Wolof Lyrics – Damso

Wolof Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro sets the tone like a movie scene, giving a superhero-like vibe and praising the music production.

[Couplet 1]
He feels like people only notice his verse on the track, not understanding the depth of what he’s saying. His lawyer gets requests for collaborations, but he sees that other artists don’t really put in the work. He compares a tragic ending to something out of a Christopher Nolan film and says if he dies, at least he made peace with God. He mentions smoking a lot to stay focused on his goals. He calls himself an OG and says real money respects real people. There are rumors of violence and death in the streets, like a new star being killed. He says the streets only mourn after it’s too late. He’s moved away from his home country, his past pain has faded, and he’s healed from some wounds. But in that journey, he lost close friends. Now he’s standing alone, reflecting. He’s no longer into fame or big crowds, doesn’t care about awards like the Grammys. He repeats that point for emphasis. He wants to make it clear life isn’t a video game—you don’t just respawn. He warns others with aggressive language, showing his raw side. Again, he talks about how money respects those who’ve earned it. He hears rumors of violence, but stays analytical and sharp. He’s making business moves now, building wealth smartly, not just chasing clout.

[Refrain]
He questions whether someone can truly follow him because his path is heavy and full of experience. Fame might make you look better, but it doesn’t take away the years or pain. He sees himself as someone no one can fully understand. He wants a real connection, not surface-level love. He admits he’s hurt people but also brought money back to them, maybe trying to make up for it. He feels like he’s always one step away from taking a one-way trip, hinting at death or disappearing for good. He’s been in the game for a long time, and he knows how the system and harsh realities work, especially in places like the Congo (FARDC is the army there).

[Couplet 2]
He’s seen a lot of dark things—dead bodies, bloody faces—even as a child, when he felt like a nobody. He tries to comfort a younger version of himself, saying things will get better. But when life feels empty, he’s hit hard by loneliness and emotional pain. All the guilt he’s collected over time is starting to weigh him down. He feels misunderstood by the world. He even changed how he lets himself fall in love because he’s learned not to trust the surface appearances people show. When life gets really bad, it’s not the rain that hurts—it’s like angels giving up in the face of hell. But no matter how rough it gets, he refuses to lose what he’s saved and earned. Life is like a battle between soft petals and harsh thorns. But in the end, he believes that God wins the long game.

[Refrain]
Again, he challenges anyone who thinks they can truly follow him. Fame might add years to your appearance, but it doesn’t change who you are. He stays mysterious, never fully understood. He asks for closeness, a human connection, despite admitting he’s caused pain. Still, he brought back money, maybe as a way to make amends. That feeling of being one step away from leaving it all still lingers. He repeats it to show how close he always feels to the edge. He’s been doing this for years and knows the game well—he’s not naive to how things work in the streets or the industry.

[Outro]
He reminds us again that he’s been around for a long time. Real money and power recognize real people. But danger is always close—rumors of bullets, violence, and death never fully go away.