Alien

[Verse 1]

I don't drink coffee, I take tea my dear

Some extra rice, please, on the side

And you can hear it in my accent when I talk

I'm an African in New York

[Verse 2]

See me walking down One Sixteen

Dried fish and cowry tableside

There's pride and beauty in my walk

I'm an African in New York

[Chorus]

I'm an alien, I'm a legal Alien

I'm an African in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal Alien

I'm an African in New York

[Verse 3]

I drive my taxi down grand avenues

They always ask me where I'm from

Is it that sad place that's in the news?

And is that the reason why i've come?

[Chorus]

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien

I'm an African in New York

I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien

I'm an African in New York

[Bridge]

Modesty, propriety

I'm not the only one

Gentleness, sobriety

Shines brighter than the sun

[Verse 4]

"Fais comme chez toi sans oublier...", they said

Even though you're here to stay

It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile

Be yourself no matter what they say

[Chorus]

I'm an African

I'm an African

I'm an African