Jambo
Ice Prince Lyrics


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I like the way you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Hoo girl you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
I like the way you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Hoo girl you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
I like the way you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Hoo girl you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
I like the way you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Hoo girl you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up

Ah
Jambo jambo jambo
Iceprince and Chopstix, mad combo
I split the cheques with my family when I go from Zambia to Congo
So I realised that life is but a jungle
I fit to write a script for Uche Jombo
You fit to like the beat
Or criticize the shit
I no go loose am and that one be say na own goal
Oh yea
Some of them hate, some of them chat
Some of them wanted to break my back
Some of them display the bad man hat
Some of them put knife behind my back
I say
Some of them hate, some of them chat
Some of them wanted to break my back
Some of them display the bad man hat
Some of them put knife behind my back Let me see you go jambo
Jambo Jambo Jambo, that's my guy
Let me see you go jambo
Jambo Jambo, I promise I no go lie
Let me see you go jambo
O Jambo Olisa
O Jambo Jambo Olisa
Let me see you go jambo
O Jambo Olisa
O Jambo Jambo Olisa

I like the way you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Hoo girl you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me burn me up
Turn me up

Ah
Jambo Jambo Jambo
I'm taking it back just like convo
I'm reppin' the West
And I'm beating my chest
β€˜Cause I see the way that Akon roll
You know Icey Princy no liar
Me I steady go higher
Stacking up
And I'm getting richer
I fit just date Emma Nyra
Oh yea
Some of them hate, some of them chat
Some of them wanted to break my back
Some of them display the bad man hat
Some of them put knife behind my back
I say
Some of them hate, some of them chat
Some of them wanted to break my back
Some of them display the bad man hat
Some of them put knife behind my back

Let me see you go jambo
Jambo Jambo Jambo, that's my guy
Let me see you go jambo
Jambo Jambo, I promise I no go lie
Let me see you go jambo
O Jambo Olisa
O Jambo Jambo Olisa
Let me see you go jambo
O Jambo Olisa
O Jambo Jambo Olisa

I like the way you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Hoo girl you turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Turn me up
Hoo girl you burn me up
Let me see you go jambo
Turn me up




Hoo girl you burn me burn me up
Turn me up

Overall Meaning

Ice Prince's "Jambo" is a lively and upbeat song that celebrates love and excitement. The song's opening lines express the artist's adoration for his lover's ability to turn him up, burn him up and make him feel alive with her energy. The chorus repeats the same expression, asking her to go "jambo" and turn him up.


The second verse reveals Ice Prince's struggles in the music industry where his detractors hate, chat and plot against him, but he remains resolute in his mission to succeed. He likens the music industry to a jungle where he must be careful of those who wish to harm him.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the way you turn me up
I enjoy the way you make me feel and move to the energy of the music


Hoo girl you burn me up
You excite me and make me feel alive


Let me see you go jambo
I want to see you dance with joy and enthusiasm


Turn me up
Increase the volume and intensity of the music


Ah Jambo jambo jambo Iceprince and Chopstix, mad combo
Introducing the artists on this track and expressing excitement and enthusiasm


I split the cheques with my family when I go from Zambia to Congo So I realised that life is but a jungle
Sharing my wealth with my loved ones and recognizing that life can be unpredictable and challenging


I fit to write a script for Uche Jombo You fit to like the beat Or criticize the shit
I am talented in different areas, such as writing scripts, while others may only be comfortable evaluating or enjoying music


I no go loose am and that one be say na own goal
I will not give up or fail, because that would be like scoring against myself


Some of them hate, some of them chat Some of them wanted to break my back Some of them display the bad man hat Some of them put knife behind my back
People may show negative energy or aggression towards me, for a variety of reasons


Jambo Jambo Jambo, that's my guy I promise I no go lie
Celebrating someone I respect and promising to tell the truth


O Jambo Olisa O Jambo Jambo Olisa
A shoutout or tribute to someone named Olisa, possibly a friend or collaborator


I'm taking it back just like convo I'm reppin' the West And I'm beating my chest β€˜Cause I see the way that Akon roll
Bringing back a nostalgic feeling and showing pride for my origins, inspired by Akon's success


You know Icey Princy no liar Me I steady go higher Stacking up And I'm getting richer I fit just date Emma Nyra
Asserting my integrity and ambition, while also mentioning the possibility of dating a specific musician


Hoo girl you burn me burn me up Turn me up
Repeating the energy and intensity of the music and dance, inspired by my partner




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Jason Kent

2022 still feeling this JamπŸ”₯
Who else is still feeling this Jam in 2022πŸ’―

Chinedum Nzerem

I over feel this jam wella

Chinedum Nzerem

so much, so nice

Law of the Sun 🌞

Its 2021 and memories of this song and instrumental during my NYSC days just brought tears to my eyes. Mehn i have come a long way. Thank you iceprince.

Taiwo Balogun

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Elizabeth Nkhoma

The fact that he mentioned Zambia melts my heart ❀️❀️

Mikalumar

I agreeπŸ˜…πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡²

Ify OKOYE

2020 and this song still hits different❀️

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