Track 10 – 5hrs Till Nairobi: BNXN Paints a Lonely Picture in Transit
From the album: CAPTAIN
On 5hrs Till Nairobi, the tenth track on CAPTAIN, BNXN slows things down and lets the emotions breathe. It’s an atmospheric, melancholic song that captures the feeling of being in-between – physically traveling, emotionally adrift, and mentally processing distance, love, and the cost of his journey.
The title alone sets a vivid scene: five hours away from Nairobi, likely on a late-night flight or tour leg, BNXN uses the track to reflect on a strained relationship and the toll that fame, distance, and uncertainty can take. The production is dreamy and minimal – soft synths, faint guitar licks, and a low-end rhythm that drifts more than it drives, matching the reflective mood.
Lyrically, he’s caught in that space between romantic longing and resignation. There’s a woman he clearly still cares for, but the tension between who he is now and what they once were looms heavy. His voice carries a certain stillness, not broken, but tired. He’s not asking for pity, just being honest about where his heart is.
5hrs Till Nairobi feels like a journal entry whispered into the void, with BNXN laying bare the solitude that success often brings. It’s not a song about cities or touring – it’s about the emotional layovers we carry when love and life start moving at different speeds.
As CAPTAIN nears its final stretch, this track offers a quiet moment of emotional depth and vulnerability, reminding listeners that even captains have soft spots – especially when they’re far from home.
Don’t miss your chance to experience “5hrs Till Nairobi” – you can listen to it now and enjoy the track from your favourite music platforms. Join the conversation and let the rhythm take over!
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