YOU MUST BE A GONER
Genre: Afrobeat / Afro-swing
INTRO (Spoken)
Oh yeah, my people!
Life gives warnings, but some refuse to hear.
Wisdom is calling, but pride blocks the ear.
If you refuse to learn from your mistakes,
You must be a goner!
VERSE 1
You see the sign, but you cross the line,
You know the truth, but you tell a lie.
Your mother warns you, you walk away,
Then blame the world when you lose your way.
Your friends advise you, you call them fools,
You break every rule, ignore every truth.
You think you're clever, you think you're strong,
But foolish decisions won't take you far.
You cannot plant corn and harvest yam,
You cannot live like a thief and become a saint.
Every action has a consequence,
So use your wisdom and common sense.
PRE-CHORUS
When wisdom calls, don't turn away,
When truth comes knocking, don't make it wait.
Open your eyes before you lose your way,
Tomorrow may not be like today.
CHORUS
You must be a goner, if you won't learn,
You play with fire, then you cry when you burn.
Life gives you warnings, but you turn away,
You plant the seed, then regret the day.
Oh, open your eyes before you lose your way,
Not every tomorrow will be like today.
Wisdom is calling, don't let it pass,
A stubborn man may break like glass!
You must be a goner, if you won't change,
You keep doing wrong, expecting things to change.
Learn from your mistakes before it's too late,
Don't let your own hands seal your fate!
VERSE 2
I knew a man who had everything,
A house, a car, and a diamond ring.
He mocked the poor and forgot his friends,
Thinking his riches would never end.
The money vanished, his friends were gone,
He stood alone when the night came on.
Now he remembers the words they said,
But regret can't bring back the days that fled.
My brother, be humble when you reach the top,
The wheel of life will never stop.
Don't step on people to rise up high,
Tomorrow you may need them by your side.
CHORUS
You must be a goner, if you won't learn,
You play with fire, then you cry when you burn.
Life gives you warnings, but you turn away,
You plant the seed, then regret the day.
Wisdom is calling, don't let it pass,
A stubborn man may break like glass!
Learn from your mistakes before it's too late,
Don't let your own hands seal your fate!
VERSE 3
You spend your salary before payday,
Borrow from Peter to pay back James.
You chase quick money and abandon your trade,
Then blame the world for the mess you've made.
You hurt the person who stood by your side,
You answer their love with anger and pride.
You think they'll stay no matter what you do,
Until one morning they walk away from you.
Appreciate good people while they are near,
Don't wait for goodbye before you show care.
A moment of anger can destroy your name,
So think before acting and accept the blame.
BRIDGE (Call and Response)
Leader: When wisdom calls, what should you do?
Response: you should listen!
Leader: When you make mistakes, what should you do?
Response: you should learn!
Leader: When pride takes over, what should you do?
Response: you should change!
Leader: When you fall down, will you stay there?
Response: No, you'll rise again!
All: Life is a lesson, wisdom is the key,
The change we are seeking begins with you and me!
VERSE 4
But listen, my people, this is not the end,
A broken road can still turn round the bend.
If you have been proud, learn to be humble,
If you have fallen, rise from the rubble.
Yesterday's mistake need not rule tomorrow,
Don't let your past become your sorrow.
Admit when you're wrong, make a new plan,
Become a better woman or a better man.
The wisest person is willing to learn,
The strongest heart knows when to turn.
You cannot change yesterday, but today is yours,
Choose the right path and open new doors.
FINAL CHORUS
You must be a goner, if you won't learn,
You play with fire, then you cry when you burn.
Life gives you warnings, don't turn away,
Learn your lesson before it's too late!
Wisdom is calling, answer the call,
Pride comes before a mighty fall.
You must be a goner, if you won't change,
Stop making mistakes and rearrange your game!
OUTRO (Spoken)
My people, correction is not an insult.
Admitting you're wrong does not make you weak.
Learn while you still have time.
Change before regret becomes your companion.
If you listen, you can grow.
If you learn, you can change.
But if you keep ignoring every warning,
You must be a goner!
Wisdom over pride!
Lessons over regret!
My people, make we learn!