Outside
buju Lyrics
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Hmm, hmm-hmm
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ehn, ehn-ehn, yeah
Ooh-ooh
Talking 'bout me man, big up your chest, I swear
If you no get money e dey kill idea
There's nothin' I can do from here
Omo, in the first stage I made mistakes, I swear
For knowledge, I sacrifice my fears
And I stand right here
I say, I'm better and you can't compare, yeah-yeah
'Cause when I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
When me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
Oh-oh say
Me, I still dey look for my cheddar (hmm-hmm)
I know say nobody holy brother (hmm-hmm)
But if me and you get issues
I forgive you and I no reason you as the color for you
I know say nobody holy brother
And me I still dey look for my cheddar
But if me and you get issues
I forgive you and I no reason you and it's simply the truth
I tell you truth, I no lie to you (jeje)
And dem fit like dem fit dance it oh (jeje)
And I go wild, I fit hide no more
For my cheddar, you know me, I don't play
And dem no like, dem like it oh (jeje)
I no fit force on top on you oh (jeje)
But you know say na gbadun, you know
You fit dance it oh (woah-woah, woah)
If e dey sweet you oh
'Cause when I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
When me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
The lyrics of Buju's "Outside" are about his journey to success and how he overcame his fears and mistakes to get where he is today. He talks about the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve one's goals, and how people may underestimate him because they cannot see his potential from the outside. He emphasizes that money is important for progress, but it is not the only thing that can kill one's ideas, and that forgiveness is necessary to maintain relationships in life.
Buju reflects on his mistakes from the first stage of his career and how he sacrificed his fears for knowledge, which helped him improve and become a better artist. He boasts of his unique style and how it blows people's minds when he performs. He addresses the audience and tells them that they cannot see him from the outside because he is constantly working hard and grinding to achieve his goals.
The chorus of the song repeats the message of working hard and grinding to achieve success, and how people cannot see or judge one's potential from the outside. He encourages people to dance to his music and enjoy it, but also emphasizes that forgiveness is important to maintain strong relationships with others.
Overall, "Outside" is a motivational song about the importance of hard work, dedication, and self-improvement to achieve one's goals, and how others may underestimate one's abilities from the outside.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking 'bout me man, big up your chest, I swear
If you want to talk about me, do it with confidence and conviction.
If you no get money e dey kill idea
Lack of money can hinder creativity and productivity.
Well, I face my fears (fears)
I confront and overcome my own fears.
There's nothin' I can do from here
I accept my current reality and limitations.
Omo, in the first stage I made mistakes, I swear
I admit to making mistakes in the beginning of my journey.
For knowledge, I sacrifice my fears
I let go of my fears in order to gain knowledge and experience.
And I stand right here
I am proud of where I am now.
I say, I'm better and you can't compare, yeah-yeah
I believe I am better than anyone else and cannot be compared.
'Cause when I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
My music is so good that it impresses and astounds people.
You know they can't see me outside
People are unaware of my true talent and capabilities.
When me I dey work, I dey grind
I work hard and tirelessly to achieve my goals.
Oh-oh say
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Me, I still dey look for my cheddar (hmm-hmm)
I am still working to make more money and achieve financial success.
I know say nobody holy brother (hmm-hmm)
I am aware that no one is perfect.
But if me and you get issues
If we have a problem or disagreement.
I forgive you and I no reason you as the color for you
I forgive you and I do not judge you by your skin color.
I tell you truth, I no lie to you (jeje)
I am honest with you and do not deceive you.
And dem fit like dem fit dance it oh (jeje)
Others may enjoy my music and vibe to it.
And I go wild, I fit hide no more
I express myself freely and without restraint.
For my cheddar, you know me, I don't play
I am serious about making money and do not mess around.
And dem no like, dem like it oh (jeje)
Although some people may not like my music, others do.
I no fit force on top on you oh (jeje)
I cannot force you to like or appreciate my music.
But you know say na gbadun, you know
You should know that my music is enjoyable.
You fit dance it oh (woah-woah, woah)
You can dance to my music.
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
My music is so good that it impresses and astounds people.
You know they can't see me outside
People are unaware of my true talent and capabilities.
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
I work hard and tirelessly to achieve my goals.
Contributed by Emma B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hmm, hmm-hmm
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ehn, ehn-ehn, yeah
Ooh-ooh
Talking 'bout me man, big up your chest, I swear
If you no get money e dey kill idea
Well, I face my fears (fears)
There's nothin' I can do from here
Omo, in the first stage I made mistakes, I swear
For knowledge, I sacrifice my fears
And I stand right here
I say, I'm better and you can't compare, yeah-yeah
'Cause when I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
When me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
Oh-oh say
Me, I still dey look for my cheddar (hmm-hmm)
I know say nobody holy brother (hmm-hmm)
But if me and you get issues
I forgive you and I no reason you as the color for you
I know say nobody holy brother
And me I still dey look for my cheddar
But if me and you get issues
I forgive you and I no reason you and it's simply the truth
I tell you truth, I no lie to you (jeje)
And dem fit like dem fit dance it oh (jeje)
And I go wild, I fit hide no more
For my cheddar, you know me, I don't play
And dem no like, dem like it oh (jeje)
I no fit force on top on you oh (jeje)
But you know say na gbadun, you know
You fit dance it oh (woah-woah, woah)
If e dey sweet you oh
'Cause when I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
When me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
When I give them gbedu, e dey blow their mind
You know they can't see me outside
'Cause me I dey work, I dey grind
@wetinsuptv
Buju has finally found his rhythm, just like Burna Boy did at some point in his career. It clearly shows that the spotlight is on him.
@musakamara6494
Mi mon dΓ© we na born with rhythm π€πΎβπΎπβοΈπππππΈππ½
@Stella-dy1in
Until now I still donβt understand how Nigerians do this but you guys you deserve much respect because youβre really working hard βπΎπ€πΎ
@wakandax
melanin mix.. The soil is made different
@MrSaeedhappy
I declare that Nigeria is the voice of Africa
@israelgodday7000
Go and sleep
@stevenwilliams3015
@@israelgodday7000 this must be Ghanaian, they were born to hate and envy Nigeria π€£
@innocentchuks3221
Nigeria - The country with unlimited talented artists. We see you Buju!
@afro585
Excess crude (talent)
@reubenmwinuka1743
All Nigerian boys na talent