Lyrics
Uzboi
Introduction: Identifying the artist (Uzboi).
U Z B O I
Spelling out the artist's name (U Z B O I).
Uzboi from the street
Establishing the artist's origin or background (Uzboi from the street).
I dey over react too much yes I admit
Admission of overreacting and expressing apologies.
And I’m sorry if I gat you mad my amor
Apologizing for causing anger to a loved one ("my amor").
I don’t mean to dey sho e lowo lese I no over do
Denying excessive show-off behavior and expressing moderation ("sho e lowo lese I no overdo").
But on top this your beauty moma ja kanfu
Complimenting the beauty of the partner, suggesting a desire for closeness ("moma ja kanfu").
Ma gbagbe mi jowo ma gbagbe
Pleading for forgiveness and not forgetting the speaker ("ma gbagbe mi jowo ma gbagbe").
When you dey chill with the big boys jowo magbagbe mi
Requesting not to be forgotten when the partner socializes with influential people ("big boys").
Boys are bad they want to knack
Warning about the intentions of other men ("Boys are bad they want to knack").
Them go promise paradise
Highlighting deceptive promises made by others ("Them go promise paradise").
Baby promise you no go forget me
Pleading for assurance that the partner won't forget the speaker.
When you dey chill with the big boys jowo magbagbe mi
Reiteration of the request not to be forgotten in the company of influential peers.
Baby promise you no go forget me
Repeating the plea for the partner not to forget the speaker.
All things I Dey do
Asserting the speaker's actions and expressing a desire not to be misunderstood.
pls don’t take me as a fool
Pleading not to be perceived as a fool.
I care about you
Expressing genuine care for the partner.
And I go do anything for you
Committing to do anything for the partner.
You no need wear bikini before you turn me on
Expressing that the partner's appearance is attractive regardless of attire.
I see other girls like kini you better put your clothes on
Comparing the partner favorably to other girls and suggesting modesty ("better put your clothes on").
Ma gbagbe mi jowo ma gbagbe
Repeating the plea for forgiveness and not being forgotten in the company of influential peers.
When you dey chill with the big boys jowo magbagbe mi
Reiterating the request not to be forgotten in social situations.
Boys are bad they want to knack
Warning about the intentions of other men, similar to line 12.
Them go promise paradise
Repeating the theme of deceptive promises made by others.
Baby promise you no go forget me
Reaffirming the plea for assurance that the partner won't forget the speaker.
When you dey chill with the big boys jowo magbagbe mi
Reiteration of the request not to be forgotten in the company of influential peers.
Baby promise you no go forget me
Final plea for assurance that the partner won't forget the speaker.
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