Speak While I Listen

Speak while I listen
To the stories of your younger years
Your adventures and escapades
The nostalgic moments you had
I have questions
Speak while I listen.

Speak while I listen
Of how you met Hajia
How despite the cultural and religious differences, you got her to say: "I do"
Her father was a Mallam; your father, a Reverend.
I have questions.
Speak while I listen

Speak while I listen
You never spoke highly of the days you spent in England.
You had a daughter there?
Did Hajia know?
Will I ever see her?
I have questions.
Speak while I listen

Your life was filled with intrigues
I want to hear you, Baba.
Baba, baba, baba
Will I get to see you again?
I have questions.
Will I ever hear you speak?