Believe In Me
Yaw Bannerman Lyrics

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Oh dem oh dem dem used to call me bebe
Way back pon deh and you know I'm thoroughbred original

Dem asking where him come from though
Everywhere I go they know Bannerman
Man I used to dream of this man I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)

We pray for way too long

We pray for way too long

Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
I didn't even believe it
We pray for way too long

Now when the radio play that song
(And money now don dey flow my way)
And your woman put her hands in the air
(And money now dey flow my way)
Man I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)
I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)
I didn't even believe it
We pray for way too long

Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)
We pray for way too long
Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
I didn't even believe it
we pray for way too long

I wanna make big big bucks
No matter how little never give it up
Stumble pon a nickle imma pick it up
Give me one hundred im holdin dat
I wanna make big big bucks
No matter how little never give it up
Stumble pon a nickle imma pick it up
Give me one hundred im holdin dat

Now when the radio play that song
(And money now don dey flow my way)
And your woman put her hands in the air
(And money now dey flow my way)
Man I didn't even believe it
I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)
I didn't even believe it
We pray for way too long

Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)
Ooh Oluwa
I didn't even believe it
(I didn't even believe it) ooh Oluwa hear my cry
We pray for way too long
Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
I didn't even believe it (Oluwa hear my cry)
Oh Oluwa (We pray for way too long)
Oluwa (Oluwa) Oluwa (I didn't even believe it) Oluwa
Oluwa (Oluwa) Oluwa (Oluwa)

Oh Oluwa (Olu)
Oh Oluwa Oluwa
Oluwa Oluwa Oluwa

My mind I didn't even believe it

My mind I didn't even believe it
We pray for way too long

Overall Meaning

In the song "Believe In Me" by Yaw Bannerman, the artist reflects on his rise to success in the music industry. He acknowledges that he was once called "bebe" (baby), but now he is well-known as Bannerman. He remembers dreaming of success but not believing it was possible. He also talks about praying for a long time and finally achieving his goals. The chorus repeats the line "Ooh Oluwa hear my cry" which refers to a Yoruba term for God, acknowledging that his success is due to a higher power.

The song highlights the struggles that musicians face on their journey to success. Bannerman's lyrics show that he faced doubts about his ability to make it in the industry. Through dedication and hard work, he was eventually able to achieve his goals. The song has a strong message about the power of perseverance and having faith in oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh dem oh dem dem used to call me bebe
People used to call me bebe, but not anymore

Way back pon deh and you know I'm thoroughbred original
I come from way back and I'm an original

Dem asking where him come from though
People ask where I'm from

Everywhere I go they know Bannerman
People know me wherever I go

Man I used to dream of this man I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it)
I used to dream of this life, and now that I have it, I can't believe it

We pray for way too long
We pray for too long

Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
Oh God, hear my cry

Now when the radio play that song (And money now don dey flow my way) And your woman put her hands in the air (And money now dey flow my way) Man I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it) I didn't even believe it (I didn't even believe it) I didn't even believe it We pray for way too long
Now that my song plays on the radio and I'm making money, I still can't believe it. We prayed for this for too long.

I wanna make big big bucks No matter how little never give it up Stumble pon a nickle imma pick it up Give me one hundred im holdin dat
I want to make a lot of money and won't give up, even if it is just a little. I'll pick up a nickel and hold onto a hundred dollars.

Ooh Oluwa hear my cry
Oh God, hear my cry

Oh Oluwa (Olu) Oh Oluwa Oluwa Oluwa Oluwa Oluwa My mind I didn't even believe it My mind I didn't even believe it We pray for way too long
Oh God, I can't believe it. We prayed for this for too long.

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