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Shakabulizzy (Remix)

Shakabulizzy (Remix)

Mavo, Davido

Shakabulizzy (Remix)

Lyrics

Yeah, yeah

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A common ad-lib in music, 'Yeah, yeah' sets a casual and upbeat tone, inviting listeners into the track.

Kilolo (K-Way)

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Kilolo' is a playful, catchy phrase that might not have a direct translation but adds to the rhythmic flow. 'K-Way' could refer to a brand or a signature sound, emphasizing identity.

Kilogbede,

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This term could be a stylized or creative expression, possibly a name or a coined phrase, adding to the unique branding of the track.

Kilogbede Record Limited (K-Way)

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Mentioning 'Kilogbede Record Limited' suggests a shoutout to a record label or production team, highlighting collaboration and industry connections.

K-Way(Yo Di—)

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The repetition of 'K-Way' reinforces brand identity, while 'Yo Di—' might be an unfinished phrase or a stylistic vocalization, adding intrigue and energy.

Follow you again (Follow), me, I no dey follow you again (Kilolo)

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Davido opens with a catchy refrain, using repetition to emphasize a decision to stop following someone, likely in a relationship context. 'Kilolo' is a playful, rhythmic filler that adds to the musicality.

Kilo, follow you again, me, I no dey follow you again

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The use of 'Kilo' here is a shortened form of the Yoruba word 'Kilode,' meaning 'why.' It suggests questioning the reason for continuing to follow someone who may not be worth it.

Kilo, follow you again (Kilo), me, I no dey follow you again

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Repetition of 'Kilo' reinforces the questioning tone, while the decision to not follow again is firm, highlighting a sense of empowerment and self-worth.

Follow you again, me, I no dey—

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The abrupt end with 'me, I no dey—' suggests an unfinished thought, leaving the listener to fill in the blanks, which can be a powerful way to engage the audience in the narrative.

Focus, focus, hocus-pocus

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[Second Pre-Chorus] Davido uses 'hocus-pocus' to emphasize the magic-like focus needed to achieve success, blending everyday hustle with a touch of whimsy. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Focus on paper

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[Second Pre-Chorus] Here, 'paper' is slang for money, highlighting the central theme of financial ambition and the importance of staying focused on earning. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Baby, see you later

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[Second Pre-Chorus] This line suggests a temporary goodbye, prioritizing work over personal relationships, a common theme in hustle culture. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

When the paper enter, I go call you

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[Second Pre-Chorus] Davido promises to reconnect once he secures financial success, reflecting the balance between personal life and career goals. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shop for you,

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[Second Pre-Chorus] He plans to spoil his partner with luxury items like Balenciaga, symbolizing the rewards of hard work and success. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Balenciaga,
Rick Owens

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[Second Pre-Chorus] By mentioning high-end brands, Davido underscores the lavish lifestyle he aspires to provide, with 'mawobe' (Yoruba for 'don't worry') reassuring his partner. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Louis Vuitton go be less, baby, mawobeWait, look, see me, ghe me, ego, ego

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[Second Pre-Chorus] 'Ego' is Igbo for money, reinforcing the song's focus on wealth, while 'ghe me' (Pidgin for 'give me') suggests a call for attention or recognition. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Wait, look, see me, ghe me, ego, ego
Money talking (Talk, talk), all day working for moneyKilo, e don sour (Water)

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[Second Pre-Chorus] This line captures the relentless pursuit of wealth, with 'money talking' implying that financial success speaks volumes about one's achievements. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Kilo, e don sour (Water)
Holy water

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[Second Chorus] In many African cultures, 'holy water' is seen as a purifying or protective element. Here, it might symbolize a need for cleansing or divine intervention in a problematic situation. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Give her cana', make she update

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[Second Chorus] 'Cana'' could be a play on 'cana' as in 'cane,' suggesting discipline or correction. 'Make she update' implies that she needs to change or improve her behavior or situation. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shakabulizzy

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[Second Chorus] This is likely a playful, invented term combining 'shakabula' (a local slang for a makeshift gun) with a catchy suffix, adding a sense of fun or swagger to the track. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Kilo, no dey whine me-zzy (Kilolo)

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[Second Chorus] 'No dey whine me' is a Pidgin English phrase meaning 'don't deceive me' or 'don't mess with me.' The addition of '-zzy' and '(Kilolo)' adds a rhythmic and playful twist, maintaining the song's lively vibe. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Making money easy

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[Second Chorus] This line reflects a common theme in Afrobeats and Nigerian music, where financial success and the ease of making money are celebrated. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Me I fit to give you money, easy (Kilolo)

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[Second Chorus] Here, the artist asserts his ability to provide financial support effortlessly, reinforcing themes of wealth and generosity. The repetition of '(Kilolo)' ties back to the playful, rhythmic elements of the song. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Expensive girl

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[Second Post-Chorus] This line sets the tone by highlighting the subject's high-maintenance nature, suggesting she has a taste for luxury. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Tell me, baby, you want a Lacoste? (She pricey)

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[Second Post-Chorus] Here, Davido is asking if the girl desires a Lacoste item, a brand known for its premium pricing, emphasizing her expensive taste. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Buy her Valentino for her birthday

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[Second Post-Chorus] Valentino is another high-end brand, and gifting it for a birthday underscores the lavish lifestyle and the lengths the speaker is willing to go to please her. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Cost-est, fastest

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] This playful use of superlatives highlights the girl's expensive nature and perhaps her fast-paced lifestyle or the speed at which she expects her desires to be fulfilled. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Why you want a Lacoste?

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[Second Post-Chorus] The repetition of this question suggests a mix of curiosity and incredulity about her specific desire for Lacoste, a symbol of status. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

From me (Tell me baby), for you

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[Second Post-Chorus] This line implies a transactional nature in their relationship, where the speaker is willing to provide luxury items for her affection or attention. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

My baby want a Lacoste (Want a Lacoste)

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[Second Post-Chorus] Reiterating her desire for Lacoste, this line reinforces the theme of materialism and the speaker's acknowledgment of her wants. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Expensive girl, cost-est, fastest

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[Second Post-Chorus] The repetition of this phrase at the end of the section serves to emphasize the girl's luxurious lifestyle and the speaker's awareness of it. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Making money is a thing I like,

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Davido kicks off with a straightforward declaration of his love for wealth, setting the tone for a song that celebrates financial success.

Kilo

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This could be a playful nod to 'Kilo,' a slang term in Nigerian Pidgin that often means 'what's up?' or 'what's happening?'

Dollars in my bank account

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Here, Davido emphasizes the tangible results of his success, highlighting the international currency as a symbol of global financial stability.

BTC from my maye

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BTC refers to Bitcoin, suggesting Davido's involvement in modern, digital forms of wealth. 'Maye' is a Yoruba term for 'friend' or 'mate,' indicating a close relationship with someone who supports his financial ventures.

Kilo sele gangan?

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In Yoruba, 'Kilo sele gangan?' translates to 'What exactly is happening?' This rhetorical question adds a conversational tone, inviting listeners to reflect on the success being discussed.

Making money gangan

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The repetition of 'gangan,' a Yoruba word for 'exactly' or 'truly,' reinforces the authenticity and certainty of his financial achievements.

Maye paying gangan

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This line suggests that his friends or associates are also benefiting financially, emphasizing a communal aspect to his success.

We dey share money on a dai', dai' (Daily)

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In Nigerian Pidgin, 'We dey share money' means they distribute wealth regularly, highlighting a lifestyle of generosity and abundance.

We dey spend money on a dai', dai'On a daily (Dai', dai', dai')
Focus, focus, hocus-pocus

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[Second Pre-Chorus] Davido uses 'hocus-pocus' to emphasize the magic-like focus needed to achieve success, blending everyday hustle with a touch of whimsy. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Focus on paper (Focus on paper)Baby, see you later

Annotation

[Second Pre-Chorus] This line suggests a temporary goodbye, prioritizing work over personal relationships, a common theme in hustle culture. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Baby, see you later

Annotation

[Second Pre-Chorus] This line suggests a temporary goodbye, prioritizing work over personal relationships, a common theme in hustle culture. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

When the paper enter (When the paper enter), I go call youShop for you,

Annotation

[Second Pre-Chorus] He plans to spoil his partner with luxury items like Balenciaga, symbolizing the rewards of hard work and success. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shop for you,

Annotation

[Second Pre-Chorus] He plans to spoil his partner with luxury items like Balenciaga, symbolizing the rewards of hard work and success. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Balenciaga,Rick Owens (Shop, shop, shop)
Rick Owens (Shop, shop, shop)
Louis Vuitton go be less, baby, mawobeWait, look, see me, ghe me, ego, egoMoney talking (Talk, talk), all day working for moneyKilo, e don sour (Water)

Annotation

[Second Pre-Chorus] 'Ego' is Igbo for money, reinforcing the song's focus on wealth, while 'ghe me' (Pidgin for 'give me') suggests a call for attention or recognition. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Kilo, e don sour (Water)
Holy water

Annotation

[Second Chorus] In many African cultures, 'holy water' is seen as a purifying or protective element. Here, it might symbolize a need for cleansing or divine intervention in a problematic situation. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Give her cana', make she update

Annotation

[Second Chorus] 'Cana'' could be a play on 'cana' as in 'cane,' suggesting discipline or correction. 'Make she update' implies that she needs to change or improve her behavior or situation. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shakabulizzy

Annotation

[Second Chorus] This is likely a playful, invented term combining 'shakabula' (a local slang for a makeshift gun) with a catchy suffix, adding a sense of fun or swagger to the track. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Kilo, no dey whine me-zzy (Kilolo)

Annotation

[Second Chorus] 'No dey whine me' is a Pidgin English phrase meaning 'don't deceive me' or 'don't mess with me.' The addition of '-zzy' and '(Kilolo)' adds a rhythmic and playful twist, maintaining the song's lively vibe. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Making money easy

Annotation

[Second Chorus] This line reflects a common theme in Afrobeats and Nigerian music, where financial success and the ease of making money are celebrated. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Me I fit to give you money, easy (Kilolo)

Annotation

[Second Chorus] Here, the artist asserts his ability to provide financial support effortlessly, reinforcing themes of wealth and generosity. The repetition of '(Kilolo)' ties back to the playful, rhythmic elements of the song. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Expensive girl

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] This line sets the tone by highlighting the subject's high-maintenance nature, suggesting she has a taste for luxury. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Tell me, baby, you want a Lacoste? (She pricey)

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] Here, Davido is asking if the girl desires a Lacoste item, a brand known for its premium pricing, emphasizing her expensive taste. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Buy her Valentino for her birthday

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] Valentino is another high-end brand, and gifting it for a birthday underscores the lavish lifestyle and the lengths the speaker is willing to go to please her. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Cost-est, fastest

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] This playful use of superlatives highlights the girl's expensive nature and perhaps her fast-paced lifestyle or the speed at which she expects her desires to be fulfilled. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Why you want a Lacoste? (Pricey)
From me (Tell me baby), for you

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] This line implies a transactional nature in their relationship, where the speaker is willing to provide luxury items for her affection or attention. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

My baby want a Lacoste (Want a Lacoste)Expensive girl, cost-est, fastest (Yo)(Kilogbede)

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[Second Post-Chorus] Reiterating her desire for Lacoste, this line reinforces the theme of materialism and the speaker's acknowledgment of her wants. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Expensive girl, cost-est, fastest (Yo)(Kilogbede)
Kilo

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This could be a playful nod to 'Kilo,' a slang term in Nigerian Pidgin that often means 'what's up?' or 'what's happening?'

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