Verse 1:
Promises and lies and deceit
There’s so much weeping ‘n’ wailing and gnashing of teeth
There ain’t no work but there’re mouths to feed
You say the future’s bright but it’s all looking bleak
You look me in the eye, slap me with your greed
Saying change’s gonna come if I truly believe
So I keep on hoping, bleeding in need
Verse 2:
Promises rotting at our feet
Wading through the dead who are we destined to meet
There’s only so much they can take before the people break
There’s only so much you can tell before the truth will tell
What has been put in darkness will surely find light
Illuminate the anger, ignite the fight
Illuminate the anger, ignite the fight
Verse 3:
Fellow countrymen and women
There is no need to panic
There is no cause for alarm
We are on top of the matter
We promise you free health care (Free)
Free education (Free)
Free fuel for all (Free)
Outro:
Àlọ́ Àlọ́ o
Dem go dey lie, dey talk, dey lie lie dey go (x4)
Àlọ́ Àlọ́ o
Dem go dey talk, dey talk, dey lie lie dey go- Àlọ́ Àlọ́ o (x3)
Dem go dey talk, dey talk, dey lie lie dey go
credits
from Agberos International,
released July 7, 2017
Lyrics: Adegoke Odukoya
Music: Olufemi Sanni, Babajide Okegbenro, Peter Sadibo, Dare Odede, Akinkunmi Olagunju, Abiodun Oke, Opeyemi Oyewande, Dotun Bankole, Ayomiku Aigbokhan, Adegoke Odukoya
Recorded by Olusola Bankole at DotSol Studio, Lagos.
Vocals & Overdubs recorded by Aman Junaid at Rigmaroll Studio, Lagos.
Arranged by Aman Junaid & BANTU
Mixed by Aman Junaid at Rigmaroll Studio, Lagos.
Mastered by STEF @ FisheyeMusicMastering, Cologne
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