Singer
Soulful Reflections: Neyo Stoner's Lyrics Unveiled
Lyrics
Hmm hmmm
Expressing a contemplative or uncertain sound
Hun
An exclamation or acknowledgment
Say
Invitation to listen or pay attention
Hmm !
Another contemplative or uncertain sound
Neyo Stoner
Introduction of the artist's name
Major General
Reference to the artist as a Major General, possibly indicating authority or prowess
Blood is thicker then water
Emphasizing the importance of family bonds
Sword is better then cutlass
Preference for a more powerful tool (sword) over a less effective one (cutlass)
I be fire we know dey for class
Asserting oneself as a strong force, not suitable for a traditional classroom setting
Baba ijebu me I dey forecast
Expressing the ability to predict or foresee things
I do jeje cause of rapture
Choosing a calm and composed lifestyle in anticipation of a divine event (rapture)
I Dey pay tithe and I dey go church
Acknowledging religious practices, such as tithing and attending church
I face Lagos cause I won buy porsche
Aspiring to achieve financial success and own a Porsche in Lagos
I believe in god and I ride on
Expressing belief in God and confidence in moving forward
Some Dey feel ham and some no do
Recognition that opinions about the artist and their music vary
Shey my song no sweet abi na level
Asking if the song is not liked or appreciated due to its level of sophistication
Some Dey support and some no do
Acknowledging both supporters and non-supporters
Shey my song no sweet abi na level
Repeating the question about the song's sweetness and level
I cry to god mope olohun
Seeking divine help or intervention
Koyo bukata lorun
Desire for protection through prayers
Night and day mope Olohun
Repeating the need for divine assistance day and night
Kimaroju shekere lorun oo
Reference to shaking a musical instrument (shekere) in prayer
Ama singer not a boxer
Declaring oneself as a singer, not a fighter, with repetitions for emphasis
Won da mimo tiba bo taa
-Ama singer ye not a boxer o
-Won da mimo tiba bo taa
-Ama singer ye not a boxer
-Won da mimo tiba bo taa
-Ama singer ye not a boxer o
-Won da mimo tiba bo taa oo
-Toba fa colo wamo kan timo so
Expressing dissatisfaction with those who gossip or speak negatively
Hmmm
-Bukata yapa aburo ju merin lo
-Hun hun hun
-O'rin moden ko emi o fe gbe bon
-Hun hun hun
-Mi o'fe gbe bon o
-Yeh yeh yeh yeh uhmm
Exclaiming in affirmation
Very soon omo dudu l'arin oyinbo
Anticipating success and recognition, especially internationally
One picture
-Una go repost
-One beat o eti mamajo
-One beat o eti mamajo
-Very soon omo dudu l'arin oyinbo
Reiterating the expectation of success and reposting of achievements
One picture
-Una go repost
-One beat o eti mamajo hun!!
-Some Dey feel ham and some no do
Repeating themes of varying opinions, divine appeals, and musical aspirations
Shey my song no sweet abi na level
-Some Dey support and some no do
-Shey my song no sweet abi na level
-I cry to god mope olohun
-Koyo bukata lorun
-Night and day mope Olohun
-Kimaroju shekere lorun oo
Emphasizing the use of shekere (musical instrument) in prayer
Ama singer not a boxer
Final repetition of the declaration of being a singer, not a fighter, with emphasis
Won da mimo tiba bo taa
-Ama singer ye not a boxer o
-Won da mimo tiba bo taa
-Ama singer ye not a boxer
-Won da mimo tiba bo taa
-Ama singer ye not a boxer o
-Won da mimo tiba bo taa oo yeh yeh
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