Reality
prettyboydo Lyrics


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Ehh ehh no no no no no
Just do your own I'll do my own
Maintain your lane like say na road
When hunger hook me for my throat
Nobody ever showed me road oo
I dey Lasgidi with my woes
Enemies be creeping so we standing on our toes ooo
No bring wahala come my doorstep
I no dey stress a nigga me I dey for concert

Happy ending na for television
Happy ending na for science fiction
Osapa where I stay that one na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality
If I carry you to Mushin that na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality
Happy ending na for television
Happy ending na for science fiction
Osapa where I stay that one na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality
Port Harcourt where I'm from that ona na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality

The mountain's on fire
Opposition we burn them entire
Felele
The mountain's on fire
Opposition we burn them entire
Felele

Oya make I paint a picture of my
Reality about my reality about my reality
The hustle here in naija causes Insanity
It causes insanity it causes insanity
They too dey looku looku that na their specialty
That na their specialty that na their specialty
Looku looku
Lord protect me from their wuru wuru
Cos my country people no dey wish man well
City people no go wish man well
Rather give a man stress rather give a man hell 'ell 'ell
Give a man lies rather feed a man tale 'le 'less
Diss me for back but for mi face you get scared
Diss me for mi face I send your face a hotmail
I swear they all scared they no get skill they get scarce
I swear they all rats cos face to face they all squeal

Just do your own I'll do my own
Maintain your lane like say na road
When hunger hook me for my throat
Nobody ever showed me road
I dey Lasgidi with my woes
Enemies be creeping so we standing on our toes
No bring your problem come my doorstep
I no dey stress a nigga me I dey for concert

Happy ending na for television
Happy ending na for science fiction
Osapa where I stay that one na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality
If I carry you to Mushin that na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality
Happy ending na for television
Happy ending na for science fiction
Osapa where I stay that one na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality
Port Harcourt where I'm from that na reality
That one na reality
That one na reality

The mountain's on fire
Opposition we burn them entire
Felele
The mountain's on fire
Opposition we burn them entire




Felele
I'm trying to get the groove right I think is in the bone

Overall Meaning

In the song "Reality" by prettyboydo, the artist describes the struggles of life in Nigeria, especially in the big cities like Lagos and Port Harcourt. He contrasts the happy endings we see on television with the harsh realities of life, where people have to hustle hard just to survive. The artist talks about how nobody ever taught him how to navigate life in the big city, and he has had to learn everything on his own, while always being on guard against enemies who are constantly trying to bring him down.


The lyrics also touch on the issue of trust – the artist says that people in Nigeria are always looking out for themselves and are quick to betray or diss others for their own gain. Prettyboydo paints a bleak picture of his country, where people's specialties are looking out for themselves and feeding others lies. The artist acknowledges the difficulties of life but remains resilient, refusing to let his problems get to him, instead choosing to focus on his music and his concert.


Line by Line Meaning

Ehh ehh no no no no no
Expressing disapproval or disagreement with something.


Just do your own I'll do my own
Encouraging individuality and minding one's own business.


Maintain your lane like say na road
Advising staying focused and not getting distracted by other people's actions.


When hunger hook me for my throat
When one is severely hungry.


Nobody ever showed me road oo
No one ever guided me or showed me the way.


I dey Lasgidi with my woes
Living in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos with all its struggles and difficulties.


Enemies be creeping so we standing on our toes ooo
Being cautious and alert to potential threats from adversaries.


No bring wahala come my doorstep
Asking people not to cause problems or troubles for him.


I no dey stress a nigga me I dey for concert
Not letting others stress him and focusing on his music career.


Happy ending na for television
Suggesting that in reality, things don't always have a happy ending.


Happy ending na for science fiction
Implying that happy endings are not realistic in the real world.


Osapa where I stay that one na reality
Describing the harsh living conditions in the Osapa area of Lagos and how it is a true reflection of reality.


If I carry you to Mushin that na reality
Mushin is another harsh neighborhood in Lagos, emphasizing that the tough realities of living in Nigeria cannot be overlooked.


Port Harcourt where I'm from that ona na reality
Acknowledging the harsh living conditions in his hometown of Port Harcourt and how it is another example of reality.


The mountain's on fire
Symbolizing a major problem or challenge.


Opposition we burn them entire
Overcoming the challenge or defeating adversaries.


Felele
An expression of excitement or triumph.


Oya make I paint a picture of my
Introducing his perspective and perception of reality.


The hustle here in naija causes Insanity
The difficulties of making a living in Nigeria can drive people crazy.


They too dey looku looku that na their specialty
People in Nigeria are too fixated on others' business instead of focusing on their own.


Lord protect me from their wuru wuru
Asking for protection from deceitful people.


Cos my country people no dey wish man well
The people in his country don't always have the best intentions for others.


City people no go wish man well
Particularly in urban areas, people are less likely to wish others well.


Rather give a man stress rather give a man hell 'ell 'ell
People are more likely to cause trouble or give someone a hard time than to help them out.


Give a man lies rather feed a man tale 'le 'less
People are more likely to deceive someone than to tell them the truth.


Diss me for back but for mi face you get scared
People talk behind his back, but are too afraid to say anything to his face.


Diss me for mi face I send your face a hotmail
If someone disrespects him directly, he will not hesitate to retaliate.


I swear they all scared they no get skill they get scarce
Most people are scared and lack the necessary skills to accomplish tasks.


I swear they all rats cos face to face they all squeal
People are like rats, talking behind others' backs but not having the courage to say anything when face to face.


The mountain's on fire
Repeating the challenge he is facing.


Opposition we burn them entire
Repeating his determination to overcome his adversaries.


Felele
Another expression of excitement or triumph.


I'm trying to get the groove right I think is in the bone
Striving to perfect his craft and music skills.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Donald Ofik

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