Lyrics
[Intro]
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Nobody knows the nights we cry
Everybody sees the smile
But nobody asks what is behind
Mama say my son hold on
But sometimes Mama I don't know how long
[Chorus]
Hold on hold on
Your story never finish
Hold on hold on
[Verse 1]
I wake up every morning with a dream in my chest
But the pocket too empty I still do my best
Yesterday I borrowed today I owe
Tomorrow they ask me so when you go blow
My friend call me brother when money dey flow
When the money finish nobody dey know
I knock on the door they pretend they ain't home
So I walk through the night carrying my own
Mama never had plenty
But she gave me everything
Sometimes we shared one plate
Still she told me eat my king
I saw the tears she wiped away
So I wouldn't see her pain
She said one day you'll smile again
But that day feel far away
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you see me laughing
Don't think my life is easy
Some people smile outside
While their heart is screaming please see me
[Chorus]
Please see me
Please hear me
Please don't leave me lonely
Who dey hear me when I cry
Who dey see me when I hide
I dey smile but deep inside
Something dying every night
[Post-Chorus]
Who dey hear me
Who dey hear me
If tomorrow never come
Tell my people say I tried
I was fighting for my life
I was fighting just to survive
[Verse 2]
I remember when the landlord came
Mama looked at me and called my name
She smiled like nothing was wrong
But I knew that smile was hiding pain
School fees waiting food was low
Everybody asking where the money go
I wanted to help but I was still young
So I prayed with my hands and my empty tongue
Some nights I slept with hunger
Dreaming about a better day
Some people laughed at my struggle
Some people simply walked away
Now they see the little progress
They say brother don't forget me
But where were you when my shoes had holes
And nobody wanted to help me
I no get anger for you
Life itself is already hard
But I won't forget the nights
That made my little heart strong
[Pre-Chorus]
If poverty could speak
It would tell you many stories
If a mother could sell her tears
She would buy her children glory
[Chorus]
Hold on
Don't give up
Your story never finish
Who dey hear me when I cry
Who dey see me when I hide
I dey smile but deep inside
Something dying every night
[Post-Chorus]
Who dey hear me
We hear you
Who dey see me
We see you
If tomorrow never come
Tell my people say I tried
I was fighting for my life
I was fighting just to survive
[Bridge]
One day Mama I go build that house
One day you no go count the rice again
One day the tears we cried in silence
Will become the story we tell our children
But tonight
If you see somebody struggling
Don't laugh at them
If somebody is quiet
Ask them if they're okay
Because sometimes the strongest person in the room
Is the one fighting the biggest battle
[Chorus]
Don't give up
Don't give up
Tomorrow may be different
Don't give up
Don't give up
Your mother still believes
[Verse 3]
I no need your pity
I just need one chance
I don't need your promise
Just believe when I dance
I came from the place
Where hope was expensive
Where people had dreams
But survival was the mission
Now I carry my people
Everywhere that I go
For the ones in the dark
Who still waiting to glow
If I make it tomorrow
I won't forget yesterday
Because the road that broke me
Also taught me the way
[Chorus]
Who dey hear me when I cry
Who dey see me when I hide
I dey smile but deep inside
I survived another night
[Post-Chorus]
Who dey hear me
We hear you
Who dey see me
We see you
For everybody fighting
Keep fighting
For everybody crying
Keep hoping
For everybody hungry
Better days are coming
[Outro]
Mama if you hear this song
Just know I remember
I remember the empty plates
I remember the school fees
I remember the nights you cried quietly
I remember when nobody came
And if one day the whole world sings my name
I'll still remember the woman who believed in me
When nobody knew my name
Hold on hold on
Your story never finish
Who dey hear me
We hear you
Who dey see me
We see you
We dey here