Title: Jollof Over You
Mood: Bittersweet but defiant, mid-tempo groove with guitar and percussion
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(Intro – spoken/sung softly over gentle guitar)
They say love is sweet… but so is palm oil rice.
One of them never leaves you with a scarred life.
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(Verse 1)
You called me yesterday, said you changed your ways
But I remember the silence on my darkest days
You left me in the place, right when I fell through
If I was such a good person… why’d you run away too?
(Pre-Chorus)
I almost believed you, almost hit your line
But my ancestors whispered, “Boy, leave that behind”
(Chorus)
Going back to my ex
Is like digging my own grave
If I were such a good person
Why’d you leave me in that place?
Going back to my ex?
No, I’d rather stay alone
I will eat my Ghana jollof
All year long—yes, on my own
‘Cause an ex is toxic, an ex is dangerous
My peace is more precious than your strangeness
(Verse 2)
You say you miss the loving, miss the way I care
But love don’t come with exit doors and cold stairs
You showed me who you are, and I finally believe
A second helping of heartbreak? I’ll politely leave
(Pre-Chorus)
My mama taught me better, my jollof taught me joy
Why trade warmth for a woman who treats love like a toy?
(Chorus)
Going back to my ex
Is like digging my own grave
If I were such a good person
Why’d you leave me in that place?
Going back to my ex?
No, I’d rather stay alone
I will eat my Ghana jollof
All year long—yes, on my own
‘Cause an ex is toxic, an ex is dangerous
My peace is more precious than your strangeness
(Bridge – spoken-sung rhythmically)
Let me tell you something ‘bout that one-dish love
It doesn’t wake up and decide you’re not enough
It doesn’t block your number then unblock for a ride
Jollof stays loyal—it’s hot, red, and satisfied
(Outro – music strips down to just percussion and bass)
So you keep your apologies, keep your “let’s try again”
I’ve got rice, tomatoes, and a lesson from back then
Going back to my ex?
Never. Not today.
I choose the pepper and the memories that stay.
(Softly, fading)
An ex is toxic… an ex is dangerous…
But my jollof? My jollof never abandons us.