Now is the time
Ikechukwu feat. Don Jazzy Lyrics
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Now, its the time
To know who gat the money
Okwui mana
Egwu a kai jai mara n di were ego e e eh
Nwannem bi li e u no oh oh oh
Where the money at
Ikechukwu's gonna show you where the money's at
Follow me to the East, where the money's at
When the fall in love with Geez, where the money's at
Ibo boy so clean cuz the money fat
Don Jazzy gat me feeling like a money stack
If you gat the money, show me where your money's at
We spend the money cuz we know we making money back
My money green, my money ready to comeback
You wanna steal, you wanna leave or comeback
Cuz if i leave with your money, i come back
If you could leave your money really could talk that
Where my money reach, your money cant touch that
You tell a big mouth talking he need to stop dat
Unless a big man work, this's how you work that
Before you tell your wife how you lost that
Now, its the time
To know who gat the money
Okwui mana
Egwu a kai jai mara n di were ego e e eh
Nwannem bi li e u no oh oh oh
Get your money on the table let me count it
If you gat it, put your money where your mouth is
My money long, my money tall
Your money wrong, my money ball
Your money little and my money like a Mountain
Am like an ocean and you like a little Fountain
We burning money till the early morn.
We burning money till the early morn-on
Drop the money, then we could do it all nite
Cuz i know my money is gonna make you wanna fight
Cuz am free with my money and you hold your money tight
And i sleep all day, and you work all nite
My money is in your face, your money is out of sight
Your money left, my money really right
One last time, if you really wanna try
Your money bark, my money really bite
Now, its the time
To know who gat the money
Okwui mana
Egwu a kai jai mara n di were ego e e eh
Nwannem bi li e u no oh oh oh
The song "Now Is the Time" by Ikechukwu featuring Don Jazzy is a celebration of wealth and the hustle to attain it. The lyrics are a commentary on the importance of money, particularly in the context of Nigerian society. The opening lines "Now, its the time to know who gat the money" express the urgency of acquiring wealth in order to establish power and influence. The chorus "Okwui mana, Egwu a kai jai mara n di were ego e e eh" is a traditional Igbo chant that means "What is important is that we have money."
The verses follow Ikechukwu as he details the various ways in which money can be obtained, from following him to the East where "the money's at," to investing in oneself by making "money green" and "ready to come back." There is also a sense of competition, as he challenges listeners to "put your money where your mouth is," and asserts that his money is "like a Mountain" while others' is "like a little Fountain." Don Jazzy's contribution to the song adds a layer of musicality, as he provides an infectious hook with his trademark style.
Overall, "Now Is the Time" is a song that celebrates the acquisition of wealth and highlights the importance of working hard to attain it. The lyrics are a reflection of the culture and mentality of Nigerian society, where wealth is seen as a means to power and influence. The infectious beat and catchy lyrics make this a song that is sure to get stuck in your head.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, its the time
The time has come
To know who gat the money
To discover who has the money
Okwui mana
Igbo phrase that translates to 'my brother'
Egwu a kai jai mara n di were ego e e eh
Let's dance and shout for the money we have earned
Nwannem bi li e u no oh oh oh
My friend, do you understand?
Where the money at
Where can we find the money?
Ikechukwu's gonna show you where the money's at
Ikechukwu will reveal where the money is located
Follow me to the East, where the money's at
Come with me to the East where the money can be found
When the fall in love with Geez, where the money's at
When they start enjoying Igbo culture, that's where the money can be found
Ibo boy so clean cuz the money fat
Igbo boy looks so neat because of his wealth
Don Jazzy gat me feeling like a money stack
Don Jazzy makes me feel rich
If you gat the money, show me where your money's at
If you have the money, show me where it is
We spend the money cuz we know we making money back
We are confident that we will make our money back, so we spend it
My money green, my money ready to comeback
My money is plentiful, and it will return to me
You wanna steal, you wanna leave or comeback
Do you want to steal my money, leave, or come back?
Cuz if i leave with your money, i come back
If I take your money, I will bring it back
If you could leave your money really could talk that
If your money could talk, what would it say?
Where my money reach, your money cant touch that
My wealth is beyond your reach
You tell a big mouth talking he need to stop dat
Tell that loudmouth to stop talking
Unless a big man work, this's how you work that
If you want to be successful, you need to work hard
Before you tell your wife how you lost that
Before you tell your spouse you lost money
Get your money on the table let me count it
Put your money on the table so I can count it
If you gat it, put your money where your mouth is
If you have it, back up your words with your money
My money long, my money tall
I have a lot of money
Your money wrong, my money ball
Your money is insignificant compared to mine
Your money little and my money like a Mountain
My wealth is gigantic compared to yours
Am like an ocean and you like a little Fountain
I have vast wealth, and you have very little
We burning money till the early morn.
We are spending a lot of money until early morning
We burning money till the early morn-on
We are still spending money until early morning
Drop the money, then we could do it all nite
Spend your money, and we can party all night
Cuz i know my money is gonna make you wanna fight
My wealth will make you envious
Cuz am free with my money and you hold your money tight
I am spending my money freely, while you hoard yours
And i sleep all day, and you work all nite
I can sleep all day, but you have to work all night
My money is in your face, your money is out of sight
My wealth is obvious, while yours is not
Your money left, my money really right
You have lost your money, but I still have a lot
One last time, if you really wanna try
For the last time, if you want to compete
Your money bark, my money really bite
You talk about your money, but my wealth speaks for itself
Writer(s): Ikechukwu
Contributed by Savannah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lemmespeaktruth2609
This song bangs hard
Even this year 2024 😅
@baecyngee8928
For years!!!!!
@CheesomObi
Still listening in 2021..Happy married life Ikechukwu
@OmoobaFemi
Just had to come here after watching his interview with Freeze, nostalgic,, S/O to Don Jazzy
@peteranekwe9402
Ikechukwu is one of the guys that revolutionised Nigerian rap/music . I'll always respect him and Naeto C (among others). They did good.
@emmanuelnjoku1292
I came here after Ikechukwu's wedding.
Legendary with the Don!
2021 anyone here?
@oluwatuyitoyinbukolakeziag5245
I came back here after listening to this song hile watching Ikechukwu's wedding. It is 2021 mehn
@chioa6412
He’s damn good!
@franckbenjamin1334
Same here sir
@nerdnero2710
This was dope even till 2024