Make no mistake, the title of his powerful, outspoken and heavy grooving 14- track collection—a nominee for Best Hip-Hop Album at the 2006 San Diego Annual Music Awards—says it all: the San Diego born and bred artist is Open For Business. “The concept of the album is a day in the life,” TIMZ says. “That’s what I am, open for business all the time. I am at work and if I wasn’t at work I was at school and if I wasn’t at school I was in the studio rapping.
TIMZ is on an intense mission to help Americans understand that Chaldeans, who are Catholic by faith, date back to Iraq since the ancient times of Mesopotamia and the flourishing times of Babylon. “The only remnants from that Iraq and the Iraq that we see now are the rivers. “That’s it, everything else has changed,” he says.
“They lump us into one big group of Bin Ladens and Saddam Husseins walking around. After 9/11, a few people came into my dad’s liquor store and gave him a hard time. But we’re hard working people who love this country.”
While TIMZ—a recent graduate of University San Diego-- has been the pride of his hometown’s 20,000 Chaldean community for years, the reaction to “Iraq” across the country is giving him some well deserved cred as a national artist.
Earlier in 2006, he and manager Alvin Shamoun, both principals in TIMZ’s independent label V.I.G. Productions, sent out CDs to 300 college stations across the country; within days, over 280 of those were putting the song into regular rotation. “Iraq” was #4 Most Added on the CMJ College Pop Radio Stations Chart, and hit #1 on 11 reporting stations everywhere from New York to California to Florida.
Number 1
Timz Lyrics
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Girl you know l love you so
And the sound is spiritual yea
lt's Timz in the building
Young Fela
Osedi cus uwa ne
Baby girl your sweeter than fine whine
God na definition of gold mine
Because he finish work and he better you
My number one girl the only one
Pretty something you mi Corazon
Oh buy you Prada with Louis Vouitton
Gimme sweet loving in return
Lemme take you to the studio
We can make love in the studio
Baby tell me where you wanna go
Private jet straight down to Tobago
So ride naughty ride ride naughty ride oh
Baby girl ride naughty ride o
You worth more than stone and pebbles
Diamonds are no where near you
Amaka e make she my number one
My only one girl my number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Amaka e make she my number one
Finally finally oh
My number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Kilo le fa lala koko baby
You know the boy came through with company
The other girls want nothing but money
Girl with you I'm building a family
I will never let you go no no
Paparazzi please take photo
This your body make a Niccas kolo
E make me kolo yeh
Say baby don't mind them rara oh yeah rara oh yeah
Step on your hating friends with the Prada oh
Dem no matter oh dem no matter oh
So ride naughty ride ride naughty ride oh
Baby girl ride naughty ride o
You worth more than stone and pebbles
Diamonds are no where near you
Amaka e make she my number one
My only one girl my number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Amaka e make she my number one
Finally finally oh
My number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Oh girl you make me ginger
Make a gangster turn to singer oh yeah
Put a ring on your finger
Make the boys den know say
I dey there oh yeah
Baby girl you bad
Make a night slack but I got you finally
My baby get back
Money dey for bank and I got you finally ou oh oh
Amaka e make she my number one
My only one girl my number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Amaka e make she my number one
Finally finally oh
My number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Amaka e make she my number one
My only one girl my number one
Omo to shan my number one
She my number one lover oh
Amaka e make she my number one
Timz in the building
My number one
Omo to shan, my number one
She my number one lover oh
Osedi cause uwa ne
In the song "Number 1", Timz expresses his love and admiration for his significant other, calling her his number one and emphasizing her importance in his life. He sings about how much he loves her and how he wants to take her places and shower her with gifts like Prada and Louis Vuitton. He also talks about how she's worth more than any material item, including diamonds. The song has a very positive vibe and it's clear that Timz has a deep affection for his lover. The song is also infused with spiritual elements that add to the overall feeling of joy and positivity.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was a massive success in Nigeria and became one of the biggest songs of 2020, earning Timz widespread recognition and fame. It also has a catchy chorus that sticks in the listener's head and is easy to sing along to. Another interesting fact is that Timz wrote and produced the song himself, showcasing his talents as both a singer and a producer. The song also has a unique blend of Afrobeats and R&B sounds, creating a fresh and modern sound that appeals to a wide audience. Additionally, the song's music video features cameo appearances from a number of popular Nigerian musicians, further solidifying Timz's place in the Nigerian music scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you know l love you so
Expressing love to the girl
Girl you know l love you so
Reiterating the love for the girl
And the sound is spiritual yea
Creating a spiritual atmosphere with the music
lt's Timz in the building
Identifying himself as Timz
Young Fela
Comparing himself to the legendary Fela Kuti
Osedi cus uwa ne
A phrase in an African dialect meaning 'I thank God because of you'
Baby girl your sweeter than fine whine
Complimenting the girl's sweetness
This be the truth I no dey flatter you
Asserting that he's not exaggerating his statements
God na definition of gold mine
Comparing the girl to a precious gold mine
Because he finish work and he better you
Emphasizing God's perfection in creating the girl
My number one girl the only one
Claiming the girl as his number one
Pretty something you mi Corazon
Another compliment to the girl; 'Corazon' means 'heart' in Spanish
Oh buy you Prada with Louis Vouitton
Implying that he can provide luxuries for her
Gimme sweet loving in return
Requesting love and affection from the girl
Lemme take you to the studio
Suggesting they make music together
We can make love in the studio
Suggesting they engage in romantic activity in the studio
Baby tell me where you wanna go
Asking the girl where she wants to go
Private jet straight down to Tobago
Suggesting they take a romantic trip to Tobago on a private jet
So ride naughty ride ride naughty ride oh
Encouraging her to be adventurous in bed
Baby girl ride naughty ride o
Encouraging her to be adventurous in bed
You worth more than stone and pebbles
Comparing her worth to precious stones
Diamonds are no where near you
Reiterating her high worth
Amaka e make she my number one
Referring to the girl as 'Amaka' and claiming her as his number one
My only one girl my number one
Affirming the girl as his only number one
Omo to shan my number one
Saying the girl is the best among others
She my number one lover oh
Claiming the girl as his number one lover
Finally finally oh
Finally getting the girl
Kilo le fa lala koko baby
Asking the girl what she wants to do and calling her 'baby'
You know the boy came through with company
Implying he's not alone and is succeeding with others
The other girls want nothing but money
Implying other girls have materialistic intentions
Girl with you I'm building a family
Suggesting a future together with a family
I will never let you go no no
Vowing to never leave the girl
Paparazzi please take photo
Asking for a photo to be taken
This your body make a Niccas kolo
Implying her body drives men crazy
E make me kolo yeh
Expressing how her body drives him crazy
Say baby don't mind them rara oh yeah rara oh yeah
Encouraging the girl to ignore haters
Step on your hating friends with the Prada oh
Implying she can impress her friends with luxury
Dem no matter oh dem no matter oh
Stressing that haters don't matter
Oh girl you make me ginger
Saying the girl excites him
Make a gangster turn to singer oh yeah
Implying the girl makes him change his ways
Put a ring on your finger
Suggesting he wants to marry her
Make the boys den know say I dey there oh yeah
Implying that he has a successful relationship with her
Baby girl you bad
Complimenting the girl
Make a night slack but I got you finally
Implying he can provide for her in any situation
My baby get back
Calling her 'my baby' and wanting her to return to him
Money dey for bank and I got you finally ou oh oh
Implying he has money saved and finally got the girl
Timz in the building
Identifying himself again
Amaka e make she my number one
Reiterating that the girl is his number one
Omo to shan, my number one
Saying again that the girl is the best among others
She my number one lover oh
Reiterating that the girl is his number one lover
Osedi cus uwa ne
Ending the song with the same phrase, thanking God because of the girl
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin Ayobola
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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