Pose
Yemi Alade Lyrics


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Ra ta ta ta ta
De de de Denge pose
(Yes you know)
E yooo
R2Bees

You too like to demo
You sabi demo, Oya pose
Ayakata
You too like to demo
You sabi demo, Strike a pose
Oya pose
Change your style, denge pose
Oya na, denge pose
Change your style, make you pose
Aayyyy Ayakata

Chai, Sister Nene demo
She too demo, she dey pose
Chai, Sister Giwa demo
She too demo, she dey pose
Aayyyy, oya pose

If you sabi demo, make you pose
Oya oya Denge pose

Change your style make you pose
Aannhhhh Ayakata
Eh Eh Eh

Ra…

Hey You too demo, see the things you do too demo
E dey make I dey want more
Nee awun yenu nee amamu a damo

Say you want if I get that much
Oh baby kick me like say so line

I still go carry money for bank
Remember say you dey talk to the don
I dey give champagne cos I'm already drunk
Yeah, I go give you dollar
Giving you my ganlala
Give it to me one time, rock me the baddest wen come from Ghana
Girl I no go tire, Shocking you in the wire
Make you feel alright, even if you no like okada
Oya pose…
Oya make you go down, hold your toes
Yeah.
Nobody knows…
Wetin you giving to me shey you be bose
(eehhh Ayakata)

Ay Ay Ay
Oya pose
You too ringingri runiny
You love to dey winginy waniny
You like to dey blingily daniny dingily danily you loving it I nini
Ohhh, minininini ninana
Eh where me dollar
Don't shake the dollar, make you no wahala
Minimini nana
Oya Where the dollar
Make you shake the dollar
Ohhh I go pose, Oya pose

Oya pose
If you sabi demo make you pose
Oya oya Denge pose
Change your style, make you pose




Aannhhh Ayakata
Ay Ay Ay Ay

Overall Meaning

The song "Pose" by Yemi Alade featuring R2Bees is an upbeat Afrobeat track that exalts the art of striking a pose. The lyrics encourage people to change their style and show off their fashion sense by posing. The chorus of the song is centered on the phrase "Denge pose," which can be seen as a form of dance move or fashion pose popular in West Africa. Yemi Alade uses the verses to express her playful side, talking about shaking her "ganlala" and giving her lover champagne. There is a certain energy in the song that encourages listeners to loosen up and "strike a pose."


The lyrics of "Pose" also celebrate the skill of "demo" or "demoing." In slang terms, "demo" could mean showing off, displaying one's talents or being flashy. Yemi Alade and R2Bees acknowledge that everyone likes to "demo," and they encourage people to "pose" while doing it. The song seems to resonate with people who love fashion and dancing since it promotes originality and free-spirited expression.


Overall, "Pose" is a fun and upbeat song that promotes self-expression, fashion, and dancing. The track encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and confidently display their unique skills, style, and dance moves.


Line by Line Meaning

Ra ta ta ta ta De de de Denge pose (Yes you know) E yooo R2Bees
The song begins with a catchy rhythm and the phrase 'Denge pose', indicating that the song is about posing and striking a stylish figure.


You too like to demo You sabi demo, Oya pose Ayakata
The singer is addressing someone who loves to show off and encouraging them to strike a pose. The phrase 'Ayakata' emphasizes the singer's enthusiasm for posing.


You too like to demo You sabi demo, Strike a pose Oya pose Change your style, denge pose Oya na, denge pose Change your style, make you pose Aayyyy Ayakata
The singer continues encouraging the listener to change their style and strike different poses to keep things interesting. The repeated phrase 'Denge pose' reinforces the song's theme and energizes the song.


Chai, Sister Nene demo She too demo, she dey pose Chai, Sister Giwa demo She too demo, she dey pose Aayyyy, oya pose
The singer references two people named Nene and Giwa who also love to pose and show off. The phrase 'Chai' is an expression of amazement or disbelief, showing the singer's admiration for their style.


If you sabi demo, make you pose Oya oya Denge pose
The singer repeats the idea that if someone knows how to show off, they should strike a pose. The phrase 'Denge pose' is once again repeated to emphasize the song's central theme.


Hey You too demo, see the things you do too demo E dey make I dey want more Nee awun yenu nee amamu a damo
The singer comments on how the listener's demonstrations are making her want more. The phrase 'Nee awun yenu nee amamu a damo' appears to be a Yoruba phrase that is difficult to translate, but it may convey the idea of wanting to be with someone.


Say you want if I get that much Oh baby kick me like say so line I still go carry money for bank Remember say you dey talk to the don I dey give champagne cos I'm already drunk Yeah, I go give you dollar Giving you my ganlala
The lyrics are somewhat nonsensical, but they suggest that the singer is willing to be generous with the listener and give them money and champagne. The phrase 'Giving you my ganlala' is unclear, but it may refer to a gift or offering.


Give it to me one time, rock me the baddest wen come from Ghana Girl I no go tire, Shocking you in the wire Make you feel alright, even if you no like okada Oya pose… Oya make you go down, hold your toes Yeah. Nobody knows… Wetin you giving to me shey you be bose (eehhh Ayakata)
The singer uses several expressions and references that are difficult to interpret, but they seem to be urging the listener to move and dance in a way that shows off their skills. The phrase 'Wetin you giving to me shey you be bose' might mean 'what are you giving me, are you a boss?'


Ay Ay Ay Oya pose
The song repeats the phrase 'Oya pose' multiple times throughout, emphasizing the importance of striking a pose and showing off one's style.


You too ringingri runiny You love to dey winginy waniny You like to dey blingily daniny dingily danily you loving it I nini Ohhh, minininini ninana Eh where me dollar Don't shake the dollar, make you no wahala Minimini nana Oya Where the dollar Make you shake the dollar Ohhh I go pose, Oya pose Oya pose If you sabi demo make you pose Oya oya Denge pose Change your style, make you pose Aannhhh Ayakata Ay Ay Ay Ay
The final verses are difficult to interpret, but they continue the song's themes of posing, showing off, and enjoying life. The singer encourages the listener to keep posing and changing their style, and repeats the phrases 'Denge pose' and 'Ayakata' to energize the song's rhythm and emphasize its focus on fun and style.




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@amatakyiannan4030

I love how nowadays.. Ghanaians and Nigerians collaborate together. love that..Any Ghanian here✌✌✋

@anson7112

Who is still on this banger in 2020 ?🔥

@missakos

me

@DOPENYO

love how African fashion is at display here!

@osaize

This is proof that no matter if you are Ghanaian or Nigerian, we are still one. When I see people commenting and fighting when we are supposed to be one, it makes me ashamed. Good music :)

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