Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but he differs in his religious views.
In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of US musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his Fight to Win album. Read Full BioFemi Kuti is an award winning Nigerian musician, and the oldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but he differs in his religious views.
In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of US musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his Fight to Win album. This album was widely regarded as the most influential Neo-Afrobeat album of the early 21st century.
Truth Don Die
Femi Kuti Lyrics
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Na yesterday him talk
Him want to travel for the world
To teach him people him word
The truth word of God
Make people stop to lie
Say na lie spoil the world
If people stop to lie
Enjoyment go full the world
If we stop to lie
Ch-Enjoyment for world
If we stop to lie
Ch-Good for world
If we stop to lie
Ch-honesty for world
If we stop to lie
Ch-truth for world
If we stop to lie
Na so him go O
Him dey go him just dey go
Him carry machine for epodo O
Him say him dey go internationa airport
Him want to travel for the world
Him say him dey confident
Say him go succede him mission
Na so him go O O
As him won come out of junction
Him no see Molue for him left
As him won come out of junction
Him no see trailer for him right
Na so the Molue jam am
Trailer mash am for head
Molue jam am
Trailer mash am for head
People gather
Dem come dey look am
Dem rush am Doctor
Him no fit save am
Mr. Doctor no fit save am
Na som truth come die O
Him come clear raod for lie
Na lie lie full the world
Lie go dey jump from mouth
Like water rsuh from pump
The way people dey lie
Dem no dey fear dem God
The way people dey lie
Dem no dey fear dem Shrine
Dem just dey lie
Dem just dey lie O
Dem just dey lie
The song "Truth Don Die" by Femi Kuti speaks to the importance of truth and honesty in the world. The song is a tribute to the power of truth and the consequences of living in a world where people constantly lie. The song opens with the line "truth don die O," which means "truth is dead." It emphasizes that the truth is no longer valued in society and that people have stopped caring about it.
The next lines state that truth is needed to make people stop lying. If people stop lying, then enjoyment will fill the world. This means that if we live in a world where honesty is valued, then we can all live happily and in peace. The chorus repeats this idea, emphasizing that if we stop lying, the world would be a better place.
The second verse tells a story about a man who wanted to travel the world to teach people the truth. Unfortunately, he died in a traffic accident. This tragic event highlights the danger of living in a world where people care more about lies than the truth. The song then returns to emphasizing the importance of truth and honesty, stating that people need to stop lying.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth don die O
The truth is no longer valued
Na yesterday him talk
He spoke the truth not too long ago
Him want to travel for the world
He wanted to travel and spread the truth worldwide
To teach him people him word
To educate people with the truth
The truth word of God
The true message from God
Make people stop to lie
Encourage people to stop lying
Say na lie spoil the world
Falsehood is the root of the world's problems
If people stop to lie
If people stop lying
Enjoyment go full the world
The world will be full of joy and happiness
Ch-Enjoyment for world
There will be enjoyment in the world
Ch-Good for world
It will be good for the world
Ch-honesty for world
Honesty will prevail in the world
Ch-truth for world
The truth will dominate in the world
Na so him go O
That's how he went
Him dey go him just dey go
He was on his way
Him carry machine for epodo O
He brought his instrument with him
Him say him dey go internationa airport
He said he was going to the international airport
Him want to travel for the world
He wanted to travel the world
Him say him dey confident
He was confident
Say him go succede him mission
He believed he would succeed in his mission
As him won come out of junction
As he was coming out of the junction
Him no see Molue for him left
He didn't see the Molue on his left
Him no see trailer for him right
He didn't see the trailer on his right
Na so the Molue jam am
That's how the Molue hit him
Trailer mash am for head
The trailer crashed into him
People gather
People gathered
Dem come dey look am
They came and looked at him
Dem rush am Doctor
They rushed him to the doctor
Him no fit save am
The doctor couldn't save him
Mr. Doctor no fit save am
The doctor was unable to save him
Na som truth come die O
That's how the truth died
Him come clear raod for lie
He paved the way for lies
Na lie lie full the world
The world is full of lies
Lie go dey jump from mouth
Lies flow easily from peoples' mouths
Like water rsuh from pump
Just like water coming out of a pump
The way people dey lie
The manner in which people lie
Dem no dey fear dem God
They don't fear God
The way people dey lie
The manner in which people lie
Dem no dey fear dem Shrine
They don't even fear their ancestors' spirits
Dem just dey lie
They just keep lying
Dem just dey lie O
They just keep on lying
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TRACEY SCOTT
Like father, like son! Both are international legends of music.
Anthony Collins
I went to a club back in the early 2000's. Preferably I didn't like the music that was playing. But when this song came on, my feet started tapping. I instantly told the D.j. play that song every time before I leave. I'm a Panamanian/American cat, and it brings out my African heritage. Rock on,
Rodrigo Mesa
Music doesn't get any better than this
LCthePianta
Grand theft auto 4 had an amazing song selection
Onishiro
Except for half the rap and all the metal. Or lack thereof the latter.
Jonathan Pressman
yup. turned me onto afrobeat
Anders Eckstrand
GTA had the best music IMHO
Get Zapped
Fusion FM all day
Liam C.
@Get Zapped Fusion's the best one! Stratus!
Fred Carlisle
Now yesterday him talk
Him want to travel for the world
To teach the people him word
The true word of god
If people stop to lie
Say now lies spoil the world
If people stop to lie