Ayleo and Mateo Bowles commonly known as Ayo & Teo are a duo of American da… Read Full Bio ↴Ayleo and Mateo Bowles commonly known as Ayo & Teo are a duo of American dancers . They have appeared in music videos for Usher's "No Limit" and Chris Brown's "Party". Their song "Rolex" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The pair grew up with the sounds of Michael Jackson, Usher, Missy Elliot and Chris Brown. The duo grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They honed their dancing skills in elementary school, they started as LesTwins copycats, later establishing a popular social media page that issued viral dance challenges. "Rolex" happened to be one of these hits, eventually racking up over 80 million streams on YouTube and storming the Billboard Hot 100. Wearing their trademark bear facemasks, they issued their first single, "In Reverse," in 2016. They danced in Usher's video for "No Limit" and at the 2016 BET Awards, later signing with Columbia Records. "Lit Right Now" arrived in early 2017, but was soon eclipsed by the infectious anthem "Rolex," which echoed similar trap-influenced pop hits like Migos' "Bad and Boujee," Rae Sremmurd's "Black Beatles," and D.R.A.M.'s "Broccoli". Ayo & Teo kicked off with a number of pics and vids reposted by Chris Brown, the two are now rubbing elbows and sharing stages with the very people that influenced them the most. Most recently being invited and flown out to perform by Usher himself, the boys shared the 2016 BET Awards stage with the R&B phenom. The duo quickly developed their own unique brand of dancing and began to upload YouTube videos from their basement and living room. With zero promotion, and strictly through the power of social media, they began to gain mass appeal by creating and having their “dance challenges” reposted to some of Instagram’s most popular dance pages. Recognizing this as their main outlet, the younger of the brothers (Teo) created what has become an instant phenomenon and their moniker – “The Reverse“. Simply reversing the steps to some of world’s best dance crazes, their Reverse of the “Nae Nae” went viral overnight, on every posted outlet, and received over 150 million views.

Ayo is aged 20 and Teo is currently 17.

Their dancing style highly resembles that of Les Twins, a popular dancing duo from France.

Friends
Ayo & Teo Lyrics

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I just came to ball, I ain't tryna make friends
Piss them haters off, we ain't here to make friends
I go crazy on a song, you know that we set the trend
Tryna keep us out the game, 'cause you know we 'bout to win
Same gang don't need new friends
I'm only rocking with my friends
Same gang don't need no friends
I'm only rocking with my friends

Got me hopping out the Benz, heavy chain make my neck hurt
Balling with my friends, we just working on our net worth
Regardless what it is, I'ma always put my friends first
Imagine where I'd be if I never hit the Reverse
Same gang, same friends
Pulling strings, violins
Run it up, another win
Flip the dub into a M
So much sauce, you can swim
Me and bro, we setting trends
Thanking God, amen
Everyday we get it in
I just got a bag on my off day (off day)
Overseas views, the love way (Love way)
Gucci on the couch, fungswae
Eating good with my friends every entrée

I just came to ball, I ain't tryna make friends
Piss them haters off, we ain't here to make friends
I go crazy on a song, you know that we set the trend
Tryna keep us out the game, 'cause you know we 'bout to win
Same gang don't need new friends
I'm only rocking with my friends (only rocking with my friends)
Same gang don't need no friends (aye, aye)
I'm only rocking with my friends

I got the summer, aye
My wrist on thunder, aye
She want the pipe, so she calling me the plumber, aye
Balenciagas grey
They feel like socks today
The choker piece around my neck, it cost like forty K
Bro this Margiela unreal, diamonds dancing just like Teo
That's my brother, my name Ayo
Gucci white just like some mayo
Fuck a wallet, I use scales
Blue-faced Roley, show and tell
DM jumping, that's your girl
Shawty wit' it, I can tell
Gucci ring, summer fling, bro be clean, I'm a king
I'm on Google, I'm on Bing
I got hits on everything
That's my gang, that's my team
Jeremy Scott, check the wing
That's your girl, that's your queen
Gang hit her with Jimmy Dean
Friends

I just came to ball, I ain't tryna make friends
Piss them haters off, we ain't here to make friends
I go crazy on a song, you know that we set the trend
Tryna keep us out the game, 'cause you know we 'bout to win
Same gang don't need new friends
I'm only rocking with my friends
Same gang don't need no friends
I'm only rocking with my friends

Only rocking with my friends
Same gang don't need new friends
Only rocking with my friends
Only rocking with my friends
Hmm-hmm
You know we gonna win, gonna win

They don't wanna let us in, let us in
No, no no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Friends" by Ayo & Teo B Smyth speak to the importance of loyalty and the value of true friendships. In the song, the singers make it clear that they prefer to keep their circle small and only surround themselves with trusted companions who have been with them since the beginning. They are not interested in making new friends, but rather in focusing on their success and bringing their "same gang" along for the ride. This theme is reflected in the lines "I'm only rocking with my friends" and "Same gang don't need new friends."

The artists also touch on their wealth and status, flaunting their expensive chains, watches, and designer clothing. However, this materialism is not the main focus of the song, and it is clear that the primary message is one of solidarity and unity. The final lines of the chorus, "Only rocking with my friends / Same gang don't need no friends," drive this point home and emphasize the value of those who have been there through thick and thin.

Overall, "Friends" is a catchy and upbeat tune that celebrates the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to oneself. It is a message that resonates with many people, particularly in the age of social media, where the pressure to accumulate large numbers of "followers" and "likes" can be all-consuming.

Line by Line Meaning

I just came to ball, I ain't tryna make friends
I didn't come here to make friends, I came to play my game and show off my skills.

Piss them haters off, we ain't here to make friends
We're not concerned about making new friends, we're focused on making our haters mad.

I go crazy on a song, you know that we set the trend
We create music that's unique and different, and it becomes popular and sets the trend.

Tryna keep us out the game, 'cause you know we 'bout to win
People try to prevent us from succeeding because they know we're about to be successful and win.

Same gang don't need new friends
We're sticking with the same group of friends we've always had and don't need to make new friends.

I'm only rocking with my friends
I'm only hanging out and working with my close friends.

Got me hopping out the Benz, heavy chain make my neck hurt
My expensive car and jewelry can be uncomfortable but are worth it because they show my wealth and success.

Balling with my friends, we just working on our net worth
My friends and I are focused on making money and increasing our net worth.

Regardless what it is, I'ma always put my friends first
No matter what situation comes up, my friends will always come first and be my top priority.

Imagine where I'd be if I never hit the Reverse
If I didn't take steps to change or turn around previous negative situations, I wouldn't be where I am now.

Same gang, same friends
My group of friends has remained the same for a while and we're sticking together.

Pulling strings, violins
I have the power to manipulate and control situations, like playing a violin's strings.

Run it up, another win
I'm making more money and winning more.

Flip the dub into a M
I turned $20 into a million dollars.

So much sauce, you can swim
I have a lot of style and swagger that's so impressive you can swim in it.

Me and bro, we setting trends
My brother and I are creating new trends and setting the standard for what's cool and popular.

Thanking God, amen
I'm grateful to God for everything he's given me and thanking him.

Everyday we get it in
We work hard every day to achieve our goals and make money.

I just got a bag on my off day (off day)
I made a lot of money on a day when I wasn't even working hard.

Overseas views, the love way (Love way)
I have a lot of fans and supporters around the world who appreciate my music and style.

Gucci on the couch, fungswae
I have Gucci clothing and accessories even when I'm just lounging on my couch.

Eating good with my friends every entrée
My friends and I enjoy good food and eat well every time we go out to eat.

My wrist on thunder, aye
My wrist has a lot of bling and is impressive, like thunder.

She want the pipe, so she calling me the plumber, aye
She wants to have sex with me, so she's calling me 'the plumber' to fix her needs.

Balenciagas grey
My shoes are Balenciaga brand and the color is grey.

They feel like socks today
My shoes are so comfortable that they feel like socks.

The choker piece around my neck, it cost like forty K
The necklace I'm wearing is expensive and cost around $40,000.

Bro this Margiela unreal, diamonds dancing just like Teo
This Martin Margiela piece is amazing and features diamonds that shine and sparkle like Teo's moves.

That's my brother, my name Ayo
Teo is my brother and my name is Ayo.

Gucci white just like some mayo
My Gucci clothing is white and looks like mayonnaise.

Fuck a wallet, I use scales
I don't need a wallet to carry money, I use a scale instead.

Blue-faced Roley, show and tell
I'm wearing a Rolex watch with a blue face, so I'm showing it off to everyone.

DM jumping, that's your girl
My direct messages are full and your girlfriend is contacting me.

Shawty wit' it, I can tell
I can tell that the girl I'm interested in is cool and down for anything.

Gucci ring, summer fling, bro be clean, I'm a king
I'm wearing a Gucci ring, have a short-term girlfriend for the summer, looking fresh and cool, and feeling like a king.

I'm on Google, I'm on Bing
My name is being searched on popular search engines like Google and Bing.

I got hits on everything
My music is popular and successful in all areas.

That's my gang, that's my team
These are the people I roll with and have on my side.

Jeremy Scott, check the wing
I'm wearing Jeremy Scott shoes that feature wings on them.

That's your girl, that's your queen
I'm dating the girl you were once with and she's now my queen.

Gang hit her with Jimmy Dean
We had sex with her and gave her a sausage in the morning, like the Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage.

Only rocking with my friends
I'm only hanging out and working with my close friends.

You know we gonna win, gonna win
We're confident that we'll come out on top and win.

They don't wanna let us in, let us in
People are trying to prevent our success and not letting us into certain circles or industries.

No, no no
We won't let anyone or anything stand in our way of being successful and achieving our goals.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ayleo Jumaan Joseph Bowles, Brandon Lee Frye, Brian Wicker, David Burton Tackett, Marcus Williams, Mateo Jumaan Joseph Bowles, William Chavis

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