Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Naija's Son, artist - Kolo. Date of issue: 14.12.2020
Age restrictions: 18+
Song language: English
Naija's Son |
| Alright so uh good to have you here |
| Thank you, thank you for having me |
| And if you are just tuning in feel free to ask Kolo a question, feel free to do |
| that |
| And of course he’s the son of the soil, in Yoruba they called them «Omo Onile» |
| Ahh, that’s awesome |
| Heard that before |
| No, that’s the first time I’ma remember that though, I’ll remember that |
| Ok, so good to have you in Niger State in Nigeria first of all |
| Was drowning deep in bitterness acting hysterical |
| All because the world left me lonely like a McAlister |
| You get down gotta get up believe in miracles |
| I need my soul to be as 'bout as rich as Lannister |
| Working long nights like Kobe to get my average up |
| Paying to perform for A&Rs that’s arrogant |
| They ain’t see the vision, the lord was teaching me parables |
| It’s all My2k, it builds character |
| Never let the thought of the other be what defines you |
| They never notice your greatness 'til everyone idolize you |
| Sleep at your own risk, fans waiting on my arrival |
| Like families at the airport waiting for army privates |
| It’s my year, I’m back in Naija land and all the pain disappears |
| I know the lord sent me here for therapy to share |
| This time with those I love, everyday I wake up |
| And who I am is more clear, yeah |
| I found my way back home and then I found me |
| If my life is just 'bout me then I ain’t free |
| And I’m learning, I felt the tide coming but it’s turning |
| I know the lord with me he’ll affirm it |
| I know that gold ain’t worth more than purpose, yeah yeah |
| Naija’s son out in Naija sun I’m shining hard |
| The flow still be no holes barred I’m floating like Noah’s Ark |
| They’ll play me in the clubs but I’m rapping for the nerds |
| I got bars for the soul and bangers harder than the curb |
| I start writing these lines and my soul becomes immersed |
| In a pool of peace, the devil could never swim |
| My fears begin to drown, my doubts begin to dim |
| And I find freedom from my past and all my haunting sins |
| Never let these n***** tell you who you are |
| They quick to see you as lesser they blinded by they own scars |
| Let them talk forever don’t pay them no real regard |
| It’s only boils your blood then demons feed on your heart |
| My dad my hero, it ain’t no real discussion |
| He made it outta poverty he really came from nothing |
| That’s just a saying, there’s beauty in our heritage |
| He came from the village but he built a gated premises for real |
| I found my way back home and then I found me |
| If my life is just 'bout me then I ain’t free |
| And I’m learning, I felt the tide coming but it’s turning |
| I know the lord with me he’ll affirm it |
| I know that gold ain’t worth more than purpose, yeah yeah |
| Thank you God for the glory and the struggle |
| I’m bathed in Naija son I’m bursting outta my bubble |
| My Dad built a second crib he made it out the rubble |
| I’m tryna fill his shoes I’m just hoping I don’t stumble |
| Millions of times we have to persevere |
| The closest we get to greatness is when we neighbors with fear |
| Grateful to be alive I’m hurt that my Mom perished |
| At night I’m asking God like how can you not be here |
| Know that you here in spirit, know that you made me fearless |
| Know that Baba and Dad gon' live life in your image |
| Know that God at the wheel even when my heart is heavy |
| Know there’s more life to live in honor of those we bury |
| It’s on me to be the spark to shift a generation |
| The green and white flag is my heart and I’ma wave it |
| The throne is all mine in case y’all didn’t get the memo |
| We climbing the pyramid and soon we gone be pharaohs |
| It’s like I got hit with Cupid arrow’s |
| The love that I got for Naija will never perish |
| Tell the world that there’s more to our land than village children |
| Same place that you find struggle you also gon' find the Hilton |
| There’s more to our story than a Unicef commercial |
| But there’s problems to address, don’t let your comfort avert you |
| Don’t forget about the real place that mold and births you |
| Don’t be fixated on fame then lose your virtues |
| Don’t you lose the you that was going to El-Amin |
| Had dreams of being Kanu before being Kareem |
| Back when me and Baba was living free and climbing trees |
| Nowadays I only see him on the FaceTime |
| I wish the earth would stop and breathe but it runs at full speed |
| Like lions when it’s lunch time suburbans when it’s gun time |
| My mind be staying dumb high, not from smoking herbs |
| But tapping into the spiritual depths I do submerge and find |