Tems’ “The Key” Leaves a Mark on Its Listeners
“The Key” by the Nigerian Afrobeat singer Tems is a song album, For Broken Ears, which talks about overcoming adversity, finding her inner strength, and spreading light in this dark world.
The lyrics focus on her self-belief, her determination, and the belief that one can find strength from others around you.
“The Key” is highly symbolic and spiritual, portraying her leading the lost and sad into the light while demonstrating her prowess and growth in finding herself again.
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Verse
The beat is ready and I ride it
When I come around they excited
They all want a key to the garden
So I put it up and I light it, light it
Tell me how you like it
Get me on the wheel, Imma drive it
But they wanna raise up the mileage
Well I don't like to turn my back
And so I work and give back
Me I just try to dey my lane
I got the gang behind now
Listen when they call, they call my name
I found the voice within me
No man can curse what God has made
Chorus
So I can beat your pain
When the dark is closing in
See they want to love me now
When they tried to take me down
We'll be flying off the ground
When the world is going out
When the earth is falling in
Verse
This is the mind, this is the light
This is the time, this is the way
I see the dream coming before me
I've been the one, don't have to say it
This is the vibe, don't need to fake it
Seeing the world, living beyond it
This is the key, so I can save you
Pre-Chorus
Well I don't like to turn my back
So I work and give back
Me I just try to dey my lane
Got the gang behind now
Listen when they call, they call my name
I found the voice within me
No man can curse what God has made
Chorus
So let me beat your pain
When the dark is closing in
See they want to love you now
When they tried to take you down
We'll be flying off the ground
When the world is going out
When the earth is falling in
Outro
Yeah yeah
Their heat is getting cold
Their eyes are slowly closing
Their chains they cannot hold me
Under the open sky
They're looking for a way
But I will keep you safe
Yeah yeah oh yeah
Uploaded by: Enobong • Upload date: 10/17/2025
