On The Inside [Demo]

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Holy books in the booth, outta sight, outta mind.
Who do we turn to? The crown’s a joke,
Pray this searching leads to that real smoke.

Di-Vinci Code, man, I’m denied,
Sheep in the field, living life misaligned.
World’s filled with famine, the pain runs deep,
But beauty in the eyes of kids makes me weep.

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

We all on the search, dawg, can’t you see?
Digging for gold, man, that's a part of me.
Heavy on my heart, these truths weigh a ton,
Tears in my eyes, but I’m still gonna run.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Scoured so many pages, pulled apart my mind.
Before the great fall, who’s gon’ take that call?
When the silence screams, who’d be there at all?

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Analyzing smoke, damn, it’s hard to breathe,
People lied to, man, they’ve been deceived.
But there’s a world out there where the truth lives,
Searching for the light, my soul gotta forgive.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Scratched and bruised, but I’m working on my grind.
Changing who I am, but I gotta stay true,
Soon the whole world’s gon’ know what’s due.

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Di-Vinci Code, yeah, I’m still in the chase,
Hurdling these walls, can’t slow down my pace.
Yo, how can it be?
This world’s got me charged, but I’m ready, you’ll see.

Searching for answers, breaking through the chains,
Feel the weight lift, turning loss into gains.
Yo, how can it be?
I’m here for the climb, and this treasure’s me.


Sundown [Demo]

Yo, the light shines bright, that shit infrared,
The boy got caught lacking, leave him for dead.
The beam came through, it was brighter red,
The height of death, steps, pay attention to how you thread.

Opps on a purge every night,
On the news, boy, we heard how you died.
Prayers, before he said his final goodbye,
Shotgun, he should’ve stayed in the passenger side.

Got hit with the laser beam,
Something they hate to see,
Connection weak, the gleam double back on latency.
Pray for him, Gaza where they stationed him,
Patiently awaiting the greatest sin.

Case got binned, Vodafone, did work with a basic sim,
She should’ve stayed with him, before they lasered him.
Shots in the vicinity, got hit accidentally,
Riding in a ghost, it was the demons that sent me

The light shines bright, that shit infrared,
The boy got caught lacking, leave him for dead.
The beam came through, it was brighter red,
The height of death, steps, pay attention to how you thread.

Forced entry, get hit with the sentry,
Banshees still creeping, but the gods going against me.
The light shines bright, that shit infrared,
The boy got caught lacking, leave him for dead.

He got hit on impact, syntax,
Semtext, the wrong text, presents get hid on Christmas.
Sinbad, you can’t talk, you ain’t lived that,
Gift wrapped, red beam got destroyed on impact.

Machine in the woods, got buried deep,
Creeping into your domicile, invade where you sleep.
This task not for the weak, we out on the street,
Ain’t talking island, when I say they retreat.

Fuck who you know, no fucks given at all,
We in for the brawl, shots like a long pub crawl.
You came up small, no sweets in your inventory,
Team’s a mess, your squad got no glory.

The light shines bright, that shit infrared,
The boy got caught lacking, leave him for dead.
The beam came through, it was brighter red,
The height of death, steps, pay attention to how you thread.

Opps on a purge every night,
On the news, boy, we heard how you died.
Prayers, before he said his final goodbye,
Shotgun, he should’ve stayed in the passenger side.

Got hit with the laser beam,
Something they hate to see,
Connection weak, the gleam double back on latency.
Pray for him, Gaza where they stationed him,
Patiently awaiting the greatest sin.

Case got binned, Vodafone, did work with a basic sim,
She should’ve stayed with him, before they lasered him.
Shots in the vicinity, got hit accidentally,
Riding in a ghost, it was the demons that sent me

The light shines bright, that shit infrared,
The boy got caught lacking, leave him for dead.
The beam came through, it was brighter red,
The height of death, steps, pay attention to how you thread.

Conflicted Interests [Demo]

Balloons deflated, statuesque the scene (hmm)
So funny how you the happiest in my dreams (hmm)
Cruise control, yeah, we was cruisin’ year two,
But since you’ve bounced, this heartbreak won’t stick like glue.

Hear your echoes through the meadows,
Flower petals yellow, can’t escape these shadows.
Solid as diamonds but you cracked under pressure,
Stocks dropped low, damn, it’s a hard lesson.

Two-player mode, but you ghost like a pro,
Your mood swings wild, couldn’t read the tempo.
Had to choose me, babe, the core set me free,
Separation gave my soul a new melody.

Selective memory, it’s a twisted game,
Anniversary heartbreak, guess it’s all the same.
Unaware that you were destined for the streets,
Now I got sonder on my repeat beats.

Balloons deflated, statuesque the scene (hmm)
So funny how you the happiest in my dreams (hmm)
Cruise control, yeah, we was cruisin’ year two,
But since you’ve bounced, this heartbreak won’t stick like glue.

Hear your echoes through the meadows,
Flower petals yellow, can’t escape these shadows.
Solid as diamonds but you cracked under pressure,
Stocks dropped low, damn, it’s a hard lesson.

Your voice still echoes like a ghost in the breeze,
Flower petals drop, and I’m brought to my knees.
Could’ve been solid, but you fell for the pressure,
Now I’m rising like stocks, can’t measure this treasure.

Yeah, could’ve had it all, but you chose to play games,
Now I’m out here hustlin’, no more takin’ the blame.
Balloons deflated, but I’m still gonna rise,
Life’s a wild ride, baby, watch me touch the skies.

Balloons deflated, statuesque the scene (hmm)
So funny how you the happiest in my dreams (hmm)
Cruise control, yeah, we was cruisin’ year two,
But since you’ve bounced, this heartbreak won’t stick like glue.

Hear your echoes through the meadows,
Flower petals yellow, can’t escape these shadows.
Solid as diamonds but you cracked under pressure,
Stocks dropped low, damn, it’s a hard lesson.

Two-player mode, but you ghost like a pro,
Your mood swings wild, couldn’t read the tempo.
Had to choose me, babe, the core set me free,
Separation gave my soul a new melody.

Selective memory, it’s a twisted game,
Anniversary heartbreak, guess it’s all the same.
Unaware that you were destined for the streets,
Now I got sonder on my repeat beats.


Sincerely [Demo]

Yo, your eyes opened wide as I looked your way,
Heart beat pounding, man, couldn’t think of what to say,
Considering if you were the truth, no fuckin' doubt,
Happiness I was in pursuit, gotta scream and shout.

Your smile, your eyes, all a part of your heart,
Your spell, a chemical cast, playin' my part,
Saw you in the corner, scribblin' lines,
This affection's as deep as the ocean, divine.

Individual and misunderstood, feelin' so real,
First chapter, as you open your book, time to heal,
Something tells me that this could be surreal,
The deal sweetened, emotions start to reveal.

Your eyes, blue, like the summer skies,
Can’t compromise, you’re my firefly,
Getting lost in your gaze, man, it’s tight,
But your eyes paved the way, shining bright.

Ain't nobody around in this empty hall,
But in this world of music, it was you I called,
Those eyes drown me, hard to breathe in this flow,
But when you glanced at me, set my soul aglow.

Your smile, your eyes, all a part of your heart,
Your spell, a chemical cast, ignitin’ the spark,
Your beauty shocked me, hit me like a freight train,
Now you’re the only one I adore through the pain.

The observations from your eyes, gave me the sign,
Now I see the light, so bright, it’s divine,
Getting lost in your gaze, can you feel this vibe?
Hope you feel the same way, I knew it, no jive.

I’d walk a thousand miles for you, can’t pretend,
Be with you forever, till the fuckin' end,
Considering if you were the truth, I’m sold,
Happiness I was in pursuit, let the story unfold.

Your eyes opened wide as I looked your way,
Heart beat pounding, damn, couldn’t think of what to say,
Something tells me that this love could be real,
Listen up, baby, it’s the truth that I feel.


Meant To Be [Demo]

Yo, bring the northern lights ashore,
Southern hospitality, feelin' like it was before,
Those ocean blue eyes, scream so bright,
Memories got me grindin' through the night.

I guess for you it’s hard to comprehend,
How the world expands, demands on demands,
Used to castles playin’ in the sand,
Now I’m grown, shit’s different, I’m a man.

Bring the northern lights ashore,
Southern hospitality, can't take it anymore,
Western powers, man, that’s the greatest sin,
Innocents slain, where do I begin?

Visions of villains, wicked and sly,
Trickery glimmering, man, they don't even try,
Those ocean blue eyes, they spark like a flame,
Memories hold tight, but this world’s a game.

Society’s dark, underground filled with hate,
The damned and the wicked, man, it’s never too late,
Truth or the lies, gotta pick a side,
Atom split, watch the chaos collide.

A taste of the night, bring 'em northern lights,
Surprised you were shy, but damn, you never bite,
Tales of the wicked, genocide in plain sight,
Innocents skinned, can’t ignore this plight.

The truth, the gospel, hear the echoes resound,
How they exploited diamonds from underground,
Corporate shills, clienteles in a bind,
Souls might burn in hell, karma’s comin’ blind.

Youth’s actions lead to desperation's purse,
Show some nerve or get buried in the earth,
No remorse for the victims they slain,
Only their mothers left to feel the pain.

The story unfolds, hard to compose,
Withering flowers didn’t bloom as a rose,
Been a storyteller since I was seventeen,
Pray truth shines bright, let the heavens glean.

A taste of the night, bring 'em northern lights,
Surprised you were shy, but you know you gotta fight,
The truth, the gospel, finally, heaven-sent,
Today’s the day, we gon’ see the end!

Bring the northern lights ashore,
Southern hospitality, nothing like it was before,
Those ocean blue eyes, scream so bright,
Memories kept me up, yeah, brought the fight!

I guess for you it’s hard to comprehend,
How the world expands, demands on demands,
Used to castles playin’ in the sand,
Now I’m grown, shit’s different, I’m a man.


Maybe In Another Universe [Demo]

Why we leave Nigeria, mama, I don’t understand,
Father left behind, guess Junior was the man,
Had a baby on the way, left into the hands divine,
I guess it was God’s plan, but I’m still tryna unwind.
What happened in Lagos? Why’d we move southbound?
London, Croydon, mama, can you break it down?
Memories that we held, jovial laughs in the air,
But you left the village just to raise a calf with a prayer.

Why we leave Nigeria, mama, what’s the deal?
Every question stacks up, I’m lost in the reel,
Father’s ghost in the shadows, memories that twine,
It’s a journey so heavy, still I'm searching for the signs. x2

Back in Gbagada, driver took us to school,
But buses in Britain had me feeling like a fool,
A secret I kept, now the truth’s in the booth,
What happened in Lagos, mama, what's the proof?
Eighteen years gone, walked those Gbagada roads,
Life flipped on its head, it’s like carrying loads.
These days my heart’s cold, frozen like stone,
Left home together, now I’m feeling so alone.

Why we leave Nigeria, mama, what’s the deal?
Every question stacks up, I’m lost in the reel,
Father’s ghost in the shadows, memories that twine,
It’s a journey so heavy, still I'm searching for the signs. x2

Combined with asylum seekers, we struggled real hard,
Innocence, discipline kept us out of the yard.
Who knew those kids from the block would rise?
Smuggling dreams, struggling schemes, seeing through the lies.
So what really happened in Lagos? Spill the tea,
Readjusted our lives on British Airways, can’t you see?
What to do when a little boy’s lost in the blend,
Adjusting to this foreign, godforsaken trend.

Why we leave Nigeria, mama, what’s the deal?
Every question stacks up, I’m lost in the reel,
Father’s ghost in the shadows, memories that twine,
It’s a journey so heavy, still I'm searching for the signs. x2

Why we leave Nigeria, mama, I don’t understand,
Father left behind, guess Junior was the man,
Had a baby on the way, left into the hands divine,
I guess it was God’s plan, but I’m still tryna unwind.
What happened in Lagos? Why’d we move southbound?
London, Croydon, mama, can you break it down?
Memories that we held, jovial laughs in the air,
But you left the village just to raise a calf with a prayer.

Why we leave Nigeria, mama, what’s the deal?
Every question stacks up, I’m lost in the reel,
Father’s ghost in the shadows, memories that twine,
It’s a journey so heavy, still I'm searching for the signs. x2

Back in Gbagada, driver took us to school,
But buses in Britain had me feeling like a fool,
A secret I kept, now the truth’s in the booth,
What happened in Lagos, mama, what's the proof?
Eighteen years gone, walked those Gbagada roads,
Life flipped on its head, it’s like carrying loads.
These days my heart’s cold, frozen like stone,
Left home together, now I’m feeling so alone.

One Understanding [Demo]

Gbenga is an artist hailing from South London. 

Influenced by Kendrick Lamar, Sampha & Kanye West, his top-tier lyricism, virtuosic microphone command, and sharp conceptual vision consolidate his musical journey.