[Intro]
Pour Mom, for you that I shine, that I shine, yeah
When night tries to take me, I think of your prayers, they sparkle
You gave me strength, even when my heart wavered.
Mom, it's for you that I'm signing, signing, signing
[Verse 1]
The streets of Abidjan speak loudly, 808 in the chest
I grew up in your gaze, in the place where fear bows
You hid your troubles, you tightened your belt
I used to count your silences, I made rhymes out of them.
[Chorus]
You taught me about honor, not bling, not showing off
To keep a clean heart even when the world is shady
Today, every measure reflects my "I love you" back to you
Each rhyme is a hug that the city cannot stop.
[Verse 2]
I remember the hot rice, the advice given in the rain
Your hands on my forehead when the fever was making noise
If I'm chasing after gold, it's to dry up your worries
To offer you a quiet home, far from stress and noise
[Chorus]
You taught me about honor, not bling, not showing off
To keep a clean heart even when the world is shady
Today, every measure reflects my "I love you" back to you
Each rhyme is a hug that the city cannot stop.
[Bridge]
I was told to "be tough", but it's you who softens me
In my flow there are you, shining through the syllables
Mom, this heart keeps your name on every beat
Wherever I go, your prayers stay bright as streetlamps.
[Chorus]
You taught me about honor, not bling, not showing off
To keep a clean heart even when the world is shady
Today, every measure reflects my "I love you" back to you
Each rhyme is a hug that the city cannot stop.
[Outro]
For Mom, it’s for you I shine, I shine, I shine.
