Tilapia
Mr Eazi feat. Medikal Lyrics


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zaga
see your settle ebi shabba
shabba ah
zaga
see ur settle ebi shabba
Awuraba shabba take it
night time i waje up in the morning abi jungle ooo, jungle ooo ehe
Baby, play me music make we jump oo, jump ooo ehe
ebe your body bi the place wey a dey won go, won go aha
Ano 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, o baby na
My baby dey wire aaa, o baby na, baby na
Tonight, i be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
toobo m'ame, saa na wop3
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Tonight, i be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
toobo m'ame saa na wop3
Baby gimme food make a talk to you
Ai
Abena m'ame tilapia 3kom de me
ehe
yenk) yenk)
Abena m'ame tilapia 3kom de me oh
(medikal)
AMG BABY
b) me din ma me
MDK
swag poof
zagadat
Odo you be one in a pretty mili
one in a billion
whmm whmm
something dey smell fishy, Aquarium
Ebe like you dey try surprise but a catch you already
Abeg your tilapia feature me see you for call me
Baby meny3 wizkid nanso no tease me
On your knees you for beg u must to please me
Dem figga say wanna love never go dey last
Nanso hw3 yebeko t)))n, Life is eazi
Baby na fire aaa
Baby na, baby na
My baby dey wire aaa
my baby na, baby na
My baby na fire aaa
baby na, baby na
My baby dey wire aaa
bab3 na, bab3 na
Tonight i be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Toobo mame, saa na wop3
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Tonight i be hungry man
Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Toobo mame saa na wop3
Baby gimme food make i talk to you
zaga
see your settle ebi shabba
shabba ah
zaga
see your settle ebi shabba




Awuraba shabba
(end)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr Eazi's song "Tilapia" feat. Medikal offer an upbeat and catchy sound supported by lyrics about hunger for both food and love. The song opens with the repetition of "zaga" as the singer calls for attention. The use of the slang term "settle" points to the song's Ghanaian roots, while the reference to "shabba" pays tribute to the popular Jamaican musician Shabba Ranks. The lines "night time I waje up in the morning abi jungle ooo, jungle ooo ehe / Baby, play me music make we jump oo, jump ooo ehe" create a vibrant atmosphere, with the mention of the jungle and the call to dance.


The song is predominantly about one's love interest, referred to as "baby," with lines like "Ano go keep it on the down low / Baby na fire, baby na, baby na / My baby dey wire, baby na, baby na" expressing admiration and a desire for intimacy. The repeated call for food connotes both physical and emotional hunger, as the singer pleads with "Baby gimme food make a chop oh." The fun and relatable lyrics are accompanied by a dynamic Afrobeats sound that makes for a lively dance track.


Line by Line Meaning

zaga
Attention-grabbing ad-lib.


see your settle ebi shabba
I see that you have settled down, like Shabba Ranks (a Jamaican reggae musician known for his laid-back style).


shabba ah
Another shout-out to Shabba Ranks.


zaga
Repeating attention-grabbing ad-lib.


see ur settle ebi shabba
Reiterating that the person has settled down like Shabba Ranks.


Awuraba shabba take it
As a tribute to Shabba Ranks, use the catchphrase 'Awuraba' (an Akan word meaning 'young girl') and tell him to take it (i.e. accept the tribute).


night time i waje up in the morning abi jungle ooo, jungle ooo ehe
I have a wild and adventurous spirit, waking up at night as if I am in a jungle, chanting the word 'jungle' twice as an emphasis.


Baby, play me music make we jump oo, jump ooo ehe
Let's get the party started by playing some music and dancing together, adding 'oo' and 'ehe' as an exclamation of joy.


ebe your body bi the place wey a dey won go, won go aha
I want to go where your body is taking me, with 'aha' as an expression of agreement or confirmation.


Ano go keep it on the down low
I won't keep our relationship a secret.


Baby na fire, baby na, baby na
My baby is hot, emphasizing this with 'baby na' (a Ghanaian slang for 'isn't it?').


My baby dey wire, baby na, baby na
My baby is 'wired' (an African English phrase meaning 'doing well') and hot.


Tonight, i be hungry man
I'm hungry tonight, using 'hungry man' as a metaphor for wanting something (in this case, food).


Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Give me food so that I can eat it (using 'make a chop' to express eagerness).


toobo m'ame, saa na wop3
I'm very hungry, please give me some food (using the Akan language to express gratitude and respect).


Baby gimme food make a chop oh
Repeating the request for food.


Ai
Exclamation of approval or agreement (used as an interjection).


Abena m'ame tilapia 3kom de me
Abena, please bring me some tilapia to eat (using the Akan language).


ehe
Expression of agreement or confirmation.


yenk) yenk)
Repetitive phrase used by Medikal (a Ghanaian rapper) as an ad-lib or sound effect.


Abena m'ame tilapia 3kom de me oh
Repeating the request for tilapia, with 'oh' adding emphasis.


(medikal)
Introduction of the featured artist, Medikal.


AMG BABY
Referring to Medikal's music group (AMG Business) and calling him 'baby' as a term of endearment.


b) me din ma me
Support me with your name (using the Akan language to express loyalty and support).


MDK
Medikal's initials (used as a call-out).


swag poof
Phrase used as a sound effect or ad-lib that expresses style or confidence.


zagadat
Exclamation used to show enthusiasm, excitement or approval.


Odo you be one in a pretty mili
My love, you are rare and beautiful like a million dollars (using Nigerian English).


one in a billion
Emphasizing the uniqueness and rarity of the love interest.


whmm whmm
Repetitive phrase used as a sound effect or ad-lib.


something dey smell fishy, Aquarium
Something doesn't seem right, like there's a fishy smell in an aquarium (using a simile to express suspicion).


Ebe like you dey try surprise but a catch you already
It seems like you're trying to surprise me, but I have already caught on (using bilingualism to express the feeling of being clever or aware).


Abeg your tilapia feature me see you for call me
Please include me in your plans to have tilapia and call me when you're ready (using Nigerian English).


Baby meny3 wizkid nanso no tease me
I know you're not Wizkid (a Nigerian musician) but don't tease me (using Ghanaian slang to express that someone is aware of the truth).


On your knees you for beg u must to please me
You must beg on your knees to please me (using Nigerian English and pidgin to express dominance or a demand).


Dem figga say wanna love never go dey last
They think our love won't last (using Nigerian English and pidgin to express perception).


Nanso hw3 yebeko t)))n, Life is eazi
But we will prove them wrong, life is easy (using the Akan language to express resilience and optimism).


baby na fire aaa
My baby is hot and amazing.


My baby dey wire aaa
My baby is doing well and amazing.


Tonight i be hungry man
Repeating the earlier expression of hunger.


toobo mame saa na wop3
Repeating the Akan phrase to express gratitude and hunger.


Baby gimme food make a talk to you
Give me food so we can talk (using 'make' to express causality).


zaga
Repeating the attention-grabbing ad-lib.


Awuraba shabba
Final tribute to Shabba Ranks.




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Comments from YouTube:

@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 !

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@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

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