Bad Influence
Naira Marley Lyrics
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They don't want to see you doing good
They want to see you leave the hood
They steady praying that nigga lose
Kill them with the sauce
Kill them with the success
Kill them with the smile
Kill them with the joy
It kills them that you're happy
Kill them with the sauce
Kill them with the success
Kill them with the smile
Kill them with no noise
Kill them with the joy
It kills them that you're happy
They said that I'm a menace
They said that I'm a menace to the society
They said I'm bad influence
They said I'm a bad influence to the youth dem
But the government don't have nothing for us
It's like they tryna kill all of us
Can't smoke can't drink can't eat with us
Members only can't hang with us
You already know most of them are sellout
Every Marlian show you know that get sellout
Big spliffs like Fela
Pass to my brother
I bang for my brother
I say free all my brothers ey
We want school but they give us prison
We want education but they taught us lesson
We want school but they give us prison
We want education but they taught us lesson
Can't tell me what to do
Smoke weed fuck girls what the fuck I want
You don't even know what the fuck I want
I just want to be happy that is all I want
Kill them with the sauce
Kill them with the success
Kill them with the smile
Kill them with no noise
Kill them with the joy
It kills them that you're happy
Kill them with the sauce
Kill them with the success
Kill them with the smile
Kill them with no noise
Kill them with the joy
It kills them that you're happy
They said that I'm a menace
They said that I'm a menace to the society
They said I'm bad influence
They said I'm bad influence to the youth
They said I'm a menace
They said that I'm a menace to the society
They said I'm bad influence
They said I'm bad influence to the youth
Aye le
Aye toh crucify Jesus who am I who am I who am I
Oh my God trust in God ooh
Can't tell me nothing unless you're making me money
Look here now can't tell me nothing
Forever I'm gonna be happy
Agba Jade Jade Jade
Ti ewe oba shei e ri
Nowosoke soke
Ti iwo oba kpuro ri
Bad vibes go away
Don't come again
Dema hyprocrite
Most of them dema hyprocrite
Kill them with the sauce
Kill them with the success
Kill them with the smile
Kill them with no noise
Kill them with the joy
It kills them that you're happy
Kill them with the sauce
Kill them with the success
Kill them with the smile
Kill them with no noise
Kill them with the joy
It kills them that you're happy
They said that I'm a menace
They said that I'm a menace to the society
They said I'm bad influence
They said I'm a bad influence to the youth
They said I'm a menace
They said that I'm a menace to the society
They said I'm bad influence
They said I'm a bad influence to the youth
Ronexxzzy for this one
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Naira Marley's "Bad Influence" discusses the societal pressure placed on individuals to conform, especially those who come from rough backgrounds. The first verse depicts how society doesn't want people who come from the hood to succeed; instead, they are expected to fail. Marley counters those expectations by suggesting that individuals could "kill them" with their happiness and success, reminding them that their achievements would hurt society's naysayers.
The second verse touches on the way the government treats individuals from rough backgrounds. Marley believes that the government tries to oppress and control them by denying them education and instead, putting them in prison. He implies that the government is not concerned about the young people's welfare, stating that they have no intentions of helping them.
In conclusion, "Bad Influence" is a call for people to ignore society's rules and regulations, allowing themselves to be happy and successful despite societal pressures telling them otherwise. Marley encourages people to stand firm in their beliefs and not be deterred by anyone's opinions.
Line by Line Meaning
They don't want to see you in the mood
People don't want to see you happy
They don't want to see you doing good
People don't want to see you succeed
They want to see you leave the hood
People want you to leave your roots behind
They steady praying that nigga lose
They are constantly wishing for your downfall
Kill them with the sauce
Overwhelm them with your charisma and style
Kill them with the success
Overwhelm them with your achievements
Kill them with the smile
Overwhelm them with your positive attitude
Kill them with no noise
Overwhelm them with your quiet determination
Kill them with the joy
Overwhelm them with your happiness
It kills them that you're happy
People hate to see you happy
They said that I'm a menace
People label me as a dangerous person
They said that I'm a menace to the society
People believe that I am a threat to society
They said I'm bad influence
People say that I set a bad example
They said I'm a bad influence to the youth dem
People think that I am a negative influence on young people
But the government don't have nothing for us
The government doesn't provide anything for us
It's like they tryna kill all of us
It seems like they are trying to oppress and harm us
Can't smoke can't drink can't eat with us
We can't enjoy basic pleasures with anyone except our own group
Members only can't hang with us
Only members of our group can spend time with us
You already know most of them are sellout
Most people are disloyal and only care about themselves
Every Marlian show you know that get sellout
Every show featuring my fans gets sold out
Big spliffs like Fela
We smoke large joints, reminiscent of Fela Kuti
Pass to my brother
I share my weed with my friends and fellow Marlians
I bang for my brother
I will fight and defend my friends and fellow Marlians
I say free all my brothers ey
I call for the release of all my friends and fellow Marlians who are imprisoned
We want school but they give us prison
We demand education, but instead are sent to prison
We want education but they taught us lesson
We want to learn, but instead are punished
Can't tell me what to do
I won't allow anyone to control me
Smoke weed fuck girls what the fuck I want
I will do what I want, including smoking weed and having sex with girls
You don't even know what the fuck I want
You have no idea what I really desire
I just want to be happy that is all I want
All I truly want is to be happy
Aye le
Hey there
Aye toh crucify Jesus who am I who am I who am I
If they crucified Jesus, who am I to escape criticism?
Oh my God trust in God ooh
Believe in and rely on God
Forever I'm gonna be happy
I will continue to choose happiness
Agba Jade Jade Jade
Older ones watch out
Ti ewe oba shei e ri
When the king's staff falls, who picks it up?
Nowosoke soke
Rise up quickly
Ti iwo oba kpuro ri
Who will replace you if you are gone?
Bad vibes go away
Negative energy, leave us alone
Don't come again
Don't return
Dema hyprocrite
They are all hypocrites
Most of them dema hyprocrite
The majority of people are hypocritical
Ronexxzzy for this one
Shoutout to Ronexxzzy for producing this track
Priemexxy Priemexxy
Shoutout to Priemexxy
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: AZEEZ ADESHINA FASHOLA, CHISOM EZEH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@josephsudan231
Naira Marley's song with good lyrics and meaning ❤
@mickeydifediorah8056
If you know you love this song more than I do oya hit like Marley for life 🌎🌏
@naija_cutiee
I pray everyone that reads this stays blessed 😇😇
This song makes absolute sense 😍
Replay button on fire 🔥🔥🔥
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@adedejiadewale8625
Can't really stop loving this dude called! Naira marley 💯 👌
@bunmialafiatayo7133
adedeji adewale same here ò
@lionelnwankwo8063
Same u now shouting for justice for Mohbad
@eddycyrille
Bro am from Cameroon but I really love this one if someone like this song let me see your like
@calvinagbormbi3757
J'ai dore