Confusion Pt. 2 Fela Kuti
"Confusion Pt. 2" by Fela Kuti, released in 1975, is a #Afrobeat classic that explores themes of social unrest, political corruption, and the struggles of everyday life in Nigeria. The lyrics convey a sense of chaos and disillusionment, while the song features complex rhythms, jazzy horns, and vibrant percussions, reflecting Fela's innovative style. Its cultural impact includes inspiring future generations of musicians and activists.
When we talk, say confusion
Everything out of control
When everything out of control
He go say he pafuka
When we talk, say confusion
Everything out of control
When everything out of control
He go say he pafuka
Dem be three men wey sell for roadside-o
Dem three speak different language-o
Dem speak Lagos, Accra, and Conakry
One white man come pay them money-o
He pay them for pounds, dollars and French money-o
For the thing wey he go buy from them
He remain for them to share am-o
Me I say, na confusion be that-o
He go say he pafuka o
Before-before Lagos traffic na special, eh
Before-before Lagos traffic na special, eh
Number one special all over the world, eh
Number one special all over the world, eh
You go get Ph.D. for driving for Lagos, eh
You go get M.A. for driving for Lagos, eh
You go get M.Sc. for driving for Lagos, oh
For me for me I like am like that, eh
Ah-ha-ha-ha, na my country – why not?
For me for me I like am like that, eh
Everything out of control
When everything out of control
He go say he pafuka
When we talk, say confusion
Everything out of control
When everything out of control
He go say he pafuka
Dem be three men wey sell for roadside-o
Dem three speak different language-o
Dem speak Lagos, Accra, and Conakry
One white man come pay them money-o
He pay them for pounds, dollars and French money-o
For the thing wey he go buy from them
He remain for them to share am-o
Me I say, na confusion be that-o
He go say he pafuka o
Before-before Lagos traffic na special, eh
Before-before Lagos traffic na special, eh
Number one special all over the world, eh
Number one special all over the world, eh
You go get Ph.D. for driving for Lagos, eh
You go get M.A. for driving for Lagos, eh
You go get M.Sc. for driving for Lagos, oh
For me for me I like am like that, eh
Ah-ha-ha-ha, na my country – why not?
For me for me I like am like that, eh
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