[Verse 1]
Amapiano, female vocals
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Morning led me to Kreuzzwerg’s door
coffee in my hand, just me — no more
first thing they ask: “What did you study?”
as if a paper defines my value or story
school I barely passed, training I let go
no degree, no title, so they said “she’s slow”
called me stubborn, lost, or simply wrong
just ‘cause I don’t fit their boxes for long
[Pre-Chorus]
I earned little money, that’s true
as a helper with no status to prove
but my heart stayed warm and free
doing what actually fits me
[Chorus]
Hey — my certificate is me
I learned who I am meant to be
and from that moment on
life finally made sense to me
hey — no paper, no stamp, no degree
can measure worth inside of me
my certificate is me
and the path is the one I choose freely
[Verse 2]
I changed jobs like shoes on the street
always chasing a new challenge to meet
and quietly I wondered inside my mind
why do doctors get more than cleaners in kind?
my old friend said softly, “It’s responsibility”
I heard irritation there, quietly
[Pre-Chorus]
But now I see much more
with time and a brighter core
it’s about the time we live
and the worth that we give
[Chorus]
Hey — my certificate is me
I learned who I am meant to be
and from that moment on
life finally made sense to me
hey — not a degree or a file
but courage to walk your mile
my certificate is me
and I won’t hide my voice anymore
[Bridge]
It’s the faith you give yourself
it’s the worth you place within
when you finally know who you are
survival ends and life begins
no more scraping just to stay
but living in your own true way
every breath has room to shine
for a story that is truly mine
[Final Chorus]
Hey — my certificate is me
I learned who I am meant to be
and when you reach that space inside
living starts, not just getting by
life unfolds gently, free
in your own true melody
my certificate is me
and that’s where meaning will always be