Gegil is a Dutch word that refers to screaming or yelling, often in a high-pitched or excited manner. It's a less common word than its more neutral counterparts like 'schreeuwen' (to scream) or 'roepen' (to call).
In the context of this song, Rapper Sjors sings, "schat ik hou van jouw gegil" (honey, I love your screaming/yelling). This line suggests a playful, perhaps even provocative, appreciation for the partner's vocal expressions during intimate or exciting moments, making it a memorable and somewhat cheeky choice.
Rapper Sjors turns the dial to maximum party mode in Hoe Laat Begint Het Nou? – a tongue-in-cheek club anthem packed with swagger, cheeky flirtation, and late-night adrenaline. Throughout the track he proudly introduces himself as “a beast,” bouncing from the club to the pub to the internet, all while zeroing in on a potential dance-floor partner. Money, drinks, and booming bass set the scene, but the chorus keeps circling back to one urgent question: “Hoe laat begint het nou?” – “So, what time does it start?”
The repeated question captures the song’s playful impatience: Sjors is ready for the night to kick off right now, no excuses. Between boasts about counting his “stacks,” rapid-fire Spanish catchphrases, and promises of wild fun, the rapper paints a picture of a chaotic party where anything goes. Far from deep philosophy, the song celebrates carefree hedonism, making it a humorous soundtrack for anyone itching to hit the dance floor and asking the same thing: When do we start?