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Intro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mad oh! | Crazy! | Nigerian Pidgin exclamation expressing amazement or intensity |
| Hmmmm | Hmmmm | Vocal expression |
| Wa!!! | Wow!!! | Exclamation of excitement |
Verse 1 (Phyno)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oluwa cover me o | God protect me | Yoruba: 'Oluwa' = God/Lord. Prayer for divine protection |
| Man no fit be God o | Man cannot be God | Nigerian Pidgin. Acknowledging human limitations vs divine power |
| They wan make I slow down o | They want me to slow down | Nigerian Pidgin. People trying to hinder his progress |
| But I no go look back o | But I will not look back | Nigerian Pidgin. Determination to keep moving forward |
| Ọ kwa Chukwu na-enye o | It is what God is giving/blessing | Igbo: 'Chukwu' = God, 'na-enye' = is giving. Acknowledging God's blessings |
| E dey sweet me for belle o | It makes me happy inside | Nigerian Pidgin. 'Belle' = stomach/inside; expressing inner joy |
| Ife ọ sọlụ fa mebe o | Whatever they say, let them say it | Igbo mixed with Pidgin. Not concerned with what people say/gossip |
| Abụkwa m ojemba enwe ilo | I am now a traveler who doesn't bear grudges | Igbo: 'Ojemba enwe ilo' = traveler without resentment. Living grudge-free despite challenges |
Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| God cover me for my front and my back o | God protect me from the front and back | Nigerian Pidgin. Seeking all-around divine protection |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain - living without resentment |
| U wish me to fall, I go jump, I go pass o | You wish me to fall, I will jump, I will overcome | Nigerian Pidgin. Resilience against those wishing him failure |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| Chasing the bag, ife anyị na-achọ bụ ego mbute | Chasing the bag, what we are looking for is money to bring home | Mix of English and Igbo: 'ife anyị na-achọ' = what we are looking for, 'ego mbute' = money to bring. Hustling for financial success |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| No weapon fashion against me shall prosper o | No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper | Biblical reference (Isaiah 54:17) in Nigerian Pidgin. Divine protection from enemies |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
Post-Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| This little light of mine o, I'm gonna let it shine o | This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine | Reference to the gospel song. Expressing determination to shine/succeed |
| See wetin God don design o | See what God has designed | Nigerian Pidgin. Acknowledging God's plan and purpose for his life |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine o | This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine | Repeated affirmation |
| See wetin God don design o | See what God has designed | Nigerian Pidgin |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
Verse 2 (Olamide)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| If I fall, I rise, I got my eyes set on the prize | If I fall, I rise, I got my eyes set on the prize | English. Resilience and focus on success |
| You know say shoe get size | You know that shoes have sizes | Nigerian Pidgin metaphor. Not everyone can fill his shoes/position; uniqueness |
| And all my shoes na designer | And all my shoes are designer | Nigerian Pidgin. Living lavishly, success symbol |
| Heavy is the head wey dey carry the crown | Heavy is the head that wears the crown | Nigerian Pidgin version of the famous quote. Leadership comes with responsibility |
| Omo, my shoe no go fit any man | Guy, my shoes won't fit any man | Nigerian Pidgin. 'Omo' = guy/person in Yoruba. His position is unique and unreplaceable |
| Even if I dey for dungeon or underground | Even if I'm in a dungeon or underground | Nigerian Pidgin. Even in difficult circumstances |
| Oluwa cover me anytime | God protect me always | Yoruba/Pidgin mix. 'Oluwa' = God. Constant divine protection |
| And if you snooze, you collect | And if you sleep/delay, you will suffer consequences | Nigerian Pidgin slang. If you're not alert, you'll lose out |
| And if you loose, dem forget you, my guy, you go quench | And if you lose, they forget you, my guy, you will fade away | Nigerian Pidgin. Losing means being forgotten; you'll become irrelevant ('quench') |
| So many goons for my set | So many tough guys in my crew | Nigerian Pidgin. Has loyal people around him |
| Many goons wey dey para | Many tough guys who are wild/fierce | Nigerian Pidgin. 'Para' = go crazy/be aggressive |
| Wey dey zazu for the bench o | Who are fierce/ready on the bench | Nigerian Pidgin. 'Zazu' = sharp/fierce. Team ready for action |
| We can't stop, we carry shinning armor | We can't stop, we wear shining armor | Metaphor for being protected and unstoppable |
| On our way to Zion | On our way to Zion | Biblical reference to the promised land/heaven; journey to success and peace |
| All my guys them be Lion | All my guys are lions | Nigerian Pidgin. His crew are brave and strong like lions |
| Mo ti ya wan | I've already left/departed | Yoruba. Already progressed/moved ahead of others |
Chorus (Repeat)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| God cover me for my front and my back o | God protect me from the front and back | Nigerian Pidgin |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| Obstacle come, I go jump, I go pass o | When obstacles come, I will jump over, I will overcome | Nigerian Pidgin. Overcoming challenges |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| See, no looking back, ife anyị na-achụ bụ ego mbute | See, no looking back, what we're chasing is money to bring home | Mix of Pidgin and Igbo. Forward-focused hustle |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| No weapon fashion against me shall prosper o | No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper | Biblical reference in Nigerian Pidgin |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
Bridge (Phyno)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anyị ga na-eje eje, na-abata abata o, ewoo | We will keep traveling, keep entering/arriving | Igbo. Continuous movement and progress, no stopping |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| And fa ya na-akụ aka ma anyị bata abata o, ewoo | And they will clap for us when we enter/arrive | Igbo. People will applaud their success and achievements |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| Gwa onye na-ewe iwe, ya belụ ebelụ, ewoo | Tell whoever is angry to go swell up with rage | Igbo. Let haters stay angry; their anger doesn't affect him |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| No weapon fashion against me shall prosper o | No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper | Biblical reference in Nigerian Pidgin |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
Post-Chorus (Repeat)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| This little light of mine o, I'm gonna let it shine o | This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine | Gospel song reference |
| See wetin God don design o | See what God has designed | Nigerian Pidgin |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |
| This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine o | This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine | Repeated affirmation |
| See wetin God don design o | See what God has designed | Nigerian Pidgin |
| (Ojemba enwe ilo) | (Traveler who doesn't bear grudges) | Igbo refrain |