Nairobi
Diana Hamilton feat. Nairobi Hamilton & Willie The Kid Lyrics


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Hey, hey, Nairobi
Always on the ground or falling down
Hey, Nairobi
You're always on the ground or falling down

So you had better pick yourself from off the ground my friend
Learn to check it out find what it's all about
Cause if you can't tell the difference between what's up or down
You will find yourself back on the ground

Hey, hey, Nairobi
Always on the ground or falling down
Hey, Nairobi
You're always on the ground or falling down

So you had better learn to see
Oh baby learn to be
And face that world out there right from the very start
Come on and take my hand each time you're on the ground
And get back on your feet until you stand

Hey, hey, Nairobi
Always on the ground or falling down
I say, Nairobi
You're always on the ground or falling down

Hey Nairobi
You're always on the ground




Always on the ground
Always on the ground or falling down

Overall Meaning

The song "Nairobi" by Diana Hamilton feat. Nairobi Hamilton & Willie The Kid paints a picture of a city that is always on the ground or falling down. The repetition of the lyrics "Always on the ground or falling down" draws attention to the struggles that the city faces, whether it be socio-political or economic. The singer urges Nairobi to pick itself up and learn to check it out, finding what it's all about, so as to not confuse what's up or down. The city is called to learn to see and face the world out there right from the very start, and not to be afraid to take someone's hand each time they're on the ground and get back on their feet until they can stand again.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, Nairobi
Greetings, Nairobi


Always on the ground or falling down
Nairobi, you seem to have low moments or setbacks frequently


Hey, Nairobi
Greetings, Nairobi


You're always on the ground or falling down
Nairobi, you seem to have low moments or setbacks frequently


So you had better pick yourself from off the ground my friend
You should encourage yourself to get up from the ground or rebound after a setback, my dear friend


Learn to check it out find what it's all about
Investigate, research and explore to get a better understanding of a situation


Cause if you can't tell the difference between what's up or down
Not being able to distinguish between good and bad or right and wrong


You will find yourself back on the ground
You could experience a recurrence of setbacks or low moments


So you had better learn to see
It's advisable that you develop the capability to perceive


Oh baby learn to be
You should aspire to be your best self


And face that world out there right from the very start
Be brave and confident to confront the challenges of the world from the onset


Come on and take my hand each time you're on the ground
Accept my support every time you feel low or discouraged and need a lift


And get back on your feet until you stand
Push yourself to recover, bounce back and be standing tall again


I say, Nairobi
I reiterate, Nairobi


You're always on the ground or falling down
Nairobi, you seem to have low moments or setbacks frequently


Hey Nairobi
Greetings, Nairobi


You're always on the ground
Nairobi, it appears that you struggle to keep yourself upright


Always on the ground
Frequently finding yourself in low moments where you feel defeated


Always on the ground or falling down
Nairobi, you seem to have low moments or setbacks frequently




Writer(s): Diana Hamilton

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