Bow Down
Timaya Lyrics

I will not bow down
The singer declares that he will not submit himself to anyone or anything except his own beliefs and convictions.

Everyday
The beginning of a stanza that expresses gratitude for everyday blessings.

Thank you Lord for the blessings that fall my way
The singer thanks God for the good things in his life.

Right now i'm living like my life is a holiday
The singer is enjoying life to the fullest.

Oh yeah yeah yeah
An interjection expressing enthusiasm and excitement.

Some worship idols
The singer acknowledges that some people believe and worship inanimate objects as gods.

Some worship juju
The singer acknowledges that some people believe in the power of traditional medicine called 'juju'.

Sometimes I look at them like say them be mumu
The singer thinks some people's beliefs are foolish.

Because how you go just dey worship a man made god oh
The singer questions why people would worship something created by man.

I can not bow down my brother
The singer declares that he will not submit and conform to anyone or anything, even if it may be expected.

Babalawo power oh
A reference to spiritual powers in the Yoruba culture.

Maniru power oh
A reference to spiritual powers in the Hausa culture.

Mami water power oh
A reference to spiritual powers in the Igbo culture.

Looking at the mirror
The beginning of a stanza that discusses self-reflection.

What do you see
The singer asks what one sees when they look at themselves.

Same thing about you
The singer suggests that others likely see the same thing when they look at themselves.

That's what you see
A confirmation of the previous line.

Whatever you believe in
The singer acknowledges that one's beliefs shape their reality.

So is gonna be
A prediction that one's reality will reflect their beliefs.

Why should I bow down
The singer challenges the idea of submission.

Don't you ever bow down
The singer encourages others to stay true to themselves and their beliefs.

Some get brain
The beginning of a stanza that criticizes those who do not use their potential to think and speak up.

But they can't think
The singer suggests that some people do not use their brain to its full potential.

Some get mouth
The singer is referring to those who can speak and communicate effectively.

But they can't speak
The singer suggests that some people do not use their speaking ability to its full potential.

They expect me to bow down
The singer acknowledges that some people may expect him to conform to their beliefs or expectations.

Sometimes me I look at them like clown
The singer finds those who try to make him submit to be foolish or ridiculous.

No matter how dem push me
The beginning of a stanza that emphasizes resilience and resistance against pressure to submit.

They can't bring me down
The singer confirms that he is resistant to external pressures.

No matter how dem try
The singer acknowledges that some people will try to make him submit to their beliefs.

I will not bow down
The singer reiterates his resistance and refusal to submit to anyone or anything.