Kolaboy and Moec join forces on this track about patience and survival. Nwodo Victor Chinonso and Okeke Micheal Chidiebere write lyrics that highlight the struggle, while Tripbeatz creates the beat. The performers stay on guard until their pockets fill up.
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Released: March 26, 2026
Time Shall Tell
Kolaboy | Moec
Time Shall Tell Lyrics Translation – Kolaboy | Moec
Moec mentions streets that are not paved with gold. He asks listeners to pray their rosary and tell God the truth. One line says the sun is finally setting on the struggle. This story shows hard work before winning the trophy.
OdiaIt’s Odia.
Moec on this oneMoec is on this one.
KolaKola.
BoyBoy.
YeahYeah.
Ofu ihe mma n’ bu n’ time shall tellOne good thing is that time will tell.
Akpam ga- ejuMy pockets will be full,
But for now i dey guide myselfbut for now, I’m staying on my guard.
The journey too long but we gon prevailThe journey’s too long, but we’re going to prevail.
Oge m ga- eruMy time will come soon.
Ima n’ full time depends refYou know that the final outcome depends on the referee.
(90 minutes depends on ref )(The whole game depends on the referee.)
Nleka bu root of all jonsingBeing idle is the root of all foolishness.
The street is not rosyThe streets aren’t paved with gold.
My guy pray rosaryMy friend, pray your rosary,
Si chukwuna kee kosiand tell God exactly how it is.
Before you win trophyBefore you win the trophy,
You have to show workingsyou have to show your hard work.
With consistencyWith consistency,
Mpa amakwam n’ odiro easymy friend, I know it isn’t easy.
(n’ odiro easy oh)(It isn’t easy at all.)
Yes i know that street fialu aruYes, I know that these streets are brutal.
Who is next to cash out mehn tomorrow we unfoldWho’s next to make it? Tomorrow, we’ll find out.
We sin to get this bread but then no reason am broWe’ve done wrong to survive, but don’t judge us for it, brother.
I confess to the preacher maka n’I confess to the preacher because
Men emeghiegowe’ve made so many mistakes.
I have been pushing p like since many years agoI’ve been hustling hard for many years now.
But now nee n’ afia anwu abagoBut look, the sun is finally setting on the struggle.
Men emeghiegoWe’ve truly been through a lot.
Pray that jah forgives cos i’m sinning for the DohPray that God forgives me, because I’m only sinning for my survival.
YeahYeah.
SehSpeak.
Ofu ekpere a anyi n’ ekpebuThis is the one prayer we’ve been praying.
Chukwu nna okwa i na-anukwuFather God, I know You can hear us.
Patient dog o na- enwezikwa ulcerThey say the patient dog gets the bone, but now he just gets an ulcer.
Tufuelu men okpukuThrow a bone to the guys who are struggling.
Okwa isi anyi kwuo aka n’ uzo agbapeYou said if we knock, the door will open.
Kee mgbe men ga-achekeWhen will it be our turn to celebrate?
Showers of blessing nenu bucketm kee mgbe tap ga agbapeShowers of blessing are above my bucket, so when will the tap finally open?
I join my demons to run my raceI’ve faced my inner struggles to run my race.
So time ka oga e takeSo it’s just going to take some time.
Wetin go be go be and o suo i’ll love to share my cakeWhat will be will be, and when I succeed, I’ll love to share my rewards.
Ihe okenye tukwu ana wee fuWhat an elder sees while sitting on the ground,
Owuite ga-eme gi e lie ya down n’ afu yapoverty will make you see it even while you’re lying down.
Oburu na odibe gi n’ aka mmanyaIf it hasn’t reached the point of celebrating with wine,
Ndi umunna okwa eze gi ka eji-akpo yayour kinsmen will only know you by your struggles.
Gbaba mbo nwebe oriri anya mmiri macha akwa emecha n’ anwu ga acha yaKeep striving even through the tears; eventually, the sun will shine on your clothes.
The journey long n’ otoro aka sibe onwu diokpa n’ emecha n’ ogi ga- ako yaThe journey is long and ancient, but eventually, you’ll tell the story of your survival.
(o gi ga ako yaa)(You’ll tell the story of it.)
Yes i know that street fialu aruYes, I know that these streets are brutal.
Who is next to cash out mehn tomorrow we unfoldWho’s next to make it? Tomorrow, we’ll find out.
We sin to get this bread but then no reason am broWe’ve done wrong to survive, but don’t judge us for it, brother.
I confess to the preacher maka n’I confess to the preacher because
Men emeghiegowe’ve made so many mistakes.
I have been pushing p like since many years agoI’ve been hustling hard for many years now.
But now nee n’ afia anwu abagoBut look, the sun is finally setting on the struggle.
Men emeghiegoWe’ve truly been through a lot.
Pray that jah forgives cos i’m sinning for the DohPray that God forgives me, because I’m only sinning for my survival.
Ofu ihe mma n’ bu n’ time shall tellOne good thing is that time will tell.
Akpam ga- ejuMy pockets will be full,
But for now i dey guide myselfbut for now, I’m staying on my guard.
The journey too long but we gon prevailThe journey’s too long, but we’re going to prevail.
Oge m ga- eruMy time will come soon.
Ima n’ full time depends refYou know that the final outcome depends on the referee.
(90 minutes depends on ref )(The whole game depends on the referee.)
Nleka bu root of all jonsingBeing idle is the root of all foolishness.
The street is not rosyThe streets aren’t paved with gold.
My guy pray rosaryMy friend, pray your rosary.
Si chukwuna kee kosiTell God exactly how it is.
Before you win trophyBefore you win the trophy,
You have to show workingsyou have to show your hard work.
With consistencyWith consistency.
Mpa amakwam n’ odiro easyMy friend, I know it isn’t easy.
(n’ odiro easy oh)(It isn’t easy at all.)
Yes i know that street fialu aruYes, I know that these streets are brutal.
Who is next to cash out mehn tomorrow we unfoldWho’s next to make it? Tomorrow, we’ll find out.
We sin to get this bread but then no reason am broWe’ve done wrong to survive, but don’t judge us for it, brother.
I confess to the preacher maka n’I confess to the preacher because
Men emeghiegowe’ve made so many mistakes.
I have been pushing p like since many years agoI’ve been hustling hard for many years now.
But now nee n’ afia anwu abagoBut look, the sun is finally setting on the struggle.
Men emeghiegoWe’ve truly been through a lot.
Pray that jah forgives cos i’m sinning for the DohPray that God forgives me, because I’m only sinning for my survival.
Time Shall Tell Music Video
Kolaboy and Moec deliver a hopeful message for anyone hustling hard. The translation of ‘Time Shall Tell’ lyrics offers themes of patience and faith.