Better Days
Odunsi The Engine Lyrics
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Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah
Cold margarita, uh
Shawty is a stone-cold killer, uh
Two shots to my liver
I don't judge, everybody is a sinner, uh
Here for the holidays
Praying for the better days
All the suffer wey we face, no go see your name
Where I'm from, many niggas don't like me
Where I'm from, many niggas tryna fight me
'Cause the ladies love the boy and I'm icy
Walk in looking good, looking spicy
On a Friday, see me with Sade
Watch my back 'cause, niggas tryna violate
All my girls, they love in a hurry
But they always by my side
I know what you want, my girl
I see who you are, my girl
I know what you want, my girl
Don't keep me waiting
I know what you want, my girl
I see who you are, my girl
I know what you want, my girl
You got me fucked up
Cold margarita, uh
Shawty is a stone-cold killer, uh
Two shots to my liver
I don't judge, everybody is a sinner, uh
Here for the holidays
Two passports so she getaway
Praying for the better days
All the suffer wey we face, no go see your name
Niggas make it so hard to be friendly (and Wani wonder)
When I know that they envy (okay)
Sade, Sade, you never let me, let me down like
Girl, you got di, you got di love lock down like
Cruise in that X3 (skrrt)
Then niggas ain't moving correctly (skrrt)
You make a nigga wanna be there when you call
I got all you need and more
Oh, my baby, aye
I know what you want, my girl
I see who you are, my girl
I know what you want, my girl
Don't keep me waiting
I know what you want, my girl
I see who you are, my girl
I know what you want, my girl
You got me fucked up
Cold margarita, uh
Shawty is a stone-cold killer, uh
Two shots to my liver
I don't judge, everybody is a sinner, uh
Here for the holidays
Two passports so she getaway
Praying for the better days
All the suffer wey we face, no go see your name
Odunsi the Engineβs βBetter Daysβ is a song about finding love, healing, and surviving tough times. The song starts with the singer describing his surroundings- he is drinking a cold margarita while he is in the company of a girl who he describes as a βstone-cold killerβ. The singer references his frequent drinking habits and acknowledges that everyone is a sinner, and no one has the right to judge another.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singerβs desire to connect with the girl heβs with, emphasizing his frustration with waiting for her to reciprocate his feelings. He then goes on to describe his current lifestyle, delving into the insecurity that he feels due to the constant hate that he receives from men who are not fond of him. However, he assures himself that he has got his life under his own control and that he is seeing success like he never has before, and he is grateful for the support and love from the women in his life.
The song touches on themes of love, loyalty, and survival. It encourages listeners to keep pushing through the difficulties of life and remember that love is a powerful thing that can help us overcome tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold margarita, uh
The singer is drinking a cold margarita.
Shawty is a stone-cold killer, uh
The person with the singer is confident and dangerous.
Two shots to my liver
The singer has taken two shots of liquor.
I don't judge, everybody is a sinner, uh
The artist doesn't judge others because everyone has faults.
Here for the holidays
The artist is in town for the holiday season.
Two passports so she getaway
The person with the singer has two passports to escape with.
Praying for the better days
The singer hopes for better times in the future.
All the suffer wey we face, no go see your name
The artist implies that their struggles don't matter to the listener.
Where I'm from, many niggas don't like me
People from the artist's hometown have a negative opinion of them.
Where I'm from, many niggas tryna fight me
People from the artist's hometown have been physically aggressive toward them.
'Cause the ladies love the boy and I'm icy
The singer's popularity with women is due to their confident, cool demeanor.
Walk in looking good, looking spicy
The artist is confident in their appearance.
On a Friday, see me with Sade
The singer is spending time with someone named Sade on a Friday night.
Watch my back 'cause, niggas tryna violate
The singer is being cautious because people are trying to harm them.
All my girls, they love in a hurry
The singer's female friends are quick to fall in love.
But they always by my side
The artist's female friends are loyal.
I know what you want, my girl
The artist understands what their romantic partner desires.
I see who you are, my girl
The singer has a clear understanding of their romantic partner's personality.
Don't keep me waiting
The singer wants their romantic partner to act quickly and decisively.
You got me fucked up
The artist is frustrated or annoyed with their romantic partner.
Niggas make it so hard to be friendly (and Wani wonder)
The artist doesn't find it easy to be friendly because of the actions of others.
When I know that they envy (okay)
The artist suspects that other people are jealous of them.
Sade, Sade, you never let me, let me down like
The singer praises someone named Sade for being reliable.
Girl, you got di, you got di love lock down like
The artist is expressing affection for someone who has captured their heart.
Cruise in that X3 (skrrt)
The singer is driving a specific type of car.
Then niggas ain't moving correctly (skrrt)
Other people are not behaving appropriately or correctly.
You make a nigga wanna be there when you call
The singer is eager to be available for their romantic partner whenever they need them.
I got all you need and more
The artist is confident that they can provide everything their romantic partner wants.
Oh, my baby, aye
The artist is expressing affection towards their romantic partner.
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@eric1323
Odunsi is the future of Nigerian music. His "rare" album was one of the best of last year and he's still really young.
@abdul-razaqq9621
and also very underrated album in mainstream Nigerian music industry
@travieknight3533
Odunsi Is The Genius π
@kennethlgabriel
I must concur. I'm not Nigerian or from Africa but have always been enamored with Afrobeats and the sound, instrumentation, arrangement, and vibe that these beats produce. I listened to his album for an entire day driving from my hometown to Austin. I uncovered new sounds every time. I've listened to all his albums since then. Despite him not being as mainstream as Burna Boy and Jidenna here in the Americas, his sound is so fresh and relatable. I hope that he continues to grow organically. He makes me feel good. :-)
@OY3AH2023
OY3AH!
@ranvirbharj2340
@ore ola rema is ok, odunsi been smashing it before him
@Princeofvenlo
Sometimes I forget how blessed I am to be born a Nigerian.
It's all perspective.
@justhuman1722
Yall are the coolest Africans no cap
@SirEbube
All perspective bro.
@Charlene_Nina_Ngozi
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