi Yey Wena Mshonizi Ayi Wena ManHey you, the one who brings us down, hey you man
Mthembeni NdevuMthembeni Ndevu
Sibusiso MokoneSibusiso Mokone
THATOHATSI RAPHADIThatohatsi Raphadi
Tsokolo (feat. Emtee, Thatohatsi & Musical Xhepard) Music Video
The Tsokolo lyrics meaning highlights a prayer for deliverance and a declaration of self-belief. The song tells listeners to stay true to themselves despite adversity.