Fela
Dremo Lyrics


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I want to light up the sharwama

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FL na na FL na em na em ha FL US
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dremo's song "Fela" talk about the rapper's desire to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. In particular, the line "I want to light up the sharwama" is a metaphor for indulging in life's pleasures and enjoying the good things that it has to offer. The reference to Fela is a nod to the legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, who was known for his revolutionary music and outspoken political views.


The rest of the lyrics contain a mix of Nigerian Pidgin English and English, with a focus on living life to the fullest and enjoying oneself. There are references to partying, drinking, and living in the moment, alluding to a carefree and hedonistic lifestyle. Overall, the song appears to be a celebration of life and an ode to Fela Kuti's legacy and influence.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to light up the sharwama
I want to smoke marijuana


Why me I no go fit talk when I don high like Fela
Why can't I speak properly when I am high on marijuana like Fela Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician?


But I get the raba wey Dangote no fi talk like Fela
But I have so much money that even Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Nigeria, cannot boast like Fela Kuti did


Oya panadol to your headache, e go soon clear like Fela
Take painkillers for your headache, it will soon go away like a problem Fela Kuti used to solve through music


Weytin be the reason why these people follow me like Fela
What is the reason why people are drawn to me like they were to Fela Kuti?


Cause I be like Fela, smell the smoke no be moin-moin
Because I resemble Fela Kuti, smoking marijuana is part of my life


Legendary vibes, I be giving them like Fela
I create legendary music, just like Fela Kuti


Ogini biggie man dey where you dey, na Fela dey my playlist
What do important people listen to where you are? Fela Kuti's music is on my playlist




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Comments from YouTube:

@confidenceclinton8366

It's 2023 and this still hits on a different level πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@cyperri2762

Damn!! 7 years later this still sound good and hard af!πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ damn!

@samuelgeorgeikpi3685

2021 still here dremo still maintaining his style till date ✌️✌️EAST AND WEST WITH JERIQ

@janechongo5353

Definitely murdered this song Felas dab was classic πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎ

@TheKaykas

THIS SONG IS SWEET ABEG!! SUCH A CAR JAM

@tybobbie9250

Forgot to comment on this song 5 years ago so I came back this 2021.❀️❀️ Dremo is my guy always πŸ”₯

@ajaysglam

Just what HKN needed!! HKN is about to be lit!!πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@odunayoadesemoye3830

DMW not HKN...but yh he's good

@mackcombs1187

I SWEAR OBO ACTED FAST LOL....B4 THEY RUN HIM DOWN ..HAHAHA

@tobiskoko

i remember when i first saw dremo perform and i told him he was going to blow he laughed at me now look at him. whoa
he is too good

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