Greatness
Sarkodie Lyrics


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Im pushing myself to the Pinnacle
Adea muy3 me eny3 physical
Matu meni ashw3 Ghana rappers I'm sorry but kakrabi p3 na ey3 lyrical
Rap no ada muk) ka ni shi
Fa mic ni br3 mi na vanishi
2017 Kojo Cue Akan and maybe Caboom
This is the return of Idi Amin
Y3b3 checki obia oni permit
Opana b3 dissi mi what do you mean
Woni panyin kasa to s3be
Kas3 nana faky3 mi
Wo wie p3 na tu w3ni hw3 mi
Ma tutu mi punch nanua na maka ni shi
Wana n3 rappi ti s3 mi
Rap no maame di wo mi 3bo mi s3 t)ma
Obia tumi breaki mi record onia
Gyi wo di wadro ni w)ma
Obi si Sark hu y3 m)b)
Yenim s3nia wo y3 wo ne3ma
Mi twa me ni kakra s3 mek) ak) da
Yesi boys bi awoso m'adoma
3ny3 mo af3 ne ne ne me midi rap to chacha
Mop3 mogya dodo a y3di nsuo b3 fra
Wo woy3 bola su gyata
Owusu Bempah b3kasa s3 sofo Badu kwadwo ahu ni to pipa
Sana minso makyer3 mua ma basu wo gu mihua wo b3 dane kwata

3b) six o'clock obii nyani mi
Min rapi kwraa na mihu sani mi
Tupac ni Biggie ni Terry Bonchaka
Obi b3ba wiase m)n mani mi
Obin fr3ni nyame no
Na muti ghetto wi suya
Y3kika mihu s3m 3nfa meho
Mintu pipe mu 3nko ko sa ebura
Mabr3 wo mi wiase menya ni fu
Y3 difference ni s3 mi day3 su
Menisua hu ni s3 mi dwom b3 dru amanoni
Wo wop3 hit wo mpray3 su
Rap no kra mi s3 volleyball
Ma chesti obia but they want me more
The money the fame n the Rollie the
Bitches the house on the beach me i want it more
Cash ny3 problem as far as I'm
Rapping i promise ma team will be cashing out
Ma recordi dwom a ma hordi min releasi nti y3 na fans no havi doubt
I'm a perfectionist
I wanna show u where heaven is
I came in the game and i hussled ma way
But some people they thought it was devilish
Me d3n ma fans we bi ride or die
Nyea besi bia we are side to side
S3 megyia rapi a k) ts)ki anaa s3 m3toa so
Sometimes i cant decide
But i know sey nfie aka 45
Men i think about this all the time




But i no sey i was ready to do this
Mifiili koraa s3 menya duru mi prime mufuckers

Overall Meaning

In the song "Greatness" by Sarkodie, the artist talks about his journey towards the pinnacle of his career. He acknowledges that it takes more than just physical prowess to become the best and apologizes to other Ghanaian rappers for outshining them with his lyrical talent. He mentions his achievements in the past, including his record-breaking success, and hints at even greater accomplishments in the future. Sarkodie also talks about his struggle to choose between his passion for rap and other attractions in life such as money, fame, and women.


Sarkodie's lyrics in "Greatness" showcase his confidence and his desire to succeed. He acknowledges the criticism he has received in the past for his hustle, but reassures his fans that they are ride or die. The artist also references some prominent figures in music such as Tupac, Biggie, and Terry Bonchaka, to draw inspiration from their legacies. Sarkodie's passion for rap shines through in his lyrics, revealing his perfectionist nature and his desire to be the best.


Line by Line Meaning

Im pushing myself to the Pinnacle
I'm striving to reach the highest point of success.


Adea muy3 me eny3 physical
I don't necessarily have a physical advantage, but I have ambition and drive.


Matu meni ashw3 Ghana rappers I'm sorry but kakrabi p3 na ey3 lyrical
No disrespect, but in terms of lyricism, I'm sorry, but most of the rappers in Ghana can't compare.


Rap no ada muk) ka ni shi
Rap is what I do best.


Fa mic ni br3 mi na vanishi
When I take the microphone, I dominate and overshadow everything else.


2017 Kojo Cue Akan and maybe Caboom
I'm giving praise to other talented Ghanaian rappers like Kojo Cue and Akan, and maybe Caboom too.


This is the return of Idi Amin
I am back and unstoppable, much like Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.


Y3b3 checki obia oni permit
I'm moving forward so quickly that I don't have time to check for permits.


Opana b3 dissi mi what do you mean
Someone is questioning my success, but I know what I'm doing and what I want.


Woni panyin kasa to s3be
Some people talk a lot, but have no substance.


Kas3 nana faky3 mi
People compare me to other famous Ghanaian rappers, like Nana Faky3.


Wo wie p3 na tu w3ni hw3 mi
I don't care if people don't believe in me or my ability to succeed.


Ma tutu mi punch nanua na maka ni shi
My rhymes are so strong and powerful that they can knock out opponents.


Wana n3 rappi ti s3 mi
No one can out-rap me.


Rap no maame di wo mi 3bo mi s3 t)ma
Rap is my calling, my destiny, my everything.


Obia tumi breaki mi record onia
Others try to surpass my records, but they never really can.


Gyi wo di wadro ni w)ma
Don't try to get in the way of my success.


Obi si Sark hu y3 m)b)
Everyone knows that Sarkodie is a gifted and talented rapper.


Yenim s3nia wo y3 wo ne3ma
I acknowledge and appreciate the talents of others.


Mi twa me ni kakra s3 mek) ak) da
I work so incredibly hard in everything I do.


Yesi boys bi awoso m'adoma
Some people are jealous of my success or want to bring me down.


3ny3 mo af3 ne ne ne me midi rap to chacha
I'm not afraid of anyone and will continue to rap fearlessly.


Mop3 mogya dodo a y3di nsuo b3 fra
Money flows endlessly, like a constant stream of water.


Wo woy3 bola su gyata
You're not as slick as you think you are.


Owusu Bempah b3kasa s3 sofo Badu kwadwo ahu ni to pipa
This line references Ghanaian religious leaders, who are often the subject of controversy.


Sana minso makyer3 mua ma basu wo gu mihua wo b3 dane kwata
People shouldn't speak badly of me or my rise to success, otherwise they'll be in for a rough time.


3b) six o'clock obii nyani mi
At six in the morning, I'm already up and working.


Min rapi kwraa na mihu sani mi
I don't stop rapping, even if I'm feeling tired.


Tupac ni Biggie ni Terry Bonchaka
This line pays homage to famous rappers who have passed away.


Obi b3ba wiase m)n mani mi
People who want to bring me down or stop me won't succeed.


Obin fr3ni nyame no
We all have faith in God.


Na muti ghetto wi suya
Despite growing up in poverty, I never lost hope.


Y3kika mihu s3m 3nfa meho
I have a talent for rapping and I've been able to use it to my advantage.


Mintu pipe mu 3nko ko sa ebura
I can success even when the odds are against me.


Mabr3 wo mi wiase menya ni fu
I'm so much different and better than others in this world.


Y3 difference ni s3 mi day3 su
My style and talent are unique and can't be imitated.


Menisua hu ni s3 mi dwom b3 dru amanoni
My music has the power to move people.


Wo wop3 hit wo mpray3 su
Even if you're successful, you'll never be as successful as me.


Rap no kra mi s3 volleyball
Rap is like a game of volleyball to me.


Ma chesti obia but they want me more
I play it cool around others, but secretly everyone wants to be me.


The money the fame n the Rollie the Bitches the house on the beach me i want it more
I want all the luxuries that come with fame and money, and I won't rest until I have them.


Cash ny3 problem as far as I'm Rapping i promise ma team will be cashing out
Money is never a problem when I'm rapping, and I'm dedicated to making sure my team is well-compensated.


Ma recordi dwom a ma hordi min releasi nti y3 na fans no havi doubt
I'm always holding back some of my best work to release later, so my fans always have something to look forward to.


I'm a perfectionist
I won't settle for anything less than perfection in my work.


I wanna show u where heaven is
My work and my talent can transport you to a heavenly realm.


I came in the game and i hussled ma way
I had to work hard and hustle to get where I am.


But some people they thought it was devilish
Some people thought that my ambition and drive were evil or demonic.


Me d3n ma fans we bi ride or die
My fans are loyal and will always be there for me.


Nyea besi bia we are side to side
We'll always be together and support each other.


S3 megyia rapi a k) ts)ki anaa s3 m3toa so
Sometimes it's hard to decide whether to take a more aggressive approach to rap or a more laid-back one.


But i know sey nfie aka 45
But I always know where I'm headed, like a compass points to true north.


Men i think about this all the time
I'm always thinking about my craft and how to improve myself.


But i no sey i was ready to do this
I knew I was meant for greatness from the beginning.


Mifiili koraa s3 menya duru mi prime mufuckers
I'm at my peak, and I'm only getting better with time.




Writer(s): Michael Owusu Addo

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