Driver
Adanfo Lyrics
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hey ey hey
I am a danfo driver sure,
Shebi u be Danfo driver sure I am a Danfo driver sure. hey hey hey.
my brother the ghetto where we dey,
I school in the ghetto.
we grow up in the ghetto. oh no no no mama MO,
In Adanfo's song "Driver," the lyrics "we never let you go cos we no dey jisoro" suggest a protective nature among the community of danfo drivers. Jisoro, a Yoruba term for "abandonment," implies that despite any challenges or hardships faced, the drivers will support and stand by each other. The repeated "LA LA LA Lo" emphasizes the unity and strength of this community.
The chorus of the song, "I am a Danfo driver sure," expresses pride and confidence in one's profession. Being a danfo driver is often regarded as a low-status job in Nigeria, but Adanfo takes pride in his occupation and roots in the ghetto. He and his brother grew up in the same community and faced similar challenges. The inclusion of "mama MO" suggests a nod to the popular Nigerian musician, Wizkid, who has used this phrase in previous songs as a tribute to his hometown, Lagos.
Overall, the song "Driver" serves as an anthem for the danfo driver community, celebrating their unity, resilience, and pride in their occupation despite societal hierarchies.
Line by Line Meaning
we never let you go cos we no dey jisoro. woo LA LA LA Lo.
We won't let you go because we don't want to waste time waiting for another driver. We need to keep moving. LA LA LA Lo is just a playful expression.
hey ey hey
This is just a random exclamation to express excitement or enthusiasm.
I am a danfo driver sure,
I am a skilled driver who operates a danfo bus for a living.
Shebi u be Danfo driver sure I am a Danfo driver sure. hey hey hey.
Acknowledging that the listener is also a danfo driver, while reiterating that the artist is also a skilled driver.
my brother the ghetto where we dey,
The artist and the listener come from the same impoverished urban area.
I school in the ghetto.
The singer attended school in a disadvantaged area.
we grow up in the ghetto. oh no no no mama MO,
Both the singer and the listener grew up in a difficult environment characterized by poverty, crime, and other challenges. The mention of mama MO could be a reference to a specific person or just a playful addition to the lyrics.
aoDanfodiyo
This is a signature slogan used by danfo drivers in Lagos, Nigeria. It has no specific meaning but is a way of asserting their identity and pride in their profession.
Contributed by Joseph Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ansumanajagana4058
2024 anyone here 😂
@prettydiamond2935
We here❤
@prettydiamond2935
We're here❤
@charleskenou3844
😂😂❤
@LiaBrosu
Right here 😊
@djawadatou
❤❤
@majestyol_ol
I'm Here again, 2024, this and many other beautiful songs remind me of the good old memories... May the departed one soul continue to rest in peace, may living one continue to live stronger 🙏 One love ✌️
@solomonmcugoji6219
I'm here bro. The truth is that I did this hustle in the street of Lagos and I always come here to know how it all started
@dicksonfriday4046
We don't search for old music!!!
We search for for old memories😭😭🌪
@chiaranainkwi2794
👌👌💯