Tilapia
Mr Eazi Lyrics
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Zaga zaga
See your settle ebi shabba
Shabba raba
Eh eheh eh
Zaga zaga
See your settle ebi shabba
Raba shabba take it
Anytime time I wake up in the morning
Abi jam go jam go ehe
Baby give me music make we jam go jam go ehe
Ebe your body be the place wey a dey won go won go aha
I no go keep it on the down low
Baby na fire baby na baby na
My baby dey wire baby na baby na
Baby na fire baby na oh baby na
My baby dey wire oh Abena Abena
Tonight I be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Towobo ma me saa na wope
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Tonight I be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Towobo ma me saa na wope
Baby gimme food make a talk to you
Aye Abena ama me tilapia ekom de me ehe
Yenko yenko
Abena ama me tilapia ekom de me oh
AMG baby bo me din ma me
MDK swag poof zaga that
Odo you be one in a pretty mili
One in a billion whm whm
Something dey smell fishy aquarium
Ebe like you dey try surprise but I catch you already
Abeg your tilapia feature me see you for call me
Baby me nyε Wizkid nanso no tease me
On your knees you for beg you must to please me
Dem figure say wanna love never go dey last
Nanso hwe yen beko to
Life is easy
Baby na fire baby na baby na
My baby dey wire baby na baby na
Baby na fire baby na oh baby na
My baby dey wire oh Abena Abena
Tonight I be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Towobo ma me saa na wope
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Tonight I be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Towobo ma me saa na wope
Baby gimme food make a talk to you
Zaga zaga
See your settle ebi shabba shabba ah
Zaga zaga
See your settle ebi shabba
Raba shabba
The lyrics to Mr Eazi's Tilapia essentially discuss the desire for food and love, particularly the titular dish – tilapia. The song's melody and beat are infectious, with Dell B producing a beat that is heavily influenced by Ghanaian highlife music.
The song begins with Zaga Zaga and Dell B introducing their roles as the beat-maker and singer. The lyrics then go on to discuss how when the singer wakes up in the morning, he wants to listen to music and dance with his partner. The singer also mentions how his partner's body is the place where he wants to go- a representation of his desire to be with her.
Throughout the song, Mr Eazi uses several colloquialisms that add to its charm. For instance, when he says "Towobo ma me saa na wope," which directly translates to "serve me food so I can eat," he uses a local Ghanaian language called Twi. Additionally, the lyrics mention some Ghanaian and Nigerian musicians like Medikal and WizKid, respectively.
Overall, Tilapia is a danceable song with lyrics that speak to a common human experience - the desire for love and food. Mr Eazi's ability to blend highlife with contemporary music, as well as his use of colloquialisms and references to other artists, makes Tilapia an excellent representation of West African music.
Line by Line Meaning
lt's Dell B on the beat
This song has been produced by Dell B.
Zaga zaga
This is an exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm.
See your settle ebi shabba
This means that the person being referred to looks settled or comfortable, similar to how Shabba Ranks, a Jamaican dancehall artist, looks settled.
Shabba raba
This is another exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm.
Eh eheh eh
This is another exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm.
Anytime time I wake up in the morning Abi jam go jam go ehe
The singer wants to start each morning with good music and jamming, possibly dancing or having a good time.
Baby give me music make we jam go jam go ehe
The singer wants his partner to play some good music so they can dance and have a good time together.
Ebe your body be the place wey a dey won go won go aha
The singer is attracted to his partner's body and wants to explore it more through dancing and possibly other physical activities.
I no go keep it on the down low
The singer wants to express his feelings and attraction openly without hiding or being secretive about it.
Baby na fire baby na baby na
The singer sees his partner as someone who is amazing and exciting to be around.
My baby dey wire baby na baby na
The singer's partner is someone who is energetic and full of life, similar to an electric current flowing through a wire.
Tonight I be hungry man Baby gimme food make a chop oh Towobo ma me saa na wope Baby gimme food make a chop oh
The singer is hungry and wants his partner to feed him some food, possibly as an act of affection or intimacy.
Aye Abena ama me tilapia ekom de me ehe Yenko yenko Abena ama me tilapia ekom de me oh
The singer wants his partner, Abena, to prepare him some tilapia fish and dance with him while they enjoy it.
AMG baby bo me din ma me MDK swag poof zaga that Odo you be one in a pretty mili One in a billion whm whm Something dey smell fishy aquarium Ebe like you dey try surprise but I catch you already Abeg your tilapia feature me see you for call me Baby me nyε Wizkid nanso no tease me On your knees you for beg you must to please me Dem figure say wanna love never go dey last Nanso hwe yen beko to Life is easy
The singer is addressing his partner and mentioning other popular artists, who may have similar qualities or traits as her. He also mentions that something seems suspicious or fishy, but he catches on to her intentions. He wants her to acknowledge him and not toy with his emotions. He adds that although some people believe that love never lasts, they should still try to experience it since life is easy.
Zaga zaga See your settle ebi shabba shabba ah Zaga zaga See your settle ebi shabba Raba shabba
These are more expressions of excitement or enthusiasm towards the singer's partner and her settled or comfortable appearance.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: BASIL AYODELE JOSEPH, OLUWATOSIN OLUWOLE AJIBADE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leleeomiete6293
"Something smells fishy, Aquarium" We Nigerians never cease to amaze me😂😂 I love Mr.Eazi and that his village hat he always carries in his songs 😂😂
@Ddawg2000
that line was actually given by Medikal, a Ghanaian
@JuneKhid-rf4nt
😁😁 why do u think everyone is nigerian chaii
@johnvictory3172
He probably didn't know man
@WarBaby042
That's not even a bar ffs
@jennyarney
@@JuneKhid-rf4nt bc nobody come with a label on their forehead with their nationality written on it lol !
@Bricktown982
Shout out to all the African artist who keep it African when it comes to the women in their videos.
@rosebellablue
blu22 🙌🏾❤️
@HD-kt8xg
im waiting for when they represent ALL body types not just thin...
@aristieboaminoue7966
formidable Mr Eazy