Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid… Read Full Bio ↴Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid (sometimes stylized as WizKid), Wizzy, Big Wiz or Starboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[3] The recipient of received several international music award nominations and awards,[4] he began recording music at the age of 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. Wizkid signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009.
He rose to prominence after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It was supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay", and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after his contract expired.

In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK, Canada and Australia. He signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017. His third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, was released in July 2017. It serves as his major label debut and was primarily a Caribbean-influenced record. SFTOS was supported by five singles: "Daddy Yo", "Sweet Love", "Come Closer" featuring Drake, "African Bad Gyal" and "Naughty Ride". Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance".[4]

In 2019, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[5] His fourth album, Made in Lagos, was released in October 2020, to wide commercial success and acclaim.[6] The album includes the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]

By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.[8]

System
Wizkid Lyrics

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Whine baby, show me that your whine am well
Yeah, show me that your whine am well, yeah, yeah, yeah
I never knew about you so well
But money make her kiss and tell, yeah
Only pray for love, God and peace and love
My enemies only pray for war

Uh, If you wanna get rich, there's a million ways

Sweet chick, familiar face
Wine, I got a brilliant taste
Whine, she got a brilliant waist
Money and fame
My people know struggle and pain
My people nah gon' suffer in vain
Don't call me by my government name
My girl, she badder than Rambo, a rider
Wan-Bissaka, the Lambo a spider
Michael Phelps, the AP a diver
Martial, my right hand, a striker
Tried to call, she blocked me, I Skype her
Damn it, I think that she got me a Lyca
Yardie lover, yard pussy me ah die for
Rack city, man, I'm comin' like, look

Whine baby, show me that your whine am well
Yeah, show me that your whine am well, yeah, yeah, yeah
I never knew about you so well
But money make her kiss and tell, yeah
Only pray for love, God and peace and love
My enemies only pray for war

So I dey give them? (yeah)
So I dey give them?
One more time when she feelin' it (yeah)
One more time when she givin' it
One more time when she's livin' lit
Henny for system, yeah
One more time when she feelin' it
One more time and she givin' it
One more time and we livin' it

I just caught one whine, now I'm feelin' like an MVP
I know that they're talkin' my name
But them man are old news like NBC
Tell the DJ dash 'way his MP3
Who's that girl with a leng DP?
Wait, what am I saved under
When I change numbers, I don't send BC's
Listen, it's a big flex if you're talkin' to me
ST, God bless my haters
She wanna do SMS, not save my soul
That's spend my savings
Waiter, can you bring more champagne in?
For the times I was livin' in stress
I wanna own all my, shh
But the system's built so we're livin' in debt
Man 'fi rise up 'cause we livin' in, yeah

Whine baby, show me that your whine am well
Yeah, show me that your whine am well, yeah, yeah, yeah
I never knew about you so well
But money make her kiss and tell, yeah
Only pray for love, God and peace and love
My enemies only pray for war

So I dey give them? (yeah)
So I dey give them?
One more time when she feelin' it (yeah)
One more time when she givin' it
One more time when she's livin' lit, ah
Henny for system, yeah
One more time when she's feelin' it
One more time when she givin' me
One more time and we livin' it, ah

One more time and we livin' it, ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wizkid and Dave's System are about the experience of wealth and fame, and how they affect relationships with others. The chorus is a call-and-response between the two artists, with Wizkid encouraging his female partner to show him her "whine" (dance moves), and declaring that money can make her "kiss and tell." He contrasts his own desire for "love, God and peace and love" with the "enemies" who want war. Dave's verse picks up the theme of money and fame, describing the ways in which they can bring pleasure but also stress and debt. He boasts of his many possessions, but also acknowledges the struggles of his people, promising that they won't "suffer in vain." The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the pleasure and excitement of living in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Whine baby, show me that your whine am well
Demonstrate to me that you have excellent dancing skills

Yeah, show me that your whine am well, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeatedly show me your dance moves to prove your ability

I never knew about you so well
I was not previously familiar with you

But money make her kiss and tell, yeah
A woman will share personal information if there is a financial incentive

Only pray for love, God and peace and love
I only hope for positive things such as affection and harmony

My enemies only pray for war
Those who oppose me have negative intentions

Uh, If you wanna get rich, there's a million ways
There are countless options available if one desires wealth

Sweet chick, familiar face
Attractive woman I am already acquainted with

Wine, I got a brilliant taste
I am an expert in recognizing high-quality wines

Whine, she got a brilliant waist
She has an attractive hourglass figure

Money and fame
Wealth and notoriety

My people know struggle and pain
Those from my cultural background have experienced hardship

My people nah gon' suffer in vain
I am determined to prevent my community from enduring unnecessary hardships

Don't call me by my government name
Do not refer to me by my legal name

My girl, she badder than Rambo, a rider
My partner is fiercer than the character Rambo, and enjoys riding motorcycles

Wan-Bissaka, the Lambo a spider
I am driving a Lamborghini that is customized like a spider, inspired by a well-known football player

Michael Phelps, the AP a diver
I have a watch made by AP and intend to swim like Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps

Martial, my right hand, a striker
My right-hand man has impressive fighting skills

Tried to call, she blocked me, I Skype her
I was unable to contact her through traditional means, so I reached out via video call

Damn it, I think that she got me a Lyca
I believe she fooled me into subscribing to a prepaid phone service

Yardie lover, yard pussy me ah die for
I am a lover of Jamaican women and will do anything for them

Rack city, man, I'm comin' like, look
I am entering the city with a great deal of enthusiasm

So I dey give them? (yeah)
Am I providing what they want?

One more time when she feelin' it (yeah)
Encouragement to repeat a particular action when enjoying it

One more time when she givin' it
Encouragement to repeat a particular action when giving it one's all

One more time when she's livin' lit
Encouragement to continue enjoying oneself to the fullest extent

Henny for system, yeah
Celebrating success by drinking Hennessy, in honor of the system that enables it

I just caught one whine, now I'm feelin' like an MVP
I received attention from a woman for my dance moves and now feel accomplished

I know that they're talkin' my name
I am aware that people are discussing me and my actions

But them man are old news like NBC
Those individuals are no longer relevant or interesting

Tell the DJ dash 'way his MP3
Ask the DJ to stop playing their current song

Who's that girl with a leng DP?
Who is the woman with an attractive profile picture?

Wait, what am I saved under
What name am I listed as in your phone contacts?

When I change numbers, I don't send BC's
I do not inform people when I change my phone number

Listen, it's a big flex if you're talkin' to me
It is considered an impressive achievement to be in communication with me

ST, God bless my haters
Endorsement of the Street Team, with a mention of positive wishes for those who dislike me

She wanna do SMS, not save my soul
She would rather exchange text messages than have a serious conversation about my values

That's spend my savings
It would be a reckless choice to prioritize immediate pleasure over financial responsibilities

Waiter, can you bring more champagne in?
Request for more champagne to continue celebrating

For the times I was livin' in stress
Grateful for the opportunity to relax and enjoy during a period of difficulty

I wanna own all my, shh
Desire to have control over every aspect of my life

But the system's built so we're livin' in debt
Current societal structures and systems make it difficult to avoid financial obligation

Man 'fi rise up 'cause we livin' in, yeah
Motivation to work hard and improve one's situation, due to the challenging circumstances of current living conditions

One more time and we livin' it, ah
Celebration of continuing to enjoy life to the fullest potential

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Iwar, Ayodeji Balogun, David Omoregie, Kyle Evans, Richard Isong

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