Keep on Trying
Ruff Kid Lyrics
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One day we gon win man
Bless
Ey yo Melo you gonna have to let em breathe for a second
Yeah
Ey
Ey when your back against the wall
Who gon have you when you fall
Ey who you gon call
When you're about to lose it all
You never know
I been grinding tryna get it ey
For me the sky is not the limit ey
Yeah
One life I'm tryna live it ey
I had a dream and then I did it ey
Yeah
I'm unstoppable
Nizayenda global
I hustle
Monga Nilibe label
Kumavuto
Sinibwelelako
Chimanibaba
To watch mama struggle
All l try is put Zambia ku chalo
Nimayesa uyuza younse yanga muscle
But sibafuna uniyikamo
They wanna bury me nikali moyo
But Ima go harder
Supporter ali mu mirror
Angibasabi laba
Cause vele bazong' feela
Yeah
Ey when your back against the wall
Who gon have you when you fall
You never know
Ey who you gon call
When you're about to lose it all
You never know
I been grinding tryna get it ey
For me the sky is not the limit ey
Yeah
One life I'm tryna live it ey
I had a dream and then I did it ey
Yeah
Yeah
Andifuk' xoka impilo inzima dawg
Umntu ungamthemba vel' bajike bonke
I lost my dad I lost my crib yeah
Depression is real I lost my time with my kids yeah
I quit my job for this shit yeah
Indoda enegen' imali
I lost respect from my b*** yeah
Akukho onomnye oke wandi donsa
Just to check me how I is
Ngoku ifoun ayiyek' ukringa cause they see me on the screen
iOulady lithi come home son
Umaka Uma wathi one more try
Bendigena I choice I had to do it on my own yeah
I had nobody else to show me all the ropes then
Yeah
Ey when your back against the wall
Who gon have you when you fall
You never know
Ey who you gon call
When you're about to lose it all
You never know
I been grinding tryna get it ey
For me the sky is not the limit ey
Yeah
One life I'm tryna live it ey
I had a dream and then I did it ey
Yeah
You got to keep on trying
Cause you never know (Never know)
Just wipe those tears
No crying
Anymore
You got to keep on trying
Cause you never know (Never know)
Just wipe those tears
No crying
Anymore
In Ruff Kid's song "Keep on Trying," the lyrics reflect a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The song begins with a shout-out to a friend named Ticklee, expressing the belief that one day they will achieve success. It acknowledges the need to take a moment and breathe before continuing on the journey.
The lyrics delve into the question of who will be there to support you when your back is against the wall and you're on the verge of losing everything. It highlights the uncertainty of knowing who you can rely on in difficult times. The artist emphasizes his own hard work and ambition, stating that the sky is not the limit for him. He had a dream, and he made it a reality through his determination and perseverance.
Ruff Kid shares his personal experiences of struggle, mentioning the challenges he faced growing up and watching his mother struggle. He aims to put Zambia on the global map and overcome any obstacles that come his way. He mentions that some people want to bury him, but he refuses to let their negativity affect him. The artist draws strength from the support he receives from his fans and the mirror reflection of his own self-belief.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of loss and overcoming difficult situations. Ruff Kid mentions losing his father, his home, and valuable time with his children. He quit his job to pursue music, sacrificing stability for his passion. He faced a loss of respect from others but remains resilient in pursuing his dreams. The artist realizes that he has no one else to rely on and had to learn things on his own.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of persistence and never giving up. Ruff Kid encourages listeners to keep trying, as you never know what the future holds. He urges them to wipe away tears and refrain from crying, emphasizing the need for strength and perseverance. The lyrics convey a message of hope and determination, urging listeners to continue pushing forward despite the challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Shout out to my homie Ticklee
Sending greetings and acknowledgement to my friend Ticklee
One day we gon win man
We will eventually achieve success
Bless
A word of gratitude or well-wishes
Ey yo Melo you gonna have to let em breathe for a second
Hey Melo, you need to give them some space and time
Ey
Hey
Ey when your back against the wall
When you are facing difficult challenges
Who gon have you when you fall
Who will support you when you fail or struggle
You never know
It's uncertain or unpredictable
Ey who you gon call
Hey, who will you reach out to
When you're about to lose it all
When you're on the verge of losing everything
I been grinding tryna get it ey
I have been working hard to achieve my goals
For me the sky is not the limit ey
I believe there are no limits to what I can achieve
Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation
One life I'm tryna live it ey
I want to fully live this one life I have
I had a dream and then I did it ey
I had a vision and I turned it into reality
I'm unstoppable
I cannot be stopped or hindered
Nizayenda global
I am going global
I hustle
I work hard and strive for success
Monga Nilibe label
Just like I don't have a label
Kumavuto
In times of trouble
Sinibwelelako
They underestimate me
Chimanibaba
It's like I'm not even known
To watch mama struggle
To see my mother face hardships
All l try is put Zambia ku chalo
All I'm trying to do is put Zambia on the map
Nimayesa uyuza younse yanga muscle
I will let my actions speak louder than words
But sibafuna uniyikamo
But they don't want me to succeed
They wanna bury me nikali moyo
They want to bring me down or destroy me
But Ima go harder
But I will work even harder
Supporter ali mu mirror
My reflection is my biggest supporter
Angibasabi laba
I'm not scared of them
Cause vele bazong' feela
Because eventually they will understand
Andifuk' xoka impilo inzima dawg
I won't let life's hardships bring me down, my friend
Umntu ungamthemba vel' bajike bonke
Don't lose hope, everyone falls at times
I lost my dad I lost my crib yeah
I experienced the loss of my father and my home
Depression is real I lost my time with my kids yeah
Depression is a real struggle, I lost precious moments with my children
I quit my job for this shit yeah
I left my job for this situation
Indoda enegen' imali
A man with no money
I lost respect from my b*** yeah
I lost respect from people I care about
Akukho onomnye oke wandi donsa
There is no one else who can judge me
Just to check me how I is
Just to see how I am doing
Ngoku ifoun ayiyek' ukringa cause they see me on the screen
Now they can't ignore me because they see me on the screen
iOulady lithi come home son
My significant other says to come home, son
Umaka Uma wathi one more try
My mother says to give it one more try
Bendigena I choice I had to do it on my own yeah
I made the decision on my own to do it without anyone's help
I had nobody else to show me all the ropes then
I didn't have anyone else to teach me how things work
You got to keep on trying
You must continue to strive
Cause you never know (Never know)
Because you can never predict the outcome
Just wipe those tears
Just dry those tears
No crying
No more shedding tears
Anymore
From this point forward
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Luthando Dekeni, Mthembeni Ndevu, Musautso Nkhoma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thulaniradebe2392
Please Africans support this guy's share this song... good work emtee
@nyanisonzama2999
Emtee killing the hook as always
@IsaacMakaya26
I'll forever be grateful for this song ❤❤ Thank you Ruff for helping me beat depression 💪
@samsonphiri6829
Zambia kacalo 🇿🇲🇿🇦 keep up the good work
@bl_slimztrapmessiah3034
Legendary Ruff zambia🇿🇲 ku challenge
Emtee hooks 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@megamediatv7054
I never know Lolli can trap like this, wow I'm impressed 👏. Emtee just said it "you'll never know "😊
@talezambia9736
Please give this man more recognition 🔥🔥 because you can tell he put so much work into this
@fredrickwence187
Come on Ruff king put Zambia Ku Chalo 🇿🇲🌏👊🙌🙏🙌🎯 ulicikali bro I think this guy Emete is a good guy we are appreciated u bro for work with our Legends Ruff King
@brightkaoma.mtheeconomicss1715
i wonder why this song hasn`t been shared by some artists in zambia..cause this fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ChoolweShapenga-ci9nu
If Ruff kid's songs can be marketed as Yo maps' or Mordecai, Zambia would be ku Chalo for real 🇿🇲