Iconic
Wande Lyrics

At the gate, yeah (Yeah)
Starting the song at the gate, emphasizes that one needs to be alert and focused.

God don't make no mistakes, watch your faith, bruh (Skrt, skrt)
Reminding to stay firm in faith and to avoid doubt.

Yeah, time don't wait, no (Aye)
Time is precious and cannot be paused, emphasizing the value of seizing opportunities in life.

You can't stay, earth decays, time to let go (Ooh, yeah)
Mentioning the impermanence of life and the need to let go of things that are no longer relevant or useful to move forward.

Aye (Sheesh), everything gon' end (End)
Acknowledging the reality that everything in life has an end.

Live my life on ten (Yeah)
Live life to the fullest and with great energy.

Face it, can't pretend (Yeah)
Acknowledging the reality of the situation and not deceiving oneself.

Either slave or free
Emphasizing the freedom to choose one's path in life.

Who you gon' let lead?
Reminding to lead one's own life and not let others dictate the path.

Shine my light, high beams
Being a beacon of hope and showing a clear path forward.

On the race, full speed
Going forward in life with all of one's energy and effort until the end goals are achieved.

Thinking 'bout my future,
Contemplating about one's future and what can be done to achieve it.

Can't be neutral, so intentional, yeah
To succeed, one must be purposeful and driven, rather than letting things happen on their own.

Started switching gears when He
Referring to a turning point in one's life when one started to pay attention to God's will and guidance.

Appeared and showed which way to go (Aye)
When God's guidance becomes more evident, it illuminates the path ahead clearly.

Homie had the drive, but suicide was in his plan, though (Woah)
Referring to someone who had the ability and the drive to achieve success, but was misguided and lost hope.

'Cause he copped the Lambo, what he needed was the Lamb, oh
Alluding to the Bible, which teaches that true value lies not in material possessions, but in following God's path, represented by the Lamb of God.

Ooh, outside looking clean,
Outward appearance is not everything, and things may appear to be going well on the surface when they may not be on the inside.

Inside looking empty, ooh, yuh (Empty, empty, empty)
Alluding to the need for spiritual fulfillment in life, which material possessions can't provide.

You ain't feel complete, half-off like it's semi, ooh, yeah
Without spiritual fulfillment, life may feel incomplete, and one's true potential may be locked away.

'Bout to crash, from the truth, yeah you dash it
Referring to ignoring the truth, which would otherwise guide one's path and keep them stable, leading to a potential crash.

Need the stack where the stash everlasting
Emphasizing the importance of focusing on the things that have lasting value, rather than temporary gains.

Scenery, yeah
Starting a new section of the song.

Let's take it back, I'm talking Naija things
Referring to Nigerian culture, and how the artist has grown up in it.

'96, crossed that ocean, hit that Texas scene, hey
Referring to the artist's journey from Nigeria to Texas.

A better future, yeah, that came for me
Acknowledging the opportunities that the artist has found in life, which have led to a better future.

What can I say? Came a long way, ayy
Reflecting on the progress the artist has made in life.

Life changed overnight, yeah
Referring to a point in the artist's life where a significant and rapid change happened.

Family funds were tight, yeah
Acknowledging a time in the artist's life when resources were scarce.

Parents working nights, yeah
Mentioning struggles the artist's parents faced to provide opportunities for their children.

Just so we'd survive, yeah
Reflecting on the sacrifices that were made in order to make ends meet.

God was on our side, yeah
Acknowledging that the artist's family had God's support and help during tough times.

Said "We'll be alright, yeah
Remembering the comfort and assurance that the artist received from family and faith during hard times.

Just hold tight, yeah
Encouraging to continue with faith and perseverance.

Greatness in your sight, yeah"
Referring to the potential that one has to achieve greatness in their lifetime.

I-C-O-N-I-C
Spelling out the word 'Iconic' to drive home the theme of the song.

Counted us out ironic, yeah uh
Highlighting the irony of others writing off the artist's success, which has been achieved despite such attitudes.

Who'da thought it? uh
Reflecting on the fact that others may not have believed in the artist's potential.

God, He don used the sonics, yeah
Acknowledging that God's help and direction have been instrumental in the artist's success, carrying the metaphor of a sonic boom.

I came from the bottom for real
Remembering the starting point where the artist began, and how far the journey has come.

We rose from the bottom for real
Reflecting on the journey of the artist and those who have come up with them, working together to reach new heights.

Ease my mind, yeah, have Your way, yeah
Acknowledging the importance of submitting to God's will to bring peace of mind.

Free my mind, yeah, I would pray Lord
Seeking God's help to release the anxieties and burdens of the mind.

Have Your way, aye, have Your way here
Emphasizing the need for God's guidance and direction in one's life.

Everyday, yeah, yeah
Reflecting on the importance of practicing faith and seeking God's guidance every day.

'Cause You see that it gets hard, I get tired
Acknowledging the challenges of life, and the fact that it can be tiring to keep fighting them.

But He rose, so in spite
Remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a source of strength and inspiration to keep going.

Walk by faith, not by sight
Choosing to put trust in God's guidance rather than relying on worldly senses and perceptions.

Life was dark, I was blind
Reflecting on a time when life seemed hopeless and unclear.

I've been down, not for long
Acknowledging tough times, but also recognizing that they are temporary and they won't last for long.

Ain't the end, pass it on
Encouraging to continue sharing God's light and message with others despite challenges faced.

Got a light, I'ma shine
Being an example and source of inspiration for others.

This the start, not my prime, hey
Acknowledging that there is still much room for growth and potential in the future.