Placebo
DARKOVIBES & KIDDBLACK Lyrics

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You dey talk dem.
We get am.
The whole place if you dey talk Placebo we get am.
Where the money go.
Pussy follow.
And the chocolate spacely fi nurse am
Be useful gaze my nigger
Darkovibes don′t like

Studies came before mahama paper
We put the bitches in the high
Fuck hype
Placebo
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Placebo
Placebo
Placebo
Placebo

Placebo(yeah yeah)
Placebo(yeah yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Placebo" by Darkovibes & KiddBlack talks about the illusion of wealth and the consequences of valuing material possessions over more essential human qualities. The first few lines of the song, "You dey talk dem. We get am. The whole place if you dey talk Placebo we get am" suggest that the singers are aware of the facade of wealth that surrounds them, but they still buy into it. They know that the so-called "Placebo" they seek is not necessarily real, but they are willing to continue pursuing it nonetheless.

The next two lines, "Where the money go. Pussy follow," suggest that there is a certain appeal to the idea of money and what it can offer, but it comes at a cost. The reference to "chocolate spacely" and "nurse" alludes to the idea that people are becoming addicted to temporary highs and instant gratification, rather than building meaningful connections and investing in real relationships. The chorus of the song repeats the word "Placebo" several times to emphasize the point that the illusion of wealth and status is pervasive and powerful.

Overall, "Placebo" is a poignant commentary on the state of society and the danger of overvaluing material possessions over more essential human qualities.

Line by Line Meaning

You dey talk dem.
You are talking about things that we are already aware of.

We get am.
We have understood and are aware of the situation at hand.

The whole place if you dey talk Placebo we get am.
If you are referring to fake or ineffective things, we are well-aware of them in this society.

Where the money go.
We are questioning where the money is being spent or how it is being used.

Pussy follow.
People only seem to follow trends or materialistic possessions to gain validation and attention.

And the chocolate spacely fi nurse am.
People exploit and misuse resources and opportunities to gain personal benefits or to nurse their own interests.

Be useful gaze my nigger
To be productive, one should observe and learn from others who are successful in their field or career.

Darkovibes don′t like
The artist Darkovibes does not support or endorse certain things or behaviors.

Studies came before mahama paper
Prioritizing education and learning is more important than obtaining or flaunting material possessions or money.

We put the bitches in the high
We elevate and prioritize fake or ineffective things over valuable or significant qualities or attributes.

Fuck hype
The artist rejects the idea of following things blindly or for the sake of popularity or trends.

Placebo
Referring to fake or ineffective things or situations.

Placebo(yeah yeah)
Continuing to reference fake or ineffective things or situations.

Placebo(yeah yeah)
Further emphasizing the idea of fake or ineffective things or situations.

Writer(s): No Smoking

Contributed by Peyton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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