Married To The Game
Sarkodie Lyrics
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Nigga I been trapping on the daily (Now)
They don't wanna see me but I'm rapping till I'm 80 (Ha)
Verses a ma droppi got you people acting shady (Yes)
Sɛn a track no ti ɛwɔ sɛ me feature DaBaby (Now)
Bibia nyɛ me hu I knew you niggas gon' sellout (Hui)
Sɛ wo wo me'nkyɛn na wo nyɛ real a get the hell out (Yeah)
Got a lot of matters in my heart I gotta let out (Now)
They don't wanna give what I deserve (Yes)
After nea mayɛ nyinaa you people got the nervе (Now!)
Mo fi sɛ mɛ falli dier you smoking on some herb (Hui)
Niggas wanna crash but I'm swеrving on the curve (Skrrt)
Used to preach about the fucking unity (Now)
But nkɔla no disrespecti me with impunity (Ha)
Wan' na ɛkyɛrɛ mo kwan no wan na ɛma mo the opportunity (Yes)
Rap no yɛ charity give it back to community yeah uh
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you (Now)
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do
They don't even really know your name (Ha)
But they dey feel like you be the same
Married to the game (Now)
Me I no dey do this for the fame (Yes)
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you (Uh)
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do (Yeah)
They don't even really know your name (Now)
But they dey feel like you be the same (Yes)
Married to the game (Ha)
Me I no dey do this for the fame (Yes)
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
Ekse nigga I be rapping on the daily (Yeah)
King Sark said that he gone rap until he's 80 (What)
I'ma rap until my fucking baby got a baby
Then I'll think about quitting stop killing y'all maybe crazy
That nigga gone post about his granddad (Now)
Cause I came in the game like a sandbag (Yeah)
You can't touch this no matter where your hands at
A true artist wa bone kea ba pensela (Pensela)
Nigga over here we go hard
If you going home then you leaving here scarred
Show up at your home in like 44 cars
Break a few bones, ore tshwere true story
Ain't nobody does it like me
Dirty motherfucker in a solid white T (Yee)
Saw it then I did it, it was all in my dreams (Woo)
Got it on lock like I'm COVID 19 since ole laaitie
Entlek lothle laekitsi (Yeah)
Every song a movie you can go sightseeing (Woo)
I don't understand why you niggas fighting (Hui)
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do yeah
They don't even really know your name
But they dey feel like you be the same
Married to the game
Me I no dey do this for the fame
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do yeah
They don't even really know your name
But they dey feel like you be the same
Married to the game
Me I no dey do this for the fame
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
Shit I'm on some real hip hop shit I wanna pop molly
Nea me ka na boys de bɛ tie me yɛ rap Bob Marley
After all the BS yɛ da so tiasiɛ a we gone party (Now)
Nigga sɛ wo bɛn me diɛ a you gotta keep it real like Cardi (Ha)
Where the money at (Yes)
Sika no akye m'akoma like cardiac (Woo)
Chale ɛnɛ anadwo yi where the party at
Mo a m'ate te mo akuma nyinaa I ain't sorry yet (No)
Nigga I'm a mu'fucking problem (Ha!)
And I know you niggas can't solve him (No)
Looking for a nigga who go face me fuck that
Be like people looking for a dragon (Ha)
If you ever put me on your album
I ain't gotta talk man you already know the outcome (Now)
Hwan na ɛ'bringi fire no ma nnipa feeli ma mo bo bo mu nsem mu kasɛ the nigga awesome (Ha)
Man I'm on some real hip hop shit (Yes)
Obia nye me level what we talk about is rap shit
If you ever looking for the best emcee
Wo diɛ posti me picture with no caption ha
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you (Now)
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do yeah
They don't even really know your name (Ha)
But they dey feel like you be the same
Married to the game (Now)
Me I no dey do this for the fame (Yes)
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you uh
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do yeah yeah
They don't even really know your name (Now)
But they dey feel like you be the same
Married to the game (Ha)
Me I no dey do this for the fame (Yes)
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
Sarkodie's verse in Married To The Game, as part of his collaboration with South African artist Cassper Nyovest, presents a highly confident rapper who has been consistent in delivering his music on a daily basis despite the pressures and criticisms that come with being in the limelight. The lyrics also debunk any misconceptions that Sarkodie may be rapping for the fame and instead reveals that he is rapping for the purpose of bringing about real and positive change. This is apparent in his lines "Me I no dey do this for the fame / Me I only do this for the change goddamit."
Furthermore, the verse discusses some of the issues he has faced, such as betrayal and disrespect, as well as his belief in standing for true artistry and not losing yourself in the high-paced industry. One interesting aspect of the song is how the artists assert their dominance in the genre and declare themselves as a "problem" for any competition.
Overall, Married To The Game is an anthem for artists who remain committed to their craft and are dedicated to using their music as a force for good.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga I been trapping on the daily (Now)
I've been working hard every day to achieve success
They don't wanna see me but I'm rapping till I'm 80 (Ha)
Even if people don't believe in me, I will continue rapping for the rest of my life
Verses a ma droppi got you people acting shady (Yes)
My verses are so good that they make people act suspiciously towards me
Sɛn a track no ti ɛwɔ sɛ me feature DaBaby (Now)
If a track doesn't have me featuring DaBaby, it's not worth it
Bibia nyɛ me hu I knew you niggas gon' sellout (Hui)
I always knew that you guys would sell out and leave me behind
Sɛ wo wo me'nkyɛn na wo nyɛ real a get the hell out (Yeah)
If you pretend to know me but you're not real, then I don't want you around
Got a lot of matters in my heart I gotta let out (Now)
I have a lot of things on my mind that I need to express
Real niggas kakra bi na deserve me shoutout yeah (Ha)
Only the real ones deserve my recognition and acknowledgment
They don't wanna give what I deserve (Yes)
People are not willing to give me what I deserve
After nea mayɛ nyinaa you people got the nervе (Now!)
Even after everything I've done, people still have the nerve to doubt me
Mo fi sɛ mɛ falli dier you smoking on some herb (Hui)
If you think I'm going to fail, then you must be smoking something
Niggas wanna crash but I'm swеrving on the curve (Skrrt)
People want to bring me down, but I'm avoiding their obstacles
Used to preach about the fucking unity (Now)
I used to talk about the importance of unity in the community
But nkɔla no disrespecti me with impunity (Ha)
But now, people are disrespecting me without any consequences
Wan' na ɛkyɛrɛ mo kwan no wan na ɛma mo the opportunity (Yes)
They want to talk about my flaws but don't want to give me a chance to prove myself
Rap no yɛ charity give it back to community yeah uh
Rap is not just a charity, but it can also give back to the community
Don't you let nobody put the pressure on you (Now)
Don't let anyone pressure you into doing something you don't want to do
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do
People will always criticize you no matter what you do
They don't even really know your name (Ha)
People don't even know who you are
But they dey feel like you be the same
But they assume that you're like everyone else
Married to the game (Now)
Dedicated and committed to the music industry
Me I no dey do this for the fame (Yes)
I'm not doing this for the fame, but for the passion of the music
Me I only do this for the change goddamit
I'm doing this to make a difference in the world
Ekse nigga I be rapping on the daily (Yeah)
I'm a rapper who works hard every day
King Sark said that he gone rap until he's 80 (What)
Sarkodie plans to rap until he reaches 80 years old
I'ma rap until my fucking baby got a baby
I'm going to keep rapping for as long as I can
Then I'll think about quitting stop killing y'all maybe crazy
But even if I stop, I'll be killing it in the music industry
That nigga gone post about his granddad (Now)
That person will eventually post about their grandfather
Cause I came in the game like a sandbag (Yeah)
I came into the industry with a lot of weight and power
You can't touch this no matter where your hands at
No one can bring me down no matter how hard they try
A true artist wa bone kea ba pensela (Pensela)
A true artist is someone who doesn't need a pencil
Nigga over here we go hard
We work hard and are highly motivated
If you going home then you leaving here scarred
If you want to leave, you will leave with wounds
Show up at your home in like 44 cars
I will show up at your house with many luxurious cars
Break a few bones, ore tshwere true story
I will break bones, and it's a true story
Ain't nobody does it like me
No one can replicate my style and skill
Dirty motherfucker in a solid white T (Yee)
I'm a tough guy who wears a plain white T-shirt
Saw it then I did it, it was all in my dreams (Woo)
I visualized my success, then made it a reality
Got it on lock like I'm COVID 19 since ole laaitie
I'm in control like COVID-19 since I was young
Entlek lothle laekitsi (Yeah)
I'm really good, don't doubt me
Every song a movie you can go sightseeing (Woo)
My music is like a movie, and you can visualize it
I don't understand why you niggas fighting (Hui)
I don't understand why people are fighting and bickering
Shit I'm on some real hip hop shit I wanna pop molly
I'm into real hip hop and want to do drugs
Nea me ka na boys de bɛ tie me yɛ rap Bob Marley
I'm like Bob Marley and inspire others to follow my path
After all the BS yɛ da so tiasiɛ a we gone party (Now)
After dealing with all the negativity, we're going to have a good time
Nigga sɛ wo bеn me diɛ a you gotta keep it real like Cardi (Ha)
If you want to be part of my life, you have to be honest like Cardi B
Where the money at (Yes)
Where's the money?
Sika no akye m'akoma like cardiac (Woo)
Money is essential to me, like a heartbeat
Chale ɛnɛ anadwo yi where the party at
Hey, where's the party tonight?
Mo a m'ate te mo akuma nyinaa I ain't sorry yet (No)
I've warned you all before, and I'm not sorry for it
Nigga I'm a mu'fucking problem (Ha!)
I'm a significant issue and can't be ignored
And I know you niggas can't solve him (No)
I know that no one can solve me
Looking for a nigga who go face me fuck that
I'm not looking for someone to challenge me
Be like people looking for a dragon (Ha)
It's like people trying to find a mythical creature
If you ever put me on your album
If you ever feature me on your album
I ain't gotta talk man you already know the outcome (Now)
You already know that the track will be a hit
Hwan na ɛ'bringi fire no ma nnipa feeli ma mo bo bo mu nsem mu kasɛ the nigga awesome (Ha)
When I bring the fire, people will feel it, and everyone will know that I'm awesome
Man I'm on some real hip hop shit (Yes)
I'm into real hip hop music
Obia nye me level what we talk about is rap shit
People can't reach my level when it comes to rap
If you ever looking for the best emcee
If you're looking for the best emcee
Wo diɛ posti me picture with no caption ha
You'll post my picture with no caption, indicating my greatness
Cause they always gonna criticize what you gone do yeah yeah
People will always criticize what you do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL OWUSU ADDO, REFILOE PHOOLO, SAMUEL ARTHUR GRANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WODEMAYA
Me I no dey do this for the fame
Me I only do this for the change
Goddamit!
Don’t let anybody put pressure on you cos they gonna criticise what you gonna do!
sarkodie is a Legend!
@asieduebenezer7390
🔥🔥🔥
@sirgideonslab3576
The man himself
Create a new channel to promote African music since you are promoting Africa to the world
@davidkesse3699
wode maya🔥🔥🔥
@francisvilasmensah216
Wode Maya, I understand where you're coming from. Keep going!!
@apiscojay4488
My I see you 🥰
@asaplee28
South Africa let's mark the Register👑Our King Cassper Nyovest Of All Genres in Africa👑🔥
@teaserap_rsa4393
Bruhv SA is in Africa 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️what you mean?
@edwardankomahene7898
Duh^^
@rakeemtchikudza1847
This song is for generations ! A product of two African kings “I’ll be rapping till im 80 and I'll rapping until my baby has a baby”#NoPressure#legacy