Carolina
Flavour Lyrics


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Oh oh oh iye he anh anh iye ooh (Mr Flavour)
I salute oh my baby Carolina (Carolina)
I gbadun your style oh my baby Carolina
(Carolina) The way wey she dey shake up her low waist.
The way wey she dey shake up her backer
I'm ready to spend all my money just to get a taste of her waist oo
Carolinaa Carolinaa Carolinaa Carolina
She too fine pass her friends oo Carolina (Carolina)
She make sense pass her friends oo Carolina (Carolina)
The way wey she dey shake up her low waist.
The way wey she dey shake up her backer
I'm ready to spend all my money just to get a taste of her waist oo
Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya whine am for me oo (Caro baby)
Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya shake am for me oo (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby) Carolinaa
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
The way wey she dey shake up her low waist
The way wey she dey shake up her low waist
The way she dey rolling her waist
She dey make me dey craze oo Carolina
The way wey she dey papapa dey go
The way wey she dey selense dey go
The way wey she dey whine am go down down low
Baaby
The way wey she dey jejeje dey go dey want me to dey throw-way
I'm ready to spend all my money just to get a taste of her waist oo.
Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya whine am for me oo (Caro baby)
Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya shake am for me oo (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Baby Carolinaa (ifineme)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Caro bukwenemo ewo
Caro bukwenemo ewo ewo
Anywhere I enter ewu chimo onefiam
Anywhere I go ewu chimo onefiam
Caro whining onefiam onefia onefiam
Caro nwa oo onefiam onefiam
Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya shake am for me oo (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Baby Carolinaa (ifineme)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Carolinaa baby




Carolina baby
Carolinaa baby

Overall Meaning

"Carolina" by Flavour is a song about a woman named Carolina. The singer is expressing his admiration for Carolina and her physical features. He salutes her and enjoys the way she shakes her waist and backside. He is willing to spend all his money just to get a taste of her waist. The song is repetitive and emphasizes Carolina's beauty and how she stands out among her friends.


The lyrics of this song speak to the representation of women in popular culture. Women are often objectified in music and the media, and this song is no exception. While the song is a catchy and upbeat tune, the lyrics are problematic in their portrayal of women as desirable objects. This is a concerning trend that contributes to the devaluation of women and their worth.


Flavour is a well-known Nigerian musician who is known for blending different musical styles, including highlife, hip hop, and R&B. He has gained popularity with songs like "Ada Ada," "Nwa Baby," and "Ololufe." "Carolina" was released in 2012 and quickly became a hit. The song's rhythm and catchy beat have made it a popular party song in Nigeria and beyond.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh oh iye he anh anh iye ooh (Mr Flavour)
Mr Flavour starts the song by making adlibs with his voice.


I salute oh my baby Carolina (Carolina)
Flavour greets and acknowledges his love interest, Carolina.


I gbadun your style oh my baby Carolina (Carolina)
Flavour admires and appreciates Carolina's sense of style.


(Carolina) The way wey she dey shake up her low waist.
Flavour points out Carolina's dance moves which involve shaking her waist.


The way wey she dey shake up her backer
Flavour also admires the way Carolina shakes her backside.


I'm ready to spend all my money just to get a taste of her waist oo
Flavour is willing to go to any length to experience Carolina's dancing closely.


Carolinaa Carolinaa Carolinaa Carolina
Flavour keeps calling out Carolina's name.


She too fine pass her friends oo Carolina (Carolina)
Flavour thinks Carolina is not only beautiful but also more attractive than her friends.


She make sense pass her friends oo Carolina (Carolina)
Flavour finds Carolina more interesting and intelligent than her friends.


(Carolina) The way wey she dey shake up her low waist.
Flavour continues to highlight Carolina's unique dance moves involving shaking her waist.


The way wey she dey shake up her backer
Flavour emphasizes his admiration for the way Carolina shakes her backside.


I'm ready to spend all my money just to get a taste of her waist oo
Flavour reiterates his willingness to spend his money on Carolina's dance skills.


Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya whine am for me oo (Caro baby)
Flavour calls out to Carolina to dance for him.


Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya shake am for me oo (Caro baby)
Flavour continues to encourage Carolina to display her dance moves.


Baby Carolina (Caro baby) Carolinaa
Flavour calls Carolina affectionately as he expresses his adoration for her.


Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Flavour calls Carolina lovingly.


The way wey she dey shake up her low waist
Flavour repeats his appreciation for Carolina's unique waist shaking dance moves.


The way she dey rolling her waist
Flavour is impressed with the way Carolina rolls her waist while dancing.


She dey make me dey craze oo Carolina
Flavour admits that Carolina drives him crazy with her dance moves.


The way wey she dey papapa dey go
Flavour describes the fast pace of Carolina's dance moves.


The way wey she dey selense dey go
Flavour uses an onomatopoeia to describe Carolina's dance moves, which is 'selense.'


The way wey she dey whine am go down down low
Flavour talks about the way Carolina's waist drops low while she dances.


Baaby
Flavour addresses Carolina affectionately.


The way wey she dey jejeje dey go dey want me to dey throw-way
Flavour loses control and feels like throwing his hands up in the air when he sees Carolina's dance moves.


I'm ready to spend all my money just to get a taste of her waist oo.
Flavour stresses once again that he is willing to use all his money to get closer to Carolina's dancing.


Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya whine am for me oo (Caro baby)
Flavour starts calling out to Carolina, asking her to dance.


Nakwa Carolina baby (ifineme) Oya shake am for me oo (Caro baby)
Flavour continues to encourage Carolina to shake her body while dancing.


Baby Carolina (Caro baby)
Flavour calls Carolina affectionately while enjoying her dance moves.


Baby Carolinaa (ifineme)
Flavour calls out to Carolina using a term that translates to 'my heart's desire.'


Carolinaa baby
Flavour calls Carolina affectionately one last time before the song ends.




Writer(s): Okoli Chinedu Izuchukwu, Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke

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Comments from YouTube:

@sasseyrumdrinka

I agree and I am black American. I love African music been listening since a child and keep the tunes going. My friends are hesitant and its their loss.

@dubemanthony6659

Hope you still listening to African music ? Right now is the best time 2021

@JOJO-jp6js

Who's here 2019, flavour is a king

@ramalutambi953

Good song to listen in slow rhythm. Thank Mr Flavour

@Sandinobobo

Flavour is in control of african music right now. Gotta give dat to him, undisputed.

@Eboneyc

This one is for me...

@kevinsussoh1384

flavour u make me feel like i wanna visit nigeria

@onyinyeprincess9898

Kevin Sussoh me too my boyfriend is nigeria he wants to take me to meet his family I said yes but I'm kinda narvs lol

@buhlekhambule9002

Me too

@DonBuzo

Thank u for this my man tumb up

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