(Ay!) Yeah, big man ting.
Listen closely, yeah? It’s for my boys.
I’m looking at the mirror, seeing lines upon my face
Life moves so fast, man, it’s a constant race
I work these long days, yeah, I’m grinding for the bread
Just so you two have a roof above your head
Lemetusela, Osiya, are you listening to me?
I’m growing older now, that’s just how it’s gotta be
I put in the work so you can reach for the sky
Don't let the years pass you by, no, don't be shy.
Lemetusela, Osiya, listen to your daddy now
I’m breaking my back, yeah, I’m showing you how
Work hard for yourselves, make your mama proud too
Everything I do, man, I’m doing it for you
Yeah, I’m doing it for you.
It’s a long ting, living life in the ends
But I want more for you, more than just my friends
I see you growing, yeah, you’re turning into men
Don't waste the time, man, pick up your pen
I’m getting old, yeah, my legs feeling slow
But my love for you boys, man, it’s all that I know
Osiya, be strong, Lemetusela, lead the way
I need you to work hard so the bills always stay away.
Lemetusela, Osiya, listen to your daddy now
I’m breaking my back, yeah, I’m showing you how
Work hard for yourselves, make your mama proud too
Everything I do, man, I’m doing it for you
Yeah, I’m doing it for you.
I know it feels heavy, I know it feels deep
But promises I made, I’m gonna keep
Mama’s getting older, she needs us to shine
It’s your time now, yeah, it’s your time.
Don’t mind my feelings, I just want you to win
Don't let the world drag you down, don't let it in
Keep your head up, stay humble and bold
That’s the only truth that I’ve ever been told
Lemetusela, Osiya, stay brothers for life
Cut through the struggle, cut through the strife.
Lemetusela, Osiya, listen to your daddy now
I’m breaking my back, yeah, I’m showing you how
Work hard for yourselves, make your mama proud too
Everything I do, man, I’m doing it for you.
Yeah, big man ting.
Work hard for yourselves, boys.
For me, for your mama.
Yeah, still.