Somebody
Iyanya Lyrics


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Gospel on the beat (Hey)
It's Iyanya
And Tiwa Savage

Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)
Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)

I got dough to blow
I know sey you no know
Me I fit run things down tonight oh oh ah ah
There is no time to sow
Your green light dey show
Girl I'm so ready to go

I got money to blow
I got money to blow oh oh
Keep the thing on the low
Keep the thing on the low oh oh
Nobody has to know
Nobody has to know oh oh

Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)
Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)

I got money oh
I no send you oh
I keep grooving here tonight
Theres no time to slow
Bobo shey you know
And you better realise

I got money to blow
I got money to blow oh oh
That's one thing you should know
That's one thing you should know oooh oh
If I keep the thing on the low
Keep the thing on low oh oh

Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)
Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)
Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)

Hold it hold it hold it hold it
That one no dey pay oh
Lets go




It's Iyanya
Tiwa Savage

Overall Meaning

The song "Somebody" by Iyanya featuring Tiwa Savage is a catchy and upbeat track that centers around the desire to spend money on someone and dance with them. The chorus repeats the lines "Want to spend my dough on somebody, I just want to dance with somebody," creating a fun and carefree energy throughout the song. The verses continue this theme, with Iyanya singing about having money to spend and being ready to go out and enjoy himself.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of keeping things low-key and private, with lines like "Keep the thing on the low" and "Nobody has to know." This suggests a desire for a casual and uncomplicated relationship, focused on enjoying the present moment rather than building a lasting connection.


Overall, "Somebody" is a lighthearted and upbeat song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the present moment, whether that means spending money on someone special or simply dancing the night away.


Line by Line Meaning

Gospel on the beat (Hey)
The beat is produced by a Gospel artist


It's Iyanya
The main artist is Iyanya


And Tiwa Savage
The featured artist is Tiwa Savage


Want to spend my dough on somebody (Somebody)
I want to spend my money on someone special


I just want to dance with somebody (Somebody)
I just want to dance with someone special


I got dough to blow
I have a lot of money to spend


I know sey you no know
I know that you don't know


Me I fit run things down tonight oh oh ah ah
I can make things happen tonight


There is no time to sow
There is no time to waste


Your green light dey show
You're giving me the go-ahead


Girl I'm so ready to go
I'm ready to go with you


I got money to blow
I have a lot of money to spend


Keep the thing on the low
Keep it a secret


Nobody has to know
No one needs to find out


I no send you oh
I don't care what you think


I keep grooving here tonight
I'll keep dancing here tonight


Theres no time to slow
There's no time to waste


Bobo shey you know
Guy, do you know?


And you better realise
And you better understand


That's one thing you should know
That's something you should remember


If I keep the thing on the low
If I keep it a secret


Hold it hold it hold it hold it
Wait a minute


That one no dey pay oh
That one won't work


Lets go
Let's get going


It's Iyanya
The main artist is Iyanya


Tiwa Savage
The featured artist is Tiwa Savage




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IYANYA ONOYOM MBUK

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Comments from YouTube:

@vikki12307

Tiwa's voice is so angelic

@kassuere

Gosh I love this song!!!!!!!! This is what happen when two talented artists team up...

@ndombologique

NOOOO.. They stole my heart with this one. My goodness..

@premicengomb3657

2018 and am still here.... Its still super good

@MrVIP1993

This song is colossal though, I wonder why he never put it out as a single.

@sheyio9309

Im in love with this song

@Chommybabyyy

Love this song

@queencheeks8853

This is a master piece

@osanifebenjamin2443

This song is superb ,nice one from iyanya and tiwa savage

@aishadumbuya3600

am inlov with tiwa's voice she gat the best voice

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