Baby Favour
Lil Kesh Lyrics
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[Hia hia hia; eh hia eh hia eh hia] Selebobo bobaboba; olobo bebebe
Eh eh
(CHORUS)
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavour
Stop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavourStop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
(HOOK)
Wo, one- okan
Oya, two- eji
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- daddy ojere
One- okan
Oya, two- eji
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- shake ojere
(VERSE 1- Lil Kesh)
Wo, ilu yi ma badd gan- yepa
Se l'o ni pe ki n calm down- me e gba a
Wo, b'o wu n e o fleek-i [Oloun] Ab'o tallest [Oloun] Wo, b'o ba ti le pe mi, me e gba a
T'o ba drop, o ma dide bii Drogba [Drogba] Ni se lo ma faraya proper- proper
Ko de pon dandan k'o mu Burukutu before
you know say this gbedu na fire
She say "I just got back to the country"
You see, all this your accent, it is nothing
Mi o gbo Panya; mi o gbo nothing
T'o ba pan t'oke, k'o de pan t'eyin
Well, I know this jam it makes no sense
But na nonsense dey make more sense
Cos if the jam makes too much sense
Then too much sense, it makes no sense(CHORUS)
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavour
Stop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavour
Stop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
(HOOK)
Wo, one- okan
Oya, two- eji
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- daddy ojere
One- okan
Oya, two- eji
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- shake ojere
(Lil Kesh- VERSE 2)
You see, I cannot come and go and kee myself
Make I shak, make I feel myself
Plenty shayo, e boku for here
Bia neba, make you dirty yourself
Because I be biggi man, I dey ball for here [for here]All these girls no dey dull for here [for here]Everybody dey boogey down,
simply because we are feeling the jam
She say "I just got back to the country"
You see, all this your accent, it is nothing
Mi o gbo Panya; mi o gbo nothing
T'o ba pan t'oke, k'o de pan t'eyin
Well, I know this jam it makes no sense
But na nonsense dey make more sense
Cos if the jam makes too much sense
Then too much sense, it makes no sense
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavour
Stop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavour
Stop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
(HOOK)
Wo, one- okan
Oya, two- eji
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- daddy ojere
One- okan
Oya, two- eji
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- shake ojere
(FINALE)
Selebobo bobaboba; olobo bebebe
Eh eh
The song "Baby Favour" by Lil Kesh is a party anthem that aims to get everyone on their feet and dancing. The lyrics talk about having a good time with a girl, enjoying some drinks, and dancing to the beat of the music. The song's chorus repeatedly asks for "baby favour," which could refer to anything from a dance move to a favorable response to a request. The song also features a hook that encourages the listeners to dance and shake it, repeating the words "one-okan" and "two-eji."
Lil Kesh's verses in the song are playful and carefree, focusing on enjoying the moment and not taking things too seriously. He references people trying to impress him by being tall or dropping names, but he's not impressed with that. He doesn't care about fancy accents or understanding everything as long as he's having fun. Lil Kesh's rap style in the song is fast-paced and bouncy, keeping up with the energetic beat of the music.
Overall, "Baby Favour" is a fun song that encourages listeners to forget their worries and dance the night away.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Baby Favour; bia neba, make I give you the flavour
Lil Kesh is offering to give his love interest some excitement and flavor in their relationship.
Stop to dey demo; was talking behaviour
He urges his love interest to stop pretending and to show her real character.
Turn it up make we disturb the neighbour; disturb the neighbour
Lil Kesh wants to have some fun and party with his love interest, even if it means causing a little disturbance to their neighbors.
Wo, one- okan
A Yoruba phrase to start a dance routine with a count of one.
Oya, two- eji
A Yoruba phrase to continue the dance routine with a count of two.
Oya, baby shake it- shake it
Lil Kesh asks his love interest to dance and shake her body to the beat of the song.
Mo ni k'o shake for daddy- daddy ojere
He encourages the girl to dance for him and promises to reward her with money.
Wo, ilu yi ma badd gan- yepa
Lil Kesh is hyped up and excited about his surroundings.
Se l'o ni pe ki n calm down- me e gba a
He asks if he should calm down, knowing that he is hyped up and unable to tone down his energy.
Wo, b'o wu n e o fleek-i [Oloun] Ab'o tallest [Oloun] Wo, b'o ba ti le pe mi, me e gba a
He asks if any girl can compete with his love interest, both in looks and in stature. He boasts about his own charisma.
T'o ba drop, o ma dide bii Drogba [Drogba] Ni se lo ma faraya proper- proper
He compares his moves and quickness to that of Didier Drogba, a famous soccer player, and says that he'll dance properly and with zeal when the beat drops.
Ko de pon dandan k'o mu Burukutu before
He suggests that before the fun starts, they should drink some alcohol or local brew called burukutu.
you know say this gbedu na fire
Lil Kesh affirms that his music is a hit and can get the party started.
Mi o gbo Panya; mi o gbo nothing
He admits that he doesn't understand any language other than Yoruba.
T'o ba pan t'oke, k'o de pan t'eyin
He advises his love interest to prioritize your money on the things you need first, before focusing on other things.
Because I be biggi man, I dey ball for here [for here]All these girls no dey dull for here [for here]Everybody dey boogey down, simply because we are feeling the jam
Lil Kesh flaunts his wealth and status as a big guy and his ability to make everyone have fun and dance to the music.
Selebobo bobaboba; olobo bebebe
An outro chant, invoking Selebobo's name and the sound of the crowd cheering and having fun.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.