Celebration
93-D Lyrics
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All I want is a better life
Eh ehh
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Owu japa japa japa
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Owu japa japa japa
No more thou thou
Milli milli calling me
Billi billi calling me
Milli milli money money
No more thou thou
Milli milli calling me
Billi billi calling me
Milli milli money money
Me no need bad energy
Me just dey manage my energy
Me no dey engage myself with negative energy
Me dey stay with positive energy yeah
Me no wan lie
Make any man come dey whine me
Many days many nights
Man no sleep know wetin we don see for the street ey
Many days many years
Many days many years
We dey for the jungle
Nobody bring water
Nobody bring food for us
Ey
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Owu japa japa japa
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Owu japa japa japa
You know say man no be God
They no wan see me shine
They no wan see me survive
They no wan see me rise
They no wan see me celebrate
Celebrate
We go jubilate jubilate
The money dey circulate circulate
And generate generate
We no dey calculate calculate
We dey appreciate appreciate
Sabi sabi sabinus sabi sabinus
Over sabi sabi dey kill man dey kill man o
As you dey hustle
Try to dey bustle
No go form muscle
Dem go box you
Dem dey watch you
Chop life o
Dey buga
Buga buga eh
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
When money no dey
Nobody come my way
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Owu japa japa japa
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Owu japa japa japa
In the lyrics of 93-D's song "Celebration," the artist touches on the theme of money and its impact on relationships and life experiences. The opening lines convey a sense of longing for a better life beyond just material wealth. The repetition of "When money no dey, nobody come my way" suggests that the singer feels abandoned or overlooked when they are not in a position of financial power. The use of Nigerian pidgin English phrases like "Owu sapa sapa sapa, Owu japa japa japa" adds a local flavor and reinforces the message about the absence of money leading to loneliness and isolation.
The following verses delve into the artist's struggles and perseverance in the face of financial difficulties. The lines "No more thou thou, Milli milli calling me, Billi billi calling me" could be interpreted as a shift from scarcity to abundance, as the singer receives calls for money and opportunities. The repetition of "Me no need bad energy, Me just dey manage my energy" emphasizes the artist's focus on positivity and avoiding negativity in pursuit of their goals. The reference to staying in the jungle without basic necessities like water and food paints a vivid picture of hardship and the challenges faced on the journey to success.
Moving on, the artist acknowledges the presence of detractors and individuals who may seek to hinder their progress. The lines "You know say man no be God, They no wan see me shine" highlight the obstacles and resistance faced when trying to succeed. Despite this, there is a determination to rise above these limitations and celebrate one's achievements. The call to "jubilate" and the encouragement to appreciate the journey and successes achieved so far convey a message of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
In the final section of the song, the artist advises against becoming overconfident or complacent in the pursuit of wealth and success. The caution to "Chop life o, Dey buga buga eh" suggests a balance between enjoying life and avoiding unnecessary risks or conflicts. The repetition of the refrain "When money no dey, nobody come my way" reinforces the central theme of how financial status can impact relationships and interactions with others. Overall, "Celebration" encapsulates the struggles, triumphs, and reflections of the artist on their journey towards a better life amidst the challenges posed by society and personal ambitions.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody talk about this money
People always discuss wealth and financial success
All I want is a better life
My desire is to improve my living conditions
Eh ehh
A vocal expression of agreement or affirmation
When money no dey
In times of financial scarcity
Nobody come my way
No one offers assistance or support
Owu sapa sapa sapa
Debt keeps accumulating
Owu japa japa japa
Trying to escape debt
No more thou thou
No more scarcity
Milli milli calling me
Money being the center of attention
Billi billi calling me
A lot of money attracting me
Milli milli money money
Money is abundant
Me no need bad energy
I avoid negativity
Me just dey manage my energy
I focus on conserving my strength
Me no dey engage myself with negative energy
I refrain from exposing myself to negative influences
Me dey stay with positive energy yeah
I surround myself with positivity
Me no wan lie
I don't want to deceive anyone
Make any man come dey whine me
I don't want anyone to complain or bother me
Many days many nights
Through countless days and nights
Man no sleep know wetin we don see for the street ey
I am sleepless from the experiences of the harsh street life
Many days many years
Enduring the struggles for years
We dey for the jungle
We are in the midst of a tough environment
Nobody bring water
No one offers assistance
Nobody bring food for us
There's no one providing sustenance
You know say man no be God
It's known that humans are not divine
They no wan see me shine
They don't want me to succeed
They no wan see me survive
They don't want me to overcome challenges
They no wan see me rise
They don't want me to achieve success
They no wan see me celebrate
They don't want me to rejoice
Celebrate
Expressing the joy of success
We go jubilate jubilate
We will celebrate with enthusiasm
The money dey circulate circulate
Money is in continuous circulation
And generate generate
Resulting in more income
We no dey calculate calculate
We don't worry about exact amounts
We dey appreciate appreciate
We express gratitude
Sabi sabi sabinus sabi sabinus
Knowing the right things to do
Over sabi sabi dey kill man dey kill man o
Being overly knowledgeable can be harmful
As you dey hustle
While you are working hard
Try to dey bustle
Aim to be successful
No go form muscle
Don't be arrogant
Dem go box you
People will challenge you
Dem dey watch you
Others are observing your actions
Chop life o
Enjoy life to the fullest
Dey buga
Display confidence and assertiveness
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: CHIBUIKE OKORO
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