Lyrics
And they called my phone
Someone is calling the speaker's phone.
Mama dey sick oh no uncle Dede
The speaker's mother is unwell, and Uncle Dede is mentioned as someone to help.
Can you send some money
A request for financial assistance is made to Uncle Dede.
And I no get shi shi for pocket oh
The speaker currently has no money in their pocket.
I no give up you know
Despite the challenges, the speaker is determined and not giving up.
you know I gotta work for you oh
The speaker acknowledges the need to work hard for someone (possibly Uncle Dede).
No papa you know
The speaker is affirming that they won't rely on their father for support.
mama I gotta support you oh
The speaker expresses the commitment to support their mother.
I know you know
An acknowledgment of mutual understanding or awareness.
You know I know you know oh
Reiteration of mutual understanding or awareness.
They called my phone
A repetition of someone calling the speaker's phone.
Oh uncle Dede oh
A call or plea to Uncle Dede is repeated.
Uncle Dede I dey hustle
The speaker is actively working hard throughout the week.
Monday to Sunday Oh
Confirmation of the speaker's dedication to hustle from Monday to Sunday.
Uncle Dede say my story long oh
Uncle Dede is asked to listen to the speaker's lengthy story.
like essay oh
A simile is used to emphasize the length of the speaker's story, comparing it to an essay.
Uncle Dede shey you for like use akonuche
Uncle Dede is asked if he would like to use "akonuche" (possibly a local term or metaphor).
Uncle Dede let me see uncle Dede oh
A repeated request for Uncle Dede to be present.
Tell me what you want
An inquiry about Uncle Dede's desires or needs.
What you really want
A repetition of the inquiry, emphasizing sincerity.
Tell me what you want
Another repetition of the inquiry, seeking clarity.
What you really want
Reiteration of the sincerity in asking about Uncle Dede's desires or needs.
I sold my phone for 18k
The speaker sold their phone for 18k (presumably currency), highlighting a difficult decision.
18k Say it was hard oh
Expressing the difficulty or hardship associated with selling the phone.
All these things I dey talk
The speaker talks about various challenging experiences witnessed.
Many things wey my eye don see oh
Emphasizing the speaker's exposure to difficult situations.
You no work you no chop
A general statement about the consequences of not working.
Tell me how the matter wan be oh
An inquiry about the potential outcomes of a situation.
I no give up
The speaker is determined not to give up despite challenges.
I no give up you know oh
A repeated assertion of not giving up.
If you give up, you don fuck up you know
A warning that giving up is a mistake or failure.
Uncle Dede let me see uncle Dede oh
A repeated request for Uncle Dede's presence.
Uncle Dede I dey hustle
The speaker reaffirms their commitment to hustle throughout the week.
Monday to Sunday Oh
Confirmation of the dedication to hustle from Monday to Sunday.
Uncle Dede let me see uncle Dede oh
Another repeated request for Uncle Dede to be present.
Uncle Dede I dey hustle
The speaker continues to emphasize their hard work from Monday to Sunday.
Monday to Sunday Oh
Reiteration of the commitment to hustle throughout the week.
Uncle Dede say my story long oh
Uncle Dede is reminded of the lengthiness of the speaker's story.
like essay oh
A simile is used again to stress the extensive nature of the speaker's story.
Uncle Dede shey you for like use akonuche
A repeated inquiry about Uncle Dede's willingness to use "akonuche."
Uncle Dede let me see uncle Dede oh
A final plea for Uncle Dede's presence and attention.
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