SAY SOMETHING
Olamide Lyrics


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Pheelz mr producer
Eh say
Eh say
Eh say sebe
Say say sebe

24/7 I dey on my grind I dey on my grind
Eyes don see my brother omo we dey grind omo we dey grind
Yanch don dey for back omo no be lie
Cause you no know you no know if You know

Oya say something something something
Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe
Say alo abo alo abo alo abo
Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma
Oya say something something something
Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe
Say alo abo alo abo alo abo
Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma

Kai wayo Allah
My eyes to see wahala
Baba nna too dey para
Mama nna too dey holla too dey holla
Kachi oh Kachi gobe
Talai badoo skiaba
Se mata awe
My hustle don sure tay tay
I don dey wait for pay day
I nor dey jump kay kay
We no dey run oh sake
Ehn me baddo
Akoyi waka mi kewu
Eruku to loh cele
Eruku toka kewu

Oya say something something something
Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe
Say alo abo alo abo alo abo
Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma
Oya say something something something
Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe
Say alo abo alo abo alo abo
Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma

Kai nagay sheku
Alaye kile jeku
This weather no dey dey cool
Ebami wa odeku wa odeku
Zo meruwa motumina dey on fire
Na why I leave my tarmac
I run go maitama
All dem my guys them like to see me
Anytime I no dey smile
So I run far away because na you I don dey fine
Kai mi baddo daniska waka
Baby shey make I go
Abi make I waka

Oya say something something
Say something something
Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe
Say alo abo alo abo alo abo
Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma
Oya say something something something
Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe
Say alo abo alo abo alo abo
Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma

Maza Kaduna something
Maza Maiduguri something
Maza Yola eh say sebe eh say sebe
Maza Yobe alo abo alo abo
Maza Kano ogadinma ogadinma
Yuka Nigeria
Ihachei something
Mugode something
Mugode sesi eh say sebe eh say sebe
Nageshe alo abo alo abo
YBNL ogadinma ogadinma




Pheelz Mr producer
Baba iya yan

Overall Meaning

The song "Say Something" by Olamide is a rap song that focuses on the struggle of daily life and constantly being on the grind to make it. The song starts by giving a shoutout to the producer of the song, Pheelz. Olamide then proceeds to talk about working tirelessly to achieve success, even when others around him are not as committed. He talks about the determination to make it despite the difficulties and the constant hustle.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the title of the song, "Say Something," which can be interpreted as an urging to speak out or take action. It can also be interpreted as a reflection on the importance of being noticed and not being silent when it comes to your success. The verses of the song are filled with musical metaphors like "Yanch don dey for back" which confirms the significance of the rap game and tasks his competitors to put extra work.


Overall, "Say Something" is a song that encourages listeners to be vocal about their struggles and the challenges they face in order to achieve their goals. It emphasizes the importance of hard work and perseverance in order to make it to the top.


Line by Line Meaning

Pheelz mr producer
Olamide is calling out to his producer, Pheelz, to acknowledge his presence and request his assistance on this track.


Eh say Eh say Eh say sebe Say say sebe
This phrase is a form of backing vocals that repeats throughout the song; it does not have a specific meaning.


24/7 I dey on my grind I dey on my grind
Olamide is telling the listener that he is constantly working hard to achieve his goals.


Eyes don see my brother omo we dey grind omo we dey grind
Olamide has witnessed his friend working hard alongside him towards their shared ambition.


Yanch don dey for back omo no be lie Cause you no know you no know if You know
Olamide uses a Nigerian slang term 'yanch' to say that they've got his back. He also implies that one cannot be sure whose got their back and should never take it for granted.


Oya say something something something Say say sebe eh say sebe eh say sebe Say alo abo alo abo alo abo Say ogadinma ogadinma ogadinma
Olamide is telling the listener to say something, but it is not clear what he is referring to. The phrases that follow are simply repetitive backing vocals.


Kai wayo Allah My eyes to see wahala Baba nna too dey para Mama nna too dey holla too dey holla Kachi oh Kachi gobe Talai badoo skiaba
Olamide is referring to his family and friends by calling out their names; he is expressing how much he cares for them and how hard he works to provide for them. He implies that he is ready to face any obstacles in order to achieve his goals.


Se mata awe My hustle don sure tay tay I don dey wait for pay day I nor dey jump kay kay We no dey run oh sake Ehn me baddo Akoyi waka mi kewu Eruku to loh cele Eruku toka kewu
Olamide is confident in his work ethic and his 'hustle'. He does not engage in shortcuts or quick fixes, but rather patiently awaits the reward for his hard work. Olamide refers to himself as 'Baddo' which is another slang term used to describe himself. He walks confidently and as a successful artist he has become a celebrity.


Kai nagay sheku Alaye kile jeku This weather no dey dey cool Ebami wa odeku wa odeku Zo meruwa motumina dey on fire Na why I leave my tarmac I run go maitama All dem my guys them like to see me Anytime I no dey smile So I run far away because na you I don dey fine Kai mi baddo daniska waka Baby shey make I go Abi make I waka
Olamide is saying that the current situation is tense, and he needs to escape the pressure. He describes the chaos that surrounds him and the toll it has taken on him. He then refers to himself as 'Baddo' again, and he is asking someone if he should stay or leave.


Maza Kaduna something Maza Maiduguri something Maza Yola eh say sebe eh say sebe Maza Yobe alo abo alo abo Maza Kano ogadinma ogadinma Yuka Nigeria Ihachei something Mugode something Mugode sesi eh say sebe eh say sebe Nageshe alo abo alo abo YBNL ogadinma ogadinma Pheelz Mr producer Baba iya yan
Olamide is shouting out various Nigerian cities, and then accredits his record label 'YBNL' and producer, Pheelz for the success that he has seen. The phrase 'Baba iya yan' is another Nigerian slang term that roughly translates as 'big boss'.




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Written by: Olamide Gbenga Adedeji

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@Misbawful

Never knew Bado can sing in Hausa, this is real creativity. Nice work OLAMIDE

@hausatoponekanotv8286

That's why I'm always listening to his song 🎵 😌

@norbyloh4087

Favorite of all times. Love from Cameroon 🇨🇲

@damilola98

Olamide Is Just Perfect.

@emccy123elliot5

in fact lamide u d best u always make my day n night cnt do without listening 2@ least 1or 2of ur tract each n everyday gbayi jooooo

@isaacundie5356

still a jam in 2023

@bukolaadedeji9074

Talented for days

@recordoneTV

Love this guy from USA. Ola were!

@idonodayeblessingfromagbar4157

Say anything just say some thing something ......... Baddoo forever

@authenticguigui7892

Young jon the producer is WoW for ybnl. He killed the beat tradi-modern.#Baddo##ybnl foreverfrom ivorycoast

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