Zola 7 - Stars

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{Intro}
Ey, If you call me a star
May you're living in the dark
Maybe you’re scared
Let me shine for you, okay?
Lalela

{Hook}
I'm gonna shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga bonke labantu basekasi
Uthando olungaka nigcwele ngami

I'mma shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga lapho wena uthathe khona
Was just a little boy manje ngikhulile ngindoda

I’m gonna shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga bonke labantu basekasi
Uthando olungaka nigcwele ngami

{Verse 1}
I was just a little boy with big dreams
Back in the days when Biggie sang about the CREAM
"Why ungangikhululi? Please set me free"
This is what I told God, "please spread my wings"
Nami ngiyayfuna ikaar ecwebezela ama rims
Ngifake ama chain, ama bracelet nama ring
I didn't understand I was too hungry
But uNkulunkulu uyazi ngoba ubek' iskhathi
Yah! Vele bengikhal' ebusuku
Mangizwa iTsiki Tsiki eshay' ingoma uMdu who
I life beyi flop mededel' iChiskop
Next uMzambiya, anginayo ne 5 Bob
Wa release uMandoza he yakhuphuk' i-hope
Then I thought to my self that it's now or never
Kusasenjalo wadedela no Mshoza
Damn bonke labantu baphum’ eZola

{Hook}
I’m gonna shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga bonke labantu basekasi
Uthando olungaka nigcwele ngami

I'mma shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga lapho wena uthathe khona
Was just a little boy manje ngikhulile ngindoda

{Verse 2}
Ngibhala lengoma ngoba ngibonga ama fans
Bathenga ama CD noma bengena nex
Some of them are poor, abanawo nama perks
But they come to my show begqoke ama rags
But i-life injalo, baby what’s next?
These are my people, they live in the shacks
If I was a president
I'd make you prominent
But ngicula iKwaito
Ngicel' ukukunik' uthando
Ngicela ukubonga labantwana base kasi
When I pass everyday, babang’ irasi
I don't mind that ngoba vele ngiyazi
Bayaz' eyam' ikaar idilika amaswidi
USbu weChiskop was my classmate
'93, '94 life was not great
UMandoza wangithethisa wath' angitheng' idladla
Ukuze ngenze i-life ibe ngcono kumama

{Hook}
I'm gonna shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga bonke labantu basekasi
Uthando olungaka nigcwele ngami

I'mma shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga lapho wena uthathe khona
Was just a little boy manje ngikhulile ngindoda

{Verse 3}
UMzambiya noMshoza bangibiz' ubhuti
But in the industry badala kunami
Brown Dash, General nale tsotsi uPaputsi
They look after me mangisey' nhlungwini
I can never forget the Godfather - uTsiki Tsiki
Sizwe Lollipop, Rest In Peace mpintshi yegazi
Kubo bonke labafana abaphusha ama-demo
Ncenga ntwana uyi-future yeKwaito
Shoes ngangikhona mhla uthola i-record deal
Phusha mfana ngoba ithayma libheke wena
G.P Gangster sinilindile bafana
Tumelo don't forget lasiphuma khona
Bravo ukhulile I know u-proud umama
It feels like yesterday si performa e-Doctor
Brickz sasikhona mhla ubek' i olady
Qina ndoda ekhaya babheke wena

{Hook}
I'm gonna shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga bonke labantu basekasi
Uthando olungaka nigcwele ngami

I'mma shine in the dark like the stars ebusuku
Sing all day, njengenyoni zezulu
Ngoba ngibonga lapho wena uthathe khona
Was just a little boy manje ngikhulile ngindoda

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"Stars" by Zola 7 is a powerful and nostalgic song that pays tribute to the journey of the artist and his rise to stardom. The lyrics reflect on the struggles and triumphs of growing up in the township, dreaming big, and ultimately achieving success. Zola 7 reminisces about his humble beginnings, his influences in the music industry, and the support of his community. The song is a celebration of resilience, gratitude, and the power of love and support from those around him. With its catchy hook and heartfelt verses, "Stars" is a testament to the artist's journey and the people who have helped him shine like a star in the darkness.

Biography

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Born Bonginkosi Dlamani on the 24 April 1977 in Zola, Soweto. The young Bonginkosi had a rough upbringing living with his single mother in a crime ridden and violent ghetto; he ended up serving time in prison as a juvenile for car theft before turning 18 years old.

He was not well known in the music circles in the late 90’s but rather he was famously known for his role as “Papa Action” on the popular Drama series, Yizo Yizo.

He was also featured in the first South African Oscar winning film Tsotsi and also played in another film, Drum directed by Zola Maseko starring Taye Diggs, Jason Flemyng etc.

Zola got introduced to the South African music scene through “Ghetto Fabulous” a song which was released as part of the soundtrack for Yizo Yizo 2.

On the 1st May 2000, he released his debut album, Umdlwembe produced by Kaybee. He released the album under the alias, Zola, which is the name of the ghetto he grew up in. The album went on to attain platinum status and win multiple awards. Zola has released up to eight albums since then.

Originally, Zola was not a fan of Kwaito music, because it “had no message.” He took it upon himself to change this, viewing himself as a role model. He added raps to his chants and choruses, justifying the improvement:

I want to inspire a guy from the ghetto so he can stop hanging around in the corner begging and try to get some life.

This led to Kwaito now having a similar structure to that of Hip Hop a lot, to an extend that some critics have categorized his music as Hip Hop.

Zola has dedicated his life to philanthropy in various ways benefiting the needy and disadvantaged around South Africa and the African continent.