Tales by Moonlight
Tales by Moonlight: A Lone Journey Through Life's Shadows
Lyrics
How e dey be na tweener
Expressing curiosity about Ras Tweener's well-being.
Wetin dey play na
Asking about the current situation or activities.
Why you just dey inside room like this
Questioning why someone is staying indoors.
Omo Guy I dey on my Dracula vibes no reason me
Ras Tweener explains his preference for solitude, comparing himself to Dracula.
Papa tell me say i be bad pikin i dey give am stress ohh
Reflecting on being labeled a troublesome child by his father.
E no even dey proud of me i dey bring am disgrace ohh
Feeling unappreciated by his father and causing embarrassment.
I don't dwell in negativity me i no look uche face
Rejecting negativity and avoiding confrontation.
Bless my mama
Expressing gratitude and seeking blessings for his mother.
for the nine months wey you labor
Acknowledging his mother's labor for nine months without abortion.
Carry belle you no abort am
Addressing the unborn child and appreciating the decision not to abort.
Daddy I'm doing my best
Assuring his father that he is doing his best.
Make you no look me dey vex
Asking his father not to be angry with him.
Thinking I might be a fool
Contemplating the possibility of being perceived as foolish.
Back when I dropped outta school
Recalling his dropout from school as a challenging period.
But I understand you
Understanding his father's perspective.
So i am praying for you
Praying for his father and hoping for his presence.
Pray that you stay for me
Expressing a desire for his father's continuous support.
Ehhh
An exclamation, possibly emphasizing the importance of the previous lines.
This na my story ohh
Introducing the theme of the song as Ras Tweener's personal story.
Tales by moonlight
Comparing his life story to tales told by moonlight.
I Dey by myself ohh
Being alone and embracing solitude.
Call me a loner
Self-identifying as a loner.
Rolling my kpoli ohh
Indicating the use of cannabis (kpoli) and embracing a stoner lifestyle.
Yes I'm a stoner eh
Repeating the affirmation of being a stoner.
Yes I'm stoner eh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-This na my story ohh
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the storytelling aspect.
Tales by moonlight
-I Dey by myself ohh
-Call me a loner
-Rolling my kpoli ohh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-Yes I'm stoner eh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-When I was a child I was scared of the darkness
Expressing a transformation from childhood fear to a preference for solitude.
I'm all grown now I crave for the darkness
-I get pleasure sitting in silence
-Don't mean I don't really wanna have friends
-I'm a negu with a really deep conscience
Acknowledging a deep conscience and the consequences of his actions.
My actions got Consequence
-I don't really wanna follow up no trends
-I'm just moving in my sequence
-In my defense
Defending his actions and decisions.
I'm a negu who tends
Describing his tendency to avoid physical contact and distrust pretense.
To not shake hands
-And I really no send
-Cuz y'all pretend
-Do you comprehend
Asking if the listener comprehends his perspective.
Life No be contest
Reflecting on life not being a competition but expressing determination.
But I will contend
-What's rightfully mine
-Stay content
-Grateful for mine
Expressing gratitude and contentment for personal achievements.
Rich negu,spending alone time
-Please make sense if you loan my time
Requesting meaningful use of his time if borrowed.
This na my story ohh
Repetition of chorus and verses, emphasizing the storytelling and loneliness.
Tales by moonlight
-I Dey by myself ohh
-Call me a loner
-Rolling my kpoli ohh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-Yes I'm stoner eh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-This na my story ohh
-Tales by moonlight
-I Dey by myself ohh
-Call me a loner
-Rolling my kpoli ohh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-Yes I'm stoner eh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-This na my story ohh
Final repetition of the chorus and verses, reinforcing the themes of solitude and stoner lifestyle.
Tales by moonlight
-I Dey by myself ohh
-Call me a loner
-Rolling my kpoli ohh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
-Yes I'm stoner eh
-Yes I'm a stoner eh
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