(Intro)
(Bassline drops heavy, heavy log drum kicks in with a slow, syncopated groove)
(Shaker percussion: tss-tss-shku-tss)
Ayoyoyo... Yelele...
Listen to the baseline, listen to the truth.
Habashwe!
(Verse 1)
Beneath the surface of the daily stride, (Log drum roll)
Lie quiet truths that we so often hide.
We chase the sun, we race against the clock,
While silent waters carve the hardest rock.
(Smooth, jazzy keys fade in)
We build up walls of masonry and pride,
To keep the fragile, tender self inside.
(Pre-Chorus)
But wait... let the track breathe.
(Music strips back to just a basic kick and snare)
You think you need the gold?
You think you need the hold?
Listen to the hidden facts...
(Chorus)
(The Log Drum drops hard – ultimate Amapiano drop)
Strength is born from carrying the scars! (Yebbo!)
Darkest nights reveal the brightest stars! (Khuza!)
The greatest wealth is not in what we hold,
Deepest peace can never buy with gold!
(Whistle blowing / dance break vibe)
(Verse 2)
(Amapiano piano chords driving the rhythm)
A sudden breath, a sudden, fleeting grace,
Leaves a lasting mark that time cannot erase.
We search the world for what was always near,
Buried deep beneath the doubt and fear.
(Ad-lib: Haibo!)
Walking down the street of dreams, yeah
Searching for the truth in the light of the sun
Eish, they tell you secrets in the middle of the night
But the facts are hidden, just out of sight
You chase the money, you chase the fame
But the game is changing, it's not the same
Keep your head high, keep your soul clean
It's a beautiful world, yeah, if you know what I mean
Oh, the hidden facts of life, they calling
Sometimes we rising, sometimes we falling
Sharp sharp, keep your eyes on the prize
Don't let the shadows cover your skies
It's a journey, baby, let the music flow
The truth is in the rhythm, that’s all I know
People talk loud but they don't say much
Looking for a feeling, looking for a touch
Asambe, let’s move to the beat of the heart
Every single ending is a brand new start
The hidden path is the one you make
With every single step and the risks you take
Stay focused, keep the hustle on lock
Time is ticking on the heavy clock
Oh, the hidden facts of life, they calling
Sometimes we rising, sometimes we falling
Sharp sharp, keep your eyes on the prize
Don't let the shadows cover your skies
It's a journey, baby, let the music flow
The truth is in the rhythm, that’s all I know
Sho, take a breath, let it go
It’s deeper than the things that you think you know
Wisdom in the silence, power in the groove
Watch how the universe makes its move
Don't look back at the stones in the road
We carry the spirit, we carry the load
Life is a canvas, you hold the brush
Take your time, man, there’s never a rush
Believe in the vision, believe in the plan
Do the best you can with the cards in your hand
Oh, the hidden facts of life, they calling
Sometimes we rising, sometimes we falling
Sharp sharp, keep your eyes on the prize
Don't let the shadows cover your skies
It's a journey, baby, let the music flow
The truth is in the rhythm, that’s all I know
Let it flow, let it flow
Yeah, the rhythm tells the story
Asambe, we keeping it moving
Sharp sharp, life is just a lesson
(Yebo) We out.
(Outro)
Life is found in what we give away,
The hidden light that guides us day by day.
(Log drums slowly fade out, leaving just the shaker and a soft jazzy piano chord)
Just give it away...
Yelele...
(Track fades out completely)