Dear Rap
Sarkodie Lyrics
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Cursum Perficio
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What Else, uh!
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Meda w'ase Rap, ahaa!
You push me from the ghetto up to the pinnacle, I will never ever stop
Now I'm taking over everybody move back cos I'm heading to the top (Yes)
And now I don't give a f***k, what else
(Uh) Pull up in my s550
S3 wo hia me fr3 me manager I'm so busy
Started from the bottom and I got my boys with me
Manya cash me w) fees but I'm still skinny
Me flow no ampiti w) Ghana but I'm still greedy
Mali, Koutonou, Malawi straight to Las Gidi
Cash no aba me spendi holidays w) Figi
Adesa e be we don't wanna f***k'n city
Fresh blood, midnight, Freddy Krueger
Darkness, Emily, head of medusa
Masons, don't you ever call me a loser
Me rap no shorti p3 me shipi be w) Cuba
I'm about to release the beast so go gedem
They wanna take me but please don't let them
(Uh huh) I say please don't let them
Know sin, know God, know Heaven
Cursum Perficio, I'm bringing down my ego
We started from zero, you don't know what we know
I killed myself so my wife is a widow
You wanna be like me spend the night on my pillow
Chainsaw massacre, the wrong turn saga
Jason, leatherface, bone crasher
Magnum, F Dane my top Shutter
We taking over cos this be the last supper
Fr3 me Makavelli, Ghana Rusell Simons
Dabiaa me y3 skinny cos I'm fighting with the demons
First no na me hustle, now I am a winner
Me di me maame ka cos me promise no dinner
Big ups to Kwame Sefa, KKD ne Bola
Rap no menn shorti cos dabia me use solar
3womu s3 wo feeli me but me hug wo dia mey3 gay (Now!)
What Else!
In Sarkodie's song "Dear Rap," the rapper expresses his gratitude for the genre of rap music and how it has transformed his life. The first verse details his journey from the ghetto to the top of the rap game, thanks to the support of his friends and fans. He mentions how he has bought a house and a car and how he is too busy to even spend time with his manager. The second verse is where Sarkodie dives into the rap game with lines like "fresh blood, midnight, Freddy Krueger, Darkness, Emily, head of medusa, Masons, don't you ever call me a loser." He speaks about his struggles and the demons he fights daily to stay on top.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Cursum Perficio," which is a Latin term that means "I have finished the course." It is commonly used to refer to the completion of something, and in this case, it refers to Sarkodie's success in the rap game. He acknowledges his ego and aims to bring it down while reminding listeners that he started from zero, and they do not know what he has been through. Sarkodie mentions his wife, whom he claims he has killed himself for, and advises anyone who wants to be like him to spend a night on his pillow. The song ends with him paying homage to his mentors, Kwame Sefa, KKD, and Bola, among others.
Line by Line Meaning
Meda w'ase Rap, ahaa!
Thank you Rap, for pushing me from poverty to success. I won't stop striving for more.
You push me from the ghetto up to the pinnacle, I will never ever stop
Through your influence, I've gone from struggling in the ghetto to reaching the top. I won't stop working hard.
Bought me a house got me a car survived on my nigga on the block
Your support allowed me to buy a home and a car. Shoutout to my friend who helped me through tough times.
Now I'm taking over everybody move back cos I'm heading to the top (Yes)
I'm on my way to the top and won't let anything stop me. Watch out, everyone.
And now I don't give a f***k, what else
I'm unbothered by anything and focused on making it big.
Pull up in my s550
Check out my luxury car.
S3 wo hia me fr3 me manager I'm so busy
My manager keeps me busy with work.
Started from the bottom and I got my boys with me
I started from nothing but I've stayed loyal to my friends.
Manya cash me w) fees but I'm still skinny
I make a lot of money from my fees, but I'm still a thin guy.
Me flow no ampiti w) Ghana but I'm still greedy
I'm from Ghana but my ambition knows no bounds.
Mali, Koutonou, Malawi straight to Las Gidi
I'm traveling around, performing in different countries.
Cash no aba me spendi holidays w) Figi
I'm living it up and enjoying my wealth in Fiji.
Adesa e be we don't wanna f***k'n city
I don't want to mess with anyone in the city.
Fresh blood, midnight, Freddy Krueger
I'm always bringing fresh ideas and creativity to my music, like Freddy Krueger.
Darkness, Emily, head of medusa
My rap is dark yet fascinating, like Emily or Medusa.
Masons, don't you ever call me a loser
I won't let anyone call me a failure, even the Masons.
Me rap no shorti p3 me shipi be w) Cuba
My rap is long-lasting, like a ship sailing to Cuba.
I'm about to release the beast so go gedem
I'm ready to unleash my best music, so listen up.
They wanna take me but please don't let them
People may try to bring me down, but don't let them.
I say please don't let them
Once again, I'm emphasizing that I don't want anyone to harm me.
Know sin, know God, know Heaven
I focus on living a sin-free life and believing in God and Heaven.
Cursum Perficio, I'm bringing down my ego
I'm humbling myself and recognizing that I have flaws.
We started from zero, you don't know what we know
We came from nothing and overcame challenges that you don't even know about.
I killed myself so my wife is a widow
I worked so hard that if anything happened to me, my wife would be a widow.
You wanna be like me spend the night on my pillow
If you want to be like me, you have to work as hard as I do.
Chainsaw massacre, the wrong turn saga
My rap is bold and unrelenting, like a horror movie.
Jason, leatherface, bone crasher
I'm referencing famous horror movie villains to describe my fearless attitude.
Magnum, F Dane my top Shutter
I'm always on top of my game and using the best equipment.
We taking over cos this be the last supper
We're dominating the rap game because this is our last chance to succeed.
Fr3 me Makavelli, Ghana Rusell Simons
I'm referencing legends Tupac and Russell Simmons to show my aspirations for greatness.
Dabiaa me y3 skinny cos I'm fighting with the demons
I'm thin because I'm constantly fighting my inner demons.
First no na me hustle, now I am a winner
I started from the bottom and now I'm successful.
Me di me maame ka cos me promise no dinner
I take care of my mom because I promised to always provide for her.
Big ups to Kwame Sefa, KKD ne Bola
I'm giving a shoutout to influential people in the rap industry.
Rap no menn shorti cos dabia me use solar
My rap is long-lasting like solar power.
3womu s3 wo feeli me but me hug wo dia mey3 gay (Now!)
Women may think they know me but my hidden struggles make me stronger.
What Else!
What more is there to say?
Contributed by Adrian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.