(Ayy, yoh!)
Listen closely, yeah
From the foundation to the roof
We building something real, you know?
Respect the hustle, mwaiseni!
Early morning sun, we out on the site
Laying every brick, yeah, we doing it right
From the planning desk to the dust and the heat
Building up the future, yeah, we cannot retreat
Some people look down but they don't see the vision
Focus on the goal, we move with precision
Hard work is the currency we pay for the throne
Respect the builders, yeah, we set the tone
Respect the building and the bricklayer too
Respect the planning, yeah, it’s all for you
Ise tikumangilani manyuma, yeah we stand tall
Give us our respect, we ready for the call
Yeah, respect the grind, respect the way we rise
Success is the dream that we hold in our eyes
You bear the dream in our office, yeah, you see the light
But respect the bosses working day and night
Tolakula amayanda yenu kuti
Mukwate omuchinsi, that’s the reality
It’s not just the structure, it’s the heart inside
Every single beam with nowhere to hide
Ifwe, we don’t stop, we keep pushing the bar
Working for the glory, yeah, we catching a star
Respect the building and the bricklayer too
Respect the planning, yeah, it’s all for you
Ise tikumangilani manyuma, yeah we stand tall
Give us our respect, we ready for the call
Yeah, respect the grind, respect the way we rise
Success is the dream that we hold in our eyes
From the foundation, up to the sky
Don't ask questions, just watch us fly
No more boza, we keeping it true
Building a legacy, me and you
Respect the building and the bricklayer too
Respect the planning, yeah, it’s all for you
Ise tikumangilani manyuma, yeah we stand tall
Give us our respect, we ready for the call
Yeah, respect the grind, respect the way we rise
Success is the dream that we hold in our eyes
Yeah, respect the masters of the craft
Building it up, no time for the laugh
Natotela for the support, we moving on
Keep building, yeah, until the dawn
(Ayy, respect the grind!)
(Yoh!)