Through he would later struggle with the nature of his small fame, as well as lyrical expectations, D Pryde endured substantial obstacles throughout his young yet remarkably dramatic entrance into the rap game. Before becoming one of the most discussed Asian figures in hip hop, being compared to Asian rappers such as Jin the Emcee, D-Pryde had suffered through hatred and harsh critics which the public eye had given him. Entering the hip hop game, D-Pryde had been exposed to negative messages and comments, which pulled him out of the game for a while. Not knowing what he was putting himself into, he decided to take a break and learn the story behind Hip Hop. Stepping back into the game in the summer of 2007, he is experienced and ready for anything, following his goal to be in the rap industry, hoping to make it one day.
Making My Name feat. Shantee Tyler
D-Pryde Lyrics
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I dey pray
When when will you call my name
Vstix
When will you It's Mr May D
And Wande Coal l dey pray
When when will you call my name
I dey pray
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
I like the love you dey give me
The things you dey do me dey special to me
And na the things you dey do me
Dey make me dey wan draw you close to me
Engage you in my world
Need you right here in my life
Right were you and I was perfect
Why don't you stay right there
I tell you say I go come
I tell you say I go come back for you
I tell you say I no go turn
I tell you say I no go turn my back on you
I wanna hold your hand and
To show you I will be there
And like to do the things to make you know I care
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
Mercy dey fill us all the time Long time nah
We dey sing pass everyone of them
That's why they beef us all the time
And they ma know say we are bad man since
Since day one
Unilag you man know say we don't give unbranded
Uma murda park all of them
Me no wan tag them
They wanna know more
One day na one day
One day you go realize say na one day
Say na me getti more a day
And I make more money on a day
So why you dey form
Why you come dey form say you no love me
But you only still dey form
I dey wait I dey wait
The day wey you calling my phone
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
I know you miss the boy
You know you miss the boy
I know you miss the vibes
You know you miss the vibes
I just wanna call you I know you miss the boy
I don't wanna leave you you know you miss the vibes
I know you miss the vibes
You know you miss the boy
I know you miss the vibes
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
When will you call my name
I dey pray
You can never do weytin go pain me
You can never do weytin go pain me
You can never do weytin go pain me
You can never do weytin go pain me
Abegi stain me eh
I dey pray
Call my name
I dey pray
The song, Making My Name by D-Pryde featuring Shantee Tyler, is a love song that talks about the desire for the loved one to call out the singer's name. The song is a mixture of rap and R&B music, with a slow and sensual tempo that expresses the singer's longing to connect with the person he loves. The chorus, "When will you call my name, I dey pray," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to be recognized and acknowledged by his loved one.
The first verse speaks of the love that the singer receives from his partner, stating that the love and attention he receives is special and draws him closer to them. He longs to engage them in his world and have them close to him. He promises to come back to them and to never turn his back on them, while expressing the desire to show his care and love. The second verse is more explicit, with the singer talking about how some people are envious of the love that he and his partner share. He talks about the fact that he makes more money and is more successful than those who envy him. The song ends with the singer reiterating his prayers for his loved one to call his name.
Line by Line Meaning
When will you
The artist wonders when someone will acknowledge him and his work.
I dey pray
The artist hopes and prays for recognition.
When when will you call my name
He longs for someone to call out his name to show that they recognize and appreciate his talent.
Vstix
This is a reference to the music producer Vstix.
It's Mr May D
This is a reference to the Nigerian artist May D.
And Wande Coal l dey pray
This is a reference to the Nigerian artist Wande Coal, and the artist continues to hope for recognition.
Call my name
The artist wants someone to recognize his name and the work he's done.
I like the love you dey give me
The artist appreciates the support and love he's received from his fans.
The things you dey do me dey special to me
The artist values the unique experiences and opportunities that his music career has given him.
And na the things you dey do me
The artist continues to express his appreciation for the positive experiences he's had because of his music.
Dey make me dey wan draw you close to me
These positive experiences and support make the artist feel closer to his fans and want to reciprocate their love.
Engage you in my world
The artist wants to bring his fans deeper into his music and personal world.
Need you right here in my life
The artist values his fans and wants them to be a part of his life.
Right were you and I was perfect
The artist recalls a specific time or experience when he and his fans shared a perfect moment.
Why don't you stay right there
The artist wants his fans to continue to support him and be by his side.
I tell you say I go come
The artist promises his fans that he will continue to create music and share it with them.
I tell you say I go come back for you
The artist promises his fans that he will always return to make more music for them.
I tell you say I no go turn
The artist promises his fans that he will not abandon them or his music career.
I tell you say I no go turn my back on you
The artist reiterates his promise to remain committed to his fans and his music career.
I wanna hold your hand and
The artist wants to connect with his fans and show that they are important to him.
To show you I will be there
The artist wants to reassure his fans that he will always be there for them.
And like to do the things to make you know I care
The artist wants to show his fans that he cares about them and is grateful for their support.
Mercy dey fill us all the time Long time nah
The artist acknowledges that he and his fans have been blessed with good fortune for a while.
We dey sing pass everyone of them
The artist is proud of his music and believes it is better than his peers' music.
That's why they beef us all the time
The artist believes that his success and talent cause jealousy from other artists.
And they ma know say we are bad man since
The artist implies that he and his fans have always been cool and confident.
Since day one
The artist and his fans have been unafraid since the very beginning of his career.
Unilag you man know say we don't give unbranded
This line references the University of Lagos, and implies that the artist and his fans are authentic and don't compromise their values.
Uma murda park all of them
The artist is so confident in his music that he believes it will surpass all others.
Me no wan tag them
The artist is above giving attention to other artists that he feels are inferior.
They wanna know more
The artist's peers are curious about how he has achieved success.
One day na one day
Success takes time, and the artist is content to wait for it.
One day you go realize say na one day
Eventually, those who doubted the artist's talent will come to recognize and acknowledge him.
Say na me getti more a day
The artist believes that he is more successful than other musicians.
And I make more money on a day
The artist boasts about his financial success from his music career.
So why you dey form
The artist questions why other artists continue to doubt or hate on him.
Why you come dey form say you no love me
The artist believes that his peers are being insincere about their feelings for him.
But you only still dey form
The artist feels that his peers are pretending and not being genuine.
I dey wait I dey wait
The artist is patiently waiting for recognition and success.
The day wey you calling my phone
The artist is waiting for someone to call him and acknowledge his talent and success.
You know you miss the boy
The artist knows that his fans miss his music and the positive energy he brings to music.
I just wanna call you
The artist wants to connect with his fans and show them appreciation.
I don't wanna leave you
The artist doesn't want to abandon his fans and wants to continue creating music for them.
You can never do weytin go pain me
The artist is confident in himself and his music, so he is not bothered by haters' criticisms or negative words.
Abegi stain me eh
The artist brushes off negativity and focuses on positivity and success.
Call my name
The artist wants recognition and respect for his talents.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AKINMAYOKUN OLUSEGUN AWODUMILA, ALFREDO VICTOR AYOKANMI
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