(Aweh) Bupe…
This song is not about asking for anything.
It's simply a thank-you.
A thank-you for being part of my journey.
And for showing me that good people still exist.
I remember the first day that we met
Kasamba introduced you, I'll never forget
You raised your hand, looked away from me
I shook your hand respectfully
I walked away wondering what you thought
Maybe you didn't want to know me at all
So I kept my distance, I stayed in my lane
Never knowing that things would change
Oh Bupe, you mattered in the light of day
You showed me kindness in a special way
Sho, you stayed true when the world felt cold
A story of friendship that never grows old
Bupe, yeah you mattered, yeah you shine so bright
You made the darkness feel like morning light
Then one Saturday, the music was loud
We stood together in the middle of the crowd
You spoke a word, and my guard came down
Suddenly the brightest person in this town
We talked for hours under the stars
Healing the spirit, healing the scars
It wasn't magic, it was just your soul
You were the piece that made me feel whole
Oh Bupe, you mattered in the light of day
You showed me kindness in a special way
Sharp sharp, you stayed true when the world felt cold
A story of friendship that never grows old
Bupe, yeah you mattered, yeah you shine so bright
You made the darkness feel like morning light
Eish, time moves fast, but the love remains
You helped me walk through the heavy rains
I don't need nothing, I just need you to know
You helped my spirit begin to grow
Asambe, let's go, let the rhythm play
Gratitude is what I have to say
So here is the track, just for your heart
We never really drift, never really part
Your presence is a gift, simple and pure
A kind of healing that will always endure
I honor the moment, I honor the space
Whenever I see that smile on your face
You mattered then, and you matter today
In every single rhythm, in every way
Oh Bupe, you mattered in the light of day
You showed me kindness in a special way
Yebo, you stayed true when the world felt cold
A story of friendship that never grows old
Bupe, yeah you mattered, yeah you shine so bright
You made the darkness feel like morning light
Bupe…
You mattered.
Thank you for the light.
(Aweh, sharp sharp)
Just peace and love.