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Medusa (My Brother)

A song made by Mathews Mulemi

Medusa (My Brother)

A song made by Mathews Mulemi

MEDUSA (MY BROTHER, MY FRIEND) 🔥🎤

Dedicated to Chileleshe "Medusa" "Post Malone"

Written by Mulemi Mathews

:::writing{variant="standard" id="91584"} INTRO (Spoken)

Yeah...

This is more than a rap song. This is a letter to my brother.

Chileleshe... Medusa... Post Malone...

From Malota dangones, to wherever life takes us.

This one is for you.

VERSE 1

Back in Malota when we were young boys, Making our own fun, making our own noise, No fancy life, no silver spoon, Just dreams in our hearts underneath the moon.

Running through the township, dust on our feet, Learning life's lessons from every street, Some people had money, some people had none, But we kept believing our day would come.

We shared the same struggles, shared the same pain, Walked through the sunshine, walked through the rain, When life knocked us down, we'd get up again, That's how we became more than just friends.

HOOK

Medusa, that's my brother for life, Tili pamodzi through the struggle and strife, Post Malone, that's what some people say, But to me you're the same brother today.

From Malota roads to wherever we go, Real friendship is the only wealth we know, M'bale wanga, keep holding on, This brotherhood lives on and on.

VERSE 2

I remember Mukanda, the lessons we learned, The respect that we gained, the wisdom we earned, The journey of boys becoming real men, Building a foundation that still stands today.

The elders spoke truth and we listened well, Stories of courage that we'll always tell, Those days shaped us into who we became, And I'll always carry respect for your name.

Many people came and many people left, Some forgot loyalty and chased something else, But through every season, through every year, The bond of brotherhood remained right here.

HOOK

Medusa, that's my brother for life, Tili pamodzi through the struggle and strife, Post Malone, that's what some people say, But to me you're the same brother today.

From Malota roads to wherever we go, Real friendship is the only wealth we know, M'bale wanga, keep holding on, This brotherhood lives on and on.

VERSE 3 (Sandra)

Then there was Sandra, I remember it clear, The way you smiled whenever she was near, You loved her deeply, everybody knew, The love in your heart was honest and true.

You treated her gently, gave her your best, Held her close and protected the rest, You cherished her more than silver and gold, A beautiful story that deserves to be told.

Life moves forward and people may part, But nobody can erase what lived in your heart, Because real love leaves memories behind, And those moments stay forever in the mind.

BRIDGE

Ohhh Medusa...

The years may pass, The roads may change, But some friendships remain the same.

From childhood dreams, To grown man's battles, The story continues...

VERSE 4 (The Hard Times)

Lately life has been heavy, I can see the fight, Some days feel dark, some days don't feel right, People speak quickly, they judge from afar, Without understanding who you really are.

But I remember the brother I grew up with, The one who'd share his last meal and never quit, The one who stood tall when the pressure came, The one who never switched up for fortune or fame.

So let them talk if they want to talk, Real friendship isn't measured by people's thoughts, A person's value is deeper than pain, And brighter than any storm in their brain.

When you're feeling lost and carrying the weight, Remember your brother believes in your strength, The road may be rough, the climb may be steep, But even the strongest warriors need peace.

EMOTIONAL HOOK

Hold on Medusa, Don't give up today, The clouds may be dark, But they'll fade away.

Tili pamodzi, m'bale wanga, No matter what comes your way, You'll never walk alone, I'm here to stay.

FINAL VERSE

Now we're older than those boys from before, But our memories still knock on the door, The laughter, the hustle, the dreams we chased, The battles we fought and the time we embraced.

If I had one message I'd want you to hear, It's that your brother is always near, Not just in good times, not only in light, But also through darkness and every fight.

Because loyalty isn't a word that we say, It's something we prove every single day, And no matter what chapter life decides to write, You'll always be my brother, my friend, my guy.

FINAL CHORUS

Medusa, that's my brother for life, Tili pamodzi through the struggle and strife, From Malota dangones to the end of the road, We'll carry this friendship wherever we go.

Post Malone, keep lifting your head, Better days are still waiting ahead, M'bale wanga, never forget, Your story isn't finished yet.

OUTRO (Spoken)

Chileleshe...

Medusa...

Post Malone...

The world may see your struggles, But I see my brother.

The same brother from Malota. The same brother from Mukanda. The same brother who shared dreams, laughter and pain with me.

And no matter what happens tomorrow...

Tili pamodzi mpaka kalekale.

This is your song.

Respect.

Love.

Brotherhood.

— Mulemi Mathews :::

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