Johnny Drille – No Yawa

Johnny Drille’s “No Yawa” is one of the most relaxed and reassuring tracks on Before The Morning Light. The title says it all: no trouble, no stress. Built on acoustic guitar, light percussion, and warm harmonies, the song feels like a deep exhale after the heavier, more emotional cuts on the album.

The production keeps things breezy and minimal. Johnny’s falsetto floats over the instrumental without any heavy processing, and the mix leaves space for the groove to breathe. There’s a subtle Afropop bounce under the folk-soul base, but it never tips into high-energy territory. It’s the kind of track that works just as well as background listening as it does when you’re actually paying attention to the lyrics.

Lyrically, “No Yawa” is about choosing peace and letting go of unnecessary drama. Johnny sings about not letting small things ruin a good moment, and about being with someone who understands that vibe. The writing stays simple and conversational, which fits the mood. It’s not a love song in the dramatic sense, and it’s not introspective like “Mind” or “Last Forever.” It’s just a reminder to keep things easy when you can.

On Before The Morning Light, the track gives the project some breathing room. After songs like “Chokehold” and “Waste Your Time” that deal with tension and letting go, “No Yawa” shifts the tone toward calm and contentment. It shows Johnny’s range in handling lighter material without losing the sincerity that defines his songwriting.

For fans, it’s one of the tracks that highlights how much the album expands his sound while staying grounded. He’s collaborating more and playing with different textures, but the honesty and acoustic warmth are still there. “No Yawa” is proof that Johnny Drille can write a song that feels effortless without sounding empty.

If you’re covering the album track by track, this one stands out as the moment on Before The Morning Light where everything slows down and feels okay, even if just for a few minutes.