Ye
Burna Boy Lyrics

Yeah
The artist begins the song with an upbeat affirmation.

My nigga, die for nothing, ah
The artist reflects on the tragic loss of some of his dear friends who died for no reason at all.

Die for nothing, ah
The artist reiterates his frustration at how some of his friends died senseless deaths.

Oluwaburna, uh-huh, Ye Ye Ye
The artist briefly introduces himself by name and repeats the song's chorus.

This one na gbedu wey dey ja pata
The artist starts to sing about a party track that gets people excited and dancing.

Me, I no get time, I dey da pada
The artist sings about how he has no time to waste, he moves constantly from one thing to another.

Dada cover my face, calling me Lagbaja
The artist refers to the famous Nigerian musician Lagbaja who used to perform masked, comparing himself to him, suggesting that he is also anonymous and elusive like the artist Lagbaja.

Biggie man, wey no dey wear agbada
The artist describes himself as a big man, but one who does not wear traditional clothes, which signifies a departure from cultural standards.

My nigga, what's it gon' be?
The artist begins to ask questions about the choices his friends will make and what decisions they will make.

G-Wagon or de Bentley?
The artist compares two expensive cars, asking his friends which one they would choose.

The gyaldem riding with me
The artist talks about the women who are with him, implying that they are important to him and are part of his crew.

I no fit die for nothing
The artist emphasizes that he would not die for anything irrelevant or meaningless.

Ah, make you know say
The artist tries to make it clear that people are always watching and commenting on what he does, and he won't let it make him lose focus.

Anything wey you do, dem must commentate
The artist speaks to how society always has something to say about what people do, whether it be positive or negative.

So anything wey I dey do
The artist emphasizes that he is mindful of what he does, as people may have something to say about it.

I dey try to dey do am my way
The artist emphasizes his individuality and his attempt to do things his own way, regardless of what people may think.

Plenty, plenty, plenty suffer wey we face
The artist talks about the struggles he and his people endure every day to make money and survive.

But my people dem go say
The artist predicts that despite how much he achieves, his people will still demand more of him.

I no want kpai, I no want die
The artist emphasizes that he does not want to die or put his life in danger for any reason.

I no want kpeme, I want enjoy
The artist emphasizes that he wants to enjoy his life and not have to struggle so hard to survive.

I want chop life, I want buy motor
The artist talks about his desire to live life to the fullest and buy luxurious things like cars.

I want build house, I still want turn up
The artist talks about how he wants to enjoy his life and also invest in assets that will secure his future.

Different tings dem happening
The artist talks about the various events and occurrences that often take place.

Schemes and packaging
The artist reflects on the different ways people often deceive others by concealing their true intentions.

Inna one night, four shows I'm juggling
The artist boasts about how he is able to perform at multiple shows in one night.

Flow like the ocean, my boat I'm paddling
The artist draws an analogy between himself and the ocean, and how he navigates his way through life's challenges.

Shout out Shina Peller
The artist acknowledges and gives respect to a fellow artist, Shina Peller.

That's my bro, my family
The artist describes how close he is to Shina Peller, referring to him as both his brother and his family.

Frozen chains, when it comes to money
The artist talks about how, when it comes to money, people become greedy and selfish, ignoring relationships they once held dear.

I dey concentrate
The artist emphasizes his focus on his goal of making money and becoming successful.

Make I tell you straight, you are not my mate
The artist draws a metaphorical line between himself and others who are not as successful as him, asserting that they are not his equals.

If you be commissioner, I be head of state
The artist draws another metaphorical line, drawing a comparison between himself and other officials, and describes himself as a person with more power and influence than they are.

My baby, your body's on fire
The artist takes a break from his boastful lyrics to address someone he is attracted to, complimenting their physique and beauty.

Dey body's on fire
The artist repeats his earlier compliment, describing how this person's body is incredibly attractive to him.