Joy
Wizkid Lyrics

Oh na na na na
This line is an exclamation used to express joy.

Eh eh
This line is also used to express joy.

In the early 90s
This line indicates the time period in which the story being told occurred.

That was the beginning
This line suggests that something important started happening during that time period.

Mama had me
This line indicates the birth of the singer.

She was definitely smiling
This line suggests that the mother was happy about the birth of the singer.

Finally a boy
This line indicates that the singer was the first boy child born in his family.

She was very very happy
This line further emphasizes the mother's happiness about the birth of the singer.

She prayed for those with the love of her life eh
This line indicates that the mother prayed for her loved ones.

She called me grace
This line suggests that the mother named the singer Grace.

She called me blessing
This line suggests that the mother considered the singer a blessing.

She looked into my eyes
This line suggests that the mother had a strong connection with the singer.

Called me love of her life
This line suggests that the mother considered the singer the love of her life.

I wish I could go back and feel what she felt
This line suggests that the singer wishes he could experience his mother's love and happiness about his birth.

But she goes on her knees
This line suggests that the mother prays.

And tell God what she felt eh
This line suggests that the mother expressed her feelings to God through prayer.

Joy nothing but joy
This line suggests that the mother experienced pure joy.

Every other day she feels nothing but joy
This line further emphasizes the mother's joyous life.

Showers of blessings
This line suggests that the mother received plenty of blessings.

God blessed her plenty
This line reinforces the previous line, stating that God blessed the mother with plenty of blessings.

Thank God for blessing
This line is an expression of gratitude for the blessings the mother has received.

Love of my life eh
This line suggests that the mother considers the singer the love of her life.

We didn't have much
This line suggests that the family did not have many material possessions.

She loved me still
This line suggests that despite a lack of material possessions, the mother still loved the singer.

When she thank God for blessing love of my life eh
This line is an expression of gratitude to God for the blessing of having the singer as a child.

Mama told me
This line indicates that the following lines will be advice or lessons given by the singer's mother.

My boy chase your dreams
This line is advice given to the singer to pursue his dreams.

And keep believing
This line tells the singer to keep believing in the pursuit of his dreams.

And the sky will be your beginning
This line suggests that the singer's dreams will be fulfilled and can reach new heights.

My boy please believe it
This line is advice given to the singer to believe in something.

Cos this love is for real
This line suggests that the love being spoken of is genuine and true.

And the love will set you free
This line suggests that believing in love can liberate the singer.

One time for my people wey sabi
This line is a shoutout to the loyal fans of the singer.

Wey dey feel Wizzy music
This line suggests that the fans enjoy the singer's music.

Wey dey buy my CD
This line suggests that the fans actively support the singer by purchasing his music CDs.

Two times for the people wey sabi
This line continues to address the singer's fans who are loyal and dedicated.

Wey dey buy all the tickets
This line suggests that the fans attend the singer's shows by purchasing tickets in advance.

Wey dey come for my shows
This line reinforces the previous line, stating that the fans support the singer by attending his shows.

Three times for the people wey sabi
This line again acknowledges the singer's dedicated fans.

Wey dey play my music
This line suggests that the fans listen to the singer's music frequently.

Wey dey dance azonto
This line further reinforces the previous line, suggesting that the fans enjoy the singer's music to the extent of dancing to it.

I say four times for my people wey sabi
This line is another acknowledgement to the singer's loyal fans.

Wey dey support Wizzy
This line suggests that the fans support and promote the singer.

Wey dey pray for me
This line suggests that the fans pray for the singer's success and well-being.

I pray God bless you
This line is an expression of the hope that God will bless the listener.

Bless your family
This line is an expression of the hope that God will bless the listener's family.

Wish you what you wish me
This line suggests that the listener's wishes will be granted similar to the singer's wishes.

God bless my people
This line is a prayer to God to bless the singer's fans.

I say joy nothing but Joy
This line is a reiteration that the mother only experienced joy in her life.

Every other day you see nothing but joy
This line suggests that the singer's mother was always happy.

I pray God bless you
This line is an expression of hope that the listener will be blessed by God.

Bless all your family
This line is an expression of the hope that the listener's family will be blessed by God.

When I was a little boy
This line indicates that the previous lines were advice and lessons the singer's mother gave him when he was young.