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Intro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eheee | Eheee | Exclamation/vocalization |
| Ko jupa, Ko jupa | Don't be reckless, Don't be reckless | Yoruba - 'Ko jupa' means 'show respect' or 'be careful/wise' |
| Eheee | Eheee | Exclamation/vocalization |
| Ko juba, Ko juba | Pay respect, Pay respect | Yoruba - 'Ko juba' means to pay homage or show respect |
| Eheee | Eheee | Exclamation/vocalization |
| Ko jupa, Ko jupa | Don't be reckless, Don't be reckless | Yoruba - repeating the call for wisdom |
| Ahhh | Ahhh | Vocalization |
Verse 1
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Your body go rest o | Your body will rest | Nigerian Pidgin - meaning you'll find peace/relief |
| Papa tell pikin o | Father tells his child | Nigerian Pidgin - 'pikin' means child |
| Your body go rest o | Your body will rest | Nigerian Pidgin - repetition for emphasis |
| Your body go rest o | Your body will rest | Nigerian Pidgin |
| Dem come go confess o | They will come and confess | Nigerian Pidgin - those who wronged you will eventually apologize |
| Your head go correct o | Your mind will be right | Nigerian Pidgin - you will be vindicated/things will work out |
| You nor go forget o | You won't forget | Nigerian Pidgin - don't forget the lessons learned |
| Shey you get the concept | Do you understand the concept? | Nigerian Pidgin/English mix - 'Shey' is a question marker |
Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dem no dey tell person | They don't tell a person twice | Nigerian Pidgin - a warning that life teaches harsh lessons |
| Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba - 'Ja ara e' means 'be wise/watch your back/be careful'; caution against peer pressure |
| You go learn your own lesson | You will learn your own lesson | Nigerian Pidgin/English - you'll experience it yourself |
| Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba - repetition emphasizing self-awareness |
| Everybody keep on searching | Everybody keeps on searching | English |
| Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba |
| For miraculous blessings | For miraculous blessings | English - seeking divine favor |
| Ja ara, Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba - triple repetition for emphasis |
| You go bow for Lagos oh, Ja ara | You will bow in Lagos, Wise up | Nigerian Pidgin/Yoruba - Lagos is Nigeria's biggest city; 'bow' means you'll be humbled by its intensity |
| If you no know yourself you go lost oh | If you don't know yourself you will be lost | Nigerian Pidgin - emphasizing self-awareness |
| Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba |
| If you get money you be bros oh | If you have money you're a big brother | Nigerian Pidgin - 'bros' means someone important/respected when wealthy |
| Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba |
| Omo nobody holy no apostle | Child, nobody is holy, no apostle | Nigerian Pidgin/Yoruba mix - 'Omo' (child); meaning nobody is perfect |
| Ja ara, Ja ara E | Wise up, Wise up | Yoruba |
Verse 2
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Your body go rest oh (kuro nbe) | Your body will rest (get out of there) | Nigerian Pidgin with Yoruba parenthetical - 'kuro nbe' means leave/get out |
| Papa tell pikin o | Father tells his child | Nigerian Pidgin |
| Your body go rest oh | Your body will rest | Nigerian Pidgin |
| Your body go rest oh | Your body will rest | Nigerian Pidgin |
| Dem come go confess oh | They will come and confess | Nigerian Pidgin |
| Your head e go correct oh | Your mind will be right | Nigerian Pidgin - 'e' is emphasis particle |
| You nor go forget oh | You won't forget | Nigerian Pidgin |
| Shey you get the concept oh | Do you understand the concept? | Nigerian Pidgin/English mix |
Bridge
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dem go tell you | They will tell you | Nigerian Pidgin - elders/wise people will warn you |
| Watch out | Watch out | English - be vigilant |
| When you go | When you go | English |
| Watch out | Watch out | English |
| Pon the road | On the road | Jamaican Patois influence - 'pon' = on; referencing life's journey |
| Watch out for dem hyenas | Watch out for the hyenas | English/Pidgin - 'hyenas' metaphor for predatory/dangerous people; Lion King reference |
| Watch out | Watch out | English |
| When you go | When you go | English |
| Watch out | Watch out | English |
| Pon the road | On the road | Jamaican Patois influence |
| Watch out | Watch out | English - extended for emphasis |
Verse 3
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Look around in all the places you go to | Look around in all the places you go to | English - be aware of your surroundings |
| Stand your ground and stay outstanding like Ogun | Stand your ground and stay outstanding like Ogun | English with Yoruba reference - Ogun is the Yoruba god of iron and war, symbolizing strength and resilience |
| Watch your back and just do what you supposed to | Watch your back and just do what you're supposed to | English - stay cautious but continue your mission |
| Take care of family and people you are close to | Take care of family and people you are close to | English - emphasizing the importance of protecting loved ones |
Outro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eheeeeeeeeeeeee | Eheeeeeeeeeeeee | Extended vocalization |
| Ko jupa, Ko jupa | Don't be reckless, Don't be reckless | Yoruba - returning to the opening theme |
| Eheeeeeeeeeeeee | Eheeeeeeeeeeeee | Extended vocalization |
| Ko juba, Ko juba | Pay respect, Pay respect | Yoruba |
| Eheeeeeeeeeeeee | Eheeeeeeeeeeeee | Extended vocalization |
| Ko jupa, Ko jupa | Don't be reckless, Don't be reckless | Yoruba - final warning |
| Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh | Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh | Extended vocalization to close |