Tru Mantra’s “You Can’t Tell Me Nothing” presents a message of defiance and doggedness in the face of often harsh realities. Truth is found in scripture so even when challenges are daunting, a sure and unwavering hope can be found in Jesus.
The duo’s blend of Afro Hip Hop delivers a strong lyrical message juxtaposed against a backdrop of soft, soothing music. Enjoy the track, but go a step further and internalize the message. When you sing along to “You Can’t tell Me Nothing”, raise your voice and then let the hook spur you to square your shoulders and raise your head too!
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LYRICS
INTRO:
(Adlibs)
Tru Mantra, again o!
VERSE 1:
He died on the cross, He died on the cross o
He rose up again, He rose up again o
I know that life can be so tough
I know that life can be so rough
You don’t know, you don’t know where to go to
You don’t know, you don’t know who to call to
When there is life, there will always be hope
When there is life, there will always be hope o
Don’t give up, just push on, don’t give up, just push on
What is your life, what is your hope?
Jesus is life and He’s my hope, o
You don’t need the rope o
Cos there is hope o e!
CHORUS:
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
I know this o, I know this o e
I know this o, I know this e e e!
VERSE 2:
The reason why we laugh is a fun thing
The reason why we cry is the wrong thing
The reason why we here is a boom thing
And the reason we draw near is a done thing
A done thing, I know the situation is daunting
Revolting, I see the circumstances are haunting
No fronting, it feel like everybody be stunting
God got you covered even when them do you strong thing
Good things happen to bad people
Bad stuff happens to fly people
Doesn’t have to mean you’re living wrong just because you’re in a bind people
That’s vile people, things can get real bumpy in the ride of life people
Do every single thing right but still get wrong people
But no fear, God is in control
He’s got your back like team sports on a game console
I say no fear, God is in control
He’s got your back like team sports on a game console
CHORUS:
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
I know this o, I know this o e
I know this o, I know this e e e!
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
I know this o, I know this o
I know this o, I know this e e e!
SING/RAP VERSE:
Oya move on, oya press on, oya move on o
See, grab a Uhaul get your move on, your move on
Come off the bench get your press on, press on
Oya press on e, press on o
See, it’s a close shave but put your chin up
You’re coming back like Tiger, the move is teed up
Don’t give up o, don’t give up o!
Don’t give up o, don’t give up o!
CHORUS:
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
I know this o, I know this o e
I know this o, I know this e e e!
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
You can’t tell me nothing, cos I know this one thing
I know this o, I know this o e
I know this o, I know this e e e!
ABOUT TRU MANTRA
Lanre Abiose and Tony Okwechime make up the music duo known as Tru Mantra. The group’s unique blend of Afro hip hop delivered amid myriad nuances communicates clearly their Christian worldview and draws richly from the influence of their formative years spent growing up in Lagos, Nigeria.
The group’s mission statement – Light music in a dark world – is driven by a desire to evoke thought while delivering music that cuts across demographics and genres. Whether delivering rap punchlines, weaving lyrically between the swaying melodies of an Afrobeat bass line or singing the hook on a hip hop track, Tru Mantra will inspire while being fun… the kind that you don’t have to leave your mind and soul behind to indulge in.
