One Two
Mi Lyrics


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Ah yeah yeah
Yah yah
Mmmmm
Oh lord oh lord
Yeah yeah

One two one two
I come through they one to lose control
Cause am the brand new flex
So the want to score my goal

Think they know but they don't know
The shit that I've been through
So they wanna hate wanna contemplate
How i make this move

Simma who gat the keys to ma bimaa
Who gat the keys
Jehovah gat the keys
Get the keys keys keys so you can't stop me

Oya wine for the base line
Get down no no the waste time(Ehh ehh)
Wanna see go with the best wine(Aboy)
Demma chill on stage and test on microphone like(Them fit know say)

Mic check One two one two(Auad ra ban ban bang)
Mic check one two(Ehh ehh ehhh)
Mic check one two one two one two(Ouuuh)(one two)
Mic check

One two one two(One two)
One two one two(One two one two one two)
Mic check one two one two
One two one two(Ehh ehh ehhh)
Yeah yeah

Microphone gangster
Ehis kebe ehis kaba
Hot skull come coming through with ah new fire
Dem go range feeling like am real shabba

Them fi know
Microphone gangster
Ehis kebe ehis kaba
Hot skull come coming through with ah new fire
Dem go range feeling like am real shabba

Demma feel badder
Who wan test the boy identify
Say we do this things from nine to five
Them de looku my way they can't deny
They want fight agbero with suite and tie

Say we glorious(Ehhhh)
And we do it so notorious(So notorious)
My style so glorious
Come my brother no the hate on us(No de hate on us)
Say

Mic check one two one two(Ehh ehhh ehhh)
Mic check one two(Wan me says)
Mic check one two one two one two(Ouuuu)
Mic check(Na na na)

One two one two(Mr Marley on deck)
One two one two(Ric Hassani)
Mic check one two one two(Quad ra ban bang)
One two one two(They call me M.I)
Yeah yeah

Ric hassani Youngl mi they like boga(Ah)
Who gone save us from this hot record the manner wicked(Wicked)
Alaba sef hear this record and they open market(Open)
When everybody sleeping we working we be like cricket(Ding)

We on a whole another whole new level(Level)
We not regular(Eh) you feeling the vibe inside your medullar(Ah)
Take the beat and then break it down until its molecular
Particles(Yo) articles written about the way i killing but I(Killing)

Never see anyone with such a pretty figure(Figure)
The way you wine it on a nigga
Aswear the botty's getting bigger(Bigger)

I don't care if you a gold digger
If you want it I'll give you
You're more intoxicating than liquor, so lets get familiar(Fille)

Baby i been confuse when i see you for road(Road)
Look at that ass i got to help but carry the load(Load)
Let me drop you off and call you another day(Another day)
I can't help but start counting when you walk away like baby girl

One two one two(One two one two)
Mic check one two(One)
Mic check one two one two(One two oh nooo)

Mic check one two one two(One two)
One two one two(One two one two one two)
Mic check one two one two(Ehhh ehh)




One two one two
Yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song One Two by MI is a rap song that talks about the artist's rise to fame and success in the music industry. The artist starts the song by confidently stating that he will make the crowd lose control because he is the brand new flex, and they cannot stop him. He talks about the struggles he has been through to reach the level of success that he has now and the hate that he has received because of his success. He goes on to say that Jehovah has the keys to his car, and nobody can stop him. The artist then says that he wants to see the best wine and challenges the crowd to test him on the microphone.


The chorus "One two one two, mic check" is repeated many times throughout the song, signifying the artist's readiness to perform and show his talent. The song's tone is confident and purposeful, and there is a lot of energy and momentum throughout the song.


Overall, the lyrics of the song One Two by MI are focused on the artist's journey to the top, the challenges, and struggles he has faced, and his confidence in his abilities.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah yeah yeah
Introducing the song with a casual and upbeat attitude


Yah yah
Adding to the casual tone of the introduction


Mmmmm
A sound indicating thought or agreement


Oh lord oh lord
Exclaiming in a lighthearted way with a religious reference


Yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the song


One two one two
Starting the first verse with a rhythmic count-in


I come through they one to lose control
Entering the scene with a powerful presence and the ability to make people go wild


Cause am the brand new flex
Explaining that the reason for the power is because of being a fresh and unique talent


So the want to score my goal
Suggesting others are envious of the talent and want to achieve the same level of success


Think they know but they don't know
Referring to people who believe they understand the artist's life and experiences, but in reality they don't


The shit that I've been through
Implying that the artist has gone through a lot and people can't comprehend it


So they wanna hate wanna contemplate
Acknowledging that haters are always going to exist and that they will try to understand the artist's success


How i make this move
Posing the question of how the artist achieved success in order to inspire others


Simma who gat the keys to ma bimaa
Asking the question of who has the keys to the artist's car, as a way of bragging about their success


Who gat the keys
Repeating the question of who has the keys to add emphasis


Jehovah gat the keys
Unexpectedly revealing that God has the keys, suggesting that the artist is giving credit to a higher power for their success


Get the keys keys keys so you can't stop me
Exclaiming that no one can stop the artist's progression


Oya wine for the base line
Encouraging people to dance to the music


Get down no no the waste time(Ehh ehh)
Advising people to stop wasting time and to just enjoy the moment


Wanna see go with the best wine(Aboy)
Encouraging people to dance as best as they can


Demma chill on stage and test on microphone like(Them fit know say)
Referring to other artists who are trying to compete by testing their microphones on stage


Mic check One two one two(Auad ra ban ban bang)
Using the same count-in as before to start a new verse


Mic check one two(Ehh ehh ehhh)
Repeating the phrase for effect and adding to the rhythm


Mic check one two one two one two(Ouuuh)(one two)
Repeating the phrase in a longer, more drawn-out way while still keeping the rhythm


Mic check
Ending the verse with a final mic check


Microphone gangster
Referring to the artist as someone who is in charge of the microphone


Ehis kebe ehis kaba
Repeating nonsense syllables to add to the rhythm of the song


Hot skull come coming through with ah new fire
Describing the artist as someone who brings new energy and excitement to the scene


Dem go range feeling like am real shabba
Suggesting that the artist can make people feel like they are living a luxurious lifestyle


Demma feel badder
Claiming that others feel inferior in the artist's presence


Who wan test the boy identify
Challenging anyone who thinks they can compete with the artist


Say we do this things from nine to five
Describing how hard the artist works to achieve success


Them de looku my way they can't deny
Asserting that people are aware of the artist's talent and can't deny it


They want fight agbero with suite and tie
Comparing someone who is envious of the artist's talent to an agbero, which is a Nigerian word for a street thug


Say we glorious(Ehhhh)
Describing the artist's ability to be grand and magnificent


And we do it so notorious(So notorious)
Claiming that the artist has a reputation for being famous and successful


My style so glorious
Reiterating the artist's own grandeur


Come my brother no the hate on us(No de hate on us)
Exhorting others to not be envious of the artist's success


Mic check one two one two(Ehh ehhh ehhh)
Starting another verse with a mic check


Mic check one two(Wan me says)
Repeating the phrase with a slight deviation to add variety


Mic check one two one two one two(Ouuuu)
Repeating the phrase multiple times in a row with variations each time


Mic check(Na na na)
Ending the verse with some nonsensical sounds to add to the rhythm


Ric hassani Youngl mi they like boga(Ah)
Mentioning the names of other artists to give them credit


Who gone save us from this hot record the manner wicked(Wicked)
Asking who can save people from the amazing music being produced


Alaba sef hear this record and they open market(Open)
Claiming that even the Alaba market (where pirated music is sold) has opened up to his music


When everybody sleeping we working we be like cricket(Ding)
Trying to convey that they work tirelessly and as hard as crickets do


We on a whole another whole new level(Level)
Stressing that they are far ahead of their competition


We not regular(Eh) you feeling the vibe inside your medullar(Ah)
Positing that their style is unique and that the listener can feel it all the way inside the core of their being


Take the beat and then break it down until its molecular
Describing the artist's ability to dissect a beat into its smallest parts


Particles(Yo) articles written about the way i killing but I(Killing)
Stating that people are writing about the artist's skill, but the artist doesn't care since they know they're killing it


Never see anyone with such a pretty figure(Figure)
Admiring someone's physical beauty


The way you wine it on a nigga
Describing the way someone dances sensually


Aswear the botty's getting bigger(Bigger)
Observing that the person's butt is getting bigger


I don't care if you a gold digger
Saying that the artist isn't bothered by someone's motives for being with them


If you want it I'll give you
Implying that the artist is willing to give freely to those who want something from them


You're more intoxicating than liquor, so lets get familiar(Fille)
Comparing someone's appeal to being drunk, and suggesting that they should get closer


Baby i been confuse when i see you for road(Road)
Admitting to being overwhelmed and confused when seeing someone in public


Look at that ass i got to help but carry the load(Load)
Noticing someone's attractive body and feeling the need to look more carefully


Let me drop you off and call you another day(Another day)
Suggesting that they should see each other again in the future


I can't help but start counting when you walk away like baby girl
Admitting to counting someone's steps as they walk away


One two one two(One two one two)
Ending the song with the same rhythmic count-in as before


Mic check one two(One)
Adding a slight variation to the phrase for effect


Mic check one two one two(One two oh nooo)
Adding some playful sounds to end the song on a fun note


Mic check one two one two(One two)
Continuing to add variety to the phrase


One two one two(One two one two one two)
Ending with a final count-in to emphasize the rhythm of the song


Mic check one two one two(Ehhh ehh)
Ending the song with one last mic check


One two one two
The final beat in the rhythm of the song


Yeah yeah
Ending the song with the same enthusiastic expression as the beginning




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Comments from YouTube:

@southsideslondon

Omg the water man film brought me here and I'm so glad it did. What a banger can't believe I've never came across it. Needs some recognition!!!

@afamjoy7125

Me too mate.....the movie brought me here😁

@shantyadjei1740

Same here bruh. So good when bashing in car

@taniameko158

SAME😭

@southsideslondon

@Shanty Adjei indeed it is brother

@angelenamartin7287

I'm late but the movie brought me here too😌

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@amadqureshi5906

The Water Man made my day today, probably I never know about this legend in my entire life.
Thank you for bringing such amazing stuff for us.

@lucyheartfilawolliston1853

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@cadetbabylove5016

How many of you come listening to it after water man

@lindiwekhanyile6387

If it wasn't for 'The Water Man' 😢❤ I love this song anyway ❤

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