Kweku Smoke releases ‘To Be A Man’ from the album WALK WITH ME. Sc4 and paul amankwa write the lyrics about modern manhood pressures. The song shows a man striving for success against all odds.
Released: October 31, 2025
To Be A Man
Kweku Smoke • From “WALK WITH ME”
To Be A Man Lyrics Translation (from “WALK WITH ME”)
Kweku Smoke sings about grinding daily with no evidence of success. He mentions that others give nothing but demand everything, describing a heavy burden.
Nti Ebebia Nie Nti Ebebia NieSo this is where it ends, so this is where it ends.
Hye Me Shoe Fa Me Bag Joe Makra FieI’ve put on my shoes and grabbed my bag, Joe, as I leave home.
Ewiemu Tum But Dabi Me Nsroma Be PieThe sky’s dark, but one day my star’s going to shine.
Bre Me Mogya Ani Na Mankobo Mena BeyieI’m working myself to the bone so I don’t bring shame to my mother.
They Gave Me Nothing But They Want EverythingThey gave me nothing, but they want everything.
Rent Be Ba O Ebi Ma Phone Dem Go RingThe rent’s coming due, and some people’re going to ring my phone.
Se Wonua Aye Kama Mete Akurase Na Me TeeIf your brother’s doing well, I’ll hear about it even in the village.
Se Obia Mmere Beba What Dey Show Say We Go WinEveryone’s time will come, which proves that we’re going to win.
I Can’t Give Up Meho Mete Man Dey GrowI can’t give up because I’m growing into a man.
Daabia Yede Ebefa Ebefa But Time Dey GoEvery day we say we’ll make it, we’ll make it, but time’s slipping away.
Se Wonua Atu Bata Amfa Wasan Aba Ne KromIf a brother travels for success and doesn’t bring anything back home,
Madwene Nyinaa Kafa Menni Bi A Na Meti BomMy thoughts get heavy, and if I’ve got nothing, my head might explode.
Nawa OIt’s so tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa OIt’s so tough.
To Be A ManTo be a man.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa OIt’s so tough.
To Be A ManTo be a man.
Afor Hustle Hustle EverydayI’ve got to hustle and grind every single day.
I Try My Best But No Evidence DeyI’m trying my best, but there’s no evidence of it yet.
Ye Twi Moko Koraa Gye Se Amane Tre Na Yede Aspicy UpWe’re grinding hard, but it’s only through struggle that we ‘spice things up’.
I’m Keeping Ma Head UpI’m keeping my head up.
Ye Wo Berma Dea Due OIf you’re a man, I’m sorry for the burden you carry.
Ye Start Twe Faa Ye Bo Enye Ne OWe started this journey, and it’s not going to be easy.
Fa Nkran Ko Fie Se I’m Still On Ma Toes Looking For DoeTell them back home that I’m still on my toes, looking for money.
I Can’t Give Up Meho Mete Man Dey GrowI can’t give up because I’m growing into a man.
Daabia Yede Ebefa Ebefa But Time Dey GoEvery day we say we’ll make it, we’ll make it, but time’s slipping away.
Se Wonua Atu Bata Amfa Wasan Aba Ne KromIf a brother travels for success and doesn’t bring anything back home,
Madwene Nyinaa Kafa Menni Bi A Na Meti- YieAll my thoughts get heavy, and if I’ve got nothing, my head just hurts.
Nawa OIt’s so tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa OIt’s so tough.
To Be A ManTo be a man.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa Oo NawaIt’s tough, oh it’s tough.
Nawa OIt’s so tough.
To Be A ManTo be a man.
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To Be A Man Music Video
The To Be A Man lyrics translation shows a reality where every day is a fight but giving up is never an option.