Do as I Do
Yemi Alade Lyrics

Let go
Encouraging listeners to let go and be free.

Arafat
Referencing a popular Ivorian musician, DJ Arafat, as an inspiration for the song.

Yemi Alade (Selebobo on the beat)
Introducing the artist and producer behind the song.

Appelez moi désormais tiny socle
Asking to be called a new nickname, tiny socle.

To leka
A phrase in Yoruba meaning 'let's dance'.

Do as I do
The main theme of the song, encouraging listeners to follow the artist's lead.

Do as I do do
Repeating the theme in a catchy way.

Do do as I do
Another way of repeating the theme in a catchy way.

Oh baby make we start to groove
Inviting listeners to start dancing and having fun with the artist.

Oh baby décalement (Décalement)
Referencing an Ivorian dance move called 'décalé', which involves shifting weight from one foot to the other while moving to the beat.

Oya decalément (Mama décalement)
Encouraging everyone to do the 'décalé' dance move.

All the party décalement (Décalement)
Suggesting that the whole party should join in on the 'décalé' dance move.

Make it simplement (Simplement)
Suggesting that the dance moves should be kept simple and easy to follow.

Oh baby pick up the telephone
Encouraging people to make a call to request the song or invite others to the party.

If you've money oh eh
Suggesting that having money is not important, anyone can join in on the fun.

Make you call my phone
Asking listeners to request the song to be played at their upcoming parties.

I go charlie show
The artist is willing to show up to the party to perform the song.

We dey snap to call the groove
The party is just getting started and everyone is snapping (dancing) along to the beat.

Oya DJ enter too
Inviting the DJ to start playing the song and join in on the fun.

Arafat before the groove
Showing respect for DJ Arafat, who inspired the song.

Yemi alade eh
Referencing the artist behind the song.

Now me to getting e e
Suggesting that the artist is getting the party started with their song.

Effeezy baby yeah e e
Introducing the artist Effeezy, who is featured on the track.

Oya you gone to party
Asking listeners if they are going to the party and encouraging them to bring lots of energy.

Make I saw plenty energy
Asking for lots of dancing and high energy at the party.

We dey jukpa for party
Referring to a popular Nigerian dance move, 'jukpa', and suggesting that it should be done at the party.

I beg it turn off the ay see
Asking for the music to be turned up and enjoyed by everyone.

Like it karamboross
A fun, made-up phrase suggesting that everyone should loosen up and dance freely.

Everybody laramboross
Encouraging everyone to join in on the fun and dance wildly.

You know people amboross
Suggesting that everyone has their own unique way of dancing, and it's all good.

Nana nana nana
Repeating a catchy phrase that encourages dancing and having fun.

On est fatigué de vos bêtises
In French, this means 'we are tired of your nonsense', suggesting that everyone should let loose and have fun instead of being serious.

Venez danser sur ce beat
Also in French, this means 'come dance to this beat', inviting everyone to dance and have fun.

Si tu as besoin de faire du vide
Still in French, this means 'if you need to clear your head', suggesting that dancing can be a great stress reliever.

Viens kiffer sur cette musique eh
Translates to 'come enjoy this music', encouraging everyone to dance and have fun.

Dansez oh dansez ko dansez
Repeating the theme of dancing as a way to have fun and let loose.

Bougez oh dansez ké bougez
Another way to encourage everyone to dance and have fun.

Selebobo on the beat
Ending the song with the name of the producer behind the beat.