Killin Dem
Burna Boy Lyrics


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(Abulabulaluelu) gbe body eh
(Abulabulalua) (it's Kel P vibes)
Zlatan

Tear when killing them sha
Because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa
Ruff ruff ruff, we go dey wound dem like that
Oga boss make I no be abeleja

Je o mo!
(Popopo popopo popopo popopo popopo po po)
Gbe body e, (po)
Grr, gbese gbese, gbe soul e
Eh eh
Grr, gbese gbese

Jojo kijo jo
Make you no dey filo kulo lo
Jolo mi jolo, eh
Where the money, where the money? Nana nana, ahh ah

Won ni elo ni (elo ni)
We making money rush rush like indomie (indomie)
Ah, suppose that ya worth it (my Lordy)
Baby sho mo Giuseppe Zanotti (Zanotti ah)
Je o mo!

Tear when killing them sha
Because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa
Ruff ruff ruff, we go dey wound dem like that (we go dey wound dem like that)
Oga boss make I no be abeleja (ahh, ah)

You are not Ayefele, so what's your excuse? (Whoa)
It is my time there's nothing you can do
Oya gbese bi eni to de fe ja Kung Fu
Ibile ibile mo wo le de, other rappers sonu
Oya, who dey, who dey who dey who dey?
Zlatan Ibile, Burna l'ewon lere
Won m'ogun l'efo won lon mu mi sere
Won gun yan mi kere nisin mo fimu won fan fere
Oya, Halle, Hallelujah
Rap n ta lenu se bi ti suya
Ma je ko ya e lenu tin ba lo ra Bimmer
Able God lasan legbo te lo n shiver
Ekule lo so fun toko toko
Mo ti wole ko ma needi kon dibo
Baba e, ju mari mari ju pac o, eruku ni mo ba to
Mo gbe Zanku wole, mo ni ko fade Shaku Shaku
Je o mo!

Tear when killing them sha
Because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa
Ruff ruff ruff, we go dey wound dem like that (we go dey wound them like that)
Oga boss make I no be abeleja, eh

Yenyen o, yenyen o
Back in the days dem dey use me do yeye o yeye o
What's on my wrist, on my neck? E be Dia o, Dia o
I no dey look Uche, I dey denge o, pele o ahh ah

Won ni elo ni (elo ni)
We making money rush rush like indomie (indomie)
Ah, suppose that ya worth it (my Lordy)
Baby sho mo Giuseppe Zanotti (Zanotti ah)
Je o mo!

Tear when killing them sha
Because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa
Ruff ruff ruff, we go dey wound dem like that (we go dey wound them like that)
Oga boss make I no be abeleja, ahh ah





Tear when killing them sha
(It's STG)

Overall Meaning

The song "Killin Dem" by Burna Boy featuring Zlatan is a high-energy and upbeat track that encourages listeners to dance and enjoy themselves. The song is a fusion of afrobeat and Zanku (a popular dance style in Nigeria). The lyrics revolve around the idea of showing power and strength while making money and enjoying life.


The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Tear when killing them sha, because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa" which can be translated to mean that the vibe is so strong, it will have others uncontrollably dancing and enjoying themselves. The use of the word "killy" adds a playful twist to the lyrics and emphasizes the infectious feel of the song.


The verse by Zlatan highlights his talent as a rapper and his ability to mix Yoruba and English to create catchy rhymes. He references his rise to fame and the fact that people who once ignored him now want to win his favor. This theme of overcoming obstacles and rising to success is a recurring theme in Nigerian music and is often celebrated in popular songs.


Overall, "Killin Dem" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates success, power, and enjoyment of life through dance and music.


Line by Line Meaning

(Abulabulaluelu) gbe body eh
Move your body energetically


(Abulabulalua) (it's Kel P vibes)
This music is produced by Kel P


Zlatan
Zlatan is here


Tear when killing them sha
We'll make them cry when we dominate them


Because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa
Our energy will destroy them for sure


Ruff ruff ruff, we go dey wound dem like that
We'll hurt them badly like a wild dog


Oga boss make I no be abeleja
As the boss, I can't be weak and helpless


Je o mo!
Don't you get it?!


(Popopo popopo popopo popopo popopo po po)
Sound effects


Gbe body e, (po)
Move your body vigorously


Grr, gbese gbese, gbe soul e
Dance crazily


Eh eh
Expression of excitement


Jojo kijo jo
Sound effects


Make you no dey filo kulo lo
Don't hesitate or waste time


Jolo mi jolo, eh
My dance is special


Where the money, where the money? Nana nana, ahh ah
Where is the cash?


Won ni elo ni (elo ni)
They are asking what's up?


We making money rush rush like indomie (indomie)
We are earning money rapidly like eating noodles


Ah, suppose that ya worth it (my Lordy)
I deserve my wealth


Baby sho mo Giuseppe Zanotti (Zanotti ah)
Do you know Giuseppe Zanotti shoes?


You are not Ayefele, so what's your excuse? (Whoa)
You don't have a disability to use as an excuse?


It is my time there's nothing you can do
This is my moment of success


Oya gbese bi eni to de fe ja Kung Fu
Dance like you want to fight Kung Fu


Ibile ibile mo wo le de, other rappers sonu
I'm a local boy, where are other rappers?


Oya, who dey, who dey who dey who dey?
Who is there?


Zlatan Ibile, Burna l'ewon lere
Zlatan Ibile and Burna boy are the ones dominating now


Won m'ogun l'efo won lon mu mi sere
They were harming me then but now they respect me


Won gun yan mi kere nisin mo fimu won fan fere
They used to mock me, now they follow me


Oya, Halle, Hallelujah
Say Hallelujah


Rap n ta lenu se bi ti suya
The rap is so hot like grilled meat


Ma je ko ya e lenu tin ba lo ra Bimmer
Don't let them stress you even if they see you in a BMW


Able God lasan legbo te lo n shiver
Only God's strength can guarantee success


Ekule lo so fun toko toko
The earpiece is telling me something


Mo ti wole ko ma needi kon dibo
I'm in a mood to dance and I don't need any permission


Baba e, ju mari mari ju pac o, eruku ni mo ba to
God, protect me from enemies


Mo gbe Zanku wole, mo ni ko fade Shaku Shaku
I'm dancing Zanku, not fading Shaku Shaku


Yenyen o, yenyen o
Nonsense


Back in the days dem dey use me do yeye o yeye o
They used to ridicule me in the past


What's on my wrist, on my neck? E be Dia o, Dia o
Check out my expensive accessories


I no dey look Uche, I dey denge o, pele o ahh ah
I don't have time for small things


Tear when killing them sha
We'll make them cry when we dominate them


Because I swear God the vibe go killy dem kpa
Our energy will destroy them for sure


Ruff ruff ruff, we go dey wound dem like that (we go dey wound dem like that)
We'll hurt them badly like a wild dog


Oga boss make I no be abeleja, eh
As the boss, I can't be weak and helpless


Tear when killing them sha
We'll make them cry when we dominate them


(It's STG)
The music is mixed and mastered by STG




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
Written by: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Kevin Peters, Piriye Isokrari, Zlatan Ibile

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If you are here in 2024, thumb up

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Who's proud to be African..???

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proud of NIGERIA (the country where this song is from). I DON'T care about the rest of the continent.

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We all

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Berry N_B _A as a yardamn I’m a proud African - I know where my forefathers come from - but our spirit still the same - Africans love music and dance no matter where we are

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North africa. Love my african brothers around the continent ✌

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