Hotkid’s ‘My Way’ from the album Never Fold features lyrics by Adisa Moshood Adeola. The music is composed by Adisa Moshood Adeola and Niphkeys. This hustle anthem defines self-reliance and the modern struggle for success.
Released: November 3, 2025
My Way
Hotkid • From “Never Fold”
My Way Lyrics Translation (from “Never Fold”)
Hotkid writes that he would rather cry in a private jet than smile in the trenches. He mentions that no one will follow to feel his pain, and that even love can fade without money. The lyrics show a solitary journey towards financial security.
Ninu Aye K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeIn this life, may I not lose my way.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
Ninu Aye K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeIn this life, may I not lose my way.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
They Say Money Can’t Buy HappinessThey say money can’t buy happiness,
But I Still Wanna Get Itbut I still want to get it.
I Rather Cry In A Private JetI’d rather cry in a private jet,
Than To Be Smiling In A Trenchesthan be smiling in the trenches.
Even The Girl Wey You Love Go Follow Another ManEven the girl you love will follow another man,
When There Is No Money Ahhwhen there’s no money, ahh.
She Gat Me Worry NowShe’s got me worried now,
‘Cos Only Me Got Me Ahh’cause only I’ve got myself, ahh.
So I Do My Thing My WaySo I do my thing my way,
Mi O Dẹ Le Fọ Layeand I can’t be broken in this life.
Nobody Go Follow Me Feel My PainNobody’s going to share my pain,
I Keep Asking ‘Igba Wo Lowo Maa De’I keep asking, ‘When will the money finally come?’
I Do My Thing My Way Ohh AhI do my thing my way, ohh ah,
Mi O Dẹ Le Fọ Laye Ohand I can’t be broken in this life, oh.
Nobody Go Follow Me Feel My PainNobody’s going to share my pain,
I Keep Asking ‘Igba Wo Lowo Maa De’I keep asking, ‘When will the money finally come?’
Ninu Aye K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeIn this life, may I not lose my way.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
Ninu Aye K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeIn this life, may I not lose my way.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
So Many Opression On InstagramThere’s so much pressure on Instagram,
And Me I No Fit Risk My Lifeand I can’t risk my life for it.
‘Cus If Person Go Do Ritual‘Cause if someone tries to do money ‘rituals’,
Irọ O ẹsẹkẹsẹ L’ọna Maa Pa Ait’s all lies, they’ll just die a sudden death on the road.
Even My Wey Don Make Am NowEven my guys who’ve already made it now,
If I Call On Them Dem Go Fall My Handif I call on them, they’ll just disappoint me.
And Me I No Fit Reason Am (Ki Lo De Oh)And I can’t even dwell on it, ‘What’s really going on?’
Make We No Dey Get KwataLet’s just not get into any mess.
‘Cos Even The Girl Wey You Love Go Follow Another Man‘Cause even the girl you love will follow another man,
When There Is No Money Ahhwhen there’s no money, ahh.
She Get Me Worry NowShe’s got me worried now,
‘Cus Only Got Me Ahh’cause only I’ve got myself, ahh.
Say Your Girlfriend Go Follow Another ManI’m telling you, your girlfriend will follow another man,
When There Is No Money Ahhwhen there’s no money, ahh.
She Got Me Worry NowShe’s got me worried now,
‘Cos Only Me Got Me Ahh’cause only I’ve got myself, ahh.
So I Do My Thing My WaySo I do my thing my way,
Mi O Dẹ Le Fọ Layeand I can’t be broken in this life.
Nobody Go Follow Me Feel My PainNobody’s going to share my pain,
I Keep Asking ‘Igba Wo Lowo Maa De’ (Owo Maa De)I keep asking, ‘When will the money finally come?’ (‘The money will come’).
I Do My Thing My Way Ohh AhI do my thing my way, ohh ah,
Mi O Dẹ Le Fọ Laye Ohhand I can’t be broken in this life, oh.
Nobody Go Follow Me Feel My PainNobody’s going to share my pain,
I Keep Asking ‘Igba Wo Lowo Maa De’I keep asking, ‘When will the money finally come?’
Ninu Aye K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeIn this life, may I not lose my way.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
Ninu Aye K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeIn this life, may I not lose my way.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
K’emi Ma Lọ Sọnu Ninu AyeMay I not lose my way in this life.
My Way Music Video
The My Way lyrics translation highlights the theme of self-reliance and the harsh realities of hustle culture. It offers a blunt take on success and personal sacrifice.