I had to grow up before time
I had to have a mindset of an adult when I was a teenager
I had to stand up and face reality
Many said my life was worthless

I had to grow up before time
But now I’m glad I did
Because that has taught me the rules of life
Those suicidal thoughts are now ancient history
Ngiyi mbali (I am a flower)

I had to grow up before time
That made me a rare diamond
That is not sold or bought in this universe
I am a black diamond coming from the dust shining up in the sky
They say after the dark comes light
But I say after the dark comes a diamond which brightens everyone
Imbali e ya kanya