Run My Race

Expression of agreement or affirmation.

Introduction of the record label (Aristokrat records).

Expressing the desire to be on an international label.

Repetition of the desire for an international label.

Asking what's going on.

Highlighting the contrast between personal hustle and someone else's frivolous activities.

Accusing someone of pretending to be tough.

Asserting that reality will be revealed today.

Claiming recognition from a higher power (Oluwa Burna).

People acknowledge Burna Boy's unique style and identity.

Referring to having two ladies in the backseat of a hummer.

Expressing a desire to go clubbing and take others along.

Advising others not to interfere with his personal journey.

Suggesting that others might think he's going crazy.

Emphasizing that he doesn't care about others' opinions.

Feeling good and carefree at the moment.

Repetition of calling on parents to come and watch his success unfold.

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

People in the neighborhood acknowledge Burna Boy's status and question his lyrics.

Nitori won gbo mi lori speaker gbin gbin

Awon omoge yapa lori blackberry pinging

Awon to ti darugbo dey say what are you singing Unhhh

Expressing gratitude to Jesus and acknowledging enemies' intentions to harm but failing.

Won ko mi je bi amala ati ewedu

Enemies won fe ni won pa mi but won able

Mi o n she omo kekere won gbe mi ni cradle

Indicating a lack of concern for others' opinions and expressing individuality.

If you no like me my brother no be by force

Gone are those days we dey wear the same clothes

Enjoying life and eating well.

Repetition of the theme of not caring about others' judgments.

When i dey hustle you dey lick lollipop eh

Na you dey form robocop

But na today reality must come out oooo

Encouraging others to focus on their own path and not be influenced by external opinions.

E be like sey dey don dey craze

You see we no dey look their face

Right now i don feel irie oya na oya na

Repetition of calling on parents to witness success.

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Repetition of the desire for an international label.

Quen quen to roro International label o

Quen quen to roro International label o ehn ehn

Quen quen to roro International label o

Repetition of Burna Boy's identity and lifestyle.

Fun won ni flows won pe mi mr lover lover

Omoge meji ni backseat ninu hummer

Mo fe lo clubbing mo de gbe won losi aura

Reiterating the advice to focus on personal goals and not be bothered by others.

E be like sey dey don dey craze

You see we no dey look their face

Right now i don feel irie

Emphasizing the importance of running one's own race without distraction.

E be like sey dey don dey craze

You see we no dey look their face

Right now i don feel irie oya na oya na

Repetition of calling on parents to witness success.

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wole

Daddy daddy ko wa wole

Mummy mummy ko wa wole

Addressing those who may be concerned, suggesting a transition to a new era and a call for medical attention due to the intensity of the lyrics.

Let the old things pass away

Oro new era la n so ba yi its lyric call paramedics

Je ko ye

An exclamation, possibly expressing pain or intensity.