Young African Story
Dreams of Glory: Manu WorldStar's Inspiring Young African Story
Lyrics
This is my African story
This marks the beginning of the artist's narrative about his African experience.
Had to start this right, its mandatory
Emphasizes the importance of starting the story correctly; it's a mandatory step.
I did sacrifice for my story
Expresses the artist's willingness to make sacrifices for his personal story.
Had to pay the price for my glory
Indicates that achieving glory requires paying a price or facing challenges.
Shingy Shingy gotta let em know
Suggests the need to inform others boldly (Shingy Shingy) about the artist's journey.
Came a long way from the rodeo
Highlights the considerable distance covered from humble beginnings ("rodeo").
Look up to the sky, nzambe na bomoyi
Refers to looking up to the sky with spiritual connotations ("nzambe na bomoyi").
Had to change my life, had to keep it going
Expresses the necessity of changing life and keeping it moving forward.
Young black Windsor man
Identifies the artist as a young black man from Windsor.
Young black yes I can
Asserts the capability and affirmative attitude of the artist.
Young black African
Reiterates the artist's identity as a young black African.
Gotta stack it up, make the dividends
Focuses on financial success and accumulating dividends.
I ain't ask for much, I'm a simple man
Declares the artist's simplicity and modest desires.
It was hard times in Berea, made it easier when you walked in with that Sega
Recalls challenging times in Berea and the positive impact of someone entering with a Sega.
It's like you've always known your baby boy would be a playa, remember what I told you in Dezemba (oh yeah)
Suggests that the person entering (presumably supportive) always knew the artist would succeed.
I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
Repetition of the phrase "I'm dreaming" emphasizes the artist's persistent aspirations.
Chankura ra kena, it's easy
-I mean it, you better believe it
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-Yeah I had a dream
Reflects on a dream from 2017 and the challenges faced upon entering the scene.
2017 I would make it on the scene
Specific year reference indicating a period of aspiration.
But I came up on the screen and I made a fool of me
Acknowledges making mistakes but resiliently moving forward without dwelling on them.
And I dusted off my feet like a motherfuckin' G
-Jesus take the wheel
Metaphorically asks for guidance and expresses emotions to overcome difficulties.
I'm pleading you know how I feel
-Yeah
-Young black citizen
Identifies the artist as a responsible, goal-oriented individual irrespective of origin.
Young black immigrant
-Young black killing it
-Focus on the vision know what time it is
Focuses on the vision and emphasizes the importance of understanding the present.
I'm tryna lead my Mama to retirement
Expresses the desire to provide for the artist's mother in retirement.
This one for you, you struggling to get a scholarship
Dedicates lines to individuals facing challenges and struggles.
This one for you, you on the corner selling oranges
-This one for you, you say trying to find a better way
-Pray the Lord will shine a light upon you
-It's a brighter day
Expresses optimism for a better future ("It's a brighter day").
I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
Repetition of "I'm dreaming" reinforces the artist's persistent pursuit of dreams.
Chankura ra kena, it's easy
-I mean it, you better believe it
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
-Yeah (dreaming)
Further expressions of achievement and triumph over challenges.
We out baby, yeah (dreaming)
-Man we finally did this one huh
-(Dreaming)
-It's been a long time coming
-(Dreaming)
-Dont let anybody tell you nothing
Encourages self-belief and not letting others discourage you.
Young black Windsor man
Reiteration of identity and a nod to supportive figures, emphasizing the artist's success.
Young black yes I can
-Young black African
-Gotta stack it up, make the dividends
-I ain't ask for much, I'm a simple man
-It was hard times in Berea, made it easier when you walked in with that Sega
-It's like you've always known your baby boy would be a playa, remember what I told you in Dezemba (oh yeah)
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