Omah Lay’s raw and unfiltered emotions are most evident in the opening track, “I’m A Mess”. The gentle strumming of guitar strings creates a tender atmosphere, setting the stage for Omah Lay’s confessions.
While “I’m A Mess” chronicles his personal journey toward self-discovery, it also explores his struggle to figure himself out and how his messy state affects those close to him. When his friends can no longer help, he turns to alcohol to numb the pain and escape reality.
Despite the serious themes in the track, the groovy instrumentals produced by Niphkeys maintain an upbeat mood, preventing listeners from becoming too overwhelmed by the self-deprecating lyrics. By the song’s unsettling conclusion, Omah Lay’s emotions remain unresolved. This track resonates deeply with young people dealing with depression, and it’s commendable that Omah Lay openly addresses his pain.
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[Intro]
It is what it is
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh yeah (Niphkeys)
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm sad
I don't know what's over me
Sometimes I'm good, sometimes I'm wild
I don't know what's over me
[Chorus]
I don't know what's over me
I'm overthinking everything
At times, it feels like nobody
Can understand the way I feel
'Cause I am fucked up totally
I don't know how to keep company
So I've been drinking cognac
I've been drinking too many shots of cognac
[Post-Chorus]
One for the belly, another for the broken heart
Three for addiction, four so I don't go back
Looking for somebody wey fit watch my shoulders
So I can never bе sober
I can never bе so, oh, oh, oh
(I can never be so)
[Verse 2]
Oh, oh, yes, I did it
How many million I make for a living?
Wear my Louis Vuitton, post for the pic
Let the camera light hit my teeth, you know
Nobody's better than me
Nobody's better than me
I do it differently
Everybody can see
[Chorus]
I don't know what's over me
I'm overthinking everything
At times, it feels like nobody
Can understand the way I feel
'Cause I am fucked up totally
I don't know how to keep company
So I've been drinking cognac
I've been too many shots of cognac
[Post-Chorus]
One for the belly, another for the broken heart
Three for addiction, four so I don't go back
Looking for somebody wey fit watch my shoulders
So I can never be sober
(I can never be sober)
[Outro]
(Niphkeys)
Uploaded by: Enobong • Upload date: 1/18/2026
