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Olamide Lyrics

Holla baby it’s Ola baby
Olamide is introducing himself with a greeting to his listeners

Agba awo to n fi ase mu omi
He is acknowledging E Pheelz, the producer of the song, for the work he has put into the production

E Pheelz on the beat
He reiterates the producer's credit as the creator of the instrumental of the song

Ayanmo ogbo ogun ori lelejo
Olamide is speaking about his future that is uncertain and may be dangerous

Woni mo n show oriki yin lefe gbo
He is asking his listeners if they are familiar with his accolades and achievements

Wa ogbeni chairman fara bale ko calm down
He is advising someone to calm down and not act impulsively

Toba ri olowo bow down
He suggests that people must show respect to wealthy people they come across

Owo oooo owo ta bua owo ta bua haaa haa haaaa
This is a chorus that repeatedly covers the theme of gaining money

Owo yen da eh eh eh eh
He is exclaiming the possession of money

Egbo na shey efe rojo ku ni
He is advising against envy even though it is inherent in human nature

Mo lowo oluwa lo n bukun mi
He acknowledges God for the source of his wealth

Don’t try e you want to ku ni
He issues a warning not to attempt harming him out of jealousy

I’m hoting right now you want to cool me
He accuses someone of trying to downplay his achievements when he's in his prime

Dem say money no dey for country
He is referencing the widespread misconception that there is a scarcity of money in the country

Plenty plenty people dey hungry
He acknowledges the reality of poverty in the country

If you want to standout you don’t have to dull yourself alaye lo dogbon si
He is advising his listeners that they do not have to resort to mediocrity to be exceptional

Laide oya ta akara wa na my party ole wo ankara wa
He is encouraging his listeners to dance at his party and showing off his wealth by playing up their attire

Eni body to fe je akara wa won ma kick bucket won kick garawa
He makes a play on words as he encourages people who want to eat her cakes to not die but enjoy themselves

Jo funmi put your hands in the air
He is encouraging people to dance and raise their hands

Azonto yen ba se ma n se ni yen
He references a popular dance in Nigeria and encourages the listeners to follow along

If you feel intimidated emi ati e o jo sinu class niyen
He acknowledges that people may feel intimidated in his presence but reminds them that they are on the same level

Oya verse two what dey gonna do
He is signaling the transition to the second verse of the song

Gbagbe oshi won fi enu ja kungfu
He dismisses people who talk behind his back with a derogatory term

They hate to dey see say my dream come true
He acknowledges that people may be envious of his success

If you getting money I’m getting you too
He emphasizes wanting to share in the wealth of his peers

Won bere tani baba mi ni ileyi
He dismisses people who oppose him and brings attention to his status

Won le but won bami ri leyin
He acknowledges that people have mocked him in the past but he has gone past that phase

They want to see me dey beg
He acknowledges that people may want to see him groveling and in need

They want to see me dey cry but mo n rerin
He dismisses people who want to see him down and out

Yeah awa la ni igboro yeah other boys them borrow
He is announcing his presence in the town and mocks other people for borrowing to match his level of success

Won soro wa lai da won soro wa n buburu but dey don’t know tomorrow
He says people talk behind his back but he is not bothered and nobody knows what the future holds

Now we run this town every arena we holding it down
He emphasizes his control of the industry and highlights his achievements

Back in the days they be been calling me clown
He acknowledges he was once disrespected but has since made strides to turn his career around

My parents are so proud
He emphasizes that his success pleases his family

Funmi lowo le lowo le
He encourages people to attract wealth and be in a position of abundance

Shawty I know you can komole komole
He encourages a woman to dance and showcases knowledge of popular dance moves

Sodi wukewuke lowole lowole
He references a popular dance move and encourages participation

Haa haaa haaaa
This line doesn’t have a clear meaning, it seems like just an ad-lib or exclamation

E Pheelz on the beats
He reiterates the credit and recognition of the producer's role in the song

E gbo na se efe rojo kuni
He repeats a line from an earlier verse to emphasize the importance of not being envious

Molowo oluwa lo n bukunmi
He repeats a line from an earlier verse to acknowledge that he is thankful to God for his money

Don’t try e you want to ku ni
He repeats a line from an earlier verse issuing a warning not to harm him out of jealousy

I’m hoting right now you want to cool me
He repeats a line from an earlier verse addressing people who want to dim his shine and success