Take The Seat, Maame

Take the seat, Maame
Today I go stand

I reach the shop before the shutters open
You already count the change
I tell you leave the heavy basket
You tell me nothing change
You still dey ask if I have eaten
Before you ask about the pay
I brought my bag inside the doorway
I'm not just passing here today

You say the customers are waiting
I say I know their names
You taught me how to count the money
Let me do the same

Take the seat, Maame
Today I go stand
Take the seat, Maame
I go handle am

Take the seat, Maame
Today I go stand
Take the seat, Maame
I go handle am

First woman ask if I be new here
You laugh from where you sit
I pack the wrong one, you correct me
Chale, I no forget it
By afternoon you close your eyes small
I turn the music low
I used to say I'd buy you plenty
Today I came to work for you

I can't pay off every bill yet
The rent is still the rent
But you can rest this little moment
That's the reason why I came

Take the seat, Maame
Today I go stand
Take the seat, Maame
I go handle am

Take the seat, Maame
Today I go stand
Take the seat, Maame
I go handle am

Maame, gye w'ahome
Gye w'ahome kakra
The people know we're open
Leave this afternoon to me

Take the seat, Maame
Today I go stand
Take the seat, Maame
I go handle am

When the shutters close this evening
We go walk together home
Take the seat, Maame
You no need to stand alone