Footsteps
Buggy Nhakente Lyrics

All these years I owe to you
This is dedicated to Buggy's mother who has helped shape his life in immeasurable ways.

Mama you guided my footsteps
Buggy's mother has been instrumental in shaping his life by teaching him important life lessons.

To make the right steps
Buggy's mother always tried to teach him the importance of making the right decisions so that he would be successful.

I love you Mamama
Buggy has a deep and profound affection for his mother and wants to express it in his own words through this song.

Hey Mama long time since you hold me
Buggy misses his mother's affectionate and caring embrace and wants to pay homage to her.

I keep close all those things that you've shown me
Buggy has tried to emulate his mother's teachings and values in his own life, and he appreciates what she has taught him.

And now I'm grown there ain't nothing that you owe me
Buggy has become an independent adult and does not require his mother's financial support anymore.

You kept me safe from the world
Buggy's mother has always tried to protect him from the harsh realities of the world that he might face.

'Cause you knew father chose me, you mold me
Buggy's mother has molded him as per his potential and tried to guide him on the path his late father would want him to follow.

And even when I did some things a little silly
Buggy has made mistakes, but his mother has always been patient and understanding towards him.

Gave you more trouble than a stubborn old donkey well
Buggy knows that he has been troublesome in the past, and he wants to acknowledge that in this song.

Even now I'm making money
Buggy is now successful and financially stable, and he credits his mother's teachings for it.

Mama I still need your love
Buggy is still emotionally dependent on his mother, who has always provided love and care to him.

'Cause whether I was right or wrong
Buggy's mother has always supported him in his life choices, and he appreciates that.

You always made me belong
No matter what life threw at Buggy, his mother was always there for him, and he felt a sense of belonging because of that.

That's why I'm holding back
Buggy wants to repay his mother's love and care by financially supporting her, so she never has to go through the hardships she did before.

I'm making dollars so we never have to go through what we did
Buggy does not want his mother to face any financial difficulties, and he's committed to supporting her financially for life.

Know that I'll cherish you forever
Buggy's mother holds a very special place in his life, and he will always cherish her, even after she's gone.

I remember those days you cut the canes like the slaves
Buggy remembers how his mother worked tirelessly to earn a living for their family even in difficult circumstances.

Only couple shillings still six kids to raise
Buggy's mother had to support six children with very little money, which puts her struggles in perspective.

How you did it on your own still got me amazed
Buggy is amazed at how his mother was able to raise them all on her own and is grateful for her strength.

Working twelve hours still you put the food on my plate
Buggy's mother worked long hours to provide for her family, and he's grateful for her sacrifices.

Sometime Mama challenge me
Buggy's mother challenged him in various ways, but it was all meant to teach him important life lessons.

You think you're all grown up you're seeing puberty
Buggy's mother reminded him occasionally that he still had a lot to learn and to be ready to face life's challenges.

She woulda cut your size make the lion stop rise
Buggy's mother would discipline him when necessary so that he learned to respect her and others.

Wring your ears learn to respect the elderly
Buggy's mother instilled in him the importance of respecting elders and others in his life.

And even though sometimes we had to disagree
Buggy's mother and he might have had disagreements in the past, but he still values and respects her.

Mama you pick me up anytime that me fall
Buggy's mother has always been there for him when he stumbled or faced difficulties in life.

And anytime I'm in trouble you're the first phone call
Buggy knows that he can rely on his mother in any situation or emergency, and she'll always be there for him.

When I cry you cry sometime me no know why
Buggy's mother felt his pain as deeply as he did, and that bond between them is unbreakable.

Taught me how to kneel and pray
Buggy's mother instilled in him a sense of faith and taught him to value spirituality in his life.

Always believing it would help me live to see a brighter day
Buggy's mother's faith and belief in him has helped him become the person he is today, and he's grateful for it.

And when it rain you brought the sunshine again
Buggy's mother's love and support brought light to his life even during dark times.

And I would do anything to ease your pain
Buggy loves his mother deeply and would do anything to keep her happy and healthy.

And even though sometimes you had to knock my brain
Buggy's mother had to use tough love to teach him things, but he knows it was all for his own good.