Sauti Sol - Sober (Official Audio) SMS [Skiza 9935648] to 811

New album "Midnight Train"
Stream/Download Album now: SautiSol.lnk.to/MidnightTrain
Written & performed by: Sauti Sol
Co-written by: Chiki Onwukwe
Produced by: Andre Harris, Sauti Sol
Guitars: Bienaime, FancyFingers
Recording Engineer: Mike Manitshana
Mix Engineer: Mike, FancyFingers
Studio: Universal Studios/ Sol Studio
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RHUMBA JAPANI LYRICS
When I get sober
I'll get my act together
I will put my life in order
No longer be a victim of the devil on my shoulder
Lord knows I've been lost for way too long I'm getting older
Na muda unayoyoma aisee
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
I'll call my mama
And tell her that I'm sorry for the lies and pain I caused her
Tell her that I never meant to turn out like my father
Lord knows that she's cried too many tears for all my drama
Naomba unisamehe mathe
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
I call my daughter and listen to the stories of a guy that she called father
I hope I get the courage to say sorry to her mother
Lord knows that she tried to make it work I pray the karma,
The karma will be easy on me
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
When I get sober
I'll look for all my friends and make amends
Drink more water
Find somebody new to love again
Feels like it's over
Lord knows that I need another chance to start all over
Na Misiri sirudi kamwe
When I get sober
I'll get my act together
I will put my life in order
No longer be a victim of the devil on my shoulder
Lord knows I've been lost for way too long
I'm getting older
Na muda unayoyoma aisee
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
Niko maji niko maji niko maji niko maaji
#SautiSol #Sober #MidnightTrain

[@brightonokoth7123]

I view this song in a different perspective from y’all...sober not necessarily recovering from alcohol( as majority say here) but sober in terms of recovering from life challenges that we all go through may it depression, break ups, sudden drift from friends and family,that alone journey that affects our life and how we relate with others but seeing light at the end of the tunnel...a second chance in life.

[@harithndiritu1068]

This is the exact thing I was looking for ..its hard on me mentally right now....😒

[@tanyanewton4441]

I like this take. I now understand why the song resonates with me so much.

[@lindawangui7886]

So glad you said this @brighton okoth.

[@lindawangui7886]

@@harithndiritu1068 hey, hope you're okay now?

[@priscanganga413]

Wow nice

[@mugogee]

17 months sober.

[@wangadood]

Proud of you bro 🔥

[@MissKabugarah]

Keep going

[@riquinderitu4859]

Love to see it bro 🙌🙌🙌

[@mosesgichanga3368]

two months sober n counting...

[@mugogee]

@@mosesgichanga3368 twende kazi. You got this.

[@djrakams8825]

I really wish my dad could hear this....I know it's not his fault but meeeeeehhnnnn it really hurts to go and pick your dad kwa mtaro kila time😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@wabbienganga1771]

Ah ❤️🙏💪🏽

[@fisigitheri5552]

Pole sana bro!

[@teddymugambi]

❤

[@Nince]

🙏🏾💪🏽 love and appreciation to you!

[@sylviakavithe6854]

One step at a time. It shall be well.

[@lauraarina9441]

As someone from a family where alcohol has brought a lot of destruction, this song cuts deep. Thank you Sauti Sol ❤️❤️

[@naff6302]

Very true 😥

[@loremipsum6484]

♥ ♥

[@saidalulu580]

❤️❤️❤️❤️It gets better. Cuts too deep ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rizikimumba2150]

Same here. And as someone struggling with the bottle, I know this hurts too much for me to acknowledge. May we know peace some day. ❤️

[@gracenyagaki3830]

It is like a love letter that never got to the intended lover.

[@lasita1369]

Who else has always been loving sauti sol even before 2020 ?? 🔥 🇺🇬 👇🏼

[@annettesydney2818]

😩😩😩🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@owenwilliam2534]

From the coming home and lazizi days

[@elijahthiga8086]

From the days of blue uniform

[@taniahlumbu9216]

Since I was in primary school 😍

[@gracenyagaki3830]

Kutoka 2008 One of my longest relationships. Yes I am in a relationship with sauti sol.

[@lizwambui7416]

Hope my hubby happens to hear this someday and change...that's my prayer

[@Le_jefe]

This is deep. I see you persevere

[@dawg5462]

Everything will be ok 💜

[@alexmuturi7131]

all will be well

[@Nince]

🙏🏾

[@DocterKinus]

Keep Praying It will be well

[@Itsjey254]

Who else thinks that this song is the best in their album cause everyone can relate with this 😊

[@cypriankim5235]

Meeee💯

[@simongitau1602]

So true. The lyrics, instrumentals...everything about this song makes it my favorite in their album.

[@naimanachelle8791]

yesss

[@kentmcsoyo]

facts!!!, the deepest isht i've ever heard

[@atozpodcast2597]

💯💯👌

[@alankamau3343]

Rip to the ones we’ve lost due to alcoholism and a prayer for the ones still struggling with it.🙌🏼

[@alankamau3343]

@Don Sammy Sad sana

[@catherinemacharia5201]

amen to that, i lost 2 brothers😓

[@rogersmokuah453]

Nviiri: pombe sigara Bensol: peddi Sauti sol: sober 🔥

[@racharbenjamin2318]

proper

[@angelosewanonda6124]

Meeeeehhhnnnn

[@sylviakimani9904]

Wow😘

[@Rhenadhis]

I love Sauti Sol's message because drugs sio mama ya mtu

[@KINGGEORGE007]

creativity

[@troy_vinnie]

Who is listening as looking at comments to see if it's catchy as I think 😪😌💯✌🏾

[@julievee98]

Meee Aaall the time I swear!!

[@aminatadiarra5088]

Troy vinnie l do, today 05.06.2020 at 12:30 o’clock (am Angola 🇦🇴 time). ✌🏽

[@alphamigwi9692]

yesss all the time its catchy tho

[@janengoma8136]

Me!!

[@annkagiri3598]

How do people dislike this What do people want other than well thought lyrics, on point instruments and nice voices

[@iningumusic]

Please don't skip adds tumepewa album bure.... wacha vijana wadishi ndo wapate more strength to write classics.... SautiSol to the world ❤❤

[@kenada254]

True

[@iningumusic]

@@kenada254 yes

[@bigsize1229]

Bien!! Bien!!! Bien!!! How many times will you kill me with that voice?????😩😩

[@discoverpedia]

😂😂😂 haezi kupea

[@mariamuthoki9530]

Ayeee 😢😢

[@samkaburu1115]

I am currently struggling with alcoholism . I was three weeks sober until yesterday when I slipped again. I made a decision to quit drinking three weeks ago as it took a toll on my relationship . I am one day sober and i hope that it’ll turn into many more days . I am struggling today but hopefully tomorrow I’ll be smiling and more hopeful .

[@kirwabernice4319]

Keep going. So proud of you!

[@catherinemacharia5201]

It is so hard; I watched my brothers struggle. You can do it; one day at a time🙇‍♀️

[@lindawangui7886]

One day at a time brother. Don't give up. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

[@anyosl474]

@sam Kaburu. 8 months later...How is the going on your sober journey? Did you manage to keep going?

[@mumafricaskitchen5898]

Sam, I hope you are still you paddled out of there already. How are you today? Don't judge yourself too harshly if you haven't won yet. But don't stop trying!

[@luckyjohn9040]

Why I’m Crying 😭 I relate 💯 mama .R.I.P, I’mma quit drinking

[@conslatekoyo475]

Its okay. One step at a time❣❣❣❣.Sending love your way😊

[@clairewangechi]

❤

[@miltonmuthoka2297]

You will make it bro, it never easy but you are strong enough to quit

[@timcyril5582]

I never ment to turn out like my father 😥😥😥 Naomba nisamehe madhe 🙏

[@Tootruetootrue]

Its not you...you are not a bad person, you've inherited biochemistry and behaviors that are beyond your choosing...you are a good person until you drink,thats what everyone says right?They are RIGHT,that is not you...try AA my brother, it saved my life

[@conslatekoyo475]

It shall be well🥺❣❣

[@Afroverse]

The world is sick and this music is pure medicine for the soul. Asanteni sana❤️

[@svids522]

True.

[@helvitangi8199]

Hi Hope. I know you from IG reels lol. love you girl

[@susangatune3748]

Dad never got to say sorry to his mum, wife or daughter coz he never got sobber. This song hits me deep and moves me to tears

[@suekangethe7246]

I feel you

[@jinnybikini]

🥺🥺

[@naaram]

🥺

[@davidlelenguiyah9306]

Sorry sir!

[@susanwairimu6311]

Same here

[@xeniamanassehke]

This one 🥺

[@princemuasya]

Xenia Manasseh your music is amazing

[@kriskisilu]

Woman you did amazing on this album, keep improving your art. 🔥🔥🔥

[@ArthurKwaSky]

ifkyk

[@joedeveraux]

I looove your music, Xenia!

[@jacksononyuma685]

Who else is getting soothed by this song....gonga like if you are feeling the same

[@jaymezkaytah]

This song pulls ones heartstrings

[@erickobae3556]

Rather ripping them off... Wow

[@doreenkawira2129]

Chimano is hitting that 3rd verse beautifully 😍😍😍

[@francismuema1808]

I support you🙏

[@akeemping3054]

Lol Chimano’s verses are always my best from Nerea to short n sweet to Susanna just to name a few he’s LIT

[@robinmorara4201]

He was the best in this song.

[@kibegitau3256]

This guys Chimano!! That verse was WELL EXECUTED!!! Repeated that verse severally as it hit some heartstrings deep

[@felistergatwiri7134]

@@akeemping3054 You need to edit this comment and include his verse in Melanin!

[@clintonmacharia1665]

This song resonates with anyone who needs to refrain from a destructive habit...

[@davidgray2005]

.....which is everyone.

[@henrybutch4795]

Absolutely

[@lavinekoech]

😭😭😭😭The alcoholics in the house trynna be clean You will get there #sober❤️

[@khaliddiba971]

I don't have a drug problem but this song makes me wanna become a better person

[@Peshgitagia]

Yes me too..

[@lindahkabaraka393]

Am I the only one noticing chimanos voice on this new album is soooooo dope!!😍😍

[@jamyw]

💯

[@hildanasambu2175]

oh well I,ve always noticed his voice on all the songs . Pure bliss 😍😍😍

[@cielobreezeofficial7535]

He's always dope in all the songs

[@chiyesolungu9695]

@@hildanasambu2175 he is even doper in here hehe....more pronounced and has presence. Amazing!

[@Rhenadhis]

you've been sleeping on Chim

[@michealjoseph3207]

Nahisi kama wa narrate story ya maisha yangu kwel saiv nataka niwe sober..... So based on true story from Tanzania

[@jowaness]

You can get on your feet bro

[@thambulilucia9898]

You can do it. All the best

[@ssamamc3465]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@michealjoseph3207]

Thanks alot friends.... Together we can all be sober...

[@michealjoseph3207]

@@ssamamc3465 thanks alot friend

[@karanuwangari]

Unaskiza hii ngoma ukiwa mlevi, unaanza kulia😭🙌🏾

[@SabaKwach77]

I struggled with Alcohol for 25 years straight, lost everything and now am rebuilding. Deep, deep , deep song...🙏

[@davidlelenguiyah9306]

You will make it bro. God bless you!

[@kanyasimon6257]

Master - You got this!

[@mosesgichanga3368]

Been sober for more than two months now and this song just keeps me going when i feel like drinking again.Am putting my life in order and am so happy cos my mum is happy.

[@julietwanjiru7254]

Proud of you Moses!

[@naimawalendo5341]

This is amazing Moses! Super happy for you

[@maureenwanjiru7356]

I am proud of you

[@amatamurengeka782]

Keep going!!!you can do this

[@sarahmigiro]

Hi Moses...how are you, just checking you. Good wishes

[@luhyaheat]

This is literally my jam guys 😭 na si tu juu niko maji😭

[@mbughimwalagho]

Me too😭😭

[@wangumunene-christelle2023]

SAUTI SOL = BLACK EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED!!!

[@letingkenya]

I promise you, if this song happens to be relatable to you , especially when you are not sober, YOU WILL CRY.

[@mutsinziemmanuel2030]

I think this is my best one on the album so far, am impressed beyond words

[@Mutoriah]

My favourite jam off #MidnightTrain 🙌🏾. I can visualize every line "I pray that karma will be easy on me"

[@cypriankim5235]

me too, my favourite

[@JamesENjeruN]

It gives me a Tracy Chapman vibe! This is magic!

[@tony8764]

Wishing great strength to all the addicts out there struggling to overcome their addictions ♥️🙏🏾

[@euniceogolla9966]

'Naomba unisamehe mathe'😥😥😥😥

[@diananswana5285]

This Song is a summary of my father's life. My dedication to him I will make him listen to it

[@TheMwendaa]

Wow. All the best Mama❤️

[@lennartlennartson33]

Mi ndo wa kwanza mjerumani kuweka kakomenti hapa Salamu zinaenda kwa wakenya wenzangu wote Mkae sober msiwahi shindwa na hii situation!! ❤️✊

[@verlinemosiria]

❤️

[@keithkadima3812]

😊

[@Wine_254]

Super Gesagt 😂😂 Kenya to the world

[@Suswaleh]

Your Swahili is really good.

[@jinnybikini]

✊🏽

[@AmitoMitra]

"And tell her that I never meant to turn out like my father" this is so deep😭

[@euniceogolla9966]

Very deep.....machozi tu😥😥😥

[@zipperdope]

South African 🇿🇦 zipper dope is here

[@grandkhaled]

Walai This is the first time ever I'm downloading a whole album and it's really worth it 🔥🔥🔥

[@konshizemalema7034]

I wish my smal bro could listen to this jam....hope one day he will overcome alcoholism.....and say sorry to mathee....for all pain he has caused her

[@Mildred567]

I just recently heard this song and it hits so hard! My husband is struggling with Alcoholism and the hell I have gone through, I have tried all ways. I have had sleepless nights and cried my heart out. I pray that he will overcome this addiction and some day I will be here with a TESTIMONY!

[@zanellemutoko4372]

This hits different when you've just lost a brother to addiction

[@ndongamweru.6954]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@aurielalubiri4806]

Sorry

[@ssamamc3465]

❤🙏 🙏

[@nasubonakhulo5525]

Pole sana

[@kanungoetieko8562]

Pole sana praying for mine to stop but he says it calms his stress its painful when you are helpless and just hope he gets home whenever he goes to drink.

[@trendingtiktok2784]

Na niko sober when i say Sauti sol are the Living legends ❤.

[@moseskigen2371]

Nacada should pay for this amazing masterpiece... #proudestfanever

[@googleacc6022]

I love these guys. The way these guys have moved beyond the continent is beautiful but we need more not just from them but other Kenyan artists. 🇰🇪

[@samytexas]

nimekuja straight kwa comment nione what how people are impressed with this song. Sauti Sol fans hit a like button apa

[@judyligare8583]

Am Clinton Blessed and every day I listen the song najua kuna siku yatapita ... depressed but am gonna overcome

[@kevinkkirimii]

Been sober 1.5 years .. its been one of the greatest decisions I made. All those in the struggle, worry not, you will conquer the bottle, just keep fighting.

[@updymajid567]

The guitar is on another level as usual 🔥🔥💥

[@kevinmwangi8533]

Kama umepanda hii midnight train na ukiskiza hii ngoma na uko Sober Gonga hiyo like 🔥🔥🔥 #IfikieSautisol🇰🇪

[@kenyamoja1845]

Tangu Covid ifike nimekuwa sober sasa nangojea Mtukufu Rais afungue lockdown nifungue pia lockdown yangu ya kuwa sober 😃😃

[@faithkirsten5227]

@@kenyamoja1845 😁😁😁

[@swalhabusinge4010]

Na misiri sirudi kamwe😚🔊🎼🎼🎼😍

[@juniusojijo]

Listening to Sober by Sauti Sol after a night of heavy drinking unaskianga ni kama unaeza acha pombe uende ukipreach your story about how you turned over a new leaf from a life of drugs😂

[@thekultureke5218]

Alcoholism is a disease...once a victim due depression. Do not judge very fast listen understand and help.

[@symplytricia1358]

I hope to meet my favorite band one day😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️I love you so much from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@Sudiboyofficial]

Miziki yenu haitowa isha milele na milele👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@josephinemay932]

Elders: how much do you expecting as your bride price? Me: just a Midnight Train album from Sauti sol is enough

[@themaasaibuddhist5719]

Hahahahaha this is funny 😆 🤣 😄

[@motho3241]

Listen the soul in this song wow Drcongo 🇨🇩 loves u

[@njuevivian6474]

Getting sober for me is doing better in life, walking away from my toxic relationship and selfishly choosing myself... I can't wait for the courage to get sober.

[@bethsaiba2219]

When I get sobber,I will tell that bar attender to stop serving me ice cubes baridi...ataniua staki kufa😜😜🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rebimbere]

Been sober for two years and this song speaks my story! I am just grateful I have made peace with my family and friends

[@josephochiengaggieoyuga9800]

Hey just checking on you 🙂 hopefully all is well and you surely won the fight

[@rebimbere]

I sure have, still sober,happy and grateful🙏🏿

[@davidlelenguiyah9306]

God bless you @rebimbere

[@gidymane1271]

Sober. Not from alcohol really but from a life situation. Re evaluating yourself. The need to change how you do things.

[@sylvester5848]

20 years sober !

[@BORAMANDEM]

this is for the ones who need a change in life,

[@judynungari7416]

Dating someone fighting with addiction and this song makes me shed tears we are getting through polepole ....it's a journey not a destination he's getting his act together. 💪👌✌️

[@priyamyamy1852]

I hope you'll doing fine now going through the same thing

[@judynungari7416]

@@priyamyamy1852 like I said it's a journey...a day at a time and lots of prayers. Will come with a Testimony one day.🙏 Sending hugs to everyone going through this.

[@helinaodoyo]

It shall be well sister

[@Vibewith254]

Alcoholism is real and it destroys and kills lives this song is really a message

[@itgamingke]

Facts 🇰🇪

[@paulk837]

bona this song haikuvuma aki

[@miltonmuthoka2297]

This song communicates to all people going through all kinds of addiction, you can beat the devil on your shoulders. Yes you can💕

[@Nyaguthi1]

I am refreshing just to ensure zote ziko💃😂😂😂

[@angiendutah5668]

Me too😂😂💆

[@victorbett8513]

Tuko wengi 😂😂

[@Nyaguthi1]

Clearly 😂😂😂

[@daisyangela6983]

Gosh same😅

[@onfleek_vania7122]

Na mimi😂😂

[@KIZANGAUNA]

Am here after one good year na kwani sauti sol imeamua hakuna ngoma

[@2katheo]

Tell my mom i never meant to be like my father😭 Bruuuuuh went hard 😭😭😭💔

[@leeroyjawala4286]

Who hears oliver mtukudzi's influence in this song

[@naamancalvin__8273]

I really get it brooo

[@petermatemu8306]

More like Passenger

[@lindawangui7886]

Yessss!!!!!

[@jessicaodongo7951]

When I'm sober i look for my friends to make amends...That line is everything

[@denisembogo305]

Send this song to my mom and she broke down crying 💕

[@raymsanii]

The vulnerability in the chorus tone 😭😭😭Soo beautiful..

[@victoriagoro6318]

This song brings to the fore the immense sufferring family members go through when a key member of the family is a drunkard!! God bless you Sauti Sol for bringing a level of healing to their souls.🙏🙋🏾‍♀️

[@staywithola9724]

Love from Nigeria.

[@sherryatieno8087]

"Feels like it's over but Lord knows i need another chance to start all over, na misri sirudi kamwe" 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢SLAPS HARD

[@wairimueve5932]

This song slaps if a loved one is suffering addiction

[@erwinayota613]

There's something ripping and soothing about this song that tells me I'll be here many years later, to listen, enjoy and appreciate life so far.

[@justmebecky]

Now I'm sober 2023 ... been listening to this song for a while ready for a fresh start

[@tevinamani1100]

0:58 I never meant to turn out like my father😭💕

[@maureengituru]

This song made me cry like a baby coz I have a loved one struggling with addiction😭😭

[@natashasimwa2859]

Is it only me or is this one of the best songs in the album

[@annecaroline2552]

Nope, its not only you. This... this is breathtaking.

[@Rhenadhis]

there is no choosing with this album because there is My Everything, Feel My Love and Rhumba Japani as well

[@sandrasimani5145]

No longer be a victim of the devil on my shoulder.... This song just hit the right place aiseee!!!

[@owuorunmasked7969]

It's a good thing there is no video with drunk actors because the reality of alcoholism is too deep to be captured by actors. Fombe is a mocker

[@lizzie3724]

❤️❤️Sauti Sol can never make bad music. I can’t describe how wonderful this is!!!

[@annettesydney2818]

😩😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️they have never made bad music...they'll never do that🥺❤️🌛

[@maliysdynasty551]

This song happened at exactly the right time . The lyrics just tear down your walls.

[@MarthamwangiYthera]

This bring me to tears when I remember my nephew who is wasted by alcohol and he was the hope of the family

[@pmwiky]

🙏

[@SirReagan]

When I get sober, I look for all my friends and make amends🔥🔥🔥 classic

[@georgendambuki5011]

Hits deep

[@franciskaranja6246]

This song made me turn my life around😪😪😪😪

[@muthonigatonye1248]

You will never know just how many lives you changed with this one song. This is the power of Art.

[@TalesofTwoWorlds1]

I said this during my time on Campus. It completely changed my life. To think 2 years later these guys would produce this song and 2 years after that I would still be here to remind myself of this vow.

[@steveargwings8133]

The issue of alcohol abuse in Kenya is deeply rooted and has continued to affect not only the health but also the social and economic well being of the youthful population. Thank you for being the reason I smile.

[@lawrencegithuthumuiruri1630]

May we all find our ways

[@kansiimeeunice1786]

Love u 💜Sauti sol all the way from DRC 🇨🇩

[@brianaseli4841]

From day one, I am Sol Generation 001. Thank you for a great interview on my show on #KTNMorningExpress. Bless you avana veru.

[@wambuiiam]

Now this one! My love insisted we listen to it with all our friends. He was estranged from his mother at the time. And he sang the whole song. I still remember that moment. Esp now that he is dead. God Damn!

[@cecilianjoki6436]

I grew up in pain knowing how alcohol made my mum and dad separate up until today makes me cry whenever I listen to it 😢