We wait a while as sunlight leaves the day The coast is clear, your mother's out again Teachers on strike, CNN on loop downstairs So, shall we play a game? On your notebook I write your new name I feed them a lie that you're in on it They say it's love but I think you're afraid Obinze, I have not changed Do you see ceilings when she's with you? Do you see ceilings the way we used to? My eyes are closed but all that I can see is you there In your underwear She does not ask for she does not care to know All she wants is for things to stay the same But you're too weighed down by the pointless things you own Do you long for simpler days? We set the controls for Nollywood So no one will hear what we will do You must know that they're afraid of you Obinze, I am the same Do you see ceilings when she's with you? Do you see ceilings the way we used to? If Harmattan winds could bring you back to me Standing there in your underwear I just can't stand it I just can't stand the wait I just can't stand it, no I just can't stand the wait I just can't stand it I just can't stand the wait, no I just can't stand it I just can't stand the wait, no