If you are reading this, it means you are listening to "my nairobi" from it'sBill's new album 'PETAL ZA NAIROBI'. This track explores the uncertainties faced by its protagonist as he embarks on a new chapter in Nairobi.
it'sBill questions whether Nairobi will stay true to its promises or challenge his integrity. Themes of doubt and transformation permeate the lyrics, reflecting the writer's evolving beliefs and motivations in a changing urban landscape.
Featuring the introspective verses of rapper Rhymes_ab, "my nairobi" becomes a heartfelt soliloquy on the challenges of pursuing dreams amidst adversity. Rhymes_ab grapples with unemployment and contemplates the future of his music career, yet maintains a resilient optimism.
'my nairobi' is the second track on the album, setting the stage for a journey of life and seeking a better future & hopefully find love. To find out how the story ends listen to PETAL ZA NAIROBI available on all streaming platforms:
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Lyrics:
(it'sBill, On The Beat Kama Kawa,)
[Intro: it'sBill]
Natoka nyumbani
Nataka niseme kwaheri kwa sasa
Naenda mjini
Nijue vile nitaisaka
Nifanye juu chini
Bidii yangu ifanye mseme Billy
I'm really proud of you
[Chorus: it'sBill]
But will Nairobi make me a liar?
What will the city want from me?
I know nitahave to walk through the fire
Siwezi rudi home mimi
Mountains ama hills I'll have to climb
Samson on the pillar I'd rather die
& I will not be denied
Will Nairobi make me a liar?
What will the city want from me?
[Verse 1: Rhymes_ab]
I'll make you proud of me
Nakazana hii Nairobi leave a legacy
Ninakipaji though I'm drifting in a different space
Maybe Hailipi should I rеally let the pen fadе?
Still overthinking na hii mziki nitafika lini?
Maybe I'm on a loop?
Maybe mengi nitascoop?
Maybe I'm just a dreamer stuck up in my fantasy
AB nitafika lini?
Shamba la mawe jamani mi nitavuna lini?
[Bridge: it'sBill]
Will Nairobi make me a liar
Nini (mwongo)
A liar (a mwongo)
Will Nairobi make me a liar (a liar)
What will the city want from me?
(nini? a liar)
What will the city want from me?
(nini? a liar)
What will the city want from me?
[Verse 2: Rhymes_ab]
I hope I never fail
Nairobi inanikill
Nina kipaji though nafeel ni ka mi sina skill
It's been a decade Nakazana so to live this dream
I feel I'm drowning, I'm fading I'm in a deep mess
Up in my corner ni more doubts na nina stress
So dear lord I'm busy praying for better days
Nishike mkono njiani before the dream fades
Shamba la mawe jamani mi nitavuna lini?
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