Track 12 of 15
Triumphant, Storytelling, Humorous. Quitting the corporate job to become the boss.
The ultimate 'I Quit' anthem. Telling the true story of walking into the office to resign and finally escaping the Golden Handcuffs. 'The paycheck is sweet... but Freedom is sweeter!'
Aha! Oya, turn up the mic!
You thought it was over? Manager, you bought some time, eh?
But you cannot buy the soul! Listen to the flute... that is the sound of freedom calling! Let's go!
I walked into the office, suit fresh, mind made up
Ready to pour the water from my overflowing cup
I said "Oga, I am leaving," I put the letter down
But he smiled like a shark, the biggest in the town
He threw me a curveball, spinning in the air
"Take a bonus! Take a raise! Sit back in the chair!"
He gave me so many things, flashy and bright
He dazzled my eyes like a deer in the light
The paycheck is sweet, walahi I cannot lie
I sat back down, and I let the moment die. (Chai!)
What we gonna do tonight, tell me Brain?
We gonna take over the world, break the chain!
Gonna take over the world, make it rain!
Na, na, na, na... driving them insane!
What we gonna do tonight, tell me Brain?
We gonna take over the world, no more pain!
Gonna take over the world, stake the claim!
Na, na, na, na... remember the name!
Two weeks pass, I am sitting in the A/C
But the confusion is fighting inside of me
I look at the bank alert, yes the money enter
But I feel like a prisoner inside the center
Comfort is a trap, soft pillows on the bed
While the dream is dying slowly inside my head
He thinks he won, he thinks the beast is sleep
But the water is still, and the water is deep!
I wake up today, I wash my face with ice
I tell myself "Wake up! Don't look at the price!"
The Beast is awake! The hunger returns!
The fire is back! Look how it burns!
I psyche myself up, one time, two times!
I'm ready to commit the corporate crimes! (Oya!)
I walk back in, I don't knock on the door
I say "Manager, listen, I told you before!"
He starts to talk, "But the benefits plan!"
I Counter-Defense! I stop the man!
He says "Job Security!" I say "Risk is the game!"
He says "Wait for promotion!" I say "That is too lame!"
He says "The Economy!" I say "I am the Market!"
He shoots his shot, but he misses the target!
I parry the logic, I dodge the debate
I'm taking the keys, I'm unlocking the gate!
All points countered! System destroyed!
Defense mechanism is fully deployed!
What we gonna do tonight, tell me Brain?
We gonna take over the world, break the chain!
Gonna take over the world, make it rain!
Na, na, na, na... driving them insane!
What we gonna do tonight, tell me Brain?
We gonna take over the world, no more pain!
Gonna take over the world, stake the claim!
Na, na, na, na... remember the name!
I'm ouddi. I'm out the door.
My feet don't touch the corporate floor.
But listen close, before I zoom...
I see potential in this room.
Not for me... but for you.
Don't cry Manager, dry your eyes
When my company grows to the jumbo size
When I buy the building and change the logo
When I'm sipping palm wine in a Togo
I will come back here, in a helicopter ride
I'll send an email, "Step outside!"
I'll hire you back, put you on the payroll
You can manage the files, you can play the role!
So keep your resume fresh, keep it clean
You're gonna work for the Afrobeat Machine!
I'm ouddi! (He's ouddi!)
Don't worry, I'll be back to sign your check! (We taking over!)
Paycheck was sweet, but Freedom is sweeter! (Na na na na!)
Part 2 is over. The Beast is loose. Peace!