Kwame Dame
Rising Above, Kwame Dame's Anthem of Ambition and Realism
Lyrics
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment
Dope Music!
Appreciation for the quality of the music
Voice of the voiceless
Referring to the artist as a voice for those who aren't heard
Fortune! Eyyy
Expression of excitement or affirmation
FreQuency God
Reference to the artist as a divine force in music
Go tell the world I'm coming bro
Announcement of the artist's upcoming presence
Just say some sticky liquid no go come out
Suggesting that something unusual or surprising will not happen
It sounds funny though
Acknowledging the humor in the situation
I need money yo and I need love cos I give love But they leave in the end though
Expressing the need for both money and love, with a reflection on past experiences
No best friends all the friends I have,have dema own friends
Highlighting a lack of close friendships
Fall in love?no thanks
Declining the idea of falling in love
First fool no be fool
Suggesting that being the first fool is not foolish
Second fool?Then ano get sense
Rejecting the idea of being a fool for the second time
Me ne Kwame Dame no
Introduction of the artist's name
Boy naa ɔka nokware no
Describing oneself as a unique individual
Obibini abranteɛ
Referring to oneself as a young man with wisdom
Ghana ba papaa no no
Expressing pride in being Ghanaian
Nyansani me bue mano pɛ Obiaa bisa sɛ hwan no no
Reflecting on life's challenges and uncertainties
Me ne wo nni asɛm meeba yi ɛmba mbɛ gyina kwan na no
Expressing the need to stay true to oneself despite external opinions
Bringing wanna culture back
Advocating for the revival of cultural values
Sankofa never be bad
Emphasizing the importance of learning from the past
Azonto yɛ black sound I no go criticize that
Accepting and not criticizing the Azonto dance style
I'm a god wo nteaseɛ you get problem
Claiming god-like status with the ability to solve problems
Twedeapon bɔɔ me sɛ ne sɛ so a abi who that?
Referencing a confident and assertive attitude
Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
Repetition of the artist's name and the ambition to reach the top
Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Aiming to the top ɛmba ha me
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Ey ey
Exclamation of affirmation or excitement
Everyday
Expressing determination to achieve success without distractions or competition
We dey climb climb climb higher till we reign
-No time for competition adey my lane
-(Adey my lane)
-This is reality we ain’t playing games
-We no dey play
Emphasizing seriousness and commitment
Bibini abranteɛ
Describing oneself, showcasing confidence and success
Afei na m'ashɛ asei
-Swag no yɛ on point
-Checki me nanteɛ
-Yɛ a na ma kunkon
-Meyɛ din nso mensoso nsɛmfon so
-Yɛse Odame mbu adeɛ
-Ni de ka bamu de case
Asserting independence and rejecting negativity
Me den you never dey race
-You dey run cool adey crawl dey pave my ways
-Me mperform free wo hia me a pay
-Make you no bring your negative energy to my face
-You dey craze?
Questioning someone's sanity
Here to leave a legacy not to beef
Stating the intention to leave a positive legacy rather than engage in conflicts
The First step to success you need to believe that you can and you will
Encouraging self-belief as a key to success
Ɔmo hate kraa still every beat we go kill
Indicating resilience in the face of hate
Living in a fake world but the boy want be real
Expressing a desire for authenticity in a seemingly artificial world
Pinocchio
Reference to Pinocchio, suggesting honesty
Naafara baa yenzu dan kaare o
Reference to overcoming challenges
Jumping obstacles like I'm Mario
Comparing oneself to Mario, symbolizing overcoming obstacles
One day 3 wives ago marry o
Humorous reference to marriage
Mentumi ntwɛn boy the future for hurry up
Expressing impatience for success
Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
Repetition of the artist's name and the ambition to reach the top
Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Aiming to the top ɛmba ha me
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Kwame Dame Kwame Dame
-Ey ey
Exclamation of affirmation or excitement
I create art
Stating the artist's identity, values, and commitment to truth and passion
I preach truth
-And that’s fact
-Fine girls
-Them wan come to distract
-But Adey on a mission
-Listen...love be my religion
-Everything wey I Dey do Adey ado cos of the passion...I take action just like a verb
-Menkasa pii I observe
-I set off ky33 now I reach
-I Dey come for all I deserve
-We make steady we Dey move
-I no need you to approve my art
-Eye Dey my top Anas
-I still go spread the truth
-Everyday
Repetition of the determination to climb higher and succeed
We dey climb climb climb higher till we reign
-No time for competition adey my lane
-(Adey my lane)
-This is reality we ain’t playing games
-We no dey play
Emphasizing the seriousness of the artist's endeavors
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