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wudu

15 stories

Exploring the lyrics that make us feel, the melodies that make us heal

የአልማዝ ቦርሳ: The Small Bag Theory
Before you judge the tiny bag at the club, remember: የአልማዝ ቦርሳ was warning us about nightlife economics since childhood.
13 days ago
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“ስሚኝ by አብነት” When Love Speaks Too Late
Some songs don’t ask to be heard, they ask to be understood.
Jul 2026
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I Have Lost in Life
Some losses don't leave visible scars. They live behind forced smiles, quiet nights, and the words, "I'm fine." This is a reflection on grief that isn't always seen, the weight of holding everything inside, and what it feels like to slowly lose pieces of yourself while the world never notices.
Jun 2026
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Dancing With an Invisible Woman
An honest essay on the hidden cost of entrepreneurship how chasing the dream quietly crowds out the people and moments that actually matter.
Jun 2026
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"Damages" by Tems Is Not a Sad Song. It's an Eviction Notice. And I Have Been Serving Them.
A personal essay by someone who finally, after an embarrassingly long time, learned to close the door.
Mar 2026
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የኔም ዓይን አይቷል: That’s Just the Way It Goes
Before you dive in, I suggest you press play on the soundtracks below. To truly feel the glitch of life, listen to the one you don't know first. If you know Passengers The way it goes, start with the Zeritu or vice versa.
Jan 2026
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THIS IS ME
This Is me LISTEN TO ME
Dec 2025
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ስቄ እሸኝሻለው ( The Smile of the Numb )
When life hits you with suffering over and over, you eventually stop flinching. This song is the sound of that silence. It’s about a man who loves her enough to die for her, but is so exhausted by the struggle that he simply shrugs, smiles, and watches her walk away.
Dec 2025
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ምንድነው ዝምታው (ስብሰባው)?
When love is strong, but her friends are stronger.( Just so you know I am writing this cause I don't think most women understand what this music means to us)
Dec 2025
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Joeboy’s “Alcohol” Is Basically the Soundtrack to My Life (And Maybe Yours Too)
Life’s a mess, may be your boss is wild, your ex still views your stories, and your Wi-Fi only works when you don’t need it. Enter Joeboy’s “Alcohol”, the official soundtrack for emotionally exhausted adults trying not to cry in public. In this article, I explain how this one song captured my whole existence: dodging bad vibes, whispering “Ebelebe…” like it’s a protective spell, and sipping anything in a glass just to feel something.
Jul 2025
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Broken Silence
Loss, confusion, guilt, hope, resilience.
Jan 2025
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Clarity
Amid life’s chaos, a quiet journey unfolds—a search for peace, purpose, and clarity.
Jan 2025
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vicissitudes
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
May 2024
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Jan 2024
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A victim
A victim of a shear
Jan 2023
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