Lyrics
Aha oh lord
A expression seeking guidance or assistance from a higher power.
Hmm inside ajegunle na there I was born
The speaker was born in Ajegunle, a locality in Lagos, Nigeria.
Inside ajegunle na there wey me grow up
The speaker grew up in Ajegunle.
Inside ajegunle play play no dey
In Ajegunle, there is no room for frivolous activities or playfulness.
Inside ajegunle all man na king kong
In Ajegunle, everyone is a formidable and influential figure (king kong).
Life ina the ghetto o gidi gan ni
Life in the ghetto is extremely tough.
O gidi gan ni
Reiteration of the challenging nature of life in the ghetto.
Omo the hustle is real o eyan binu gan ni
The struggle for success is intense, and people are angry.
Ma nigga wetin be the way
The speaker addresses a friend, inquiring about the challenges they face.
Cause everybody wan live large
Because everyone desires a lavish lifestyle.
Omo the hustle is real o, a binu gan ni
Reiteration of the harsh reality of the struggle, provoking anger.
Won binu gan ni a binu gan ni
People are angry, and the anger is intense.
Awon temi binu gan ni
The speaker's friends are also deeply frustrated.
Out here shit is real o gidi gan ni
Life is challenging and genuine in the speaker's environment.
Ma lo step sibi ko ma ro pe kini kan ni
Don't step into trouble, so you won't have to explain yourself.
Ibile, o ri awon temi bo se firigbon ni
The speaker observes that their peers are becoming more daring and bold.
Ni ebutte meta awon temi hold eh, won lock e
Three of the speaker's friends are keeping watch, making sure no one interferes.
Lojota to ba ju wa awon temi ma block e
They will block you if you try to surpass them in success.
Ma attempt frustration joluga wan le
Trying to handle frustration may lead to an explosion of emotions.
Record wa awon tie tobe won ti kan le
Recording achievements while others are still struggling.
Life in the ghetto no be small no be sere
Life in the ghetto is neither easy nor fake.
Ayi moye awon ton ti pa tori 5000 pere
Surviving despite the challenges, as 5000 naira is a significant amount.
Like I said earlier no be sere sere
Reiteration that life is not a joke or a facade.
Toba kooba kooba oya ko ma mu ere ah
If you dare, face the consequences bravely.
Life ina the ghetto o gidi gan ni
Life in the ghetto is undeniably tough.
O gidi gan ni
Reiteration of the extreme difficulties in ghetto life.
Omo the hustle is real o eyan binu gan ni
Anger is a common response to the harsh realities of the struggle.
Ma nigga wetin be the way
The speaker again questions the difficulties faced by their friend.
Cause everybody wan live large
As everyone aspires for a grand lifestyle.
Omo the hustle is real o, a binu gan ni
Reiteration of the anger and frustration prevalent in the struggle for success.
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