Message in a Hammer
Message in a Hammer

Obongjayar - Message in a Hammer Lyrics

Oct 20, 2021
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Message in a Hammer Music Video

Message in a Hammer Lyrics

(Uh, uh)
(Uh-uh-uh)

Born in trouble water
Every stroke is war
They drowned the ones before us
But we'll make it to shore
Message in this hammer
Is coming down on you
Message in a gun
Aiming at your head
Message in this hammer
Is coming down on you
Message in this gun
Aiming at your head

You can beat me, shoot me, kill me
Throw me in jail
You can strip me, use me, abuse me
'Til nothing remain
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
You can beat me, shoot me, kill me
Throw me in jail
You can strip me, use me, abuse me
'Til nothing remain
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling

(Uh)
I have seen the future
In the future we won
We have been reborn
To build we must destroy
I don't want peace, oh
We don't talk 'til we tire
I won't say please, oh
We fight fire with fire
We are the people
We won't sit and be quiet
Government devils
All of dem liars
All of dem liars

All of dem thief
President (thief)
Governor (thief)
Senator (thief)
Commissioner (thief)
Ambassador (thief)
Minister (thief)
Treasurer (thief)
Advisor (thief)
Judge, oh (thief)
Army (thief)
Police man (thief)
SARS, oh (thief)
Inspector (thief)
General (thief)
All of dem murderers

You can beat me, shoot me, kill me
Throw me in jail
You can strip me, use me, abuse me
'Til nothing remain
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
You can beat me, shoot me, kill me
Throw me in jail
You can strip me, use me, abuse me
'Til nothing remain
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling

Oh
Message in a hammer
Burning down the order
Tearing down the walls for a
New day, new breath
I can feel the tide turn
Let the fire pour
Can't you see its time for a new day
New dawn, new dawn

You can beat me, shoot me, kill me
Throw me in jail
You can strip me, use me, abuse me
'Til nothing remain
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
You can beat me, shoot me, kill me (thief)
Throw me in jail (thief)
You can strip me, use me, abuse me (thief)
'Til nothing remain (thief)
We won't take it kindly (thief)
Take it smiling (thief)
We won't take it kindly (thief)
Take it smiling (thief)

You can beat me, shoot me, kill me
Throw me in jail
You can strip me, use me, abuse me
'Til nothing remain
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
We won't take it kindly
Take it smiling
(All of dem murderers)

Writer(s): Steven Umoh, Barney Lister
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the artist behind the song 'Message in a Hammer'?

    'Message in a Hammer' is performed by Obongjayar, a Nigerian musical artist based in London, England. His real name is Steven Umoh.

  2. What album is 'Message in a Hammer' a part of?

    'Message in a Hammer' is the lead single from Obongjayar's debut studio album titled 'Some Nights I Dream of Doors,' which was released in May 2022.

  3. What awards has the album 'Some Nights I Dream of Doors' been nominated for?

    The album 'Some Nights I Dream of Doors,' which includes 'Message in a Hammer,' was nominated for the Best Album Ivor Novello Award on May 18, 2023.

  4. What genres does Obongjayar incorporate into his music?

    Obongjayar's music incorporates elements of afrobeat, spoken word, soul, and electronic music. His unique voice combines rapping, singing, and spoken word.

  5. Did Obongjayar move to the UK at a young age?

    Yes, Obongjayar, born Steven Umoh, moved to the UK at the age of 17 to live with his mother. He had grown up in Calabar, Nigeria, raised primarily by his grandmother.

  6. Who co-wrote 'Message in a Hammer' with Obongjayar?

    'Message in a Hammer' was co-written by Steven Umoh (Obongjayar) and Barney Lister.

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