The Man
Oba Lurge Lyrics
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Men
Oba Lurge is in the building
Eh
Oba Lurge is in the house
Bad boy
We be chilling
Eh
I bet you know your shawty love me tho
Underground but I really feel like OBO
Around my city every corner men they love me yo
So it's ok if you hate
Used to this the baby brother that they hate
Tryna be up on my space
I want the money ain't no time for play
I don't really care who you is
Where you from
Where you are
See I'm steady taking over
Im in connects with the universe
And yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yunno that I'm the man e ooh yeah
Yes I'm the man
The first one like Adam
My flows dey sidon for beat like say na madam
The girls dey give me the split leg like Van Damm
My head no correct
Lyrically I be mad man
Yes yunno that I'm the one
When I step in then it's on
If no be pidgin
How I wan take kill the song
I strong like Nokia and rappers fragile like samsung
Muuudi
I don't really care who you is
Where you from
Where you are
See I'm steady taking over
Im in connects with the universe
And yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yunno that I'm the man e ooh yeah
Yo
See men I'm really feel like the man right now
I feel like Ali back in his prime yunno
Like Flyod back in time yo
Like Jake Paul right his time yo
Sorry for the wait
I'm really sorry
These lyrics by Oba Lurge can be interpreted as a confident declaration of his success and influence in the music industry. He starts off by asserting his presence, stating that he is in the building and the house, emphasizing his importance. Oba Lurge refers to himself as a "bad boy" who is chilling and boasts about his unique and original flow, which has garnered him admiration and love from his fans. He compares himself to a popular Nigerian artist, Davido (also known as OBO), suggesting that he is on a similar path to success.
Despite any hate or negativity he may receive, Oba Lurge remains unfazed and focused on his goals, specifically wanting to make money and not wasting time on play. He emphasizes that he doesn't care about who someone is or where they come from, as he is steadily taking over and connecting with the universe. This could imply that he sees himself as being in tune with the current trends and having a universal appeal.
In the second verse, Oba Lurge continues to assert his dominance by comparing himself to Adam, the first man in the Bible, suggesting that he is a pioneer or trendsetter. He expresses his lyrical prowess, claiming that his flows sit perfectly on beats like a madam. He also mentions his popularity with girls, who show him attention and affection.
Oba Lurge then confidently proclaims himself as "the one," suggesting that he is the chosen or standout artist in the game. He asserts his strength, comparing himself to a strong Nokia phone while dismissing other rappers as fragile like Samsung phones. This line may also highlight his durability and ability to withstand challenges in the industry.
Overall, these lyrics depict Oba Lurge's confidence in his abilities as an artist, his rise to fame, and his determination to continue dominating the music scene. He asserts his status as "the man" and compares himself to successful and influential figures such as Ali, Floyd Mayweather, and Jake Paul.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh
Expressing excitement or agreement
Men
Referring to a group of people
Oba Lurge is in the building
Oba Lurge is present at the location
Eh
Expressing excitement or agreement
Oba Lurge is in the house
Oba Lurge is present at the location
Bad boy
Describing oneself as cool or rebellious
We be chilling
We are relaxing and having a good time
Eh
Expressing excitement or agreement
Young nigga with the OG flow
A young person with a unique and original style of rap
I bet you know your shawty love me tho
I'm confident that your girlfriend loves me
Underground but I really feel like OBO
Not well-known but I feel like a big shot like OBO
Around my city every corner men they love me yo
In my city, everyone loves and supports me
So it's ok if you hate
It's alright if you dislike me
Used to this the baby brother that they hate
I'm used to being the younger sibling that people dislike
Tryna be up on my space
Trying to invade my personal space or compete with me
I want the money ain't no time for play
I'm focused on making money and don't have time for games
I don't really care who you is
I don't care about your identity
Where you from
Your place of origin
Where you are
Your current location
See I'm steady taking over
I'm gradually gaining control and becoming successful
Im in connects with the universe
I have connections and influence in various places
And yunno that I'm the man
And you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yunno that I'm the man e ooh yeah
You know that I'm very important or successful, oh yeah
Yes I'm the man
Yes, I'm very important or successful
The first one like Adam
Being the original or first one
My flows dey sidon for beat like say na madam
My rap flows seamlessly with the beat
The girls dey give me the split leg like Van Damm
The girls are seductive and attracted to me
My head no correct
I may be a little crazy or unconventional
Lyrically I be mad man
In terms of lyrics, I am exceptional
Yes yunno that I'm the one
Yes, you know that I'm the person you should pay attention to
When I step in then it's on
When I arrive, things become exciting or eventful
If no be pidgin
If it's not in pidgin language
How I wan take kill the song
How can I make the song impressive
I strong like Nokia and rappers fragile like samsung
I am strong and durable like Nokia, while other rappers are fragile like Samsung
Muuudi
An expression of enthusiasm or affirmation
I don't really care who you is
I don't care about your identity
Where you from
Your place of origin
Where you are
Your current location
See I'm steady taking over
I'm gradually gaining control and becoming successful
Im in connects with the universe
I have connections and influence in various places
And yunno that I'm the man
And you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yea yunno that I'm the man
Yes, you know that I'm very important or successful
Yunno that I'm the man e ooh yeah
You know that I'm very important or successful, oh yeah
Yo
A greeting or attention-getting exclamation
See men I'm really feel like the man right now
Right now, I truly feel like I'm very important or successful
I feel like Ali back in his prime yunno
I feel like Muhammad Ali at the height of his career, you know
Like Flyod back in time yo
Like Floyd Mayweather in his prime, yo
Like Jake Paul right his time yo
Like Jake Paul at the peak of his influence, yo
Sorry for the wait
Apologizing for making someone wait
I'm really sorry
I apologize sincerely
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Atika Efe, Olufemi Anthony, Precious Posah
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