The Way You Do
B.A.N.G! Lyrics

I told you before
Reintroduction of the artist as an African man in a foreign land

It's Jerrywhine on the beat baby
Jerrywhine is the producer of the song

It's the remix baby
This is a remix version of the original song

Achi Achichichi
Ad-lib used to express excitement or anticipation

Achichichi Achichichi
Continuation of the ad-lib expressing excitement or anticipation

Ahh yeaahh
Ad-lib used to express satisfaction or approval

Jerrywhine, LucidMinds, U.B.O.N.G, Selassie
Credits given to the producer and collaborators on the song

See i'm climbing to the top
The artist is aiming for success

And see there's no reason I should stop
The artist is determined to succeed

About to put the game on lock
The artist is about to take control of the music industry

Call everyone come and watch
The artist encourages everyone to witness their success

Tic toc saving Naija's HipHop
The artist aims to revive and improve Nigeria's HipHop music

Legendary shii, a tale of the chicken and the fox
Reference to a Nigerian folktale and the artist's legendary status

My head is still shaking from the shock
The artist is amazed by how far they've come

I made it this far
The artist has achieved notable success

Thanks to the demons that i fought, and i won
The artist has overcome adversities to get to this point

And i didn't fall like everybody thought
The artist has defied expectations and persevered

I've got God so i aim beyond the stars
The artist is religious and has ambitious goals

I don't get why these hommies talking loud
The artist doesn't understand why some people are bragging

How do you want it?
A rhetorical question aimed at those who boast

You believe in God or science? straight fiction
The artist questions people's beliefs

Made a African man lose trust
The artist has lost faith in some people

Though i walk through the valley of darkness
Reference to a Bible verse, the artist is going through a tough time

Muh'fucker i shall see the light
The artist will overcome their difficulties and find success

Made a hommie dug through dust
The artist has faced tough challenges and persevered

And I survived
The artist has overcome adversities and is still standing

The game is foreign
The music industry is unfamiliar

But i'm playing ref you can't coach me now
The artist is in control of their career

The last time I cut myself
Metaphorical reference to the artist's writing process

I was bleeding bars
The artist was writing lyrics with passion

Straight gunner, never made the money change him around
The artist has remained true to their art and values despite success

Cause i dey rap i dey sing
The artist is versatile and can rap and sing

I can pass any test that you bring
The artist is confident in their abilities

I'm just being honest
The artist is sincere in their lyrics

Cause I dey trap I no dey sing
The artist can also do trap music

I can blaze any rapper in the game that you bring
The artist is confident in their rap skills

Me no want yawa, Issokay
The artist doesn't want any trouble

Me just dey my lane, Uhhh huuh
The artist is focused on their goals

Me just wan manya, Ayeee
The artist aims to succeed and celebrate

Me no go tire
The artist is not giving up

Cause i'm an African man
The artist identifies as an African

In a foreign land
The artist is living in a foreign country

Chasing a dream i know most of you can understand
The artist believes others can relate to their goals and struggles

Ayee, talk to em like
Artist switches to addressing their audience directly

Run my race, pray for grace
The artist is focusing on their own path and asking for divine help

Oh Lord of mercy
The artist prays to God for mercy

Oh Lord have mercy on the boy
The artist asks for God's help in their journey

No money and a dream
The artist started out with nothing but a dream

That's all this boy is worth
The artist defines themselves by their aspirations rather than material possessions

So, if it's about that green?
The artist doesn't care about money

Mehn I'm all up in the spot
The artist is succeeding despite their lack of wealth

Yeah i'm warming up i'm hot
The artist is gaining momentum and recognition

I know i'm not bragging
The artist is confident but not arrogant

Just my passion
The artist is motivated by their love for music, not money

Or maybe i'm just too broke
The artist doesn't have much money

To alk about that money and shii
The artist isn't preoccupied with material possessions

Or maybe i'm just too dope
The artist is talented and unique

To talk about that regular shii
The artist doesn't want to conform to industry norms

Tryna bring hope to the people out here chasing a dream
The artist wants to inspire others and be a positive influence

New school team mention me on it
The artist wants to collaborate with up-and-coming artists

Tell me How do you want it?
Artist repeats the rhetorical question aiming at boasting artists

Onye fere mo, aya ka ta
Igbo phrase that means 'who knows tomorrow'

They said i'm out of this world
The artist is unique and misunderstood

I told em cause i'm a star
The artist believes in their own greatness

Surrounded by dream chasers
The artist is inspired by those who share their aspirations

And we're gon keep hustling till they know who we are
The artist and their team will continue striving for recognition

Cause this boy is on a mission
The artist is dedicated to their craft and goals

Yes i'm tryna tell a vision
The artist aspires to use their platform to spread a positive message

With these words that i have written
The artist expresses themselves through their music and lyrics

It's a different kind of system
The music industry has its own unique challenges and rules

I'm a Christian, who's fishing with a different kinda rhythm
The artist is religious and has a unique approach to creating music

I'm tryna stack a Million so just listen
The artist wants to accumulate wealth but also wants people to listen to their messages

They so called now they're blazing with guns
The artist criticizes those who rely on violence

Naa braddy
Slang for 'nah bro'

They're arresting people in the name of guns
The artist criticizes those who abuse their power

We're made into thin ass clowns
Black people are often stereotyped and disrespected

My skin is black, I believe the same as Christ
The artist is proud of their race and religious beliefs

Blood in my eyes, for you?
The artist is willing to fight for their values and beliefs

I carried a glock
The artist has used violence in the past but doesn't want to anymore

Now you want me to show you love?
The artist is skeptical of those who only show interest after they become successful

I got no remorse
The artist doesn't feel bad for criticizing others

Don't feel yourself tryna make someone look nice
The artist wants people to be genuine and honest

Praise God
The artist acknowledges their faith in God

Let's stay there representing the sky, it's fine
The artist wants to stay true to their values and faith

And I know, and i know
The artist is confident in their future success

That my dreams will come to pass
The artist has faith that their goals will be achieved