BROKEN PROMISES
Broken Vows: Kraft Mutabazi's Struggle for Redemption
Lyrics
Broken Promises
Expressing a theme of unfulfilled commitments and betrayed trust.
I keep seeking acknowledgement
Desire for recognition or acknowledgment from others.
I been writing bars I should not
Admitting to writing lyrics that may not align with personal values.
Just because they rhyming with
Choosing rhymes without deep consideration, possibly for stylistic reasons.
The next line, my mind been stressing on this album shit
Feeling pressure and stress related to creating an album.
Took my time for thinking, 'flecting on philosophies
Reflecting on philosophical thoughts and taking time for introspection.
And part of me, wants me prospering
Desire to succeed and contribute positively to society.
Giving back to society
Expressing the intention to give back to society.
Writing the realest music even if I won't be profiting
Commitment to creating authentic music, even if it doesn't bring financial gains.
I know what's right for me and hopefully I stop acting foolish
Acknowledging the need to stop engaging in foolish behavior.
Act on this poverty inside
Acting in response to the internal struggle with poverty.
Hope nobody judging me
Concern about potential judgment from others.
Seen the God in the mirror I know he should be great
Recognizing one's potential for greatness reflected in the mirror.
Savageness in that nigga ain't something you can break up out of him
Embracing a tough or savage nature that is hard to change.
On God
An emphatic affirmation, possibly expressing sincerity.
My new desires got me in shackles and Jah knows
Feeling restrained or controlled by new desires.
I'm really good at breaking promises,
Admitting a pattern of breaking promises, possibly related to self-sabotage.
Self-sabotage
Acknowledging a tendency to sabotage one's own success.
Flip flip
Possibly a sound effect or expression without clear meaning.
Ducking this cheap shit
Avoiding undesirable situations or experiences.
Got ma nigga in this
Having a companion or friend in the midst of challenges.
And I'm singing real shit
Engaging in genuine and authentic self-expression through singing.
I made that promise yeah
Repeating the commitment or promise made, possibly indicating its significance.
I made that promise yeah
-Flip flip
-Ducking this cheap shit
-Got ma nigga in this
-And I'm singing real shit
-I made that promise yeah
-I made that promise yeah
-I remember every ounce of doubt like it was yesterday
Recalling past doubts and challenges.
I'm bulletproof, not a pussy but can be sensitive
Claiming emotional resilience but acknowledging sensitivity.
I can't be flexing here, with four records and for the record
Acknowledging the need to be selective about those allowed into one's life.
I recon', I should reconsider who I am letting in
Considering a reevaluation of relationships for personal growth.
Smiling everyday, trouble on my mind
Juxtaposing a happy facade with underlying troubles.
Ipsum te Noce and Daphne can never be enough
Referring to Latin phrases, possibly signifying unattainable satisfaction.
I promised albums, I slept on it hope you know what's up
Acknowledging unfulfilled promises regarding album releases.
It's ironic cz personally I'm feeling down
Feeling down despite external success, highlighting internal struggles.
I pretend I'm the nigga when really
Presenting a facade of confidence while dealing with internal turmoil.
I see me I'm feeling it like giving up early
Experiencing self-doubt and contemplating giving up prematurely.
I put up with the bullshit, I'd rather be losing
Choosing to endure challenges rather than apologizing to fans.
Than telling my fans that I'm sorry
Expressing a preference for personal hardship over disappointing supporters.
I got issues, I know, on this music pulpit
Acknowledging personal issues and struggles on the "music pulpit."
I'm feeling like Kobe
Feeling a sense of greatness despite personal issues, possibly a reference to Kobe Bryant.
I'm saying sorry, can't be too real
Apologizing while acknowledging the difficulty of being too genuine.
It's a good thing, got me some more here
Expressing gratitude for positive aspects despite challenges.
Oh God, systems got me traumatized
Conveying trauma and uncertainty caused by societal systems and interpersonal conflicts.
Oh God, everybody wants to fight
-Oh God, can never know who's telling lies
-Oh God, I hope that we gon be alright
-Oh God, systems got me traumatized
-Oh God, everybody wants to fight
-Oh God, can never know who's telling lies
-Oh God, I hope that we gon be alright
-Flip flip
Repeating the earlier commitment or promise, reinforcing its importance.
Ducking this cheap shit
-Got ma nigga in this
-And I'm singing real shit
-I made that promise yeah
-I made that promise yeah
-Flip flip
-Ducking this cheap shit
-Got ma nigga in this
-And I'm singing real shit
-I made that promise yeah
-I made that promise yeah
-Tell me why you write these songs
Pondering the purpose of writing songs that may not rectify personal wrongs.
If they don't right your wrongs
Questioning the effectiveness of songs in addressing personal issues.
I love you but I don't know
Expressing love while acknowledging uncertainty about the relationship.
Soon I could leave you alone
Anticipating the
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