BLACK SKIN GIRL

BLACK SKIN GIRL::
(VERSE 1)
for di morning lait, she dey rise kakaraka(strong) 
melanin shining, wia im belongs(belongs) 
wit di world on top am shoulders, but she get a heart so awoof,(black and charming) 
everi scar and everi tori, part for ha melody.(Dark and lovely) 
This is ANDERSON WALKINGSHOES. 
(PRE-CHORUS)
dem might try to dim her glow,
but she’s a flame dat they’ll lai lai sabi,
wit everi step, she walks wit grace,(grace) 
a warrior spirit for dis fine space. (space) 
(CHORUS)
Ooohh...Yeaaah...Ahaaaa
black skin geh, you’re a masterpiece,
woven from di threads for history,
wit everi shade, you’re a work for art,(ya be work of art) 
carrying di strength for a thousand hearts.
Hoooo...wooaaaaa...woooosh..
 black skin geh, make di world sight,
di power for ya roots, di finewell well for ya dreams,
shine laik di stars, make ya voice be heard,
tanda tall, proud—black skin geh.(black skin geh) 
(VERSE 2)
She dances through di rain, letting love unfold,
wit a smile so bright, turning silver to gold,
facing storms and shadows, she lai lai backs down. (she lai lai backs down) 
crowned wit confidence, she wears her crown.(she wears her crown) 
(PRE-CHORUS)
through di whispers and di doubt,
she’s learned wetin life na all wey concern,
wit everi tear, she’s grown so wise,
a phoenix rising, she’ll touch di skies. 
(CHORUS)
Ooohh...Yeaaah...Ahaaaa
black skin geh, you’re a masterpiece,
woven from di threads for history,
wit everi shade, you’re a work for art(ya be work of art) 
carrying di strength for a thousand hearts.
Hoooo...wooaaaaa...woooosh..
 black skin geh, make di world sight,
di power for ya roots, di finewell well for ya dreams,
shine laik di stars, make ya voice be heard,
tanda tall, proud—black skin geh.(black skin geh)
(CHORUS)
Ooohh...Yeaaah...Ahaaaa
black skin geh, you’re a masterpiece,
woven from di threads for history,
wit everi shade, you’re a work for art,(ya be work of art) 
carrying di strength for a thousand hearts.
Hoooo...wooaaaaa...woooosh..
 black skin geh, make di world sight,
di power for ya roots, di finewell well for ya dreams,
shine laik di stars, make ya voice be heard,
tanda tall, proud—black skin geh.(black skin geh)
(BRIDGE)
everi dream dat you chase, everi goal you pursue,
di world na brighter, 'cause it’s colored by you,
from di past go di present, ya legacy’s clear,
for a symphony for voices, make dem all hear. 
(CHORUS)
Oooo...yeah...ahaaaa
black skin geh, you’re a masterpiece,
woven from di threads for history,
wit everi shade, you’re a work for art,(ya be work of art) 
carrying di strength for a thousand hearts. 
 black skin geh, make di world sight,
di power for ya roots, di finewell well for ya dreams,
shine laik di stars, make ya voice be heard,
tanda tall, proud—black skin geh.(black skin geh)
This is ANDERSON WALKINGSHOES. 
(OUTRO)
so here’s go di journeys dat you’ll embark,
go di lait dat you de cari, igniting di dark,

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 12/29/2024 5:51:00 AM
Now you gotta do the audio Mr. Shoes
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Date: 2/6/2025 3:38:00 AM
Wow.. Really appreciate MR. TOM WOODY. Pls kindly find the link to the audio. I am really glad for your great comment. https://audiomack.com/ANDERSONWALKINGSHOES/song/black-skin-girl?share-user-id=142362277
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