Troyboi - On My Own (feat. Nefera) Apr 2026

Resilience. The lyrics touch on enduring difficult times ( "Through the nights, through the days" ) and realizing that the other person was not there to "draw the tears away".

Global influence. The track incorporates Middle Eastern and Indian musical textures. This is often called a "Trap-House-Vogue" fusion. TroyBoi - On My Own (feat. Nefera)

Self-reliance. The hook, "I'd rather be on my own," is a mantra for breaking away from a restrictive relationship. Resilience

Heavy basslines. TroyBoi uses deep bass to create a "rumble". The track incorporates Middle Eastern and Indian musical

Vocal texture. Nefera's style is similar to What So Not's "Gemini," providing an emotional anchor to the production.

Empowerment. Lines like "I'm breaking away, you're overthrown" suggest a shift in power dynamics. The narrator reclaims their autonomy from someone who failed to support them.

The lyrics, performed by Nefera, focus on independence and liberation.

6 comments

  1. In search of peace

    Our hands bend iron for sickles,
    but the heart starts to imagine
    our enemies’ necks as grasses

    When I read these lines
    I thought what an image!
    They were enough for me
    to reach for my Visa card.
    I also loved watching him
    performing live. The first
    poem he read about
    wanting to be a river to
    emigrate but still be at home
    was marvellous.
    Thanks for the introduction Peter.

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  5. Thank you so much for posting this. I enjoyed Beweketu’s poetry even more than his novels through the years. I also hope his previous poetry works would be translated into english to reach a larger audience.

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