Sudden
Tekno Lyrics


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If it's spax then it's gotta be
Dem dey kill for there Tekino
Dem dey burni person Tekino
All of a sudden
All of a sudden
All of a sudden
All of a sudden
All of a sudden

No be today my people dey suffer
No be today
I say e don tey my people dey suffer
If na by hardwork
Poor man go get money
Poor man go get money
Abi you never hear
How much dem dey pay police
To carry gun and stand for street

Some dey kill and turn to Lagbaja
Rain everyday no umbrella
Kpaju kpa ju kpa kpa jukpa jukpa machala
Talking talking drum ye ye ye
Talking talking tongue talking talking

And all of a sudden
All of a sudden
House e don catch fire
All of a sudden ye ye ye
All of a sudden
All of a sudden
2 2 billion is a nothing for them
All of a sudden
40 billion is a nothing for them eyy

But what the hell do I know
When I ain't no politician
What the f* do I know
I'm just a musician
Wetin I talk it no matter
Even if na just constant electricity
Cos what the journey brother

Some dey kill and turn to Lagbaja
Ewoo ewo
Rain everyday no umbrella
Kpaju kpa ju kpa kpa jukpa jukpa machala
Talking talking drum ye ye ye
Talking talking tongue talking talking

And all of a sudden
Of a sudden
All of a sudden
Of a sudden
All of a sudden
Of a sudden
All of a sudden
Koro koro yeee
All of a sudden
2 2 billion is a nothing for them
All of a sudden
40 billion is a nothing for them

Take a look in the street
So many people begging
So many people gat nothing to eat
Fire on the mountain
Many many people gatz work to chop
Tell me who is their support
Wey we dey laugh hmmm
Who is their support

Some dey kill and turn to Lagbaja
Ewoo ewo
Rain everyday no umbrella
Kpaju kpa ju kpa kpa jukpa jukpa machala
Talking talking drum dey dey
Talking talking tongue talk tongue talk tongue

And all of a sudden
Of a sudden
All of a sudden
Of a sudden
All of a sudden
Of a sudden
All of a sudden
Koro koro yeee
All of a sudden
2 2 billion is a nothing for them
All of a sudden
40 billion is a nothing for them
See dem see dem
No be today my people dey suffer
See dem see dem see dem




Abeg it don tey my people dey suffer
All of all of all of

Overall Meaning

Tekno's song Sudden is a socially conscious track that highlights the suddenness of the disparities between the rich and the poor in society. The song is a call to action, urging those with privilege to be aware of their privilege and use it to help those who are less fortunate. The lyrics draw attention to the struggles of the poor, the corruption in society, and the need for change. Tekno uses powerful imagery in the song, comparing the rain falling every day with the lack of support for the poor, and the suddenness of a house fire with the sudden wealth of the wealthy. The song encourages people to use their voices to demand change and work towards a better future for all.


Line by Line Meaning

If it's spax then it's gotta be
If it's from Spax (a producer), it has to be good


Dem dey kill for there Tekino
People are dying for Tekino (a nickname for Tekno)


Dem dey burni person Tekino
People are jealous of Tekino's success


All of a sudden
Unexpectedly


No be today my people dey suffer
My people have been suffering for a long time


I say e don tey my people dey suffer
I'm saying people have been suffering for a long time


If na by hardwork
If success is only achieved through hard work


Poor man go get money
A poor person can also become rich


Abi you never hear
Haven't you heard


How much dem dey pay police
How much the police are paid


To carry gun and stand for street
To carry a gun and patrol the streets


Some dey kill and turn to Lagbaja
Some people commit murder and hide their identity


Rain everyday no umbrella
It rains every day without an umbrella (meaning people are not prepared for the difficulties they face)


Kpaju kpa ju kpa kpa jukpa jukpa machala
Nonsense talk


Talking talking drum ye ye ye
The sound of a talking drum


Talking talking tongue talking talking
People speak without saying anything


House e don catch fire
The house has caught fire (meaning something bad has happened suddenly)


2 2 billion is a nothing for them
They think 2 billion is a small amount of money


40 billion is a nothing for them eyy
They think 40 billion is a small amount of money


But what the hell do I know
What do I know


When I ain't no politician
Since I am not a politician


What the f* do I know
What do I know


I'm just a musician
I am only a musician


Wetin I talk it no matter
What I say doesn't matter


Even if na just constant electricity
Even if it's just a supply of electricity without interruption


Cos what the journey brother
Because this is the journey, my brother


Take a look in the street
Look at the streets


So many people begging
There are so many people begging


So many people gat nothing to eat
There are so many people who have nothing to eat


Fire on the mountain
There is trouble/enemy in sight


Many many people gatz work to chop
Many people work only to sustain themselves


Tell me who is their support
Who supports them


Wey we dey laugh hmmm
While we laugh


See dem see dem
Look, here they are


Abeg it don tey my people dey suffer
My people have been suffering for a long time, please


Koro koro yeee
The sound of a drum


All of all of all of
Suddenly




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kenbaroofficial2422

All of a sudden 11billion allocated for BBI can't be used for releaf! All of a Sudden 72million allocated to Baba but those in China should pay their own way back!
All of a sudden 6million for airtime yet safaricom gave free comms to health workers!
All of a sudden 4million for mandazis/sbacks and tea for varied teams!
All of a sudden 25,000 test kits by jack ma donated yet we only do 500 tests per day!
All of a sudden 1billion all gone yet no visible sanitizers nor free masks!

Which God do you serve!
Obi!
Obi!



All comments from YouTube:

@ellenb7466

Who's listening whilst reading comments....Tekno bless up King🤴 raw talent u got!!❤❤❤❤❤

@henrydone6130

You right my brother go no

@jentlejahgar5421

Naija go dance tire👌

@vika.k.avictormoyo6718

His songwriting is genius, how he has such a strong message wrapped in a dope beat just like rara... Pure genius... mad respect 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe approves

@evelynmajachani3390

Tekno never disappoints

@NarimanIsTheKing

yesssoooo

@bopeeplauerent676

Couldn't catch the lyrics what's the song about?

@vika.k.avictormoyo6718

@@bopeeplauerent676  ralph  He's speak on how the normal person suffers and the African political injustice, the constant looting of the countries resources and how their spending keeps increasing to the point that $2billion is now pocket change all of sudden, while there is no electricity in their home country for the poor, and some have had to resort to street begging n they make fun of the poor.. 😔 it's actually a touching song when u really listen to the lyrics..

@kardon4996

East Africa approved as well🥰💖

@birdy1126

I haven't heard a bad song from him yet! Nigeria Baby!!!! 🇳🇬

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