Proud Papa

(Intro)
(Synth pads swell, slow buildup, then a sharp, rhythmic Afrobeat drum kick hits)
Yeah, yeah
Uh-huh, tell ‘em, tell ‘em
Yeah, it’s that late-night sound
Papa, look at me now
(Yeah)
(Verse 1 - The Weeknd Style - R&B/Melodic)
I was running in the dark, searching for the light
Just a melody in my head, staying up all night
They said "get a real job," said I’m aiming too high
But you saw the fire in my eyes, told me never to die
(Never to die, baby)
Used to dream of the stage, used to dream of the mic
Now the city is yours, under the neon bright
Every note is for you, I’m dancing in the flames
I know you hear me, yeah, I did it my way
(Pre-Chorus - Afrobeats Style - Rhythmic/Catchy)
Oh, see the way I dance (Dance!)
No more taking chances (Chances!)
Look into my eyes (Eyes!)
Can you see the pride?
(Oya, oya, move it now)
(Chorus - Afrobeat/Pop crossover - Upbeat/Dancing)
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me! (Proud of me!)
Look at where I’m standing now, yeah, I’m finally free!
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me! (Proud of me!)
Singing my story for the world, from the city to the sea!
(Eh, Papa! Oh!)
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me!
I made it!
(Verse 2 - Fast-paced flow)
Now they’re shouting my name, I’m flying in the air
They don’t know I came from nothing, they don’t see me there
I took every single "no" and I made it a "yes"
Had to put my heart in it, pass every test
From the lonely studio, to the sold-out show
Yeah, you kept me grounded, yeah, you helped me grow
Now we’re riding in the back, the neon’s on my skin
I know you watching over, Papa, I’m gonna win!
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, see the way I dance (Dance!)
No more taking chances (Chances!)
Look into my eyes (Eyes!)
Can you see the pride?
(Oya, oya, shake it now)
(Chorus)
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me! (Proud of me!)
Look at where I’m standing now, yeah, I’m finally free!
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me! (Proud of me!)
Singing my story for the world, from the city to the sea!
(Eh, Papa! Oh!)
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me!
I made it!
(Bridge - Slow Down to Afro-Soul, then build up)
I know the journey was long...
I know I was gone for too long...
But I’m standing tall, yeah, I’m standing strong!
(Falsetto) I hope I’m making you proud!
(Drum roll increases) I know you see me now!
Oya! 1, 2, 3, Let’s go!
(Guitar/Synth Solo - High Energy)
(Chorus)
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me! (Proud of me!)
Look at where I’m standing now, yeah, I’m finally free!
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me! (Proud of me!)
Singing my story for the world, from the city to the sea!
(Eh, Papa! Oh!)
Papa, I hope you’re proud of me!
I made it!
(Outro)
Proud of me...
Yeah, I know you’re proud...
(Echoes) Papa...
Midnight city, 4 a.m.
(Drum fades out)

115-125 BPM (Upbeat Dancing)
Vibe: Burna Boy meets "Blinding Lights", male