From the recording People Still Cry In Summer
Fifth Track :
A manifesto. Blackbird is a refusal to hide, an affirmation of roots and individuality: “You cannot hide, blackbird… your time is now.” It reclaims space unapologetically, placing identity at the centre of the record.
Written by Tolü Makay, Produced by Cian Sweeney, Co-Produced by Louis Younge, Co-produced by Tolü Makay. Mix and Mastered by Cian Sweeney
Lyrics
Okay Let’s go
So I am are writing a project
These past couple of years I’ve been going through what I’d call an Identity crisis.
Being asked what type of music you make is like asking me to explain who I am
Then I realised I am everything
The environment, my experiences, what I listen to, how I think, how I feel, it’s all shaped me to be where I am today
I’m African at my core
The blueprint
I’m done explaining myself
This is Tolü Makay
I am Tolü Makay
What are you waiting for?
What are you searching for?
All that you’re trying to be
You cannot hide blackbird
What are you searching for?
Hiding who you’re meant to be for what?
You're meant to stand apart from them
And you know that.
So stop hiding who you're meant to be
The time is now oohh yeah
Your time is now ooh yeah
What are you waiting for ?
What are you searching for?
All that you’re trying to be
You cannot hide blackbird