Format
A.M.B Lyrics


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See, if I examine these man dem they will never pass
All these chess players have a bit of a checkered past
They don't check the box but be like they live in one
Wɔmo tswa cine
But the zombies died and the living won

Make I grab my chair den my popcorn
Ebi nasty, be like man dey watch porn
I wan jie my eye but I still wan' see what the fuck dey go on
They really no dey do much but a whole lot dey go on
And maybe I no dey on Kotoko form but don't bring game to me
If you no dey on the ball
Be gone

Hm! Everybody be Don, how is that possible?
Probably anomaly that would just be rhetorical
But, common sense die, kafra duie!
Be like every other day new prophecy dey 'pie'
Pastors, rappers, browsers all seem to be performers
Baller blockers, bloggers and a bunch of misinformers

Idi Amin, really I mean I'm fed up on folks
You really mean the city I'm in dey get off on jokes?
Wo ri dzi moho agor, kyrɛdɛɛ sisia mi yɛ toak
With penmanship for starry skies on a Sirius note

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
I just dey watch performance
I know sey all be Format
Commot my eye I saw that
I know sey all be game

I just dey watch performance
I know sey all be Format
Commot my eye I saw that
I'm so entertained!

I'm a Simple Man Kante, Don't Odartey Lamptey me
These kiddies no be mine, otherwise they wouldn't mime

And the adults?

All at fault but they hate on the results
These leaders don't believe us and they can't feel wonna pulse.
Call Pulse, Ameyaw Debrah and maybe Ghanaweb
Don't post the imposters

You sure you wan' go there?
Look Kwame don't do then give yourself some heart attack
When I see who dey the front, I just decide to pass the back
Oh dear! Nobody go own up they just dey pass the buck
Ironic how GhanaMotion is making sure my ass is stuck
And I'm an ass to think Anas could sweep up where the High Court dey
Ebi crooks dey judge we and box we in with Ike Quartey
Continue dey abuse we and denied foreplay
Celebrity no dey move me, that no be my forte
That (Akan) kind drama man no need, no thanks man medaase
Come grab a stool den make we watch them play Ɔsɔfo Daadze

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
I just dey watch performance
I know sey all be Format
Commot my eye I saw that
I know sey all be game

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
I just dey watch performance
I know sey all be Format
Commot my eye I saw that
I'm so entertained!

Mii tɔ nko, nanso min daa yɛoo
Mii tɔ nko, nanso min daa yɛoo
Adiɛ a wo yɛ nyinaa
Ɛnyɛ sɛ mi nuu yɛoo
Adiɛ a wo yɛ nyinaa
Ɛnyɛ sɛ mi nuu yɛoo

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
I just dey watch performance
I know sey all be Format
Commot my eye I saw that
I know sey all be game

I just dey watch performance
I know sey all be Format




Commot my eye I saw that
I'm so entertained!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A.M.B's song "Format" reflect a critical perspective on the hypocrisy and deception present in society. The artist begins by stating that upon examining certain individuals, they will never pass scrutiny due to their questionable pasts. The metaphor of chess players with a checkered past suggests that these individuals have made questionable decisions or have engaged in dishonest practices. They may not adhere to societal norms, yet appear to live within the confines of those norms. However, the artist emphasizes that the zombies, representing those who are complacent and follow blindly, have died while the living, who question and challenge the status quo, have prevailed.


The artist then expresses his desire to sit back and observe the situation unfold. The lyrics mention watching something "nasty" and compare it to watching pornography, which suggests that there is something morally objectionable happening. The artist acknowledges that there is much happening behind the scenes, even though it may seem that nothing substantial is being done. The lyrics imply that the artist may not be politically engaged in the same way as others but warns others not to bring their games or deceptive behavior to him.


The second verse focuses on the idea that everyone claims to be a leader or a don, which the artist finds implausible. He suggests that common sense has died, and every day brings new prophecies and a variety of performers, including pastors, rappers, and internet users who spread misinformation. The lyrics also express frustration with the city and its inhabitants, questioning whether they find joy in jokes at the expense of others. The artist then speaks of penmanship and the ability to write profound and artful lyrics.


Overall, the song "Format" critiques the hypocrisy and deception prevalent in society, particularly among those who claim to be leaders or influential individuals. It encourages the listener to question the actions and motives of others, and to not be easily swayed by false performances or formats.


Line by Line Meaning

See, if I examine these man dem they will never pass
If I closely observe these individuals, they will never succeed


All these chess players have a bit of a checkered past
All these strategic thinkers have had questionable experiences in the past


They don't check the box but be like they live in one
They don't conform to expectations but act as if they do


Wɔmo tswa cine
They are pretending to be asleep


But the zombies died and the living won
The mindless followers lost while the independent thinkers triumphed


Make I grab my chair den my popcorn
Let me grab my seat and some popcorn


Ebi nasty, be like man dey watch porn
It's quite scandalous, it's like watching pornography


I wan jie my eye but I still wan' see what the fuck dey go on
I want to close my eyes, but I still want to witness what is happening


They really no dey do much but a whole lot dey go on
They don't really do much, but there is a lot happening


And maybe I no dey on Kotoko form but don't bring game to me
And maybe I'm not at my best, but don't challenge me


If you no dey on the ball
If you're not on top of your game


Be gone
Disappear


Hm! Everybody be Don, how is that possible?
Hm! Everyone claims to be a leader, how is that possible?


Probably anomaly that would just be rhetorical
It's probably an abnormality that can only be explained rhetorically


But, common sense die, kafra duie!
But, common sense is dying, what a shame!


Be like every other day new prophecy dey 'pie'
It's like every day there's a new prophecy being proclaimed


Pastors, rappers, browsers all seem to be performers
Pastors, rappers, and internet users all appear to be putting on a show


Baller blockers, bloggers and a bunch of misinformers
Those who prevent others from succeeding, bloggers, and a group of people spreading misinformation


Idi Amin, really I mean I'm fed up on folks
Idi Amin, really, I mean, I'm tired of people


You really mean the city I'm in dey get off on jokes?
Do you really mean the city I'm in enjoys making jokes?


Wo ri dzi moho agor, kyrɛdɛɛ sisia mi yɛ toak
You see their mouths open wide, but they have nothing meaningful to say


With penmanship for starry skies on a Sirius note
With exceptional writing ability for grand ideas


I'm a Simple Man Kante, Don't Odartey Lamptey me
I'm a straightforward person, don't deceive me like Odartey Lamptey


These kiddies no be mine, otherwise they wouldn't mime
These youngsters are not mine, otherwise they wouldn't imitate


All at fault but they hate on the results
Everyone is to blame but they criticize the outcomes


These leaders don't believe us and they can't feel wonna pulse.
These leaders don't trust us and they are disconnected from our reality


Call Pulse, Ameyaw Debrah and maybe Ghanaweb
Call Pulse, Ameyaw Debrah, and maybe Ghanaweb (news platforms)


Don't post the imposters
Don't share the fakes


You sure you wan' go there?
Are you sure you want to go there?


Look Kwame don't do then give yourself some heart attack
Listen, Kwame, don't do that and stress yourself


When I see who dey the front, I just decide to pass the back
When I see who is in the front, I choose to stay in the back


Oh dear! Nobody go own up they just dey pass the buck
Oh dear! Nobody takes responsibility, they just blame others


Ironic how GhanaMotion is making sure my ass is stuck
Ironically, GhanaMotion is ensuring that I can't move forward


And I'm an ass to think Anas could sweep up where the High Court dey
And I'm foolish to think Anas could clean up where the High Court is


Ebi crooks dey judge we and box we in with Ike Quartey
It's the criminals who judge us and corner us like Ike Quartey (a boxer)


Continue dey abuse we and denied foreplay
They continue to mistreat us and deny us any pleasantries


Celebrity no dey move me, that no be my forte
Celebrities don't impress me, that's not my strong suit


That (Akan) kind drama man no need, no thanks man medaase
I don't need that kind of drama, no thanks, my friend, thank you


Come grab a stool den make we watch them play Ɔsɔfo Daadze
Come grab a seat and let's watch them play Ɔsɔfo Daadze (comic character)


Mii tɔ nko, nanso min daa yɛoo
I may withdraw, but I'm still here


Adiɛ a wo yɛ nyinaa
It's the same with all of you


Ɛnyɛ sɛ mi nuu yɛoo
It's not like I'm invisible




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Bondzie Ansah, Efya Awindor, Kwame Tsikata

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