Grateful
Sankofa Lyrics
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You see me when am around
You see when am around
So me give thanks, could have been worse
Sankofa
Destiny dey inner the hands of The most high
I see success coming close by
Been through a lot in life
He made it this way
Nothing not easy
When me look back upon my Life
And me see where me coming Out from
Me no have no doubt I am Blessed
Jah take away all of my stress
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Grateful, baba I am grateful
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Grateful, baba I am grateful
Gratitude me show
Give thanks for life
Roof over me head
Food dey on the plate
Each and everyday
From dust till dawn
Nuffa dema hate
Cannot relate
Make no mistake
Microphone we burst
That are no me fault
Keep the hussle on
Never give it up
Push and turn it up
Give thanks and praises
On a daily basis
I believe my God will show up For me when they have doubts For me
Guide and protect me through
Oh lord I am
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Grateful,baba I am grateful
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Grateful, baba I am grateful
Destiny dey inner the hands of The most high.
I see success coming close by
Been through a lot in life
Jah knows why
He made It this way
Nothing not easy
When me look back upon my Life
And me see where me coming Out from
Me no have no doubt I am Blessed
Jah take away all of my stress
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Grateful, baba I am grateful
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Grateful, baba I am grateful
In "Grateful," Sankofa expresses gratitude and thankfulness for the blessings in his life, acknowledging that things could have been worse. He acknowledges that his destiny is in the hands of a higher power, referring to Jah, which is short for Jahovah or God. He sees success approaching and recognizes that he has been through a lot in life, but believes that there is a purpose behind it all.
Sankofa reflects on his past and is amazed by how far he has come and the challenges he has overcome. He has no doubt that he is blessed and credits Jah for removing the stress from his life. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes his gratitude and the acknowledgment of the positive changes that have occurred.
The lyrics also touch on the importance of gratitude and showing appreciation for the basic necessities of life such as having a roof over his head and food on the table. Sankofa acknowledges that there are people who may hate or not understand his journey, but he remains committed and determined to keep pushing forward.
The last verse reaffirms Sankofa's belief that his destiny is in the hands of a higher power. He reiterates that success is within reach and reflects on the difficulties he has faced, knowing that there is a reason behind it all. He once again expresses his gratitude and thankfulness for the blessings he has received, recognizing the role of Jah in taking away his stress.
Overall, "Grateful" is a song that emphasizes the importance of gratitude, acknowledging blessings, and having faith in a higher power. Sankofa reflects on his journey, expressing gratitude for his past and present, and remaining optimistic for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Ibeeondebeatz Africa
Acknowledging the African origins and influence in the music
You see me when am around
Recognizing that people notice and pay attention to him when he is present
You see when am around
Emphasizing that he is visible and cannot be ignored
So me give thanks, could have been worse
Expressing gratitude for the current situation, despite the possibility that it could have been much worse
Sankofa
Referencing the Sankofa symbol, which represents the wisdom of learning from the past
Destiny dey inner the hands of The most high
Understanding that destiny is controlled by a higher power
I see success coming close by
Having a strong belief that success is approaching
Been through a lot in life
Having faced numerous challenges and difficult experiences
Jah knows why
Believing that God has a purpose for everything that happens
He made it this way
Accepting that God has orchestrated his life in a specific way
Nothing not easy
Recognizing that life is not easy
When me look back upon my life
Reflecting on his past experiences
And me see where me coming out from
Understanding the progress and growth he has made
Me no have no doubt I am blessed
Having complete confidence in his blessings and good fortune
Jah take away all of my stress
Believing that God has relieved him of his worries and anxieties
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Expressing deep gratitude towards God
Gratitude me show
Displaying a genuine appreciation for all that he has
Give thanks for life
Expressing gratitude for the gift of life
Roof over me head
Being thankful for having shelter
Food dey on me plate
Appreciating having enough food to eat
Each and everyday
Being grateful for every single day
From dust till dawn
Acknowledging the passage of time, from morning until night
Nuffa dema hate
Recognizing the presence of haters and people who dislike him
Cannot relate
Being unaffected and unbothered by those who cannot understand or relate to him
Make no mistake
Asserting that there should be no misunderstandings or misconceptions
Microphone we burst
Showing excellence and mastery in music and performance
That are no me fault
Asserting that his talents and skills are not his own doing, but a gift
Keep the hussle on
Continuing to work hard and strive for success
Never give it up
Refusing to quit or give up
Push and turn it up
Persistently pushing himself and taking it to the next level
Give thanks and praises
Continually expressing gratitude and admiration
On a daily basis
Doing so every single day
I believe my God will show up for me when they have doubts for me
Maintaining faith that God will come through and prove his critics wrong
Guide and protect me through
Requesting divine guidance and protection
Oh lord I am
Addressing God and acknowledging his presence
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Reaffirming his gratitude towards God
Grateful, baba I am grateful
Calling God 'baba' (father) and expressing thankfulness
Destiny dey inner the hands of The most high.
Understanding that destiny is ultimately controlled by God
I see success coming close by
Having a strong belief that success is within reach
Been through a lot in life
Having faced numerous hardships and challenges
Jah knows why
Believing that God has a purpose for everything he has experienced
He made It this way
Accepting that God has orchestrated his life in a specific manner
Nothing not easy
Understanding that life is not without its difficulties
When me look back upon my life
Reflecting on his past experiences and journey
And me see where me coming out from
Realizing the progress and growth he has achieved
Me no have no doubt I am blessed
Having absolute certainty that he is blessed
Jah take away all of my stress
Believing that God has relieved him from his worries and anxieties
Grateful, lord I am grateful
Expressing deep gratitude towards God
Grateful, baba I am grateful
Calling God 'baba' (father) and expressing thankfulness
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Written by: Mustapha seidu
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