Sarkodie and Beeztrap Kotm join forces in ‘AMEN,’ a track from ‘The Championship’ album. The lyrics writer Edwin Eshun and composer Michael Owusu Addo create a song that mixes faith and hustle. It talks about struggles, blessings, and the journey from nothing to success.
Released: May 24, 2024
AMEN
Beeztrap Kotm | Sarkodie • From “The Championship”
AMEN Lyrics Meaning Beeztrap Kotm | Sarkodie | The Championship
Sarkodie shares his story of starting with nothing, saying, ‘Even if I’m just drinking water, I’d pretend it’s Hennessy.’ The musician uses vivid details like a ‘messy bird’s nest’ to describe his past struggles. The tune keeps a steady rhythm, reflecting the resilience in the words.
Kanee Na Me Sikasem Nso AniI used to worry about my financial situation.
Menni Hwee Menni One PennyI didn’t have anything, not even a single penny.
But I Knew It Was A Long JourneyBut I knew it’d be a long journey.
Nti Menom Nsuo Koraa Na Ma Wo No HennySo even if I’m just drinking water, I’d pretend it’s Hennessy.
Me Girl Tri Ho Akoko PermingMy girl’s hair looked like a ‘messy bird’s nest’.
Me Sore Anopa Mese G#ddammitWhen I wake up in the morning, I say, ‘G#ddammit!’
Se Me Ho Mfa Me Koraa Ewo Se Pie Gotta Keep The Fire BurningEven if I’m not feeling my best, I’ve got to head out and keep the fire burning.
Money Be The Reason We De Hustle 24/7 EbosoMoney’s the reason we’re hustling 24/7 until it’s overflowing.
Wo Be Ba Na Madedamu Agye Me Bottle A Ennye Se Masee Mepe Se Manum To SoIf you come and see me lying here with my bottle, don’t think I’m lazy; I just want to keep drinking.
Me De Wo Ka A Fa Koti Be Moa MeIf I owe you money, go ahead and call the police on me.
Frise Mabusuamu No Obiaa Mmoa MeBecause in my family, nobody’s helping me.
Ma Desoa Eda Me Ti So DoosoThe burden resting on my head is far too heavy.
Ma Kyin Akyin Akyin Aa So Obiaa Nsoa Me Nti MenuaI’ve wandered all around, but nobody’s helped me carry it, my brother.
I No Fit Deny I’m Blessed O Ahh Oo AhhI can’t deny that I’m blessed, oh.
Onyame Asesa Me Curse Oo Ahh Oo AhhGod’s changed my curse.
Baabi A Yefri Aa Yede Abe Pie Mu Ha Sei Only God KnowsOnly God knows how we emerged from where we started to get here.
Beautiful Things Will Happen Through All The Highs And LowsBeautiful things’ll happen through all the highs and lows.
Ye Gyedie Nsa Hwee Anfa Aa Mframa BefaOur faith won’t fail; even if nothing comes, the wind’ll carry it.
That’s A Blessing Allahu AkbarThat’s a blessing, ‘God is great’.
Lord You Are Great I Will Give You All The PraiseLord, you’re great, and I’ll give you all the praise.
Nante Wo Valley Of Death Nyame Nti I No Go ShakeI’m walking through the valley of death, but because of God, I won’t shake.
Meka Me Papa Kotodwe I Never Had ThisI swear on my father’s knees, I never had any of this.
2k Dollar Mede Ye Me Car Me ServiceI spend two thousand dollars just to service my car.
Onyame Abe Sesa Me CursesGod’s come to change my curses.
Se Me Pie Aa I De Pull Up With A Bad B#tchWhen I head out, I’m pulling up with a ‘stunning lady’.
I’m Dripping And Sipping Dom Perignon With A B#tch In The KitchenI’m looking fresh and sipping Dom Perignon with a ‘woman’ in the kitchen.
I’m Sitting And ThinkingI’m sitting and thinking,
How I Used To Dream About The Blinks And The Big Thingsabout how I used to dream of the jewelry and the big things.
But We Never Had It Like ThatBut we never had it like that.
Mama I’m Gone But I’m Coming Right BackMama, I’m gone, but I’m coming right back.
Mo Fiise Yapon Na Ye Ma Mo Mic CheckYou thought we were finished, so we’re giving you a mic check.
Sesiaa No Nkoso Yebe Ko No High-TechFrom now on, the progress is going to be high-tech.
Still Same But The Money Don ChangeI’m still the same, but the money’s changed.
How I Switch Up Got You Looking All StrangeThe way I’ve leveled up has you looking all strange.
Before You Go Win You For Go Through PainBefore you’re going to win, you’ve got to go through pain.
Chale We De Ball Can’t Complain‘Friend’, we’re living large; we can’t complain.
I Came From One To TenI came from one to ten.
Rate Me Hustle Ninety-NineRate my hustle ninety-nine.
Hwe Me Mentumi Nnye 9-5Look at me, I can’t work a 9-to-5.
Yesu Knocking Come InsideJesus is knocking, come inside.
Na Mese Sika Bo Me DamAnd I say that money’s making me go crazy.
Dee Ooye Me Ne Me HamWhoever’s doing this to me is at war with me.
Adesua Bi So Me Be Tam Ko Menne Nyame Ne NamI’ll carry my heavy burden and go, for today I’m walking with God.
Ye Kyere Me Juju I No Do SorryThey try to use ‘black magic’ against me, but I don’t care.
I Know Jesus Go Do For MeI know Jesus’ll provide for me.
The Devil Keep KnockingThe devil keeps knocking.
Mennye No DeenWhat am I supposed to do about him?
Take Your Juju I No Do SorryTake your ‘black magic’ back, I’m not sorry.
I Know Jesus Go Do For MeI’m sure Jesus’ll provide for me.
The Devil Keep KnockingThe devil continues to knock.
Mennye No DeenHow am I supposed to handle him?
I No Fit Deny I’m Blessed O Ahh Oo AhhI can’t deny that I’m blessed, oh.
Onyame Asesa Me Curse Oo Ahh Oo AhhGod’s changed my curse.
Baabi A Yefri Aa Yede Abe Pie Mu Ha Sei Only God KnowsOnly God knows how we emerged from where we started to get here.
Beautiful Things Will Happen Through All The Highs And LowsBeautiful things’ll happen through all the highs and lows.
Ye Gyedie Nsa Hwee Anfa Aa Mframa BefaOur faith won’t fail; even if nothing comes, the wind’ll carry it.
That’s A Blessing Allahu AkbarThat’s a blessing, ‘God is great’.
Lord You Are Great I Will Give You All The PraiseLord, you’re great, and I’ll give you all the praise.
Nante Wo Valley Of Death Nyame Nti I No Go ShakeI’m walking through the valley of death, but because of God, I won’t shake.
AMEN Music Video
The meaning of ‘AMEN’ is about faith and perseverance. The lyrics highlight how Sarkodie’s belief in God helps him overcome challenges and rise above his past.