Born Bukola Elemide, Aṣa was born in Paris, France to Nigerian parents. She was two years old when her family returned to live in Nigeria.
Aṣa was twelve when her mother sent her to one of the best schools in Nigeria. But educational excellence had a bitter taste : five years of studies and hardship. When she came home, she discovered Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Lauryn Hill, Femi Kuti and Angélique Kidjo, in whose footprints she dreamed of following.
No One Knows
Asa (Asha) Lyrics
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I was talking to the weather man
About today oh oh oh
And all,all he could say
Was no one knows tomorrow
See I can read the weather child
I can say maybe the rain will fall
But that's as far as my story goes
Cos no one knows tomorrow
Oh oh ha, no one knows tomorrow
Tell me what's the need
To go to war, all the killings
Just to settle some one else's score oh oh oh
When the victory isn't even sure
No one knows tomorrow
See, we can study history
And philosophy and Plato's ideology
Oh oh oh
But tomorrows still a mystery oh oh oh
No one know tomorrow
Oh oh ha no one knows tomorrow
Tomorrow is your opportunity to fail
Or be successful if you please, yes indeed
Tomorrow is a politician's today
It's the victim of decision
And the future of our children
So if I die someday,
Will I be in heavenly places?
Singing hallelujah with an angel
On the piano or will I be
Just another contribution
To the earth, the tress, the grasses
As tomorrow slowly passes
No one know, no one knows
The song "No One Knows" by Asa (Asha) is a reflective piece that contemplates the uncertainty of the future. The song begins with the singer conversing with a weatherman about what the weather would be like in the present time. The weatherman confidently states that he can predict the occurrence of the rain or the sun, but he acknowledges that no one can ever truly predict what will happen tomorrow. Asa reinforces this message through the chorus, which states that nobody knows what tomorrow holds.
Asa poses a few rhetorical questions in the second verse, asking what is the need for war and killing, especially when victory is not certain. She then goes on to mention how people can study history, philosophy, and other theories, but nobody can ever be entirely sure about the future's outcome. The song's third verse puts emphasis on tomorrow's importance, as it can either lead to success or failure. The last line of this verse brings forth an existential question, asking if her existence on earth will be merely a contribution to nature without leaving a lasting impact.
"No One Knows" uses a minimalistic instrumentals approach with hauntingly beautiful acoustic guitars and a simple arrangement consisting of drum beats and background vocals. The song's message is relatable, and its universal appeal has helped it become one of Asa's most iconic works. The track has also inspired countless covers, including notable versions by musicians such as Johnny Drille and Bisola.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the other day, the other day
Recently, I was speaking to a weather man
I was talking to the weather man
I was having a conversation with a meteorologist
About today oh oh oh
We discussed the current weather situation
And all, all he could say
Despite his profession, he was unable to predict
Was no one knows tomorrow
He couldn't accurately forecast the future
See I can read the weather child
I, on the other hand, have a basic understanding of meteorology
I can say maybe the rain will fall
I can make an educated guess that it might rain
The sun will shine oh oh oh
Or that the sun might shine
But that's as far as my story goes
But beyond that, I'm unable to predict with certainty
Cos no one knows tomorrow
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Tell me what's the need
What is the reason for
To go to war, all the killings
Engaging in conflict and violence
Just to settle some one else's score oh oh oh
In order to resolve someone else's dispute
When the victory isn't even sure
Without any guarantee of success
See, we can study history
Although we can learn from the past
And philosophy and Plato's ideology
And seek guidance from philosophical concepts
But tomorrows still a mystery oh oh oh
The future remains an enigma
No one know tomorrow
There is no certain foresight of the future
Tomorrow is your opportunity to fail
The future presents the chance to either fail or succeed
Or be successful if you please, yes indeed
And possibly achieve success if you desire it
Tomorrow is a politician's today
Tomorrow is where politicians tend to focus their attention
It's the victim of decision
But is often determined by choices made in the present
And the future of our children
And holds the fate of the next generation
So if I die someday,
In the event of my death
Will I be in heavenly places?
Will I ascend to a divine realm?
Singing hallelujah with an angel
Resulting in joining in song with an angelic being
On the piano or will I be
Playing a keyboard instrument or
Just another contribution
Simply becoming part of
To the earth, the tress, the grasses
The natural world, the flora and the fauna, after my passing
As tomorrow slowly passes
As the future becomes the present
No one knows, no one knows
We can never truly foresee what lies ahead
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUKOLA ELEMIDE, COBHAMS EMMANUEL ASUQUO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@capturedecran639
Suis-je le seul francophone ici à aimer ce son ??🤔
@gregoiregregory1167
Non et les raisons qui font que je connais ce son sont spéciales
@crepin2535
Pas du tout ✊🏽💪🏽
@horsfallobomate641
Asa songs are just timeless!🤗
@becksinc.2069
I bought a copy of the album because of this song, then I later discovered other great hits. Pure talent. I listen to this song almost everyday for more than a decade now😊
@bryanali3351
Lovely ..champion actist ..master pieace....how come this lovely tune never been play on the radio?
@suzanewilliams1453
She's the best I love her
@jesusdaniels2684
Angel on the piano
I can't wait to this Angel
ASA ,you are the best
@deeliciousplum
🌺 Wonderful song. Both lyrically and musically, a joy to listen to. 🎧
@AdemolaVictor
So Lovely. No one knows the end of today, no one knows tomorrow