Sote
Korede Bello Lyrics
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Korede Bello
BabyFresh on the hit
And he's giving them all- of course
Seh na alert you want?
You go withdraw Sote
Abi na loving you need ohh?
Oh oh oh
Cos me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
You go want halla Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
Me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
You go want craze oh Sote- Sote
You no go want; you no go want go
Dangote na my father
Otedola is my daddy oh
Adenuga na my papa
Anything you want oh, you order till you tire
Mama, Sotete
Sebi na designer you want? Eh ihhh
You go rock am Sote- Sote Sotete
Abi na Dubai you want go? Ehh
You go travel Sote
Cos me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
You go want halla Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
Me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
You go want craze oh Sote- Sote
You no go want; you no go want go
Dangote na my father
Otedola is my daddy oh
Adenuga na my papa
Anything you want oh, you order till you tire
Mama, Sotete
Oh baba ehh
Sweety mother- fine mama oh
Ayisha 'Yisha- oh mama eh
Oh eh ih
Me I go dey love you Sote
Oh eh- oh mama
Mummy Alakija- sweet mama oh
E kira fun mama
E kira fun mama ehh
Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
You go want halla Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
Me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
You go want craze oh Sote- Sote
You no go want; you no go want go
Dangote na my father
Otedola is my daddy oh
Adenuga na my papa
You order till you tire
Mama, Sotete.
My daddy, Dirisa
Oya, make we go see my pastor
Pastor Tunde Bakare oh
No. 1 ohhh
In Korede Bello's song Sote, he talks about the extent of his love for his partner, promising to love them "sote-sote" which means forever. The song opens with him acknowledging producer BabyFresh before delving into the lyrics. The opening lines offer two alternative situations in which Korede is willing to go all the way for his significant other, either providing financial assistance or showering them with love. He sings in pidgin English, and this language is synonymous with Nigerian music genres, often used by artists to communicate with their audience in relatable terms. Korede's fatherly-figure references, Dangote, Otedola, and Adenuga, are all prominent Nigerian billionaires, with Dangote ranking as Africa's richest man in 2020 by Forbes. Korede mentions these men to emphasize that he is willing to provide anything his partner desires, no matter how expensive. Within Nigerian pop music culture, it is common for artists to reference these moneyed men.
Korede Bello's song has a catchy beat and melody, coupled with an easy-to-sing-along chorus, making it a fan-favourite. The song's title, Sote, means "until" in Yoruba, a language commonly spoken in Nigeria. Korede's use of Yoruba words, alongside pidgin English, exemplifies his ability to fuse both languages, creating a unique sound in his music. His use of "mama" throughout the song also connotes respect and admiration for women, which is a vital attribute in the African context. Overall, the song mirrors the typical African man's view of love, emphasizing the willingness to go above and beyond for a lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Korede
Introducing the artist performing the song
Korede Bello
Repeating the full name of the artist for emphasis and recognition
BabyFresh on the hit
Giving credit to the music producer responsible for the beat
And he's giving them all - of course
Acknowledging the producer's success and popularity
Seh na alert you want?
Asking the listener if financial success is their goal
You go withdraw Sote
Promising that they can withdraw money until they tire
Abi na loving you need ohh?
Asking the listener if what they truly desire is love
I go give you Sote
Promising to love them excessively and unconditionally
Oh oh oh
Vocals that add an element of excitement and emphasis
Cos me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Reiterating the promise to love the listener excessively
Sote Sote Sote- Sote
Emphasizing the degree of love through repetition
You go want halla Sote- Sote
Suggesting that the listener will crave attention and affection
Me I go dey love you Sote- Sote
Repeating the promise of unconditional love by the artist
You go want craze oh Sote- Sote
Suggesting that the listener will be driven crazy by their excess love
You no go want; you no go want go
Affirming that the listener will not want to leave this love
Dangote na my father
Asserting that the artist is from a wealthy family (like the industrialist Aliko Dangote)
Otedola is my daddy oh
Affirming that the artist's father is also wealthy (like the entrepreneur Femi Otedola)
Adenuga na my papa
Adding another wealthy name to the mix for emphasis (like another entrepreneur Mike Adenuga)
Anything you want oh, you order till you tire
Suggesting that the singer has no limit to their wealth and will fulfill any desires of the listener endlessly
Mama, Sotete
Using a placeholder for a Yoruba word that means 'remember' or 'keep loving me' as an encouragement to remember the love promised
Sebi na designer you want? Eh ihhh
Asking the listener if they want a designer item
You go rock am Sote- Sote Sotete
Promising that the listener can 'rock it' endlessly and still receive love
Abi na Dubai you want go? Ehh
Asking the listener if they want to travel to Dubai
You go travel Sote
Promising that the listener can travel as much as they want
Oh baba ehh
A celebratory interjection, expressing excitement
Sweety mother- fine mama oh
A loving reference to a beautiful mother figure
Ayisha 'Yisha- oh mama eh
Another loving reference to a mother figure, this time named Ayisha or 'Yisha'
Mummy Alakija- sweet mama oh
Another loving reference to a mother figure, this time named Alakija
E kira fun mama
Telling someone to 'greet' or 'remember' the mother figure
E kira fun mama ehh
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the importance of loving and remembering one's mother
Sote- Sote
Repeating the main song title
You no go want; you no go want go
Repeating the affirmation that the listener will not want to leave this love
My daddy, Dirisa
Adding another father figure name for emphasis
Oya, make we go see my pastor
Suggesting that the listener and artist go visit a pastor, perhaps for a blessing or to show the depth of their love
Pastor Tunde Bakare oh
Naming a specific pastor who may be respected or important to the artist or listener
No. 1 ohhh
An exclamation of excitement or respect for the pastor
Contributed by Lucy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peace Benda
I listen to this song on one day like 50times I really love it π
Youdeline Noelson
I'm already in love with this songππ
Tyler Robertson
OMG this song, my ears are in heaven xx Love from New Zealand xx
heavenly Queen
Love it πβ€π
Myla JanΓ©e
"Abi na lovin you need" "cos me I go dey love you sote" I LOVE THIS SONG OMGGGGG
John Peculiar
the voice is just magical...
Eleiza Aidoo
i am just loving this songππ
Daisy Meynier
on repeat i love it
oyeka daniel
Love feeling the vibe @korede
Fantacee Wiz
Sote is a Sierra Leonean word Iβm sure Dβja most have taught him... #Nice1