Friend Zone
Adekunle GOLD Lyrics
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I no be your brother oh
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oh
Omo wa je ka rocky oh
E get this baby wey I been chase
She dey call me brother say we no be mate
I come dey wonder how we take relate
Na only me my mama born oh
I no be your brother
Na only me my papa born oh
You no be my sister
Omo walo mo ile mi oh
Tele mi ooo babe tele mi oh babe
Omo to shan I like you gan make me happy
I no be your friend oh
I no be your brother oh
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oooo
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
Yellow sisi make you look my face
I no be your brother
E be like say you making mistake oh
You no be my sister
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
I no be bestie wa ba mi sere
Mo ti seleri u be my number one
No call me uncle I'm just thirty one
Wobi omoge lemme tell you now
Na only me my mama born oh
I no be your brother
Na only me my papa born oh
You no be my sister
Omo walo mo ile mi oh
Tele mi ooo babe ele mi oh babe
Omo to shan I like you gan make me happy
I no be your friend oh
I no be your brother oh
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
Yellow sisi make you look my face
I no be your brother
E be like say you making mistake oh
You no be my sister
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
Pemi loruko ko fa mi nirumu
Pemi loruko oooo ko fa mi nirungbon
Oreke lewa oooo na you I want oooo
Na you I need oh
Na you I love oh
Yellow sisi make you look my face
I no be your brother
E be like say you making mistake oh
You no be my sister
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
You dey call me your brother
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
The lyrics of Adekunle GOLD's song "Friend Zone" express a man's frustrations with being relegated to the friend zone by a woman he is romantically interested in. The lyrics convey a sense of rejection and a desire to be seen as more than just a friend or brother. The lines "I no be your friend oh, I no be your brother oh" emphasize the singer's disappointment in being denied the chance for a romantic relationship. He asks the woman to stop "malo friend zone mi" and to consider him as a potential partner.
The use of Yoruba language in the song adds to its cultural significance. The phrase "omo wa je ka rocky oh" is a Yoruba slang for "let's dance." The singer also refers to his parents' role in creating his identity and emphasizes that he is not interested in a sibling-like relationship with the woman. Despite being called "uncle" by the woman, he stresses that he is only thirty-one years old.
Overall, the song presents a relatable dilemma that many individuals might face at some point in their lives. It is an expression of longing, disappointment, and frustration, and is delivered in a catchy and upbeat manner that is typical of Adekunle's style.
Line by Line Meaning
I no be your friend oh
I am not just a friend to you
I no be your brother oh
I am not your brother, we are not related in any way
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oh
Don't put me in the friend zone, don't treat me like a friend
Omo wa je ka rocky oh
Let's start a romantic relationship
E get this baby wey I been chase
There is this girl I have been trying to get with
She dey call me brother say we no be mate
She calls me brother as if we are not on the same level
I come dey wonder how we take relate
I am wondering how we can be together if she sees me only as a brother
Wobi omoge let me tell you now
Listen to me girl
Na only me my mama born oh
I am unique and there is no one like me
I no be your brother
I am not related to you
Na only me my papa born oh
I am one of a kind
You no be my sister
We are not siblings
Omo walo mo ile mi oh
You don't know my background
Tele mi ooo babe tele mi oh babe
Come closer, my dear
Omo to shan I like you gan make me happy
I really like you and being with you would make me happy
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
I invited you over to my house, but you call me brother instead of seeing me as a potential lover
Yellow sisi make you look my face
Hey pretty lady, look at my face
E be like say you making mistake oh
You seem to be making a mistake
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
We have no connection as just friends
I no be bestie wa ba mi sere
I am not just a best friend to joke around with
Mo ti seleri u be my number one
I have chosen you as my number one
No call me uncle I'm just thirty one
Don't call me uncle, I am not that old
Pemi loruko ko fa mi nirumu
Call my name sweetly
Pemi loruko oooo ko fa mi nirungbon
Address me nicely
Oreke lewa oooo na you I want oooo
You are the one I want
Na you I need oh
I need you
Na you I love oh
I love you
You dey call me your brother
You keep calling me brother
Lyrics Β© Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ADEKUNLE KOSOKO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lilith_diablo
I no be your friend oh
I no be your brother oh
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oh
Omo wa je ka rocky oh
E get this baby wey I been chase
She dey call me brother say we no be mate
I come dey wonder how we take relate
Wobi omoge let me tell you now
Na only me my mama born oh
I no be your brother
Na only me my papa born oh
You no be my sister
Omo walo mo ile mi oh
Tele mi ooo babe tele mi oh babe
Omo to shan I like you gan make me happy
I no be your friend oh
I no be your brother oh
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oooo
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
Yellow sisi make you look my face
I no be your brother
E be like say you making mistake oh
You no be my sister
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
I no be bestie wa ba mi sere
Mo ti seleri u be my number one
No call me uncle I'm just thirty one
Wobi omoge lemme tell you now
Na only me my mama born oh
I no be your brother
Na only me my papa born oh
You no be my sister
Omo walo mo ile mi oh
Tele mi ooo babe ele mi oh babe
Omo to shan I like you gan make me happy
I no be your friend oh
I no be your brother oh
Malo friend zone mi malo friend zone mi oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
Yellow sisi make you look my face
I no be your brother
E be like say you making mistake oh
You no be my sister
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
Pemi loruko ko fa mi nirumu
Pemi loruko oooo ko fa mi nirungbon
Oreke lewa oooo na you I want oooo
Na you I need oh
Na you I love oh
Yellow sisi make you look my face
I no be your brother
E be like say you making mistake oh
You no be my sister
Me and you babe no relate no relate oh
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
You dey call me your brother
I say make you come my house you dey call me your brother
@AlexAbduJohnsonnboyz
Color type doesn't matter after all we are all |HUMAN BEINGS.... Keep on doing the good work Mr. Gold!
@Scriptures_K
I see someone else knows the truth, respect bro π
@_maryhay
Songs that will last the test if TIME. They are timeless. π from π©πͺ
@darksunday1217
This song is still fresh in 2023
@temitayomichael5244
This guy is driving crazy anytime i listen to his songs
@WaGodsChild
πππ Loving it! When I saw mama Tobi I knew it was about to go off! ππ©π
@taiwoajayi1453
His voice just makes the song more interesting...big ups Adekunle Gold
@mrunquenchable007
#Ybnl will last longer than olumo rock, I swear the team is just too strong, #GOD bless #olamide for taking Nigerian music to the next level.
@anthonyblaq5665
Dope video blended with beautiful song
@PrincessOluwabunmi
Adekunle I love the sarcasm in the song it's really nice and I love the video as well, great job