Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but he differs in his religious views.
In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of US musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his Fight to Win album. This album was widely regarded as the most influential Neo-Afrobeat album of the early 21st century.
Beng Beng Beng
Femi Kuti Lyrics
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Oya (3x)
(beng beng beng) - ad lib
Beng beng beng beng beng
Beng beng beng beng
The time is 12, midnight my brother
The weather outside na correct weather
That kind of cold freezing weather
Wey ego make your battery echarge extra
I say everything make correct order
The girl fine, I mean she so fine o
Her body, kai, na wahala
Anashiri just makes me wonder
Her breast be like e don love marry
I say everything make correct order
She said, love me, Femi don't stop
She said, squeeze me, now now
She said, love me, Femi don't stop
She said, squeeze me, now now
Beng beng beng, I just dey go o
Beng beng beng, I just dey go o
Beng (9x)
Yilin (3x)
(beng beng beng) - ad lib
She said, love me now
She said, squeeze me now
To the left now, don't slow down now
To the right now, don't come too fast
To the left now, don't slow down now
To the right now, don't come too fast
She said, love me now
She said, squeeze me now
Beng beng beng, I just dey go o
Beng beng beng, I just dey go o
Beng (9x)
Yilin (3x)
Love me now (2x)
Squeeze me now (2x)
Love me now (2x)
(beng beng beng) - ad lib
Beng beng beng (2x)
I just dey go o
Beng beng beng (2x)
I just dey go o
Beng beng beng (2x)
I just dey go o
Beng (9x)
I just dey go o (4x)
In Femi Kuti's song Beng Beng Beng, we see the artist describing a scene where a girl has just left his bed in the wee hours of the morning. He describes the weather outside as being very cold and freezing, something that can make extra charges for batteries. He talks about how beautiful the girl is and how her figure leaves him in great awe. He details her breast, saying they look like they have already been loved and married, emphasizing her beauty. The girl pleads with him not to stop loving her and to continue to squeeze her, while Femi exclaims that he is just going with the flow.
The song does not go into great depth in terms of lyrics or story development. However, it showcases Femi's skills in Afrobeat music, dropping heavy beats and basslines that are known to be unique to his brand of music. Fans of African music can find enjoyment in the energy radiating from the song. Femi can be seen as a great future in the Afrobeat music community, as music becomes increasingly global.
Line by Line Meaning
Beng beng beng beng beng
The sound effect used to convey the feeling of the song.
Beng beng beng beng
The repetition of the sound effect used to emphasize the song's energy.
The time is 12, midnight my brother
It's nighttime, and the singer is addressing someone familiar.
The girl leave, out of my bed now
The woman the artist has been with has left his bed.
The weather outside na correct weather
The weather is good and fitting for the atmosphere.
That kind of cold freezing weather
It's cold outside.
Wey ego make your battery echarge extra
The cold weather is causing phones to charge faster.
I say everything make correct order
All the elements are coming together perfectly.
The girl fine, I mean she so fine o
Describing the woman and how fine she is.
Her body, kai, na wahala
How amazing her body is.
Anashiri just makes me wonder
Her body creates curiosity in the singer.
Her breast be like e don love marry
Her breasts are very impressive, they look like they're married to each other.
She said, love me, Femi don't stop
She asks the singer to continue to show love and appreciation to her.
She said, squeeze me, now now
She asks the singer to squeeze her, immediately.
To the left now, don't slow down now
Direction to follow the rhythm of the song, don't slow it down.
To the right now, don't come too fast
Direction to follow the rhythm of the song, don't speed it up too much.
Love me now (2x)
The artist reinforces the request for love.
Squeeze me now (2x)
The singer reinforces the request to be squeezed.
I just dey go o (4x)
I'm just going with the flow of the music.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nina Mi
TOP TUNE FEMi! proud to have contributed some backing vocals on this beautiful musical dance-floor filling DA LATA remix!
Cut2Vinyl
Whau so nice to read this! I used to play this banger for over 2 years every weekend in central London at Match Bar. So good!! The whole album of Femi is a masterpiece!