(Sound of thunder and lightning, distant owl hooting, woman sobbing)
(Spoken: Low, broken voice)
They say the rain washes the dust away, but it never washes the memory of an empty plate. This is for the roof that leaked, and the parents who stood firm. Look at us now.
I remember nights where the cold would bite through the walls
We were living in the shadows, trying to stand tall
My father’s hands were shaking, but his heart was iron strong
My mother prayed for mercy when the days felt way too long
Eish, the hunger was a heavy chain that we had to break
Sleeping on the floor, doing whatever it would take
But even in the dark, I saw the fire in their eyes
We were destined for the summit, meant to reach the skies
I must succeed, yeah, the path is getting clear
I must succeed, I have conquered every fear
From the leaking roof to the stars above the sea
Everything I do is for the ones who believed in me
Sharp sharp, we rising up, watch the glory shine
I must succeed, yeah, the victory is mine
Then the rain started fading, light came through the door
Daddy got the teaching post, we didn't want for more
School books were heavy but I carried them with pride
Passed the GCE, with my family by my side
Rockview University, yeah, I made my mark
Turning all the sorrow into embers from the spark
My siblings moving forward, we are breaking every chain
Everything we suffered was not ever done in vain
Aweh, blessings on my head now!
I must succeed, yeah, the path is getting clear
I must succeed, I have conquered every fear
From the leaking roof to the stars above the sea
Everything I do is for the ones who believed in me
Sharp sharp, we rising up, watch the glory shine
I must succeed, yeah, the victory is mine
Faith in the maker, the struggle made us tough
When the world said nothing, we knew it was enough
We are building up the legacy, brick by heavy brick
With the rhythm in our pulse, yeah, the groove is getting thick
Asambe!
Now the log drums hitting, hear the spirit in the sound
We are walking tall, feet firm on the ground
KING PERF.G, the blood of the lineage flows
Everywhere I travel, see how the kingdom grows
Sintubulu family, we are standing on the peak
This is the testimony that you came to seek
Yebo, let's go!
I must succeed, yeah, the path is getting clear
I must succeed, I have conquered every fear
From the leaking roof to the stars above the sea
Everything I do is for the ones who believed in me
Sharp sharp, we rising up, watch the glory shine
I must succeed, yeah, the victory is mine
(Spoken: Emotional tribute)
To my parents, you are the foundation. The Blood Sangane.
Sintubulu family, we remain forever strong.
Gizo Family Music Promotions, we keep the fire burning.
(Echoing chant)
USHENGHAO PERCTIONS!