Lyrics
Choc Boy
Introduction: The artist identifies as "Choc Boy," possibly a reference to Chocolate City Music, and acknowledges his lineage as the "Son of Otto."
Son of Otto
Affirmation of heritage and identity.
Ah ha eh
Expressive sounds conveying emotions.
Who bring that rasta thing inna me house
Questioning the introduction of a Rastafarian influence into the artist's space.
Oh yeah
Confirmation of the intrusion.
I’m feeling reserved
Declaration of feeling reserved or hesitant.
Good people don’t get the love they deserve
Reflection on the injustice where good people do not receive the love they deserve.
Small depression causing suicide
Highlighting the impact of minor depression leading to thoughts of suicide.
E be dandada eh
Expression of a tough or harsh situation ("dandada").
Money turn my brother to Judas
Money's negative influence turning the artist's brother into a betrayer like Judas.
If dem never know let them be told
Encouraging disclosure of the artist's origin and experiences.
Where me i come from is another jungle oh
Describing the artist's background as another challenging environment.
Many men try to sell their own soul
Observing others attempting to compromise their integrity for personal gain.
Me i differ from money miss road
Assertion of the artist's divergence from the pursuit of wealth at any cost.
Omo who be that person wey dey hinder me
Identification of obstacles or people hindering the artist's progress.
Omo dem too small dem be fingerling
Dismissing insignificant hindrances ("fingerling").
Give dem one by one they never feel like this
Describing the lack of impact when obstacles are faced one by one.
Like nah turn by turn no dey buga me no
Preference for a fair and orderly progression ("turn by turn").
Man keep on running
Repetition of the theme of perseverance and dedication to chasing success.
Man keep on chasing money
-Steady on my grind
-Kowo ti pe
-Kowo ti pe
-Even i dey lie
-Heavens gate till i die
-So ma tele mi tinba lole
-Tinba lole
-Man keep on running
-Man keep on chasing money
-Steady on my grind
-Kowo ti pe
-Kowo ti pe
-Even i dey lie
-Heavens gate till i die
-So ma tele mi tinba lole
-Tinba lole
-Oh yeah
Reiteration of the feeling of reservation, injustice, and the negative impact of money on relationships.
I’m feeling reserved
-Good people don’t get the love they deserve
-Small depression causing suicide
-E be dandada eh
-Money turn my brother to Judas
-Man i never talk what i cannot do
Affirmation of reliability and capability, with acknowledgment of divine intervention.
Nothing wey almighty God cannot do
-and when he do things
-you cannot undo
-Cannot undo
-I dey here dey look
Observation of surroundings.
I gat alot of story line
Acknowledgment of a multitude of personal experiences.
If i start to speak my mind
Caution about potential negative reactions if the artist openly expresses his thoughts.
People strangely turn enemies
Experience of turning acquaintances into enemies when expressing personal opinions.
I no dey like bad energy
Preferance for positive energy and avoidance of negativity.
Wo wo wo wo
Expressive sounds indicating emotional intensity.
Man keep on running
Reiteration of the theme of perseverance, dedication, and the pursuit of financial success.
Man keep on chasing money
-Steady on my grind
-Kowo ti pe
-Kowo ti pe
-Even i dey lie
-Heavens gate till i die
-So ma tele mi tinba lole
-Tinba lole
-Man keep on running
Continuation of the theme of relentless pursuit and commitment to financial success.
Man keep on chasing money
-Steady on my grind
-Kowo ti pe
-Kowo ti pe
-Even i dey lie
-Heavens gate till i die
-So ma tele mi tinba lole
-Tinba lole
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