Hopeful
A.R.D.I. Lyrics

Yeah,
An opening line expressing agreement and acknowledgement.

It's d3kR,
Introducing the artist taking part in the song.

Wouch,
An exclamation expressing surprise or being taken back by something.

I'm so depressed,
Expressing a deep and overwhelming sense of sadness and despair.

Huh
An expression of confusion or surprise.

Yeah
An agreement and reaffirmation of the artist's emotional state.

Wouh
An exclamation of surprise, similar to the previous 'Wouch'.

Yh
An abbreviation slang for 'yeah'.

I'm depressed, so depressed,
Re-emphasizing and highlighting the artist's emotional state, alluding to experiencing overwhelming sadness and hopelessness.

I think I need some rest from all the heartbreaks and the tears,but..
Acknowledging that the source of the depression comes from an overwhelming amount of hurt and pain experienced from different heartbreaks and sorrow. However, the artist is still trying to hold onto hope.

Nevertheless, I hope the killing gets suppressed,
Despite personal struggles, expressing a sense of hope that the killing and violence taking place will end.

Everyday I cry, I pray to God for redemptions to crest, what?!$
Expressing the struggle of witnessing violence and heartbreak on a daily basis, while also looking towards a higher power for redemption and hope.

I mean, how did it lead to this,
Expressing the artist's confusion and disbelief at the current state of affairs.

Killing good kids,
Highlighting the tragedy of innocent lives being taken in the violence.

Loosing the peace,
Describing how peace and safety have been compromised in the current state of affairs in Nigeria.

The f*ck is this,
Expressing frustration and disbelief at the current state of affairs.

Someone should answer me these questions,
Asking for an answer to the questions that arise from witnessing the violence and destruction taking place.

Been looking up to God with prayers for his redemption,
Turning to faith and prayer as a source of hope and redemption in the face of tragedy.

I cannot seem to get a hold of this depression.
Acknowledging the difficulty of coping with such a heavy and overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness.

Look at all the killings, got me in my feelings,
Acknowledging how witnessing the violence and bloodshed can lead to overwhelming sadness and emotional distress.

Nigeria is bleeding, she really need healing,
Describing the dire state of Nigeria and its need for healing and restoration.

This sh*t got me feeling depressed,
Restating how the ongoing violence and destruction have caused emotional distress and sadness.

She been great before and I know she'll be great again,(she'll be great again)
Expressing a belief that Nigeria has been great before and can be great again, despite the current state of affairs.

If we keep trusting the Lord and praying for better days,(wahh...) yh
Turning to faith and prayer as a source of hope for a brighter future for Nigeria.

And I know we have woken from out slumber,
Acknowledging that the people of Nigeria are becoming more aware of the issues at hand and are taking action to bring about change.

But I want you to remember this, (i want you to remember this)
A deliberate message, highlighting the importance of remembering Nigeria's greatness and potential for the future.

That our motherland Nigeria, is our own pride and it's up to is to make it peaceful again,
Emphasizing the value of Nigeria as a country and the need for individuals to work together and restore peace.

From your stray bullets, we guiding
Highlighting the danger and tragedy of stray bullets from violence, but also the resilience of individuals who continue to guide and support others.

Even in our garden,
Alluding to the violence spreading beyond the immediate issue, and impacting all aspects of life in Nigeria.

Always guiding,
Reiterating the resilience and strengths of the individuals working towards peace in Nigeria.

You're supposed to be our guardian,
Disappointed and frustrated with the individuals and systems responsible for failing to protect and defend the people of Nigeria.

But you shot us in our gathering,
Highlighting the tragedy of innocent lives being taken in public spaces.

Living like Grundy,
Referencing the nursery rhyme character Grundy, who is often used as a symbol of decay and decline.

We always pray to God
Turning to faith and prayer as a source of hope and comfort in times of hardship and tragedy.

And it got me feeling giddy,
Acknowledging the emotional turmoil and unease that can arise from facing such overwhelming tragedy and loss.

Nigeria is bleeding, she really need healing,
Restating the critical state of Nigeria and the need for healing and restoration.

This sh*t got me depressed, yh, huh
Reiterating the emotional toll and distress caused by the ongoing violence and destruction in Nigeria.

Wouch
A final exclamation of surprise and emotional reaction to the difficult message conveyed in the song.