Nigerian singer-songwriter Salle boldly moves into her next creative phase with her new song, “Icon.” This song is a strong statement of self-confidence and growth as an artist.
It marks an important step in her journey after gaining popularity, showing her evolution from a viral hit to a strong voice in contemporary Afrobeats.
The lyrics of “Icon” shift from uncertainty to a powerful message about resilience, identity, and taking control of one’s future. Salle’s unique vocal style conveys the challenges and joys of being in the spotlight. She presents her journey as a planned rise to success, rather than just a lucky break.
After a series of successful releases and gaining attention across the continent, “Icon” serves as a bold promise for what’s next. It highlights her growing songwriting skills and showcases how her artistic path is expanding beyond early expectations as she prepares for a significant body of work.
Listen to “Icon” by Salle now and follow the exciting journey of one of Nigeria’s most promising young artists.
Salle - Icon Lyrics
I'm trying to get back on my toes
Nobody know nobody know
I'm tryna be an icon
But my mind's gone
Will I ever be the right one
I'm tryna turn the lights on
But I might fall
Shey e go reach my turn
And now pain is my best friend pain is my best friend
(5 & 6)
And now pain is my best friend pain is my best friend
(5 & 6)
Oh I'm not gonna live forever
But It doesn't get any better
And I'm not tryna kill my mother
The pressure's getting worser
Oh I'm not gonna live forever
But It doesn't get any better
And I'm not tryna kill my mother
The pressure's getting worser
So nobody know nobody know
I'm trying to get back on my toes
Nobody know nobody know
Now I'm down in my pain
I've got nowhere to go
I've been riding solo
I've already known what nobody knows
Nobody know
Now I'm fighting them families and fake folks
And everyone that said I wouldn't make noise
I guarantee I'm gonna be the next one
Oh cause I'm getting close to my destiny
And instead of hating pray for me
I know oh no
But you will never know
Oh I'm not gonna live forever
But It doesn't get any better
And I'm not tryna kill my mother
The pressure's getting worser
Oh I'm not gonna live forever
But It doesn't get any better
And I'm not tryna kill my mother
The pressure's getting worser
So nobody know nobody know
I'm trying to get back on my toes
Nobody know nobody know
Now I'm down in my pain
I've got nowhere to go
I've been riding solo
I've already known but nobody knows
Nobody know
