Like
Iyanya Lyrics
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Shekpe (Koni koni go koni koni)
OBO (Koni koni go koni koni)
Vado hmm mm mm (Koni koni go koni koni)
Baddest
Ba baddest (Turning turning go turning turning)
It's Iyanya (Turning turning go turning turning)
Turning turning go turning turning (Hmm mm mm)
Back when I had no car (Ayy)
You still be riding for me
Back when I had no raba (Ayy)
You still be spending feelings
Back when I had no boss (Back when I had)
You still be staining me (Ayy)
Back when I had nobody had you
If you like (Like)
Show me what you really feel inside (Inside)
Let me kiss you on your lips (Kiss you on your lips)
If you like (Like)
We can both decide (Cide)
Baby oh let me kiss you on your lips (Lips)
Choke on me
Choke on me
Omo choke on me oh
Choke on me
Choke on me
Omo choke on me oh
Choke on me
Choke on me
Omo choke on me oh (Omo choke on me oh ah yeah)
Choke on me
Choke on me (On me oh ayy ayy)
Omo choke on me oh (Yeah)
Back when I'm thinking far (Iishh)
Na you dey bring me back (Oh oh)
Back when I no get liver (Oh oh)
Na you dey boost my morale
Back when I never go Yankee
Na you go run my visa ayy
Back when the thing no sure
Na you dey give me joy (Oh ohh oh)
If you like (Like)
Show me what you really feel inside (Inside)
Let me kiss you on your lips (Oh yeah)
If you like (Like)
We can both decide (Cide)
Baby oh let me kiss you on your lips (Lips)
Choke on me
Choke on me
Omo choke on me oh
Choke on me
Choke on me
Omo choke on me oh
Choke on me
Choke on me
Omo choke on me oh (Omo choke on me oh ah yeah)
Choke on me
Choke on me (On me oh ayy ayy)
Omo choke on me oh (Yeah)
Koni koni go koni koni (OBO)
Koni koni go koni koni (It's Iyanya)
Koni koni go koni koni (Milla's Mix)
Shekpe
Turning turning go turning turning
Turning turning go turning turning
Turning turning (Ahh) go turning turning (Ah ah ah ahh)
Migwo (Ah ah ah ahh)
The lyrics to Iyanya's song "Like" talk about the loyalty and support of a partner during the artist's journey to success. The song starts with various ad-libs and shoutouts to other artists, emphasizing his confidence and status. He then expresses gratitude to his partner for sticking with him through difficult times when he had no car, no money, and no reputation. Despite these challenges, the partner remained by his side, supporting him emotionally and financially.
The chorus highlights the artist's desire for his partner to express their feelings genuinely and openly. He wants to share intimate moments and affections, symbolized by a kiss. The verse further describes how his partner played a significant role in his personal growth, pushing him to overcome obstacles and pursue his dreams. The mention of going to America (Yankee) and running his visa suggests that the partner helped facilitate opportunities for his career.
The song's overall theme is gratitude and appreciation for a loyal and supportive partner who believed in the artist's potential even when he had nothing. It celebrates the strength of their relationship and the partner's unwavering commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh boy (Banga banga)
Hey, listen up (Powerful and impactful)
Shekpe (Koni koni go koni koni)
Cheers (Let go of any negativity)
OBO (Koni koni go koni koni)
Omo Baba Olowo (Well-established and influential)
Vado hmm mm mm (Koni koni go koni koni)
Nickname of the artist, expressing greatness (Release any doubts)
Baddest
The very best (Unmatched in skill and talent)
Ba baddest (Turning turning go turning turning)
Even better (Continuously improving and evolving)
It's Iyanya (Turning turning go turning turning)
Introducing the artist Iyanya (Constantly progressing and advancing)
Turning turning go turning turning (Hmm mm mm)
Progressing and evolving (Moving forward and growing)
Migwo
Greeting or salutation (Acknowledging presence)
Back when I had no car (Ayy)
In the past when I didn't have wealth or material possessions
You still be riding for me
You remained loyal and supportive
Back when I had no raba (Ayy)
When I had no money or financial stability
You still be spending feelings
You continued to invest emotions and care
Back when I had no boss (Back when I had)
When I had no success or authority
You still be staining me (Ayy)
You still believed in me and stood by my side
Back when I had nobody had you
In times of loneliness and emptiness, you were there
If you like (Like)
If you desire
Show me what you really feel inside (Inside)
Express your true emotions and thoughts
Let me kiss you on your lips (Kiss you on your lips)
Allow me to show affection and intimacy
If you like (Like)
If you want
We can both decide (Cide)
Together, we can make a mutual choice
Baby, oh let me kiss you on your lips (Lips)
Darling, let me express my love physically
Choke on me
Engulf and consume me
Omo choke on me oh
Baby, overwhelm yourself with love for me
Back when I'm thinking far (Iishh)
In times of deep contemplation and future planning
Na you dey bring me back (Oh oh)
You are the one who brings me back to reality
Back when I no get liver (Oh oh)
When I lacked courage and boldness
Na you dey boost my morale
You are the one who uplifts and encourages me
Back when I never go Yankee
When I hadn't traveled to America
Na you go run my visa ayy
You would be the one to support my journey
Back when the thing no sure
In times of uncertainty and doubt
Na you dey give me joy (Oh ohh oh)
You are the one who brings me happiness
Koni koni go koni koni (OBO)
Let go of any form of negativity (Omo Baba Olowo)
Koni koni go koni koni (It's Iyanya)
Release any doubting thoughts (Introducing Iyanya)
Koni koni go koni koni (Milla's Mix)
Let go of all negative vibes (Remixed by Milla)
Shekpe
Cheers (Celebrating and enjoying)
Turning turning go turning turning
Constantly evolving and progressing
Migwo
Greeting or salutation (Acknowledging presence)
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Together brother you are legend for music in naija"
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@zeeliciouskhondlo2703
The song is too short though
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Anything Davido and Kizz Daniel puts hands in is MAGIC!!!
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