Kweku Smoke sings a defiant anthem from the album WALK WITH ME. Lyricist MOG writes alongside paul amankwa. The song describes frustration against hidden envy.
Released: October 31, 2025
Adu the Borga
Kweku Smoke • From “WALK WITH ME”
WALK WITH ME’s Adu the Borga Akan Lyrics English Meaning
MOG says the refrain ‘This is what they want for me’ offers a haunting reminder. Kweku Smoke tells that ‘They don’t want me reaching my goals’ offers a plain message.
Se Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Se Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Ye Nyaa Nka Me Nsei Mma Me Mmeye KrakyeIf they had their way, they’d ruin me so I’d never become a ‘gentleman’.
Daa Na Ntomago Daa Na Me To AteI’d always be in rags, with my clothes always torn.
Wofa De Saa Aye Ako Ama MenteaseUncle has treated me like a slave, and I don’t understand it.
Se Medwene Ho Pii A Man Shi A Na Ma FrassIf I think about it too much, I’ll get frustrated and go crazy.
Efiewura Soa Me Me Nnooma Ma ParkThe landlord’s made me pack up all my things.
Te Faako A Wo Te Waade So Nti Ye NanteStay where you are; we aren’t walking together because of your ways.
Meko Ama No Ne Akobre Abehwe AbusuaI’ll go and fight hard so the family can be cared for.
Menkoa Me Ti Bone Yasan De Ma Be Si HaIt’s just my bad luck that I’ve been brought back here.
Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
They Don’t Want Me Reaching My GoalsThey don’t want me reaching my goals.
Omo Nyaa Ya Na Daa Ma Ye SlowIf they had their way, I’d always be moving slowly.
Meye 3 Points Dee Nka Enko ThrowIf I score three points, they’d want it to be a throw-away.
Me Hwe Suit And Tie Nka Me Nya StrokeIf they see me in a suit and tie, they’d hope I have a stroke.
What I Do Them Bisa I Don’t KnowThey ask what I do, but I don’t know.
Joo Ye Pem Daa Ba Still A No ShowMy friend, we push every day, but there’s still nothing to show.
Kofi Adu Amanehunu A Ma Be Hyia Se Ye Hyebre Nso OThe ‘suffering’ Kofi Adu has faced feels like it’s his destiny.
Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Nee Ye Pe Mea Nie O Kofi EThis is what they want for me, oh Kofi.
Nee Ye Pe Mea Nie O Kofi EThis is what they want for me, oh Kofi.
Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Menyare Nka DemI shouldn’t have fallen sick like that.
Na Yenfa Bi Nka NsemAnd let’s not even talk about it.
Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Nee Ye Pe Mea Nie O Kofi EThis is what they want for me, oh Kofi.
Nee Ye Pe Mea Nie O Kofi EThis is what they want for me, oh Kofi.
Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Nee Ye Pe Mea Nie O Kofi EThis is what they want for me, oh Kofi.
Nee Ye Pe Mea Nie O Kofi EThis is what they want for me, oh Kofi.
Nee Ye O E Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Menyare Nka DemI shouldn’t have fallen sick like that.
Na Yenfa Bi Nka NsemAnd let’s not even talk about it.
Nee Ye Pe Mea NieThis is what they want for me.
Adu the Borga Music Video
The Adu the Borga lyrics meaning offers insight into the struggle against envy.