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Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Girl I just want make we rock | Girl I just want us to rock | Nigerian Pidgin: 'make we' = 'let us' |
| Girl I just want make we vibe | Girl I just want us to vibe | Nigerian Pidgin construction |
| Girl I just, girl I just want make we chill like ice water | Girl I just want us to chill like ice water | Simile emphasizing being cool, relaxed, and refreshing |
| Mi o mo bonshen gbe body o | I don't know how to carry/handle my body | Yoruba/Pidgin mix: expressing he's overwhelmed by her beauty, doesn't know how to compose himself |
| Fit spend you my paper, after tonight I go like to dey see you later | I can spend my money on you, after tonight I'd like to see you again | Pidgin: 'fit' = can; 'paper' = money; 'I go like to dey' = I would like to |
| Personal vendetta against me, cos of you I get many haters | People have personal vendetta against me, because of you I have many haters | English with Pidgin grammar: 'I get' = I have. Suggests other men are jealous |
Verse 1
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Omoge o whine for your guy | Beautiful girl, dance for your guy | Yoruba: 'omoge' = beautiful girl/young woman. 'Whine' = dance sensually |
| Baby wetin you dey find for your life | Baby what are you looking for in your life | Pidgin: 'wetin' = what; 'dey find' = are looking for; 'for your life' = in your life |
| Ma lo fe broke nigga, fight for your life | Don't desire a broke guy, fight for your life | Pidgin: 'ma lo fe' = don't want/desire; warning her to choose wisely, aim higher |
| Roll with me make I blow your aza like | Be with me so I can blow your mind/style like | Pidgin: 'aza' = style/swag/aura; 'make I' = so I can. He'll elevate her status |
| Marilyn Monroe you too set | Marilyn Monroe, you're too perfect/beautiful | Pidgin: 'you too set' = you're perfectly put together, stunning. Compares her to iconic beauty |
| Every man want to open bonnet | Every man wants to check you out/get with you | Nigerian slang: 'open bonnet' (car metaphor) = investigate closely, show romantic interest |
| No fit give but you want to collect | You can't give but you want to receive | Pidgin: 'no fit give' = can't/won't give. Calling out one-sided expectations |
| Better guy scarce like a cassette o | Good guys are rare like a cassette tape | Pidgin: 'scarce' = rare. Cassettes are obsolete, implying quality men are hard to find |
Pre-Chorus
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mamalet don't you forget | Mama, don't you forget | Term of endearment combining 'mama' and 'let' |
| Me I be cocky but now I dey pesh | I'm usually cocky but now I'm humbled/broken down | Pidgin: 'I dey pesh' = I'm embarrassed/humbled. Her beauty has made him vulnerable |
| I don dey fall, baby ti get | I'm already falling, baby has got it | Pidgin/Yoruba: 'don dey' = already; 'ti get' = has got (appeal/power) |
| Bakasi causing domino effect | Her backside is causing a domino effect | Nigerian slang: 'bakasi' = backside/posterior. Her body causes chain reactions |
| You no need introduce yourself | You don't need to introduce yourself | Pidgin: Your reputation/beauty speaks for itself |
| Michael Jackson thriller, you are bad | Michael Jackson thriller, you are bad | Reference to MJ's 'Thriller' and 'Bad'; 'bad' here means amazing/impressive (slang) |
| If I see you for dark I fit tell | If I see you in the dark I can recognize you | Pidgin: 'for dark' = in the dark; 'fit' = can. Knows her silhouette/presence anywhere |
| The way your body take dey bend o | The way your body moves/curves | Pidgin: 'take dey bend' = moves/curves. Appreciating her figure and movement |
Verse 2
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oya grab something, hold something | Come on, grab something, hold something | Yoruba/Pidgin: 'oya' = come on/let's go. Encouraging her to dance |
| Like it's your birthday, go shorty | Like it's your birthday, go shorty | Reference to 50 Cent's 'In Da Club' - encouraging celebratory dancing |
| Ma worry, nobody fit to take your place baby shake something | Don't worry, nobody can take your place baby shake something | Pidgin: 'ma worry' = don't worry; 'fit to take' = can take. Reassuring her uniqueness |
| Them no fit wear agbada for mosquito | They can't wear agbada for a mosquito | Yoruba proverb: 'agbada' = traditional flowing robe. Meaning: they can't handle small problems, let alone compete with him |
| Beef them get for me pass one kilo | The beef/hatred they have for me exceeds one kilo | Pidgin: 'beef' = animosity; 'pass' = exceeds. Haters have massive grudges against him |
| Got my eyes on the price oh my baby o | Got my eyes on the prize oh my baby | Mixed English/Pidgin: She's the prize he's focused on |
| Wan dey take your panpana do pillow | I want to use your backside as a pillow | Pidgin: 'wan dey' = want to; 'panpana' = buttocks (playful slang). Intimate desire expressed playfully |
Outro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Girl I just want make we rock rock rock | Girl I just want us to rock rock rock | Repetition for emphasis |
| Mi o mo bo nshe ngbe body o | I don't know how to carry my body | Yoruba: Same sentiment as chorus - overwhelmed by her presence |
| Girl I just want make we vibe vibe vibe | Girl I just want us to vibe vibe vibe | Repetition emphasizing the desire to connect and enjoy together |