I Say

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I Say is an original Afrobeat song written, produced and with lyrics by Paul Robert Thomas with music exclusively commercially licensed to Paul from the album Alkebulan
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You can download the album Alkebulan on all download platforms from 10 July 2026 HERE
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I Say is an urgent Afrobeat anthem pleading for an end to the devastation of war. Overwhelmed by the loss of life and the cries of orphans, the singer calls for an immediate halt to the violence. The track urges people to tear down walls, choose truth over lies, and step back from the ledge for peace.
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I Say lyrics
I’m so tired of the war
What they wanna hurt us for?
I know it’s kill or be killed
Just the thought makes my blood chill

Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more people die
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more orphans cry
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more people die
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more orphans cry
Say I

I can’t take it any more
All the crying can’t ignore
Someone make it stop right now
crying can’t ignore
Someone make it stop right now
Wish I could but I don’t know how
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more people die
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more orphans cry
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more people die
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more orphans cry
Say I

The idea of peace is tearing you apart
It’s confusing your ragged heart
You’ve lived too long on the edge
Take a step back from the ledge
Take a step back from the ledge

Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I

There is plenty room for all
It’s time to knock down those walls
Say that you can live by my side
Now’s the time for truth not lies

Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more people die
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more orphans cry
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more people die
Say I, Say I, Say I, Say I
Don’t wanna see no more orphans cry
Say I

Paul Robert Thomas PRS No. 497904008 (London)
PRS Tunecode: 037884QK
Audiosparx Catalog ID: 1431049 ISRC: US5UL2659405
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