Oliver Twist
D'Banj Lyrics


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I have a confession
Don't take it personal
I have a confession so you got to listen
I have a confession
Don't take it personal
See I like Beyonce, but she dey with Jigga
I like Nikki, her yansh is bigger
I like Rihanna, she dey make me day go gaga
I like Omotola cos people like her
I like Genevieve cos I think that she's so sweet
And Nadia Buhari
Cos she no dey drink garri
It's not her fault you know
You cannot blame me though
I wanna have them all
I know it but the truth is that

I am just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
I'm just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Rebete rebete rebete
Labata labata labata
Sebede sebede sebede
Rebete rebete rebete

You got a secret but I think I know it
You want to let it out but them go call you ashy
You like to do it
Do the hmm hmmm hmmm
I know you like D'banj
And you like Don Jazzy
You like 2baba
And you like Fally Pupa
And I know you love Trey Songz
But you no fit sing his songs
I thought as much you know
I do not blame you though
You wanna have them all
You know it's wrong
But the truth is that

You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
You're just an Oliver
Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
Rebete rebete rebete
Labata labata labata
Sebede sebede sebede
Rebete rebete rebete

Hey,
Why you come dey shakey shakey bumbum
When you know say you no getey getey bumbum
Hey,
Oya shakey shakey bumbum
Cos for this gbedu you must need need the bumbum
Shakey bumbum bumbum
You must need need the bumbum
Shakey bumbum bumbum (bumbum)
You must need need the bumbum
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan
Must need need gan gan
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan
Must need need gan gan
You must need need gan gan

O di dan dan (dan dan)
O di dan dan (dan dan)
O di dan dan (dan dan)
You must need need gan gan
O di dan dan (dan dan)




Dan dan (dan dan)
Dan dan (dan dan)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D'Banj's song Oliver appear to be a playful tune about different people's secret crushes. The song is essentially about celebrities or public figures that the singer has a crush on but because of their fame or relationship status, he can only admire them from afar. He mentions Beyonce, Nikki Minaj, Rihanna, Omotola, Genevieve, and Nadia Buhari in his list of crushes, stating certain qualities that he finds attractive in each of them. He then goes on to state that everyone has secret crushes, and it's okay to have those thoughts but never act on them.


The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is just an Oliver Twist, someone who wants everything, but he can never have all the things he desires. This is symbolic of the human tendency to have wants and desires that are impossible to attain. The song's video is also playful and features several dance moves, including the Oliver Twist dance that became popular after the hit song's release.


Overall, Oliver is a fun and catchy tune that showcases the singer's love for various female celebrities, while acknowledging the common human tendency to have secret crushes.


Line by Line Meaning

I have a confession
I have something to reveal about myself


Don't take it personal
Don't take what I'm about to say as a personal attack


See I like Beyonce, but she dey with Jigga
I am attracted to Beyonce, but she is in a relationship with Jay-Z


I like Nikki, her yansh is bigger
I am interested in Nicki Minaj because of her body


I like Rihanna, she dey make me day go gaga
Rihanna makes me really excited


I like Omotola cos people like her
I am attracted to Omotola because she is popular


I like Genevieve cos I think that she's so sweet
I am drawn to Genevieve Nnaji because of her sweet demeanor


And Nadia Buhari
I am also attracted to Nadia Buhari


Cos she no dey drink garri
Because Nadia Buhari does not like to drink garri (cassava flakes)


It's not her fault you know
It's not Nadia Buhari's fault that I find her attractive


You cannot blame me though
I cannot be blamed for being attracted to these women


I wanna have them all
I would like to be with all of these women


I know it but the truth is that
I acknowledge that it is unrealistic to be with all of them


I am just an Oliver
I am just a man who wants it all


Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no additional meaning


You got a secret but I think I know it
I believe you have a similar attraction to different people


You want to let it out but them go call you ashy
You want to express your attraction, but you are worried about being criticized or rejected


You like to do it
You enjoy sex


Do the hmm hmmm hmmm
This line is not entirely clear, but it may refer to making sexual noises


You like D'banj
You find D'banj attractive


And you like Don Jazzy
You are attracted to Don Jazzy


You like 2baba
You are attracted to 2face Idibia


And you like Fally Pupa
You are also attracted to the Congolese singer Fally Ipupa


And I know you love Trey Songz
You are highly attracted to Trey Songz


But you no fit sing his songs
However, you are not skilled enough to sing Trey Songz's music


I thought as much you know
I assumed that you had a similar attraction to these people


You wanna have them all
You also desire these other individuals


You know it's wrong
We both know that pursuing all of these people is not right


But the truth is that
Regardless of this, we continue to have these desires


Hey, Why you come dey shakey shakey bumbum
Why are you acting so flustered and awkward?


When you know say you no getey getey bumbum
When you know that you do not have a well-endowed backside


Oya shakey shakey bumbum
Shake your butt anyway


Cos for this gbedu you must need need the bumbum
This dance requires a lot of hip movement


Shakey bumbum bumbum
Shake your butt even more


O di dan dan (dan dan)
This phrase does not have a clear translation or meaning


You must need need gan gan
It is necessary to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm


Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist
This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no additional meaning


Rebete rebete rebete
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no clear meaning


Labata labata labata
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no clear meaning


Sebede sebede sebede
This phrase is repeated multiple times throughout the song, with no clear meaning


Dan dan (dan dan)
This phrase does not have a clear translation or meaning




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Written by: Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo

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