Nobody Hear My Cry

Lyrics

[Intro – Soft female singing, guitar only] Hmmmm... eh yah... Everybody dey call my name... But nobody dey ask how I dey... Oh mama... [Verse 1 – Gentle, sorrowful singing] Five o'clock, my phone don ring, Mama say the rent dey wait. My brother need money for school, My sister say her baby sick. I tell them, "Don't worry, I'm fine," But na last money I send that night. I drink water, tell myself say, "Tomorrow go better somehow." [Pre-Chorus – Voice trembling] I be strong girl for everybody, But who go strong for me? I dey smile when dem dey look, But my pillow know my story. [Chorus – Heartbreaking African melody] Nobody hear my cry... oh... Nobody see my tears... I dey carry everybody, But nobody carry me. I dey laugh for daylight, I dey break when night arrive. Everybody need something from me, But nobody ask if I'm alright. [Verse 2 – Emotional storytelling] Yesterday I lose my job, I no tell anybody. Mama call, say, "Send small money," I say, "Okay, give me morning." I sell my phone to pay her bills, Then borrow one to say I'm fine. My friend say, "You always happy," I just smile and change the line. [Bridge – Guitar and soft claps, nearly crying] If I stop to answer calls, Will somebody look for me? If my pocket finally empty, Will they still remember me? I no need another thank you, I just need somebody say... "Sit down, my sister, rest small, Tell me how your heart dey." [Final Chorus – Deep emotional singing] Nobody hear my cry... oh... Nobody see my tears... I dey carry everybody, But nobody carry me. I dey smile for everybody, But inside, I dey tired. I no ask for plenty money, Just somebody wey go hear me. [Outro – Whispered singing, guitar fading] Today... I no dey fine... I just need somebody... To listen... Hmmmm... eh yah...