I saw you moving when I was at a stand still
You pointed your finger at me with a grin
I called out to you-brother
Please can you spare me a pesewa
You rolled your eyes and moved on in silence
You shook your head in utter contempt
You came back minutes later to my surprise
You asked me where I was from
I told you that I am a Ghanaian just like you
But from which tribe-you asked
I am Asanteni-I replied
Sorry I can't help you then
I am Ewe and then you moved on without regret
I came to you in need of a job
They said you were looking for people to employ
I showed you my qualifications and other skills
You looked at me impressively
I see that you are very good-you said
We sure could use someone like you around here
You walked into your office
And came back with a pen and a contract in hand
You asked me where I was from
I told you that I am a Ghanaian just like you
But from which tribe-you asked
I am Ewe- I replied
Sorry we can't help you then
I am Asanteni and then you walked away in silence
I saw your daughter with her beautiful self
Flaunting her stuff for all to see
Perfection in an imperfect world
A sight for sore eyes
I know that most men would die for her
But only I dream of a life with her at night
Perhaps my feelings for her are mutual
But who knows what is in a woman's heart
I came to you asking for her hand in marriage
You asked me where I was from
I told you that I am Ghanaian just like her
But from which tribe-you asked
I am Akan-I replied
Sorry we are non Akan-you said
And we only marry our own kind
I came to Europe with a pocket full of dreams
I was going to be this
I was going to be that
I was going to make somebody proud of me
I never saw myself in terms of creed
I never saw myself in terms of color
Until the color of my skin became a problem
My tribe couldn't buy me respect here in Europe
My tribe couldn't get me a decent job to do
Here in Europe they couldn't give a damn where I was from
To them I was a Nigger
A refugee in need of help just like everybody else
