“Jodge Me Niet” (a playful spin on the English judge me not) is Jayh’s bold reminder to shrug off gossip and live unapologetically. Over a dance-hall-flavored beat supplied by AmsterdamSoundSystem, the Dutch-Surinamese singer lists every rumor, mistake, and flashy accessory people use to label him, then brushes them aside with the carefree refrain “Kan me geen moer schelen” (I don’t give a dime). The song tells us that the road to success is bumpy, everyone hides “skeletons in the closet,” and no one has the right to decide what is gek (crazy) or normaal for someone else.
Rather than denying his flaws, Jayh owns them: he admits to lying, stealing, even breaking hearts, but flips the mirror back on the listener with “Jij bent niet beter” (You’re no better). The overall message sparkles with self-acceptance, resilience, and a dash of swagger: ignore the whispers, embrace your story, and keep living life exactly the way you want.