Son Of Africa – Kuami Eugene – Mama Lyrics ( English Translation )

[Intro]
It’s a deep story —
Mmm.
In this world of ours,
Mmm, you’ve carried so many heavy loads.

[Verse 1]
Just wait until trouble finds you — then you’ll see.
They’ll call you “Boasiako,” the warrior who gave himself away,
To prove that mercy isn’t always repaid — betrayal comes from those you trust.
Ah, on this journey of life,
You’re truly pitiful without a helper.

Like the porcupine grows strong for the forest,
Your success is meant for your family.
But people will eventually show their ingratitude.
I used to lean on others for strength —
But if it weren’t for You, God, and Your amazing grace,

[Chorus]
I would have been put to shame, my Lord.
In all my coming and going,
You’re the only one I rely on.
If it weren’t for You, God, and Your grace,
I would have been left in total shame, my Lord.

[Verse 2]
Ahhh —
My own friends waste their time online, spreading rumors about me.
But those whom God has blessed will always stand tall.

Human promises are often empty.
When I first started this musical journey,
I spent nearly three years sleeping in the open.
I didn’t even have food or a place to rest.

Those mornings were truly hard.
But everything You did for me stayed safe in Your heart.
Mother Vida Serwaa —
Mama, if I’m still alive today, I owe it all to you.

The hope of a mother and her son is like Kwabena Gyam — unbreakable.
Wipe your tears, Dada — this is the song for your sorrow.
Before the lizard lowers its head,
The earth has already whispered its secrets.
That’s why the vulture stays cautious.
I won’t eat at home and then go looking for trouble.

[Chorus]
People will show their ingratitude.
I used to look to others for my strength —
But if it weren’t for You, God, and Your grace,
I would have been put to shame, my Lord.
In all my coming and going,
You’re the only one I rely on.
If it weren’t for You, God, and Your grace,
I would have been left in total shame, my Lord.

[Bridge]
Ahhh —
In this game where they cast others out,
You said I had one more song left.
They told us to stop the noise,
But now he’s whistling his own tune of success.

So look at the peaceful gathering in Kumasi.
Dr. Kwaku Oteng said:
“If you want to live long, Kwame, be wary of people.”

If you do wrong to the one who once fed you,
That’s the ultimate betrayal of man.
That’s how terrifying human nature can be.

[Final Chorus]
People will show their ingratitude.
I once placed my trust in people —
But if it weren’t for You, God, and Your grace,
I would have been put to shame, my Lord.
Throughout all my coming and going,
You’re the only one I depend on.
If it weren’t for You, God, and Your grace,
I would have been left in total shame, my Lord.

Ahhh —
Ahhh.

📖 Lyrics Meaning

This song is a deeply personal testimony of struggle, betrayal, gratitude, and divine reliance. The artist reflects on poverty, human ingratitude, and the grace of God (and a mother’s love) that carried him through.

Key themes:

1. Human ingratitude – The repeated line “Nipa bedi nnabi” (people will show ingratitude) is the central warning. No matter what you do for others, they will eventually turn on you. The story of Boasiako (a selfless warrior who sacrificed himself) illustrates that even mercy is often repaid with betrayal.

2. God as the only reliable support – The chorus contrasts trusting people vs. trusting God. “If it weren’t for Your grace, I would have been put to shame” — divine grace is the reason he survived.

3. Early struggles – He slept in the open for three years without food or shelter. Those mornings were “truly hard.” This grounds the song in real, painful memory.

4. Mother’s sacrifice – He directly addresses Mother Vida Serwaa, saying his life belongs to her. This is a rare moment of tender gratitude amidst the harshness.

5. Betrayal from trusted ones – Friends spread rumors online. Success brings enemies, even among those close to you. The proverb about the lizard and the earth warns that nature reveals secrets before actions are taken.

6. Proverbial wisdom – References to Kwabena Gyam (a symbol of mother‑son hope), the vulture’s caution, and Dr. Kwaku Oteng’s advice (“be wary of people”) root the song in Akan oral tradition.

7. The ultimate betrayal – Doing wrong to someone who once fed you is called okukuseku — the highest form of human treachery. This line summarizes the song’s disillusionment.

8. Triumph over opposition – Despite being told to stop (“they told us to stop the noise”), he now whistles his own tune of success. The gathering in Kumasi symbolizes peace and achievement after the storm.