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Intro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OhOhOh | Oh oh oh | Vocal ad-libs |
| Vstix | Vstix | Producer tag |
| Ayayayyaya | Ayayayyaya | Vocal ad-libs |
| Olololololololo | Olololololololo | Vocal ad-libs |
| Alalalalalala | Alalalalalala | Vocal ad-libs |
Pre-Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ebo umunna, valentino ebe ajia | You're family's wealth/pride, Valentino from Asia | Igbo. 'Ebo umunna' means family wealth/pride; this is a praise comparing her to expensive imported fashion (Valentino brand) |
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo. Reversal of the previous line, continuing the praise about her high value |
| Yoyoyoyo ya ya ya ya ya | Yoyoyoyo ya ya ya ya ya | Vocal ad-libs |
Verse 1
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Girl I wanna be your friend | Girl I want to be your friend | English |
| Girl I wanna be your personal person oh | Girl I want to be your personal person | English. 'Personal person' is Nigerian English slang for being someone's special/exclusive romantic partner |
| Ah omo timo like | Ah this child is sweet like | Yoruba phrase mixed with English. 'Omo timo' means 'sweet child/person' |
| Nwa mara nma sweet like kopiko | Beautiful child sweet like Kopiko | Igbo 'Nwa mara nma' (beautiful child/girl) + English; Kopiko is a popular sweet coffee candy brand in Nigeria |
| Shey you wanna know my friend | Do you want to know my friend | Nigerian Pidgin. 'Shey' means 'do/is it' |
| Shey you wanna know my friend man like chiko | Do you want to know my friend, man like Chiko | Nigerian Pidgin + English. Chiko may refer to a popular/cool person |
| Ebelebe chocolate mo | Like I'm chocolate | Nigerian Pidgin/English mix. 'Ebelebe' or 'Ekelebe' means 'like/as if' |
| Na dis kind girl ga'bu oyim o | This kind of girl will be mine | Igbo + Nigerian Pidgin mix. 'Na' (it is), 'ga'bu' (will be), 'oyim' (mine) |
Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo. A rhetorical question expressing admiration |
| Ama hi mu onye nwe | I know the owner | Igbo. Response saying he knows who created/owns her |
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Sochi nwe nwa oh | God owns this child | Igbo. 'Sochi' is a shortened form of 'So Chi' meaning 'follow/worship God' or referring to God; here acknowledging God as the creator of this beautiful woman |
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Ama hi mu onye nwe | I know the owner | Igbo |
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Sochi nwe nwa oh | God owns this child | Igbo |
Post-Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo. Repeated praise about her value |
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo |
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo |
| Ebo ebe ajia | Wealth from Asia | Igbo |
Verse 2
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Girl I gat ma eyes on you | Girl I have my eyes on you | English. Nigerian accent/slang pronunciation |
| I am down for you like I am mad over you | I am committed to you like I am crazy about you | English. 'Down for you' means committed/loyal |
| You gat me tripping | You have me tripping/falling | English slang. Means she's making him lose his composure/fall in love |
| I know say you dey for me | I know that you are there for me | Nigerian Pidgin. 'Say' (that), 'dey' (are/exist) |
| I wanna feast on you | I want to feast on you | English. Romantic metaphor for wanting to enjoy/savor her presence |
| Girl you been flipping it | Girl you have been flipping it | English slang. Likely referring to her dancing or switching moods/styles |
| Sometimes you switching | Sometimes you're switching | English slang. Changing behavior or moods |
| I can never stop loving you | I can never stop loving you | English |
| Ekelebe chocolate mo | Like I'm chocolate | Nigerian Pidgin/English. 'Ekelebe' means 'like/as if' |
| Na dis kind girl ga'bu oyim o | This kind of girl will be mine | Igbo + Nigerian Pidgin mix |
Bridge
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kam juo | Let me ask | Igbo. 'Ka m juo' means 'let me ask' |
Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Ama hi mu onye nwe | I know the owner | Igbo |
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Sochi nwe nwa oh | God owns this child | Igbo. The song's title and central message: acknowledging God's creation |
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Ama hi mu onye nwe | I know the owner | Igbo |
| Kedu onye nwe nwa | Who owns this child/girl? | Igbo |
| Sochi nwe nwa oh | God owns this child | Igbo |
Outro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo |
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo |
| Ebo ebe ajia, valentino umunna | Wealth from Asia, Valentino of the family | Igbo |
| Ebo ebe ajia | Wealth from Asia | Igbo |