bow down
W.C Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Nasty C yeah you dey
Stone got the ding yeah
Unno can see yeah what you know
See me now
We step inna the place we pull up inna de rover
Dem no sey we sober
Carry weni casanova
Thats why we are sober
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
I set fire to my enemies ass Ok
I kick me some ass that's right
I take em to class aha
I’m bossing up like it’s my middle name on my last
Wait it’s not what you thinking when I say past me some gas
See me stupud me dump me my bad
I’m just another mean black young man
You’re just another green snake brown rat
Stonebwoy Nasty C sound that hands up
Where I can see em get me and my destiny vibe and I’m in her DM's
I tell the money I’m coming without no semen
I tell my siblings I will always be there to feed them
When we step inna di place
And we pull up inna rover them mi nuh say it’s over
We are real badman call we di casanova that’s why we no sober
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
Ipappi give me the best beat yeah
Hotbwoy Nasty C yeah
Soon as we step inna the place
and set it up ablaze the girl demma scream yeah
Gimme the kush and pass me the lighter lighter
M’ani abre kɔɔ te se mogya mogya
Cos we dey off we go turn up and enjoy
She mix up the Ciroc and Redbull
Girl a mad over we yeah
Southy Ghana girls demma mad over we mad over we
Never abuse them because dema the African queen
When we step inna di place
And we pull up inna rover them mi nuh say it’s over
We are real badman call we di casanova that’s why we no sober
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
When we step inna di place
And we pull up inna rover them mi nuh say it’s over
We are real badman call we di casanova that’s why we no sober
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
We never bow down wooh
We stepping it harder yeah
He did Where I can see em
Me and my destiny vibe and I’m in her DM’s
I tell the money I’m coming without no semen
I tell ma siblings I will always be there to feed them Stonebwoy
Southy Ghana girls demma mad over we mad over we
Never abuse them because dema the African queen
The song "Bow Down" by W.C is a collaboration with Stonebwoy and Nasty C, and employs the use of African rhythms and beats. The hook of the song is a chant of “We never bow down, we stepping it harder,” which serves as an affirmation of defiance and strength. The lyrics are primarily focused on the artists' confidence, declaring their bad-boy status, and featuring a mix of English, Pidgin English, and Ghanaian words. The song alludes to the struggles of the African community, giving support and encouragement to the people as a rallying call. It serves as a statement of defiance against their oppressors.
The song also expresses love for women, particularly African women, who are referred to as “African queens.” The artists vow to never abuse them and always be there for them, reaffirming their appreciation for and support of women. The song is a blend of African rhythms and Western beats, featuring a call and response structure with Stonebwoy and Nasty C taking turns in delivering verses. W.C’s verse pivots towards the end of the song, epitomizing the strength and resilience of African people to overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Introduction to the song
Nasty C yeah you dey
Acknowledging Nasty C's presence in the song
Stone got the ding yeah
Referring to Stonebwoy's contribution to the song
Unno can see yeah what you know
Implying that the audience should pay attention to what they're about to say
See me now
Asserting one's presence and dominance
We step inna the place we pull up inna de rover
Arriving in style
Dem no sey we sober
Insinuating that they're not sober and ready to party
We are real badman
Portraying themselves as tough guys
Carry weni casanova
Implying that they're players with women
Thats why we are sober
Contradicting their earlier statement that they're not sober
We never bow down wooh
Refusing to submit to anyone
We stepping it harder yeah
Continuously pushing themselves to succeed
I set fire to my enemies ass Ok
Expressing violence towards one's enemies
I kick me some ass that's right
Asserting dominance over someone else
I take em to class aha
Showing superiority over others
I’m bossing up like it’s my middle name on my last
Gaining success and acting like a boss
Wait it’s not what you thinking when I say past me some gas
Clarifying that they're asking for fuel, not drugs
See me stupud me dump me my bad
Admitting to mistakes
I’m just another mean black young man
Portraying oneself as a rough and tough individual
You’re just another green snake brown rat
Belittling someone else
Stonebwoy Nasty C sound that hands up
Praising Stonebwoy and Nasty C for their musical talent
Where I can see em get me and my destiny vibe and I’m in her DM's
Talking about sliding into someone's DMs to flirt
I tell the money I’m coming without no semen
Implying that they're not interested in women for their money
I tell my siblings I will always be there to feed them
Promising to take care of one's family
Ipappi give me the best beat yeah
Acknowledging the beat maker
Hotbwoy Nasty C yeah
Praising Nasty C
Soon as we step inna the place and set it up ablaze the girl demma scream yeah
Asserting their coolness and attractiveness to women
Gimme the kush and pass me the lighter lighter
Asking for weed and a lighter
M’ani abre kɔɔ te se mogya mogya
Lyrics of the song in another language
Cos we dey off we go turn up and enjoy
Ready to party and have fun
She mix up the Ciroc and Redbull
Drinking alcohol and having a good time with women
Girl a mad over we yeah
Boasting about women being attracted to them
Southy Ghana girls demma mad over we mad over we
Specifically mentioning that Ghanaian women like them
Never abuse them because dema the African queen
Respecting and treating women well because they're African queens
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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