Tekno Miles was first signed under K-Money Entertainment. His first single titled "Holiday" was released under the imprint. With featured vocals from Davido, "Holiday" was positively accepted and gained massive airplay.
In 2012 while in Abuja, Tekno Miles was spotted by renowned Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu at an event after Tekno Miles received a standing ovation following the performance of a song titled "Onye Ne Kwu", his remix of Ice Prince's "Oleku". It was at the same event he met Iyanya and Ubi Franklyn, the manager of Made Men Music Group who he became friends with. Ubi and Iyanya eventually encouraged Tekno Miles to move to Lagos to further his music career.
On October 5, 2013, he signed a music contract with Made Men Music Group under which he released singles like "Dance" and "Anything" which won him a nomination in the "Best New Act of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On June 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released a song titled "Duro" which was positively received. A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N'abania was released on November 16, 2015. "Duro" was produced by DJ Coublon. It topped several charts in Nigeria and on the international scene, it peaked at #5 on Capital XTRA's "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10" for September 2015. On November 20, 2015, Tekno Miles released a single titled "Wash". The song was produced by DJ Coublon with the video directed by AJE Films.
Green Light
Tekno Lyrics
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Uhhh ugh ugh uhhh ugh
To copy this tone press one
Say baby whine it for me oh
I want to see you go low
Baby roll it commando
I want to see you go low
You give me love oh wey I never seen before
Awonpe nipe awonpe tuncheni dance oh baby oh
Ifini makon dunche softly roll it baby oh
Make me say dance it for me roll it for me
Whine it for me baby girl you give me love
I dont wanna be lonely need me someone to hold me
Tease me baby girl tease me please me
I dont wanna be lonely need me someone to hold me
Tease me tease me please me
Say baby whine it for me go
I want to see you go low
Baby roll it commando
I want to see you go low
Baby whine for the migos lil wayne and quef oh
I say manyi potato my african tomato
Awonpe nipe awonpe tuncheni dance oh baby oh
Rock the bed baby whine do me jeje
Softly roll it baby oh
Dance it for me dance it oh
Roll it for me roll it oh
Whine it for me whine it oh
Baby girl you give me love
Girl you look so fine when did you put it on
Come close come whine for the Don
Girl tease me please me yeah baby whine and freeze me oh
Baby let me tell you something
I love your green light baby punpun
Am on my chair baby one thing
I see the green light I love the green light oh
Say baby whine it for me go
I want to see you go low
Baby roll it commando
I want to see you go low
Baby whine for the migos lil wayne and quef oh
I say manyi potato my African tomato
Awonpe nipe awonpe tuncheni dance oh baby oh
Rock the bed baby whine do me jeje
Softly roll it baby oh
Dance it for me dance it oh
Roll it for me roll it oh
Whine it for me whine it oh
Baby girl you give me love
Your favorite Tekno on the beat
Baby let me tell you something
I love your green light baby punpun
Am on my chair baby one thing
I see the green light I love the green light oh
The song "Green Light" by Nigerian singer Tekno is a catchy, upbeat track that blends elements of Afro-pop, dancehall, and reggae music. The lyrics of the song are focused on the singer's love interest, whom he is asking to dance provocatively for him. The lyrics use a lot of Nigerian Pidgin English, a creole language spoken in Nigeria, which lends the song a distinct local flavor. Throughout the song, Tekno's voice is smooth and melodic, with occasional ad-libs adding an element of excitement and urgency to the track.
The song's chorus, "Say baby whine it for me go, I want to see you go low, Baby roll it commando, I want to see you go low," is particularly memorable, capturing the singer's desire to see his partner dance for him in a seductive way. Additionally, the lyrics use metaphors and playful language, such as "manyi potato my African tomato," that create a sense of fun and lightheartedness throughout the song. Overall, "Green Light" is a fun, energetic track that will get people dancing and singing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh ohh
Expressing excitement or pleasure
Uhhh ugh ugh uhhh ugh
Vocalizations to go along with the beat of the song
To copy this tone press one
Instruction to copy the beat of the song by pressing one on a device
Say baby whine it for me oh
Asking the listener to dance sensually
I want to see you go low
Asking the listener to dance lower and move their body sensually
Baby roll it commando
Asking the listener to dance without inhibitions
Baby anywhere you go I swear I follow
Asserting a desire to follow the listener and have a close relationship with them
You give me love oh wey I never seen before
Expressing gratitude for the listener's love and affection
Awonpe nipe awonpe tuncheni dance oh baby oh
An African expression translated to mean 'they say let them dance'
Ifini makon dunche softly roll it baby oh
Encouraging the listener to dance and move sensually
Make me say dance it for me roll it for me
Asking the listener to dance and move their body as requested
Whine it for me baby girl you give me love
Asking the listener to move their body sensually for the pleasure of the artist
I dont wanna be lonely need me someone to hold me
Expressing a desire for companionship and affection
Tease me baby girl tease me please me
Asking the listener to tease the singer for their pleasure and excitement
Say baby whine it for me go
Asking the listener to dance sensually and move their body to the music
Baby whine for the migos lil wayne and quef oh
Asking the listener to dance and move their body in a way that would impress or be enticing to popular artists
I say manyi potato my African tomato
A statement in a Nigerian language meaning 'I am nourished by my African culture and identity'
Rock the bed baby whine do me jeje
Asking the listener to dance on the bed and move their body sensually with ease
Dance it for me dance it oh
Requesting the listener to keep dancing and moving their body sensually for the singer
Roll it for me roll it oh
Asking the listener to move their body in a way that is enticing and sexually arousing
Baby girl you give me love
Expressing gratitude for the listener's love and affection
Girl you look so fine when did you put it on
Complimenting the listener on their appearance and asking when they got dressed up
Come close come whine for the Don
Asking the listener to move closer and dance sensually for the singer
Girl tease me please me yeah baby whine and freeze me oh
Asking the listener to tease the artist and dance sensually to arouse and excite them
Baby let me tell you something
Preceding a statement that the singer wants to share with the listener
I love your green light baby punpun
Expressing love for the listener's signals of readiness or affection
Am on my chair baby one thing
Announcing that the singer is in a position to observe and enjoy the listener's sensuality
I see the green light I love the green light oh
Reiterating appreciation for the listener's signals of affection or attraction
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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@HotNaija
This song makes me wanna iron my shoes.
@toniamarsh8267
Like it
@gloryeroamaka6923
Hot Naija hahahah.. Iron ur cloths to were?
@valeriejohn9720
Lol
@carlynmitchell527
Lol
@georginaoseiakoto7671
Lol
@pgfempire7453
I can still feel the song vibes after 5 years โคmuch love Tecno โโ
@zinnya6262
I really love this song. Tekno's effortless dancing is everything
@tokelomphahlele1544
Bruh๐
@larrysolomon5210
Whoโs here in 2023โฆ letโs gather here if u love Tekno