Contraband
Rebel Rhythms: Bella Shmurda's Contraband Anthem Unveiled
Lyrics
Don't you fake it, I like it don't complicate things
Expressing a preference for authenticity over pretense, encouraging simplicity in relationships.
Baby, you gazing, on a low-key you must be a bandit
Complimenting someone for their subtle and mysterious demeanor, suggesting they might be a "bandit" or rebellious.
And if you see it and you like it
Encouraging appreciation and action if someone sees something they like.
I'm gon buy it, even contraband it
Expressing a willingness to acquire or support things, even if they are considered illegal or prohibited (contraband).
Oh, yeah, you're bandit, I'm an addict
Acknowledging someone as a "bandit" and expressing personal addiction.
Tell government to legalize it
Advocating for the legalization of something, possibly referring to a substance or activity.
Bad man tings, I dey gbana in peace
Embracing a rebellious and self-determined lifestyle, pursuing dreams with vigor and confidence.
Bad man tings, I dey do it my way
-Bad man tings, I dey chase my dream
-Bad man tings, give them double energy
-Bad man things, I no get love to share
Emphasizing a lack of love to share and a fear only for God, portraying a tough and self-reliant persona.
Bad man tings, only God me I fear
-Bad man tings, purple haze for the girls
-Bad man tings, singing sweet melody
-Too much adviser kilotunde, Yetunde, kilotunde?
Rejecting excessive advice and emphasizing the pursuit of wealth ("paper") for personal satisfaction.
I need no adviser, not today, won ti de, solo Makinde
-Too much adviser kilotunde, Yetunde, kilotunde?
-Just for the paper, kowo tipe, kitigbe, fowotole
-I'm sticking to my song, sticking to my song make dem leave me alone
Affirming dedication to one's craft and enjoying life discreetly, with references to success and romantic relationships.
Omoshalewa you see, twenty Hennessy I dey gbadun on a low
-I be singing melody, doing many things I no send nobody
-Plenty shima overseas, only you I see, oya, baby, follow me
-Too much adviser kilotunde (nibo)
Reiterating a disdain for excessive advice and focusing on financial success.
I'm talking paper, Kowo Wole (Leko, kowa bami Leko)
-I need no adviser, not today (Leko, Leko, Omo mio gbagbo)
-Too much adviser kilotunde (leko)
Continuing to reject advice and asserting self-confidence, mentioning the solo pursuit of personal goals.
Yetunde (owo ni mofe ma palazo), kilotunde?
-I need no adviser, not today
-Won ti de, solo Makinde
-Too much adviser kilotunde (nibo)
Repeating the rejection of advice, emphasizing the pursuit of wealth for personal satisfaction.
Yetunde (Leko, kowa bami Leko), kilotunde?
-Just for the paper, kowo tipe (Leko)
-Kitigbe, fowotole (Leko, Omo mio gbagbo), ay
-Bad man tings, I dey gbana in peace
Reiterating a self-reliant and fearless attitude, emphasizing the pursuit of personal goals.
I dey do it my way
-I no get love to share
-Only God me I fear
-Bad man tings, I dey gbana in peace
Echoing the themes of self-determination, lack of love to share, and fear only for God.
I dey do it my way
-I no get love to share
-Only God me I fear
-(It's STG)
Attribution to the artist STG who likely produced the song.
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