He rose to prominence after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It was supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay", and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after his contract expired.
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK, Canada and Australia. He signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017. His third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, was released in July 2017. It serves as his major label debut and was primarily a Caribbean-influenced record. SFTOS was supported by five singles: "Daddy Yo", "Sweet Love", "Come Closer" featuring Drake, "African Bad Gyal" and "Naughty Ride". Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance".[4]
In 2019, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[5] His fourth album, Made in Lagos, was released in October 2020, to wide commercial success and acclaim.[6] The album includes the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.[8]
Grace
Wizkid Lyrics
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If I got a bad bitch, tell me all is okay
I dey, burn my zoot, and I run my race
And I stand, real tall, no matter what man face
So many things that my eyes done face
And I never worry 'bout what the next man say
And I keep it so cool, keep my mind real sane
Tonight
Loose guard, man no fit loose guard, yeah
No dey waste time, brother, no time, yeah
Money on my mind, me never waste time, yeah
My, my, my mind, my mind, oh my
This kind hammer no fit lose time
Man I no dey look nobody, feel sey I feel fine, yeah
And I stand real tall and I send no one, tonight
Dem nuh fi run my race
Run my race, run my race
Run my, run my race
Steady I dey my lane (my lane)
I say run my race, run my race
Run my, run my race
This kind ting weh I see e don tey
Say I got a bad bitch wey wan' go away, yeah
Plenty stress, we fi make man craze and
Many, many tings I dey for ghetto, no pay
Say the people dey suffer but dey smile for face
But if Starboy talk, dem say Starboy craze
But I keep it so cool and ah dey run my race
For life
Loose guard, man no fit loose guard, yeah
No dey waste time, brother, no time, yeah
Money on my mind, me never waste time, yeah
My, my, my mind, my mind, oh my
This kind hammer no fit lose time
Man I no dey look nobody, feel sey I feel fine, yeah
And I stand real tall and I send no one, tonight
Dem nuh fi run my race
Run my race, run my race
Run my, run my race
Steady I dey my lane (my lane)
I say run my race, run my race
Run my, run my race
Say na this kind night
Say we wan' no stress
we dey thank God for our lives
Say na this kind night
Hold on to me, baby no kain here
Say na this kind night
Fill up my cup, let it run over
Say na this kind night
Say we let nobody know
Say we living on the low
Dem nuh fi run my race
Run my race, run my race
Run my, run my race
Steady I dey my lane (my lane)
I say run my race, run my race
Run my, run my race
In Wizkid's hit song, Grace, the artist speaks to his resilience in the face of difficulties. He references the challenges his eyes have seen and the stress that is no stranger to him but emphasizes that he doesn't worry about what people say about him. He goes on to say he keeps it cool and maintains his sanity. The artist confidently takes control of his life in spite of the challenges and his ability to handle whatever comes his way keeps him grounded. The phrase "run my race" is repeated throughout the song as a metaphor for staying in his lane, avoiding comparison to others, and moving forward with confidence.
The first verse of the song is mainly focused on what Wizkid has gone through and how he's handling the pressure that comes with fame. He also mentions that he has a "bad bitch" and implies that having her in his life helps him deal with the stress. In the second verse, he acknowledges that people have been suffering and offers that he is still grateful for his life despite the challenges he's faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you no believe what my eyes done face
I've been through a lot and it's hard for people to believe the things that I have seen.
If I got a bad bitch, tell me all is okay
Having a partner isn't everything, but it makes me feel okay when I have one.
I dey, burn my zoot, and I run my race
I mind my own business, enjoy my own leisure activities, and focus on achieving my goals.
And I stand, real tall, no matter what man face
I have confidence in myself and won't let anyone bring me down no matter how they look at me.
So many things that my eyes done face
I have experienced countless things that have shaped my character and I'm grateful for them.
And I never worry 'bout what the next man say
I don't concern myself with the opinions of others regarding my actions or decisions.
And I keep it so cool, keep my mind real sane
I stay composed and maintain my mental health to deal with life and its ups and downs.
Tonight
Currently, I'm living life in the moment and enjoying the present.
Loose guard, man no fit loose guard, yeah
I can't let my guard down and need to stay alert at all times.
No dey waste time, brother, no time, yeah
I don't waste time and try to make the most out of every moment.
Money on my mind, me never waste time, yeah
I have financial goals and don't spend time or money on unnecessary things.
My, my, my mind, my mind, oh my
I'm very mindful and focused on my thoughts, which helps me to stay productive.
This kind hammer no fit lose time
I can't waste time because I'm determined to be successful, this opportunity is too big.
Man I no dey look nobody, feel sey I feel fine, yeah
I don't try to impress others and I'm comfortable being myself.
And I stand real tall and I send no one, tonight
I stand confidently and am not intimidated by anyone, especially tonight.
Dem nuh fi run my race
No one can take the path that I have chosen for myself.
Run my race, run my race
I will only focus on achieving my personal goals and nothing else.
Steady I dey my lane (my lane)
I stay in my lane and don't interfere in other people's business.
This kind ting weh I see e don tey
I've been seeing this kind of thing for a long time.
Say I got a bad bitch wey wan' go away, yeah
My partner wants to leave me, which has been causing me stress.
Plenty stress, we fi make man craze and
There's been a lot of stress on my mind and it's enough to drive anyone crazy.
Many, many tings I dey for ghetto, no pay
I've been working hard in the ghetto, but don't get the pay I deserve.
Say the people dey suffer but dey smile for face
People suffer in silence and fake smiles, even though they're going through a hard time.
But if Starboy talk, dem say Starboy craze
When I speak my mind, people think I'm crazy because they can't understand me.
But I keep it so cool and ah dey run my race
Despite what people think of me, I stay composed and stay focused on my goals.
For life
This is something that I will never change or back down from.
Say na this kind night
This is the kind of night that's special and we should be grateful for it.
Say we wan' no stress
We don't want any problems or issues that will affect how we feel on this nice night.
we dey thank God for our lives
We are thankful to God for allowing us to live the lives we have.
Hold on to me, baby no kain here
Hold onto me because there's nothing bad happening right now.
Fill up my cup, let it run over
Let's enjoy the night and drink to our hearts' content.
Say we let nobody know
We're keeping this to ourselves and not letting anyone know what's going on.
Dem nuh fi run my race
No one can take the path that I have chosen for myself.
Run my race, run my race
I will only focus on achieving my personal goals and nothing else.
Steady I dey my lane (my lane)
I stay in my lane and don't interfere in other people's business.
I say run my race, run my race
I will only focus on achieving my personal goals and nothing else.
Run my, run my race
I will only focus on achieving my personal goals and nothing else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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