Badman
Iyanya Lyrics


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It′s Iyanya
Ah... Lord have mercy
Mr Chiddo... eh eh eh

I see some of them want me to fall
Everyday, me I grind, me I toil
They see nothing at all
Cos my "G" has done it all
I see badman want me to dull
Everyday, me I chill, me I ball
My bills, I'm paying in dol(lar)s
Cos my "G" has done it for me
Everyday

Me the don dada
All of them father
Hustle my way to the top with no ladder
Going in harder
No one else badder
I am young and getting it
Young and getting it
While I step in the club, drinks up
Cos they feeling it
I am young and getting it
The streets say na me bad pass o
Eh... if you′re holy make you cast a stone
Before ya judge me, think your own
Making money from zone to zone
And that's why

I see some of them want me to fall
Everyday, me I grind, me I toil
They see nothing at all
Cos my "G" has done it all
I see badman want me to dull
Everyday, me I chill, me I ball
My bills, I'm paying in dol(lar)s
Cos my "G" has done it for me

Iyanya...
I see God′s blessings upon ya
Like it′s upon me
So when the haters try to push upon me
They cannot harm me, i got an army
I got money in the bank, full of ********
Which is every time I am in the club, do you hear what i'm saying
See me running over this track is not a game
Trying to test your money with my own? it′s not the same
I collect money like toll
Career taking off like girls on the stripper pole
Private trips everywhere, me I am on a role
Who knew one day, life would ever be this cool It's a-mavin, i mean amazing
I never gave in
Now they are gazing
Jehovah save him, whoever says him, please just bless him cos he′s just hating on me

And that's why
I see some of them want me to fall
Everyday, me I grind, me I toil
They see nothing at all
Cos my "G" has done it all
I see badman want me to dull
Everyday, me I chill, me I ball
My bills, I′m paying in dol(lar)s
Cos my "G" has done it for me

Thank God for the elevation
Everynight is a celebration
I'm busy touring all around the nation
Big ups my fans, appreciation

I am young and getting it
Young and getting it
While I step in the club, drinks up
Cos they feeling it
I am young and getting it
The streets say na me bad pass o
Eh... if you're holy make you cast a stone
Before ya judge me, think your own
Making money from zone to zone
And that′s why

I see some of them want me to fall
Everyday, me I grind, me I toil
They see nothing at all
Cos my "G" has done it all
I see badman want me to dull
Everyday, me I chill, me I ball
My bills, I′m paying in dol(lar)s
Cos my "G" has done it for me

My "G" has done it for me
Done if for me
Nothing can run me down
Down yea... uh yea
My "G" has done it all
Done it all
Thank God for the elevation (elevation)

I am young and getting it
Young and getting it
While I step in the club, drinks up
Cos they feeling it




I am young and getting it
Them say na me bad pass

Overall Meaning

In Iyanya's song "Badman," the artist speaks out against the criticisms and negativity that he has received from those who want to see him fail. He explains that he works hard every day and gives credit to his "G" (God or guardian angel) for his success. Iyanya talks about his rise to fame, how he has made money in different zones, and how his career is taking off. He is appreciative of his fans and the elevation he has achieved in his life. Throughout the song, Iyanya emphasizes that he is young and getting it, and nothing can tear him down.


The lyrics of "Badman" are an anthem for anyone who has faced criticism or negativity from others who want them to fail. The song encourages listeners to ignore their detractors and keep working hard towards their goals. Iyanya's use of slang and wordplay adds to the playfulness of the song, making it an upbeat and catchy tune that anyone can dance to.


Line by Line Meaning

I see some of them want me to fall
I am aware that some of my rivals want to see me fail


Everyday, me I grind, me I toil
Each day, I work hard tirelessly


They see nothing at all
They cannot see my success in the making


Cos my "G" has done it all
Because my God has been the source of all my achievements


I see badman want me to dull
I notice my haters hope to see me unhappy


Everyday, me I chill, me I ball
Everyday, I relax and have fun


My bills, I'm paying in dol(lar)s
I am wealthy enough to pay my expenses in dollars


Me the don dada
I am the king of my game


All of them father
I am superior to all of my rivals


Hustle my way to the top with no ladder
I earned my success through hard work and without any favors


Going in harder
I am pushing myself to achieve even more


No one else badder
No one else is better or more superior than me


I am young and getting it
I am young and earning lots of success


While I step in the club, drinks up Cos they feeling it
When I enter the club, everyone is having a great time because of me


The streets say na me bad pass o
People on the street recognize and acknowledge my superiority


Eh... if you're holy make you cast a stone
If you are without guilt, feel free to criticize me


Before ya judge me, think your own
Before you judge me, consider your own shortcomings


Making money from zone to zone
I am generating income from different locations


Thank God for the elevation
I am thankful to God for my rise to success


Every night is a celebration
Every night is a time to celebrate my success


I am young and getting it
I am young and earning lots of success


Them say na me bad pass
Many people acknowledge me as the best


My "G" has done it for me
God has been the sole source of my success


Done it for me
God has provided all of my achievements


Nothing can run me down
Nothing can bring me down, I am unstoppable


Thank God for the elevation (elevation)
I am thankful to God for my rise to success




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Comments from YouTube:

@icuqt2

I;m from the caribbean and i love this guys music..for nice..never knew this existed..but i'm loving all of it...well done..

@zekeike3872

My Bestest Iyanya's song of all time. Paining he didnt make a video for this my 1billion played most songs of all time.

@williamanderson7327

superb Mr chair man.you are doing it like the real boss you are.....GO GO mr MI

@MandaPandaBear2000

Iyanya made this track! No disrespect to M.I. his lyrics were dope but Iyanya chorus and hook AMAZING! Just the flow of this song oml! I love it.

@lemonade9766

This song is underrated!!! Need to be more popular mehn! Heard it in a movie and I had to look it up😍😍😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@prayhard1815

Ada Igbo was searching for this like a year now. indeed underrated!!!

@tonyekiko1

Camilla Tekwo. What movie please id like to know

@titaniahope5400

@@tonyekiko1 the movie name is my sweat

@charlestom8700

Samee oo Zubby micheals movie

@idongesitrobert6987

My best track since 2013

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