LEARN FROM LYRICS
Today, we'll examine the inspiring lyrics of "Kurunmi", a song by Beautiful Nubia, which talks about the deceitful nature of our Nigerian politicians.
The song is a parody of the hypes and promises of the APC's "Change" movement.
Enjoy and learn!
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Lately when we see them, they talk about change
They say it is their turn now to be leaders of the people
Tell them I've been there many many times before And no one can trick me with honey mouth again.
Lately when we meet them they flex their muscles up
They talk about bravery and courage never seen
Tell them I know book o and heroes wey no beg
Real man na for action, no be for mouth o.
Here comes the fire-eating guy My lord with arrows in his eyes and burning anger Let no one stand in his way This land will never be the same again. Here comes the fire-spitting guy, Aare Kurunmi is on the way with his sword of justice Warn all the liars and pretenders The day of reckoning is here, beware!
Lately when we see them, they talk about their conquests
The many battles fought in the trenches for your rights
If you ask for evidence, na award you go see
And many many honours from foreign bodies o
Lately when we see them, they talk about change And many many honours from foreign bodies o.
See them on the street now preaching to the crowd
The true test of a leader is to lead right in front
And be responsible when things go wrong
No be to dey run and make excuse o.
Children you will learn and you must never forget
The past is full of heroes from whom we can learn
And real lessons to guide us today
Many many stories to make us proud too.
Lately when we meet them they count up their losses
The pains and the scars of their vain struggles
Kurunmi lost five sons all in a day
But he never wavered till the very last stand
Okunrin ogun ni Kurunmi o, ki s'ojo Akinkanju ni Kurunmi o, ki s'ole