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Olamide Lyrics

Baddo young John
Olamide is shouting out his producer and frequent collaborator, Young John aka the Wicked Producer, who goes by the moniker Baddo due to his hit single 'Olamide' in 2011.

Ehnn Baddo young John
Repeating his previous line in excitement and acknowledging the musical prowess of Young John.

Oya Baddo Baddo young John
Calling out to Young John to indicate that he is ready to begin the song.

On the long run
Referring to the future, suggesting that actions taken today will have consequences that will only be felt in the distant future.

Ishe yen ti long gon
The action referred to earlier has been ongoing for a long time and needs to come to an end.

Baby is complaining pe o t'ojo meta
A significant other is complaining about Olamide's lack of progress in their relationship over the course of three days.

Ti mo wa si ile
Despite being present at home, Olamide has not been attentive to his significant other's concerns.

I gotta do better
Olamide is acknowledging his shortcomings and promising to address them in a better manner in the future.

Mama is complaining pe o t'ojo meta
Olamide's mother is also expressing her disappointment in his current actions over the course of three days.

Ishe ti mo fe ma fo ehh
Olamide has a personal pursuit that he intends to accomplish.

Ti mo fe ma la ehhh
He is desirous of the fruits of his labor when he is done working on it.

Ti mo fe ma ya be oun sha lo ka mi
Olamide wants to sing in such a way that it will capture the audience's attention and make a permanent impact on their memories.

Laba libo
A phrase suggesting the use of melodies or beats.

Libo lamba
A continuation of the previous phrase, suggesting energetic and impactful tunes.

Omoge mummy lo jo
A description of a woman dancing with the energy of a mother as if she has something to prove.

Fi igi faka
A phrase suggesting that the subject is moving her waist with agility.

Faka figi omoge daddy lo jo
A woman dancing well enough to attract a wealthy man.

Raga rigi
A play on words describing a rock-hard and determined individual.

Rogo raga ishe nkwobi lojo
A person clocking great success or wealth through hard work.

Je kin beat it kpa kpa bi kpa break it girl let your body go down
Olamide is encouraging a woman to dance to the groove of the music as aggressively as possible.

I'm not da da da na or bro da da da na to be breaking your heart
Olamide is not the type of man to engage in emotional shenanigans or heartbreak.

You no need to dey dey worry you be getting alert
Olamide reassures the woman that she has nothing to worry about due to his financial standing.

This your body kuku Kill me
A person's physique can be overwhelmingly attractive and desirable.

Kuku rip me aparti
The person's physique has the potential to break Olamide's heart due to the desire it evokes.

Everybody loku ti mo that I am your property
Everyone knows that Olamide is in a relationship with the woman he is singing to.

Ye, Okay okay wo
An expression of approval, signifying that Olamide is enjoying the song.

Baby malo ro
Asking the woman to dance harder and faster to the music.

Bebe is very stubborn
Olamide's significant other is incredibly difficult to deal with sometimes.

Bebe sa re lo, ma lo ro ro
Asking the person to stop being so stubborn and troublesome going forward.

Baby masun kun otito
Encouraging the woman to keep dancing with great intensity as she is moving well and with a lot of energy.

Iwo sha mo fe ma la
Olamide is asking if she intends to impress him with her dancing to the tune of his song.

No kunu, no pito
A phrase indicating sobriety, there is no alcohol involved in the dance.

Ice-cream sha lo fe ma la
An encouragement to be energetic and lively with the dance as some would be with ice-cream.

Nitori bolatito
Because of Bolatito, Olamide's woman, the song will continue to be played.

Gbo gbo picture e mo ti je
A photograph of Olamide and the woman has been taken, and it signifies many things about their relationship.

Mo like e buruko bi kito
Olamide is fascinated by Bolatito's natural beauty, which is as captivating as a butterfly's special pattern or ornamental design.

My chikoto chikoto
A reference to the continuity of the song's rhythm.

Chicki chicki chickto
This line continues with the reference to the song's rhythm.

I am singing to your ears
A confession to the woman that he is interested in her listening to his music and enjoying their time together.

Mo fe je e bi mosquito
Olamide wanted to sing to her ears in a subtle and almost annoying way like a mosquito hovering around her ear.

Mamito mamito
Repeating his previous line to emphasize the slow and peaceful pace of the song.

Mami mami mamito
Continuing with the emphasis on the song's soft and peaceful tempo.

Let me unleash the dragon ka jo bi ti sisko
Olamide promises a great and memorable performance to the woman, with captivating musicality and energy.

Do you love me?
Olamide wants to know if she loves him.

Cherish me
Olamide desires to be cherished in their relationship.

Use ikebe perish me
This phrase implies the use of eroticism in the relationship to make it more satisfying and enjoyable.

All the things you promise me
There are a lot of promises that she has made to him over the course of their relationship.

Give me no dey punish me
Olamide's plea for her not to break the promises she made to him, to avoid punishing him and inflicting emotional pain.

Okay now, okay now
Ending the song on an upbeat note, showing that all is well and right.

Lets go now, lets go now
Encouraging people to move forward with the joy and happiness that the song has been able to evoke in them.