Pepper Dem Gang
Olamide Lyrics


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O lara baby
You know like they use to say
If the mountain does not come to Mohammed
Mohammed will go to the mountain

Like my mummy use to say
Ta ba tori epo j’esu a tori isu j’epo
You know I love you so much baby
Ehn! O baby O baby O baby

Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Ehn pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
Kile leyi oh baby ehn oh baby

Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Oya give them

No money in the sky biti Abiola
Fine girl don’t worry about Dollar
You know that we’ve been there you know we done there
A le fun won Rolls Royce to ba d’olaaaaa aah

Ni bo lon lo enini
Me I want to feel that menini
Gbe sun mo mu baby i’m needy
Mo le gb’ori le bi ti Finidiiiiiiiii

And i’m not even kidding
If I vex I can dash you my kidney
Don’t mind them to ba ni mo greedy
Omo to dope die bi ti Whitney

Come here baby bo bi
Don’t mind that girl to wa ni lobby
Eni t’eyin brown bi ti bobby
His on a mission bi ti Cuppy

Oh baby oh baby
Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Ehn pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
Kile leyi oh baby ehn oh baby

Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Oya give them

Oya give them oya give them
This thing for your back e dey kill them
You are not Young John but ooh wicked
I am not Starboy you’re the wicked

But I can lie I be bad guy
And I know who he’s he’s a sharp guy
Back it up yee omo yi wa gba yii
Baby Aliya cause you fly die

Don’t try baby don’t try you are not ready baby don’t try
Aah! o ta baby o ta when I pepper the sneh baby ota
Iwo kefti emi kuru
Maa la e mole bi eran kuru
Bi ti story David and Goliath
Eni talking no be owa Baba nla

Aah Oh baby oh baby
Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Ehn pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
Kile leyi oh baby ehn oh baby

Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Oya give them

Oh baby oh baby what’s wrong with you
O gbe de ibi yii
We came to ball a shere ni’biyi
We can pay you bills a kin shay elebi

Wa compose se normal
Nigba ti mo wan dun le e se run mad
O fe mo bi mo se je mo ni run mad
You can leave dat trash for LAWMA

O lon lo min fun o fe moje
Does who try am done go jail
Emi o nse tailor but jen ran l’eti pe fufu l’oku nbe so wetin
An ba e so nisihin oni jen ro
Does boys no answer dem ooh
To ba ri wa nisihin won ma bend
Tati k’ata rodo sori water bed

Pepper done rest




Pepper snehgos self one go rest
We are like them

Overall Meaning

In Olamide's song "Pepper Dem Gang," the lyrics reference several Nigerian proverbs and colloquial expressions. The song begins with the phrase "O lara baby," which is a Yoruba phrase that means "you will know when it is time." The first verse references another Yoruba proverb that says, "If the mountain does not come to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain," to express the idea that sometimes you have to take action to achieve what you want. The second verse includes a proverb that translates to, "If we cannot afford palm oil with which to eat yam, we will eat yam with which to afford palm oil." This means that if a certain essential ingredient or material isn't available, one must find an alternative way to achieve their goals.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "oh baby" and makes several allusions to the Nigerian slang term "pepper dem gang," which means to cause a stir or create a spectacle. The verse includes humorous wordplay, emphasizing the importance of makeup and style. The line "kile leyi oh baby" means "what is wrong with you, baby?" which suggests that the song may be directed at a romantic partner.


Line by Line Meaning

O lara baby
Hey there my love


You know like they use to say
As the common saying goes


If the mountain does not come to Mohammed
If something you desire is unavailable, you should go after it


Mohammed will go to the mountain
Make the effort to get what you want


Like my mummy use to say
As my mother would always tell me


Ta ba tori epo j’esu a tori isu j’epo
If someone didn't have what they desired, they should get something else


You know I love you so much baby
You are aware of my deep affection for you


Ehn! O baby O baby O baby
Oh my! Baby! Baby! Baby!


Ehn make up on flick o se oh baby ehn oh baby
Your makeup is on point, wow baby!


Ehn pepper dem gang oya oh baby ehn oh baby
Let's make them feel envious, come on baby!


Ahh This thing for your back got me like oh baby ehn oh baby
This dress or ornament on your back looks amazing, I am dazzled baby!


Kile leyi oh baby ehn oh baby
What is happening baby? I am curious


Oya give them oh baby ehn oh baby
Come on, let them see what they're missing, baby!


No money in the sky biti Abiola
There's no wealth to be gained easily, just like the former president of Nigeria, Abiola


Fine girl don’t worry about Dollar
Pretty lady don't stress about money


You know that we’ve been there you know we done there
You know we've achieved our goals in the past


A le fun won Rolls Royce to ba d’olaaaaa aah
If we give them a Rolls Royce, they wouldn't be surprised


Ni bo lon lo enini
Where do you normally go?


Me I want to feel that menini
I desire to be with you intimately


Gbe sun mo mu baby i’m needy
Hold me close, baby, I crave your affection


Mo le gb’ori le bi ti Finidiiiiiiiii
I can carry you on my back like Finidi does


And i’m not even kidding
I'm being serious


If I vex I can dash you my kidney
If I get upset, I can give you my kidney


Don’t mind them to ba ni mo greedy
Don't pay attention to those who say I'm being greedy


Omo to dope die bi ti Whitney
You're as amazing as the late Whitney Houston


Come here baby bo bi
Come over here, baby


Don’t mind that girl to wa ni lobby
Don't listen to that girl asking you to go to the lobby


Eni t’eyin brown bi ti bobby
The lady with the brown skin is as beautiful as Bobbi Brown


His on a mission bi ti Cuppy
He's on a mission like Cuppy


Oya give them oya give them
Let them see it, let them see it


This thing for your back e dey kill them
The ornament on your back is beautiful, they can't handle it


You are not Young John but ooh wicked
You're not Young John the producer, but you're very skilled


I am not Starboy you’re the wicked
I'm not Wizkid, but you're the exceptional one


But I can lie I be bad guy
I won't lie, I'm a bad guy


And I know who he’s he’s a sharp guy
I know who my real friends are, they're intelligent


Back it up yee omo yi wa gba yii
Back it up, you amazing lady


Baby Aliya cause you fly die
Beautiful Aliya, because you're exquisite


Don’t try baby don’t try you are not ready baby don’t try
Don't try, you're not ready, please don't try


Aah! o ta baby o ta when I pepper the sneh baby ota
Aah, you're on fire, baby, when I showcase you people get burned


Iwo kefti emi kuru
You're dressed in your elegant attire, while I look smart


Maa la e mole bi eran kuru
I promise to always have your back, like seasoning to meat


Bi ti story David and Goliath
Like the story of David and Goliath


Eni talking no be owa Baba nla
The person speaking isn't the one in power (a reference to Wizkid's nickname)


Pepper done rest
The commotion has settled down


Pepper snehgos self one go rest
The commotion has even caught Pepper, so it's time to settle down


We are like them
We are now like them, the elites




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@ChristopherJustin-yt2vf

2024❤ i still love this song

@Fresh899

Who’s here 2024 😃

@malia2125

"You be Aaliyah, cos you fly die." Replayed this verse so much times. Genius.

@prosperadebayo7589

Underrated masterpiece 💓💓

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