THE ONLY EXAM I FAILED
(Afrobeat / Afro-Soul)
Intro (Spoken Word)
I went to school, I wrote my exams,
I faced the questions, I passed the tests.
I struggled through life and gave it my best,
But one examination put me to the test.
The only exam I failed in my life…
Was the one you were my supervisor!
Oh, my people, marriage is not easy!
Verse 1
I passed through school with determination,
I worked so hard for my education.
I faced my teachers, I faced my books,
I came out strong, just take a look.
I passed mathematics, I passed English,
No difficult subject could ever finish me.
I answered questions and did my best,
I walked out smiling after every test.
But one day, I entered another class,
No desk, no board, no looking glass.
You knew my strengths, you knew my weaknesses,
You knew my secrets and all my excesses.
You didn't need a pen to mark my paper,
One little question could change my behaviour.
I thought I was ready, I thought I was wise,
Until I saw that look in your eyes!
Chorus
The only exam I failed,
Na the one you be my supervisor!
I passed every other test,
But this one put me under pressure!
I tried my best, I tried my luck,
But every answer I gave was not enough.
The only exam I failed,
Na the one you be my supervisor!
Oh, my supervisor, take it easy!
This examination is not easy!
I passed in school, I passed outside,
But for this exam, I need God by my side!
Verse 2
You asked me, "Where did you go?"
I said, "My darling, you already know."
You asked me, "Why were you late?"
I said, "My love, I was caught in traffic."
You said, "Traffic? Which kind of traffic?"
I knew right there things were getting dramatic.
I searched my head for the perfect reply,
But even my common sense began to say goodbye!
You said, "You remember your friends,
But the things I tell you, your memory ends!"
I stood there thinking of what I could say,
Because one wrong answer could spoil my day.
I wanted to argue, I wanted to explain,
But I knew that road could bring more pain.
I swallowed my pride and lowered my voice,
I learned that sometimes peace is a better choice.
Chorus
The only exam I failed,
Na the one you be my supervisor!
I passed every other test,
But this one put me under pressure!
I tried my best, I tried my luck,
But every answer I gave was not enough.
The only exam I failed,
Na the one you be my supervisor!
Verse 3
I thought love would make the questions easy,
I thought romance would make life breezy.
I thought a little smile would win the day,
But you had more questions coming my way!
I brought you flowers, I bought you a gift,
I thought your mood would suddenly lift.
You smiled at me, and I thought I had passed,
Then you asked me a question that left me aghast!
I learned that marriage is more than affection,
It needs communication and mutual correction.
It needs two people willing to understand,
Not one giving orders while the other must stand.
Because love is not a competition,
And marriage should not be a constant examination.
If one person wins and the other feels small,
Tell me, my darling, have we won at all?
Bridge (Call and Response)
Lead: Who was the supervisor?
Response: Hm
Lead: What is the answer to marriage?
Response: Love and understanding!
Lead: What makes a home stronger?
Response: Respect and forgiving!
Verse 4
My darling, please listen to this song,
I am not saying that you are always wrong.
You have your feelings, and I have mine,
We can make our love even stronger with time.
Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes you're right,
Sometimes we disagree from morning till night.
But if we keep score of every mistake,
How much happiness can our home still make?
I don't want a courtroom inside our home,
I don't want either of us to feel alone.
I want us to talk and learn to forgive,
To build a beautiful life and enjoy how we live.
I will listen better and play my part,
I will show you respect from the depth of my heart.
But give me some patience as I learn and grow,
Because love is a seed that both of us sow.
Final Chorus
The only exam I failed,
Na the one you be my supervisor!
I passed every other test,
But this one put me under pressure!
I may have failed, but I won't give up,
I'll keep on learning and keep showing up.
The greatest prize is not a certificate,
It's a home full of love that we both celebrate!
The only exam I failed,
Na the one you be my supervisor!
With patience, love, and understanding,
We can turn this failure into a beautiful blessing!
Outro (Spoken Word)
My darling, I have one request:
Please don't cancel my admission!
I may have failed the examination,
But I still want to remain in your institution!
Let us change the questions,
Let us change the way we mark.
Let us put more love inside our home,
And keep the fire burning in our hearts.
I failed the exam, but I haven't given up!
You were my supervisor, and I was your candidate.
Now let us become partners,
And make our love a success story!
Oh, my supervisor…
Please give me another chance!