Muse to Ethiopia, Somalia’s avowed enemy–it is about time Somalis realize that flattery won’t take us nowhere; and thus they should outgrow the culture of promptly singing undeserved praise songs for their leaders. In essence, a primacy was given to teach pupils the Siyad Barre‘s praise songs over their national anthem. However, the Somali leaders’ love of flattery–call it, ‘Flattery Love Syndrome’, became epidemic during Siyad Barre time in which praises to the leader became a custom. Somali public must at least hold their tongues and know which way the wind is blowing before singing praises for the leaders. But first, my fellow country men and women, we must detest and stop singing unmerited praise songs for our leaders.