What to Do
Chief Lyrics

Yes
Affirmative response to the situation at hand

So
Indicating a continuation or progression in the story

Chief priest
Referring to oneself as a leader or authority figure

Abeku beku
Slang term used to express a sense of determination or persistence

You know, as e dey go
Acknowledging the current circumstances and how they are unfolding

Niggaz from the ghetto
Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds or neighborhoods

We dey March forward
Continuing to move forward despite challenges or setbacks

We refused to stay in the gutter
Choosing not to remain in a negative or hopeless situation

Tahh
Exclamation of determination or defiance

Who be that wey say I no go rise above my condition
Questioning those who doubt one's ability to improve their circumstances

Wetin I come dey wake up in the morning for
Reflecting on the purpose or motivation for getting up each day

I wake up make I solve my own problem
Taking initiative to address personal challenges or issues

When I wake up in the morning, I ask the next nigga
Seeking advice or guidance from others

What e do, what to do, what do we do
Questioning the next steps or actions to be taken

How do we bring food to this table
Exploring ways to provide for oneself or others

What we do what we do
Continuously questioning the course of action and decisions

I say
Expressing a personal viewpoint or declaration

We don wake up in the morning
Acknowledging the start of a new day and the opportunities it brings

Thank god
Expressing gratitude or thankfulness

I load my gat
Referring to carrying a weapon for protection

I walk up to the street
Venturing out into the world or community

Down to destroy
Prepared to take aggressive action or make changes

I don't know how to build
Admitting a lack of knowledge or skill in creating something

Am a man with a left leg
Identifying oneself with physical attributes

Fuck em all niggaman
Expressing disregard or contempt for others

I destroy the same seed that i should plough
Acknowledging self-destructive behavior or actions

When it's time that farmers do their festival
Reflecting on the cyclical nature of agricultural practices

I'mma, PH Boy
Identifying as a resident of a specific location

Fuck Portharcourt, this is
Showing dissatisfaction with one's current environment

Used to be the king of king jaja of Opobo
Referencing a historical figure or title

I'm the same warrior
Asserting one's identity as a fighter or survivor

I was never conquered
Asserting personal strength or resilience

I was somewhere in my city, chilling
Relaxing or taking it easy in one's hometown

Eating fresh fish with very
Enjoying a meal of high quality or freshness

Very pepperish pepper
Describing a dish with a lot of spiciness

Nigga, phuck Pepe
Dismissing or mocking a particular person or situation

I drivvle like Pele
Comparing oneself to a legendary athlete

Niggaman, in my day
Referring to one's past accomplishments or status

Am like Japhta Masemola
Identifying with a historical figure or hero

I'm a baller
Asserting one's skill or success in a particular area

A player in my time
Acknowledging one's past achievements or reputation

Abekulaner, an executioner
Describing oneself as a decisive or powerful figure

A grand planner
Referring to one's strategic thinking or vision

I plan and i deliver, but on what
Questioning the purpose or outcomes of one's actions

Somebody be my leader
Seeking guidance or direction from others

Tell me where to go
Asking for assistance in making decisions

I cannot separate my right from my left
Expressing confusion or uncertainty in a situation

Somebody help me
Requesting support or aid from others

What do i do
Questioning the next steps or actions to take

Too many people with skill
Recognizing the talent or abilities of others

And nobody want them around
Not valuing or appreciating the skills of others

So They stick with the stick
Resorting to harmful or destructive behavior

They smoke that good ganja stick
Engaging in substance use or escapism

Those babies come to give us babies
Young generations continue to reproduce and grow

We keep multiplying
Population continues to increase

Bcuz the world is ours
Asserting ownership or control over one's environment

Wretched of the planet
Acknowledging the disadvantaged or oppressed people

But no shaking
Remaining resolute or steadfast in the face of adversity

I will change my condition
Determined to improve one's circumstances

I will love myself
Committing to self-care and self-acceptance

Then love my next other niggaz and nigga xss
Extending care and respect to others in the community

Am high from early in the morning
Feeling positive or uplifted from the start of the day

But lord knows i will go higher
Expressing faith or belief in reaching greater heights

Higher above the skier
Metaphorically rising above limitations or obstacles

Am the Kaya
Referring to oneself as a leader or influencer

When i be on my shit
Acting with confidence or competence

I climb in the ladder
Moving up in rank or status

I will let me push me
Self-motivating and pushing oneself forward

Then let me push them
Encouraging others to strive for success

They are my people but
Recognizing a sense of community or belonging

Somebody help me
Seeking assistance or support from others

Abekulaners in the building
Referring to a group or collective presence

What we do
Continuously questioning the course of action and decisions

Blah
Expression of indifference or boredom