"We wanted to make sure we really captured the essence of the dance culture in Africa. There's a freedom to the way you dance when you hear 'DON'T JEALOUS ME'." - Beyoncé
DON'T JEALOUS ME
Tekno Lyrics
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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)
The lyrics to Tekno's song "Don't Jealous Me" speak to the idea of rising above jealousy and staying true to oneself. The first verse highlights this theme by drawing parallels between different things that don't mix or belong together, such as a Suzuki and a Jincheng or a Sheep and a Lion. Tekno then asserts that he doesn't pretend to be someone he's not, and he's always true to himself, even when going out on the weekends. He compares his footwork to that of Pogba (a famous soccer player known for his fancy footwork), and invites others to get on his level ("me I want to get on your don don don").
The chorus reinforces the idea of jealousy and how it can manifest in negative ways, urging listeners not to be jealous of someone else's success or lifestyle ("that's that jealousy, don't you jealous me"). The repetition of the phrase "sheep don't run with lion, snake don't swing with monkey" underscores the idea that people should stick with those who are similar to them and not try to be something they're not.
The bridge includes a mixture of Nigerian and Ghanaian phrases, highlighting the song's African roots. The inclusion of different titles and honorifics adds to the idea of respect and elevating oneself. Tekno finishes the song by repeating the chorus, emphasizing again the message to rise above feelings of jealousy and stay true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahn ahn Suzuki no be Jincheng?
Is an Ahn Ahn Suzuki not a Jincheng? (A way of saying that not all things/people are the same)
Jet Li no be Liu Kang
Jet Li is not Liu Kang (Another way of saying that not all things/people are the same)
You know me I no dey pretend
You know me, I don't pretend to be someone else or something I'm not
From start of the week to the weekend
From the beginning of the week, all the way to the weekend
I no dey hide for corner
I don't hide in corners or sneak around
Footwork like Pogba
My footwork is like that of Pogba, a professional footballer known for his fancy and skillful footwork
If you get on my don don don
If you provoke me or get on my bad side
Me I want to get on your don don don, zaga dat
I want to be on good terms with you, zaga dat (A slanguage for 'you understand')
Sheep don't run with lion
Sheep don't run with lions, as they are not the same type of animal
Snake don't swing with monkey
Snakes don't swing with monkeys, as they are not the same type of animal
I can't talk for too long
I can't talk for too long, as I have too many important things to do
Got too much gold to try on
I have too many pieces of gold to try on, implying that he is very wealthy
Jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
Jealousy, ha (That's what jealousy is)
Don't you jealous me, ah (don't you jealous me)
Don't be jealous of me, ah (don't you be jealous of me)
That's that jealousy, huh (jealousy)
That's what jealousy is, huh (jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ay (jealousy)
Don't be jealous of me, ay (jealousy)
That's that jealousy, huh (jealousy)
That's what jealousy is, huh (jealousy)
Don't you jealous me, ah (jealousy)
Don't be jealous of me, ah (jealousy)
That's that jealousy, ha (that's that jealousy)
That's what jealousy is, ha (that's what jealousy is)
Don't you come for me, ah (jealousy)
Don't come after me with jealousy, ah (jealousy)
Baako (baako), mienu (mienu), yenko (yenko), aahbaa (aahbaa)
(Ghanaian term for 'One', 'Two', 'Three', 'Let's Go!')
O-O-Odogwu (Odogwu)
(Nigerian term for 'Leader', 'Champion', or 'Hero')
Abeg make dem talk we go give them the action
Please let them talk while we show them the action
I be the grandmaster salute the commander, ay
I am the grandmaster, salute the commander
Otunba, oga
(Nigerian terms for 'Boss' or 'Leader')
Saidi, chairman
(African name and title for a leader of a group or organization)
Mansa, oba
(African name and title for a king or ruler)
Yaro, clear Road
('Yaro' is a Hausa word for 'boy' or 'young man', and 'Clear Road' means make way for the leaders)
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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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