Lyrics
Bariga is in the building
Bariga, a neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, is represented here as a significant place or community.
Streets is in the building
The urban streets are being referred to, suggesting a sense of connection or representation of the streets.
You know what I mean though
An acknowledgment that the listener might understand the context or sentiment being conveyed.
Eskeez
An exclamation, possibly indicating excitement or a call to attention.
Who gon' pull up with the squad and make the place shatta
An inquiry about who will arrive with a group (squad) and create chaos or excitement in the place.
Make the place spoil and scatter
To cause disorder or spoil the environment, emphasizing a disruptive presence.
Point blank arrogant
A direct statement indicating a confident and blunt demeanor.
Badman na rude boy
Asserting oneself as a tough or aggressive individual, using 'rude boy' as a term for a tough person.
We don't do no tiki taka
Not engaging in frivolous activities, possibly referring to avoiding unnecessary actions or conversations.
What's that higgy hagga?
Questioning something unfamiliar or irrelevant.
Don't give a fuck, excuse my french pun sucker
Not caring about the opinions of others, expressed with a play on words using French.
Dude if you mad I'm madder
Claiming a higher level of anger than the other person.
Your mama, your father
Referencing family members in a derogatory manner, likely to provoke or insult.
No joy out here I'm sadder
Expressing a lack of happiness or contentment in the current situation.
Can't nobody go harder, I'm badder
Asserting one's dominance and toughness.
Bipolar like that London weather
Comparing mood swings to the unpredictable weather in London, suggesting unpredictability.
Give you headache like the naija ganja
Implying that the speaker causes as much trouble as the potent Nigerian cannabis.
I be thoroughbred don't call badman rasta
Stating oneself as authentic and not to be confused with a stereotypical 'rasta' or Rastafarian.
We nuh run from problem
Not running away from problems but facing them head-on.
Problem run from we
Asserting dominance over problems, implying problems fear the speaker.
I got the thing on me
Having a weapon or something of significance for defense or offense.
Goons on deck
Having intimidating people or forces present.
One million army
Referring to a large number of individuals, perhaps indicating strength or power.
Fuck nigga no go dey popori
People who betray won't thrive or succeed.
Too dope for you make you mayan
Being too excellent or impressive for others, making them feel inferior.
Like your neighborhood number one supplier
Being compared to a prominent supplier in a neighborhood, hinting at being influential or important.
Most high in the building nobody higher
Claiming the highest status in the vicinity, suggesting superiority.
You no badman on fire, fire
Asserting dominance and power, possibly in a confrontational manner.
Not familiar with tyre like foga wey dey your area
Not understanding something (tyre) common in a particular area.
Omo lile teyin pariwo
Referring to someone who hasn’t been active or heard for a long time.
Ohun lowa d'ijaya oh
Something powerful or influential is evident and to be respected.
I don't give a flying fuck
Repeated assertion of not caring about certain things, possibly indicating a defiant or rebellious attitude.
Give a flying fuck
-Give a flying
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami
-I don't give a flying fuck
-Give a flying fuck
-Give a flying
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami mo
-I told my young niggas roll up
Encouraging peers to cause chaos or uproar in a place.
Let's fuck this place up like we dey up in the smoke tour
Encouraging using drugs to enhance the experience of being in a heightened state of chaos.
Light up your reeffer till you start to see black and yellow like Wiz Khalifa
Encouraging heavy marijuana usage until perception shifts to black and yellow, possibly a reference to the artist Wiz Khalifa's association with these colors.
No hope for the hopeless
Expressing a lack of hope for those who are without hope.
Omo tan ba ko ti o gbo o ma learn lowo homeless
If someone isn’t listening, they'll learn through hardships and poverty.
We dey thorough but we show less
Being thorough or comprehensive but not explicitly showcasing it.
Awon temi no mercy Ivar the boneless
Referring to a lack of mercy, comparing to a character from history/mythology known for ruthlessness.
Can't nobody go harder I'm badder
Repeated assertions of dominance, toughness, and an unpredictable nature, paralleling earlier verses.
Bipolar like that London weather
-Give you headache like the naija ganja
-I be thoroughbred don't call badman rasta
-We nuh run from problem
-Problem run from we
-I got the thing on me
-Goons on deck
-One million army
-Fuck nigga no go de popori
-Too dope for you make you mayan
Reiteration of previous sentiments and comparisons to a significant supplier or influencer in a neighborhood.
Like your neighborhood number one supplier
-Most high in the building nobody higher
-You no badman on fire, fire
-Not familiar with tyre like foga wey dey your area
-Omo lile teyin pariwo
-Ohun lowa di ijaya oh
-I don't give a flying fuck
Repeated assertions of not caring about certain things, maintaining a rebellious or defiant attitude.
Give a flying fuck
-Give a flying
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami
-I don't give a flying fuck
-Give a flying fuck
-Give a flying
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami mo
-Won ti dami mo
Repeated line of not caring.
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