Respect
Mr. Shadow Lyrics
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As you make your bed so you Dey lie on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Too much argument na dey worst the matter
Blaise boy
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
Boys dey when dem go spend the money (Ooh yah)
Respect is a reciprocal,
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
Respect is a reciprocal
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
This matter na money matter (Money matter)
Give me money make I solve the matter (Solve the matter)
My parents need money to solve the matter (Solve the matter)
Jah bless me make I solve the matter (Solve the matter)
My babi still dey talk of christmas clothes
Give her 5k make she buy her clothes
No be so whajovo
Oshari mudah no dey talk like that
Just 5k in the next 5 days
Make I no say na muci own remain
With my sis
No be so
Make I do am make we leave matter (Just 5k in the next 5 days make I no say na muci Own remain with my sis no be so make I do am make we leave matter)
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
Boys dey when dem go spend the money (Ooh yah)
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
Boys dey when dem go spend the money (Ooh yah)
Respect is a reciprocal
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
Respect is a reciprocal
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
Too much argument dey cus wahala
Make you bring yourself down for area
Why you come con dey argue rubbish
Reason fine before you make a speech
Young man shall you need respect
Respect yourself before you fine respect
Oshari Muh make I tall you something
Why the small boy dey insult you
Because you never respect yourself
Respect is given to who need it
Everybody now dey fine the money
Jah bless me I want the money
I dey hustle tight to get the money
Very soon I go spend the money (I dey hustle tight to get the money very soon I go Spend the money)
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
Boys dey when dem go spend the money (Ooh yah)
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
Boys dey when dem go spend the money (Ooh yah)
Respect is a reciprocal
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
Respect is a reciprocal
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
The song Respect by Mr. Shadow is about the importance of mutual respect in life. The artist explains that respect is a reciprocal, meaning that if you give respect, you will receive respect in return. He advises against arguing too much because it can worsen any situation. He also touches on the theme of money, stating that it should not be rushed because it could lead to harm, and it is better to spend it wisely with friends or family.
The main message of the song is to emphasize the importance of respect in achieving success and building positive relationships. The artist uses a relatable concept, money, to showcase how mutual respect is essential in all aspects of life, including money matters. The song also highlights the need for self-respect, as it is essential to earn respect from others.
Overall, the song Respect by Mr. Shadow is an uplifting and positive message that promotes kindness, mutual respect, and wise decision-making, which can help individuals achieve success in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Respect is a reciprocal
One must give respect to others to be respected back
As you make your bed so you Dey lay on top
One's actions have consequences
E no dey good to dey argue matter
Arguing too much is not productive
Cos too much argument na dey worst the matter
Excessive arguing worsens the situation
This matter na money matter (Money matter)
The issue at hand is related to money
Give me money make I solve the matter (Solve the matter)
Money can solve the problem
My parents need money to solve the matter (Solve the matter)
My parents require funds to resolve the situation
Jah bless me make I solve the matter (Solve the matter)
I pray for divine intervention to help me handle the issue
My babi still dey talk of christmas clothes
My partner is still discussing buying clothes for Christmas
Give her 5k make she buy her clothes
Giving her 5,000 naira can enable her to buy clothes
No be so whajovo
Isn't that right, Whajovo?
Oshari mudah no dey talk like that
Oshari Mudah doesn't speak like that
Just 5k in the next 5 days
I only need 5,000 naira in the coming five days
Make I no say na muci own remain
So that I don't run out of my own remaining funds
With my sis
To help my sister
Make I do am make we leave matter (Just 5k in the next 5 days make I no say na muci Own remain with my sis no be so make I do am make we leave matter)
Let me do it so that we can leave this matter behind us
Too much argument dey cus wahala
Excessive arguing causes problems
Make you bring yourself down for area
Be humble in your surroundings
Why you come con dey argue rubbish
Why are you arguing about nonsense?
Reason fine before you make a speech
Think before speaking
Young man shall you need respect
A young man requires respect
Respect yourself before you fine respect
One must respect themselves before expecting to receive respect
Oshari Muh make I tall you something
Oshari Muh, let me tell you something
Why the small boy dey insult you
Why is the little boy insulting you?
Because you never respect yourself
It's because you don't respect yourself
Respect is given to who need it
Respect is given to those who need it
Jah bless me I want the money
I pray for God's blessings to bring me wealth
I dey hustle tight to get the money
I am working hard to earn money
Very soon I go spend the money (I dey hustle tight to get the money very soon I go Spend the money)
I will spend the money soon enough
Boys dey when dem go spend the money (Ooh yah)
The boys are there when they go to spend the money
Every body now dey fine the money (Money ooh)
Everyone is looking for money
No rush you go get the money (Money ooh)
Don't rush, you will eventually earn the money
Cos if you rush you fit die leave money (Die leave money)
If you rush, you might lose the money
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Written by: blaise shedi
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