Foreign
Falz and Simi Lyrics
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Is like these people didn't really know my true character
Mttcheew ah
Yeah foreign affairs that's my department
You get to meet me only by accident
People don't really understand my accent
I'm so janded look at all my garment
Why will you give me pounded yam Itβs for razz men
Are you guys not having lasagna
Then I can wash it down with Champagne
What of Chinese rice or Pizza ni
I don't do Mainland only VI
I'm the man and that the babe wey go catch early
It's because I based in Los Angeles
So mo Cameron Iyen broda David
He's a close friend I used to drive his Helicopter
In your whole life do you get to Seme boarder
Billionaire boy to ba Femi o te Dollar
I'm foreign I'm so janded
I'm foreign I'm from abroad oh
I'm foreign just call me foreign baby oh International
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh I'm international
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh International foreign
Ewa agoyin is not my type oh I'm into burger
And if you can check my bank oh I'm into Dollar ah ah
If I call your phone you know na foreign number
You know me and you know dey the same category
Ma lo ro bo ya pako ma lo ro bo ya pako nimi oh baby
Ma be re mi ni sabo emi ti mo ti de Mexico oh baby
Mo de mo Harry Potter sebi you see the way how I'm boiling baby
Forever stunting baby oh
Sebi you know say I'm foreign ah I'm so janded
I'm foreign I'm from abroad oh
I'm foreign just call me foreign baby International
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh I'm international
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh International foreign
I get to fly into London town today
On the way may be I would just branch UK
And get back before e get dark
But I can't go because of jex clark
I dey chop breakfast with Arnold Schwarzeneger
Phone call with Queen Eliza
I no too like winter so I travel for December
It's normal stuff no need for sent forth
I travel so much I'm building a airport
Because I make stray with a little stain blood
That's why you people discriminate against tourist
You know me I don't believe in danfo
Na helicopter dey carry me go
Tomorrow I want to go to Europe
If I see say no go slow
You see I'm foreign I'm so janded
I'm foreign I'm from abroad oh
I'm foreign just call me foreign baby oh International
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh I'm International
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh International foreign
The lyrics to Falz and Simiβs βForeignβ are a satirical commentary on the way some Nigerians adopt a Westernized lifestyle, often to the point of rejecting their own culture. Falz is being sarcastic when he refers to himself as βso janded,β meaning heβs so advanced and posh that he doesnβt eat pounded yam, a West African staple food. He brags about only living in the upper-class Victoria Island in Lagos and only flying in helicopters. He also claims to have met Arnold Schwarzenegger and spoken to Queen Elizabeth on the phone. These exaggerated claims mimic the behavior of many wealthy Nigerians who like to show off their lifestyle on social media.
The use of βforeignβ in the chorus is also meaningful. Falz and Simi are both Nigerian born and raised, yet they sing about being βforeignβ and βfrom abroad.β This is a critique of Nigerians who look down on their own culture and consider Western culture superior. Overall, the song is about the conflict between Westernization and traditional Nigerian values.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you just imagine
It's unbelievable
Is like these people didn't really know my true character
People misunderstand me
Mttcheew ah
Sigh of disgust
Yeah foreign affairs that's my department
I love everything foreign
You get to meet me only by accident
I don't associate with just anybody
People don't really understand my accent
My way of speaking is unique
I'm so janded look at all my garment
I'm fashionable and rich
Excuse me what's all this embarrassment
Why are you embarrassing me
Why will you give me pounded yam Itβs for razz men
I don't eat pounded yam, it's for the lower class
Are you guys not having lasagna
Do you not have better food options
Then I can wash it down with Champagne
I will drink champagne with my food
What of Chinese rice or Pizza ni
How about Chinese rice or pizza instead
I don't do Mainland only VI
I only live in upscale areas
I'm the man and that the babe wey go catch early
I'm popular
It's because I based in Los Angeles
I live in Los Angeles
So mo Cameron Iyen broda David
I'm friends with Cameron and David
He's a close friend I used to drive his Helicopter
David used to let me drive his helicopter
In your whole life do you get to Seme boarder
Have you ever seen the Seme border
Billionaire boy to ba Femi o te Dollar
I'm a billionaire like Femi and I have dollars
I'm foreign I'm so janded
I'm rich and exotic
I'm foreign I'm from abroad oh
I come from another country
I'm foreign just call me foreign baby oh International
I'm international
Ewa agoyin is not my type oh I'm into burger
I don't eat local food, I prefer burgers
And if you can check my bank oh I'm into Dollar ah ah
I have a lot of dollars in my bank account
If I call your phone you know na foreign number
If I call you, it's from an international number
You know me and you know dey the same category
You know we're not the same
Ma lo ro bo ya pako ma lo ro bo ya pako nimi oh baby
Let's not talk about the past mistakes
Ma be re mi ni sabo emi ti mo ti de Mexico oh baby
Let me tell you about my experiences in Mexico
Mo de mo Harry Potter sebi you see the way how I'm boiling baby
I'm living like Harry Potter
Forever stunting baby oh
I will always be showing off
I get to fly into London town today
I'm flying to London today
On the way may be I would just branch UK
I might stop by the UK on the way
And get back before e get dark
And return before it gets dark
But I can't go because of jex clark
I can't go because of some issue
I dey chop breakfast with Arnold Schwarzeneger
I'm having breakfast with Arnold Schwarzeneger
Phone call with Queen Eliza
I'm on the phone with the Queen Elizabeth
I no too like winter so I travel for December
I don't like winter, so I travel in December
It's normal stuff no need for sent forth
It's not a big deal
I travel so much I'm building a airport
I travel frequently and own an airport
Because I make stray with a little stain blood
Because I have a powerful bloodline
That's why you people discriminate against tourist
That's why people discriminate against tourists
You know me I don't believe in danfo
I don't take buses
Na helicopter dey carry me go
I travel by helicopter
Tomorrow I want to go to Europe
I'm going to Europe tomorrow
If I see say no go slow
If I see that there's no traffic
I'm foreign just call me foreign baby oh International
I'm an international person
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh I'm International
Call me the foreign baby
Foreign baby just call me foreign baby oh International foreign
I'm the foreign baby
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BOLATITO OGUNLEYE SIMISOLA, FOLARINDE FALANA
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LYRICS
Falz:]
Can you just imagine
Is like these people didn't really know my true character
Mttcheeww
Aahn
Yaah, Foreign affairs, that's my department
You get to meet me only by accident
People don't really understand my accent
I'm so janded, look at all my garment
Excuse me what's all this embarrassment
Why will you give me Pounded Yam? it's for razz men
Are you guys not having lasagna? them I can wash it down with Champagne
What of Chinese rice or Pizza ni?
I don't do Mainland, only V.I
I'm the man and that the babe wey go catch early
It's because I based in Los Angeles
So mo Cameron? Iyen boda David
He's a close friend, I used to drive his Helicopter
In your whole life, do you get to Seme boarder?
Billionaire boy, to ba femi, o te Dollar
I'm foreign "I'm so janded"
I'm foreign "I'm from abroad oh"
I'm foreign, just call me foreign baby oh "international"
Foreign baby, just call me foreign baby oh "I'm international"
Foreign baby, just call me foreign baby oh "international"
Foreign!
[Simi:]
Ewa agoyin is not my type oh, I'm into burger
And if you can check my bank oh, I'm into Dollar
Aah aah
If I call your phone, you know na foreign number
You know me and you know dey the same ca-te-gory
Ma lo ro bo ya pako, Ma lo ro bo ya pako nimi oh baby
Ma be re mi ni Sabo, emi ti mo ti de Mexico oh baby
Mo de mo Harry Potter, shay b you see the way how I'm boiling baby
Forever stunting baby ooh
[Falz:]
Shaby you know say I'm foreign? Aah, I'm so janded
I'm foreign "I'm from abroad oh"
I'm foreign, just call me foreign baby "international"
Foreign baby, just call me foreign baby oh "I'm international"
Foreign baby, just call me foreign baby oh "international"
Foreign!
[Falz & Simi:]
I get to fly into London town today, on the way may be I would just branch UK
And get back before e get dark, but I can't go because of jex clark
I dey chop breakfast with Arnold Schwarzeneger
Phone call with Queen Eliza
I no too like winter, so I travel for December
It's normal stuff, no need for sent-forth
I travel so much, I'm building a airport
Because I make stray with a little stain blood
That's why you people discriminate against tourist
You know me I don't believe in Danfo, na Helicopter dey carry me go
Tomorrow, I want to go to Europe, If I see say no Go-slow
You see I'm foreign "I'm so janded"
I'm foreign "I'm from abroad oh"
I'm foreign, just call me foreign baby oh "international"
Foreign baby, just call me foreign baby oh "I'm international"
Foreign baby, just call me foreign baby oh "international"
Foreign!
@damilolaegunjobi119
"they Simi rollin', they hating" πππ
@nuttyjosh6727
I came here for thisπ
@ijeomaa618
I swear this whole album was slept on
Another song that deserves a video is chemistry
@fabyorubagirl123
I felt like the album didn't get as much recognition as it deserved. it's so good
@solapeadeyemi9093
Very true. Its actually very award winning
@naimaahmed1386
Simi said, She doesn't like winter that is why she travels in December ππππ
@ololadeadebayo2155
Simi's lies though!!! Falz dey learn work beside it. I have watched this video like 100 times. I loveeeeeeeeee it.
@jerrykachikwu8910
This song was slept on. Like if u agree
@justyingi4345
Jerry Kachikwu I feel so too its such a good song ...and the video too
@michaelalafin4706
Princess Yin honestly it's vexing