Zombie
Kwesi Arthur Lyrics


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Yay, yay, yay, yay!
Word to my father, his son is a problem. If somebody tests, I go zombie
Daabi, I don't want no drama nti I dey the studio knocking hits only
Ohemaa she bad to the bone
Say she's in love, leave me alone
Me no want heartbreaker
Fuck love, give me paper
Shorty dey like how I come up
Shorty dey fuck with the guy
Ɔse ɔbɛba for summer, ɔbɛyɛ me kama
Men send me size
Bɛɛbi a yɛfri no, no love dey
Affection just be weird to me
I cut off my ex's, I cut off my friends, now them all just be dead to me

I don't play no games (I don't play no games)
Real men don't fear change (real men don't fear change)
Grew up in the house of pain (grew up in the house of pain)
Ghetto boy don't fear shame

Heard I took an L, e be hear say
I hear say, niggas dey try to take my spot and it's funny
Chaley I grew up in Tema learning all the ropes so I never be dummy

Word to my father, his son is a problem. If somebody tests, I go zombie
Daabi, I don't want no drama nti I dey the studio knocking hits only
Ohemaa she bad to the bone
Say she's in love, leave me alone
Me no want heartbreaker
Fuck love, give me paper

Word to my father, his son is a problem. If somebody tests, I go zombie
Daabi, I don't want no drama nti I dey the studio knocking hits only
Ohemaa she bad to the bone
Say she's in love, leave me alone
Me no want heartbreaker
Fuck love, give me paper

Shine your eye, Accra we live in
Na obi anfa borla bird anyɛ wo chicken
I'm putting ma people on, it's my religion
I leveled up, shit on all my competition, ambition
Me be the link wey be missing
If I ever shoot my shot it's with precision
Niggas go fuck with you for what you offer. They don't really love ya. Now make a decision

I don't play no games (I don't play no games)
Real men don't fear change (real men don't fear change)
Grew up in the house of pain (grew up in the house of pain)
Ghetto boy don't fear shame

Ghetto boy, ghetto boy get big aim
Ghetto boy dream, ghetto boy chase it
Ghetto boy, all my niggas trap in the rain
If koti catch we, then we don't say names

Word to my father, his son is a problem. If somebody tests, I go zombie
Daabi, I don't want no drama nti I dey the studio knocking hits only
Ohemaa she bad to the bone
Say she's in love, leave me alone
Me no want heartbreaker
Fuck love, give me paper

Word to my father, his son is a problem. If somebody tests, I go zombie
Daabi, I don't want no drama nti I dey the studio knocking hits only
Ohemaa she bad to the bone
Say she's in love, leave me alone
Me no want heartbreaker
Fuck love, give me paper





Fuck love, give me paper
Fuck love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Kwesi Arthur's song "Zombie" speaks about the artist's experiences with love, success, and the industry. The first verse starts with Kwesi paying homage to his father and acknowledging his problematic nature. He states that if anyone tests him, he will go into "zombie" mode, indicating he will be ruthless in his actions. Kwesi then emphasizes that he has no interest in drama and that he's only interested in making successful hits. He talks about his struggles with love and relationships, indicating that he's focused on his career, rather than finding love. He emphasizes his commitment to his craft and his desire to succeed in the industry.


In the second verse, Kwesi emphasizes the importance of precision and ambition in his career. He talks about his experiences growing up in Ghana, where he faced various obstacles and challenges. He explains that he's committed to "putting his people on" and achieving success in his career. He also acknowledges that people in the industry will only be interested in him for what he has to offer and encourages himself to keep pushing and stay focused on his career goals.


Overall, the lyrics in "Zombie" emphasize Kwesi's fierce determination and focus on his career, his struggles with love and relationships, and his commitment to his hometown and people.


Line by Line Meaning

Word to my father, his son is a problem. If somebody tests, I go zombie
Kwesi Arthur's father recognizes his son as somebody with influence and power. If someone tries him, he won't hold back and will be unapologetic in his response.


Daabi, I don't want no drama nti I dey the studio knocking hits only
Kwesi Arthur doesn't want any issues or conflicts that will distract him from his music-making process.


Ohemaa she bad to the bone
Ohemaa (a name given to a female in Ghana) is extremely attractive and has a captivating personality to match.


Say she's in love, leave me alone
Ohemaa is already in a relationship, so Kwesi Arthur is politely declining any advances made by the person listening to his song.


Me no want heartbreaker
Kwesi Arthur has no interest in being with someone who will end up hurting him in the end.


Fuck love, give me paper
Kwesi Arthur values financial success more than love or romantic relationships.


Shorty dey like how I come up
A woman is attracted to how Kwesi Arthur has risen to fame and success.


Shorty dey fuck with the guy
The woman is interested in pursuing a physical relationship with Kwesi Arthur.


Ɔse ɔbɛba for summer, ɔbɛyɛ me kama
Kwesi Arthur is confident that he will become very successful in the near future, and he wants the listener to believe in his abilities.


Men send me size
People regularly send Kwesi Arthur clothes or fashion items in his size as gifts or signs of admiration.


Bɛɛbi a yɛfri no, no love dey
Kwesi Arthur believes that if someone pursues him for his money or fame, they won't genuinely love him.


Affection just be weird to me
Kwesi Arthur doesn't feel comfortable with emotional connection or love, and thus he avoids them.


I cut off my ex's, I cut off my friends, now them all just be dead to me
Kwesi Arthur has severed ties with people from his past, and they hold no significance to him anymore.


Heard I took an L, e be hear say
Rumors have reached Kwesi Arthur that someone has tried to tarnish his reputation, but they are unconfirmed.


Chaley I grew up in Tema learning all the ropes so I never be dummy
Kwesi Arthur is proud of his upbringing in the Ghanaian city of Tema, and believes it has prepared him to not be naive or easily fooled.


Shine your eye, Accra we live in
Kwesi Arthur is urging everyone to be aware of their surroundings and stay alert, as they live in the city of Accra.


Na obi anfa borla bird anyɛ wo chicken
People might see themselves as superior to others, but eventually everyone will be affected by difficult circumstances.


I'm putting ma people on, it's my religion
Kwesi Arthur is dedicated to helping the people around him, and sees it as his duty to uplift those in his community.


I leveled up, shit on all my competition, ambition
Kwesi Arthur has reached a new level of success and is surpassing his peers, as he has a great drive and determination to succeed.


Me be the link wey be missing
Kwesi Arthur is the missing piece that will connect people or things. He is essential and valuable.


If I ever shoot my shot it's with precision
When Kwesi Arthur takes a chance or attempts something, he will do so carefully and with great accuracy.


Niggas go fuck with you for what you offer. They don't really love ya. Now make a decision
Some people will be drawn to Kwesi Arthur for what he can provide, but they won't genuinely care about him. He is urging the listener to recognize this dichotomy and make a choice.


Ghetto boy, ghetto boy get big aim
Despite growing up in an underprivileged community, Kwesi Arthur has lofty goals and ambitions.


Ghetto boy dream, ghetto boy chase it
Despite setbacks and obstacles, Kwesi Arthur is constantly striving to pursue his dreams and make them a reality.


Ghetto boy, all my niggas trap in the rain
Kwesi Arthur and his friends are all struggling in the same challenging environment, and it's a difficult but shared experience.


If koti catch we, then we don't say names
Kwesi Arthur and his friends won't snitch or reveal information if they get caught in negative or illegal situations by the police.


Fuck love, give me paper
Kwesi Arthur values financial success more than love or romantic relationships.


I don't play no games (I don't play no games)
Kwesi Arthur is serious about his pursuits and doesn't have any time for games or distractions.


Real men don't fear change (real men don't fear change)
Kwesi Arthur believes that true masculinity is not being resistant to change or growth.


Grew up in the house of pain (grew up in the house of pain)
Kwesi Arthur had a challenging upbringing.


Ghetto boy don't fear shame
Kwesi Arthur is not ashamed of his background or where he comes from.




Writer(s): Kwesi Arthur

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Comments from YouTube:

@logicgladiators3502

Why this track is not hitting the millions just blows my mind.

Keep it up, Kwesi!’

@chiefchief11

Fear an artist who sings and raps good.i repeat fear that artist.
iChiefx, Brescia, Italy 🇮🇹

@upperman8631

Facts

@Certifiedlonerr01

If you’re watching in 2030 I want you to know in 2023 i was here grr

@asakaastats9344

I don’t know who needs to hear this but... Humility is everything. No matter how successful, good looking, rich or how smart you’re remember nobody likes arrogance. Stay connected to people. Stay real. That’s the hallmark of true success!

@sektamusicofficial7259

Senior i chat u but no replg am sekta 0246771189

@scottfelix4412

I guess needed this... thank you 🙏🏽💪🏻

@willinjowritter206

hey Kwesi how i wish you knew how many fans you have here in Kenya..MANYYYYY.

@MashinLA_03

https://youtu.be/CC-JIjxm4f8

@alltimetv2321

Appreciated 🇬🇭🇬🇭

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