Papa yoo, your hand was tough
But your heart was gold, chale
When I was young I no understand
Why you dey push me hard, make me stand
Every morning, five o'clock sharp
You say "wake up, life no be child's play"
Your words were stone, your eyes were fire
But deep inside was something higher
You build me strong when I feel small
Now I see you give me all
Papa's hand was heavy, eii
But it carry love,olé omo?
Papa's voice was thunder, yoo
But it teach me truth, medaboshie Papa
Your tough love turn me to a man
Now I proudly stand, chale!
You no let me take the easy road
You say "sweat go water your own load"
When friends dey outside, you lock the door
"Go read your book, you go thank me more"
I vex sometimes, I cry inside
But you were building up my pride
Now I work hard, I no fear pain
Because you show me how to gain
Papa's hand was heavy, eii
But it carry love, wonim?
Papa's voice was thunder, yoo
But it teach me truth, medaboshie Papa
Your tough love turn me to a man
Now I proudly stand, oyiwa!
Chale, every father be a hero
Your tough love make us grow, Papa