DON'T JEALOUS ME
Tekno Yemi Alade & Mr Eazi Lyrics


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Ahn ahn Suzuki no be Jincheng?
Jet Li no be Liu Kang
You know me I no dey pretend
From start of the week to the weekend
I no dey hide for corner
Footwork like Pogba
If you get on my don don don
Me I want to get on your don don don, zaga dat

Sheep don't run with lion
Snake don't swing with monkey
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on
Sheep don't run with lion
Snake don't swing with monkey
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on

Jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (don't you jealous me)
That's that jealousy, huh (jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ay (jealousy)
That's that jealousy, huh (jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (jealousy)
That's that jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
Don't you come for me, ah (jealousy)

Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)

O-O-Odogwu (Odogwu)
Abeg make dem talk we go give them the action
I be the grandmaster salute the commander, ay
Otunba, oga
Saidi, chairman
Mansa, oba
Yaro, clear Road

Sheep don't run with lion
Snake don't swing with monkey
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on
Sheep don't run with lion
Snake don't swing with monkey
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on

Jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (don't you jealous me)
That's that jealousy, huh (jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ay (jealousy)
That's that jealousy, huh (jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (jealousy)
That's that jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
Don't you come for me, ah (jealousy)

Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)




Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Don't Jealous Me" by Tekno, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi & Lord Afrixana talk about being comfortable in one's own skin and not comparing oneself to others. The first verse makes analogies to different modes of transportation and martial arts to emphasize individuality and authenticity. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't you jealous me" to emphasize not wanting to be compared or envious of others. The verse following the chorus compares different animals to drive home the message of not running with different crowds.


The song's title and the repetition of the phrase "don't you jealous me" suggest that the artists are addressing those who might feel envious of their success or lifestyle. The lyrics of the song encourage listeners to focus on their own journey and not be bothered by the success of others. The bridge mentions several individuals by name, including "Odogwu" (meaning "hero" in Igbo), to assert their own greatness.


Overall, "Don't Jealous Me" is a message of self-assurance and empowerment, encouraging listeners to focus on their own paths and not be distracted by the achievements of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Ahn ahn Suzuki no be Jincheng?
Don't confuse Suzuki with Jincheng, they may seem similar but they are not the same.


Jet Li no be Liu Kang
Just because someone is skilled in one area does not mean they can do everything, Jet Li may be a great martial artist but he is not Liu Kang.


You know me I no dey pretend
I am always true to myself and I never pretend to be someone I'm not.


From start of the week to the weekend
I am always on the move, working hard from the beginning of the week until the end of the week.


I no dey hide for corner
I am not one to hide away in the corners, I am always front and center.


Footwork like Pogba
My dance steps are as slick and fancy as the football skills of Paul Pogba.


If you get on my don don don
If you mess with me or get me angry, prepare for a fight or confrontation.


Me I want to get on your don don don, zaga dat
But I would much rather collaborate and work together with you, let's get things done together.


Sheep don't run with lion
Timid and submissive beings should not mix with powerful and bold ones.


Snake don't swing with monkey
Deceptive and cunning individuals should not associate with playful and gullible ones.


I can't talk for too long
I don't have a lot of time to waste on idle conversation.


Got too much gold to try on
I am too busy and occupied with my own pursuits to pay attention to others.


Jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
Jealousy is an ugly emotion, don't let it consume you.


Don't you jealous me, ah (don't you jealous me)
Don't be envious of my success or accomplishments, work hard and achieve your own goals.


Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
This is a call to action, let's come together and get things done, one step at a time.


O-O-Odogwu (Odogwu)
Odogwu is a title of respect, this line is meant to show admiration for someone.


Abeg make dem talk we go give them the action
Let them say what they want, we will show them through our actions and achievements.


I be the grandmaster salute the commander, ay
I am a master of my craft and I respect those who lead by example.


Otunba, oga
These are titles of respect, used to honor someone of importance.


Saidi, chairman
This is another title of respect, to show admiration for someone in a leadership role.


Mansa, oba
These are more titles of respect, to recognize someone who is a king or ruler.


Yaro, clear Road
Yaro means 'boy' or 'young man' in Hausa, this line could be interpreted as 'get out of my way, young man!'


Don't you come for me, ah (jealousy)
Don't try to bring me down or undermine my success, we should all support each other in our endeavors.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ariowa Irosogie, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Derek Dixie, Early Mac, Miles Kelechi Augustine, Nana Afriyie, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, Richard Isong Olowaranti Mbuk Isong, Yemi Eberechi Alade

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Ugonma Kalu

Ahn ahn Suzuki no be Jincheng
Jet Li no be Liu Kang
You know me I no dey pretend
From start of the week to the weekend
I no dey hide for corner
Footwork like Pogba
If you get on my don don don
Me I want to get on your don don don
Zaga dat
Sheep don't run with lion
Snake don't swing with monkey
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on
Sheep don't run with lion (Yeah)
Snake don't swing with monkey
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on
Jealousy (It's that jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (Don't you jealous me)
That's that jealousy, huh (Jealousy)
Don't you jealous me (You do jealousy)
That's that jealousy, ah (You do jealousy)
Don't you jealous me (You do jealousy)
That's that jealousy (That's that jealousy)
Don't you come for me (Jealousy)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Oh, Odogwu (Odogwu)
Abeg make dem talk, we go give them the action
I be the grandmaster
Salute the commander (Eh, woah)
Otunba
Oga
Saidi
Chairman
Mansa
Oba
Yaro
Clear road
Sheep don't run with lion (Ayy)
Snake don't swing with monkey (Ayy)
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on (Ayy)
Sheep don't run with lion
Snake don't swing with monkey (Monkey)
I can't talk for too long
Got too much gold to try on
Jealousy, huh (It's that jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (Don't you jealous me)
That's that jealousy, huh (Jealousy)
Don't you jealous me (You do jealousy)
That's that jealousy, ah (You do jealousy)
Don't you jealous me (You do jealousy)
That's that jealousy (That's that jealousy)
Don't you come for me (Jealousy)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)
Baako (Baako), mienu (Mienu), yenko (Yenko), aahbaaa (Aahbaaa)



All comments from YouTube:

Júlia Silva

Amo como ela traz a cultura africana em seus clipes ela é perfeita ❤️

Antônia

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Júlia Silva

Beyoncé sempre arrasa né em qualquer música ela detona sou apaixonadaaaaa por ela ❤️

Alineh

Eu esperando a Beyoncé cantar 🤡🤣

𖥔 ࣪ 𝘾𝙖 ֺ♥︎

To com essa música na cabeça 💜

Paris Capel

Sempre talentosa muito linda

Maria davyla

Parabéns pelos 4.000 inscritos muito obrigada por legendar essa música ❤️

Miriam Vitoria da silva

Yemi alade é perfeita cara

Babbe Cherry

Amei, legenda os outros álbuns depois, e se possível legenda no angel 🙏🏾

RuyiTv

This song been under the radar!!!!!!! This song is going to blow up soon!!!

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