Shakabulizzy

Shakabulizzy

Mavo

Shakabulizzy

Lyrics

Yeah, yeah

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A common ad-lib in music, setting a casual and confident tone right from the start.

Kilolo (K-Way)

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Kilolo could be a playful nickname or a term of endearment. 'K-Way' might refer to a brand or a personal moniker, suggesting a sense of identity or style.

Kilogbede,

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This word seems to be a stylized or creative term, possibly a play on Yoruba language or slang, adding a local flavor to the track.

Kilogbede Record Limited (K-Way)

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Mentioning 'Record Limited' suggests a nod to the music label or production team, while 'K-Way' reinforces the artist's brand or signature style.

K-Way(Yo Di—)

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The repetition of 'K-Way' emphasizes the artist's brand, and the cut-off 'Yo Di—' adds a sense of anticipation or mystery, leaving listeners curious.

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

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The repetition of 'follow you again' juxtaposed with 'me, I no dey follow you again' highlights a decision to break away from a cycle. 'Kilolo' is a playful, rhythmic filler that adds a catchy, memorable hook.

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

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

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The repetition of 'Kilo' emphasizes the questioning nature of the decision. It suggests a moment of introspection, asking why one would repeat past mistakes.

Follow you again, me, I no dey—

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The abrupt cut-off at the end of the line suggests a firm finality, as if the speaker is cutting ties mid-thought, underscoring their determination to not look back.

Focus, focus, hocus-pocusFocus on paper

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[Second Pre-Chorus] The artist uses 'hocus-pocus' to suggest magic or trickery, emphasizing the need for concentration amidst distractions. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Focus on paper

Baby, see you later

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[Second Pre-Chorus] A casual farewell, indicating that personal relationships take a backseat to financial pursuits. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

When the paper enter, I go call you

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[Second Pre-Chorus] The artist promises to reconnect once financial goals are achieved, suggesting money as a means to improve relationships. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shop for you,

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[Second Pre-Chorus] Mentions of luxury brands like Balenciaga signify wealth and the ability to provide lavish gifts. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Balenciaga,

Rick OwensLouis Vuitton go be less, baby, mawobe

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[Second Pre-Chorus] Rick Owens and Louis Vuitton are symbols of high fashion, with 'mawobe' (Yoruba for 'don't be upset') reassuring a partner that these luxuries are attainable. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Louis Vuitton go be less, baby, mawobe

Wait, look, see me, ghe me, ego, egoMoney talking (Talk, talk), all day working for money

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[Second Pre-Chorus] 'Ego' is Igbo for money, reinforcing the focus on wealth. The line suggests a call for attention and recognition of financial success. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Money talking (Talk, talk), all day working for money

Kilo, e don sour (Water)Holy water

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[Second Chorus] The phrase 'Kilo, e don sour' uses Nigerian Pidgin English, where 'Kilo' is a slang for 'what's up' or 'what's happening,' and 'e don sour' suggests something has gone bad or turned sour, metaphorically speaking. The parenthetical 'Water' could imply a need for cleansing or refreshment. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Holy water

Give her cana', make she update

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[Second Chorus] The line 'Give her cana', make she update' suggests offering someone something valuable ('cana' could be slang for money or a gift) to improve their situation or 'update' their status. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shakabulizzy

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[Second Chorus] 'Shakabulizzy' appears to be a playful, self-coined term or nickname, possibly reflecting the artist's persona or a catchy phrase meant to resonate with listeners. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Kilo, no dey whine me-zzy (Kilolo)

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[Second Chorus] Here, 'Kilo, no dey whine me-zzy' is a mix of Pidgin and playful language, where 'no dey whine me' means 'don't deceive me' or 'don't joke with me.' The repetition of 'Kilolo' adds a rhythmic, catchy element. 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 contemporary music, emphasizing the aspiration for financial success and the ease with which the artist claims to achieve it. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

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[Second Chorus] The artist expresses confidence in their ability to provide financial support effortlessly, reinforcing the theme of wealth and generosity. 'Kilolo' is repeated to maintain the song's rhythmic flow. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

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[Second Post-Chorus] The song opens by highlighting the subject's lavish lifestyle, immediately setting the tone for themes of wealth and luxury. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

Buy her Valentino for her birthday

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[Second Post-Chorus] Valentino, another high-end brand, is mentioned as a birthday gift, emphasizing the opulence and the lengths the singer is willing to go to please her. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Cost-est, fastest

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[Second Post-Chorus] This line cleverly uses superlatives to stress the high cost and perhaps the fast-paced nature of their relationship or lifestyle. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Why you want a Lacoste?

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[Second Post-Chorus] The artist questions the girl's desire for Lacoste, possibly hinting at a deeper inquiry into materialism or the nature of their relationship. 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 suggests a transactional element, where the artist is willing to provide luxury items, but seeks confirmation of the girl's intentions. 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 the girl's desire for Lacoste, this line underscores her consistent preference for luxury, while the repetition adds emphasis. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Expensive girl, cost-est, fastest

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[Second Post-Chorus] The closing line mirrors the earlier sentiment, reinforcing the themes of wealth and speed, possibly alluding to the fleeting nature of such relationships. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Making money is a thing I like,Kilo

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The artist opens with a straightforward declaration of their love for wealth, setting the tone for a song centered around financial success.

Dollars in my bank account

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This line emphasizes the artist's international financial success, highlighting the accumulation of wealth in a globally recognized currency.

BTC from my maye

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BTC refers to Bitcoin, a digital currency, while 'maye' is a Yoruba term for 'boss' or 'big man,' indicating the artist's savvy in modern financial investments.

Kilo sele gangan?

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Translated from Yoruba, this means 'What's really happening?' It's a rhetorical question emphasizing the artist's disbelief or amazement at their own success.

Making money gangan

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The repetition of 'gangan,' meaning 'truly' or 'indeed' in Yoruba, reinforces the authenticity and reality of the artist's financial achievements.

Maye paying gangan

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Here, 'maye' again refers to a boss figure, with 'paying gangan' suggesting that the artist's investments or connections are genuinely lucrative.

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

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In Pidgin English, 'We dey share money' means distributing wealth regularly, highlighting a lifestyle of generosity or communal support.

We dey spend money on a dai', dai'On a daily (Dai', dai', dai')

Focus, focus, hocus-pocusFocus on paper (Focus on paper)

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[Second Pre-Chorus] The artist uses 'hocus-pocus' to suggest magic or trickery, emphasizing the need for concentration amidst distractions. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Focus on paper (Focus on paper)

Baby, see you laterWhen the paper enter (When the paper enter), I go call you

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[Second Pre-Chorus] A casual farewell, indicating that personal relationships take a backseat to financial pursuits. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

Shop for you,Balenciaga,

Annotation

[Second Pre-Chorus] Mentions of luxury brands like Balenciaga signify wealth and the ability to provide lavish gifts. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Balenciaga,

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 money

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[Second Pre-Chorus] 'Ego' is Igbo for money, reinforcing the focus on wealth. The line suggests a call for attention and recognition of financial success. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Money talking (Talk, talk), all day working for money

Kilo, e don sour (Water)Holy water

Annotation

[Second Chorus] The phrase 'Kilo, e don sour' uses Nigerian Pidgin English, where 'Kilo' is a slang for 'what's up' or 'what's happening,' and 'e don sour' suggests something has gone bad or turned sour, metaphorically speaking. The parenthetical 'Water' could imply a need for cleansing or refreshment. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Holy water

Give her cana', make she update

Annotation

[Second Chorus] The line 'Give her cana', make she update' suggests offering someone something valuable ('cana' could be slang for money or a gift) to improve their situation or 'update' their status. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Shakabulizzy

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[Second Chorus] 'Shakabulizzy' appears to be a playful, self-coined term or nickname, possibly reflecting the artist's persona or a catchy phrase meant to resonate with listeners. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Kilo, no dey whine me-zzy (Kilolo)

Annotation

[Second Chorus] Here, 'Kilo, no dey whine me-zzy' is a mix of Pidgin and playful language, where 'no dey whine me' means 'don't deceive me' or 'don't joke with me.' The repetition of 'Kilolo' adds a rhythmic, catchy element. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Making money easy

Annotation

[Second Chorus] This line reflects a common theme in contemporary music, emphasizing the aspiration for financial success and the ease with which the artist claims to achieve it. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

Annotation

[Second Chorus] The artist expresses confidence in their ability to provide financial support effortlessly, reinforcing the theme of wealth and generosity. 'Kilolo' is repeated to maintain the song's rhythmic flow. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] The song opens by highlighting the subject's lavish lifestyle, immediately setting the tone for themes of wealth and luxury. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

Buy her Valentino for her birthday

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] Valentino, another high-end brand, is mentioned as a birthday gift, emphasizing the opulence and the lengths the singer is willing to go to please her. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Cost-est, fastest

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] This line cleverly uses superlatives to stress the high cost and perhaps the fast-paced nature of their relationship or lifestyle. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

Why you want a Lacoste? (Pricey)

From me (Tell me baby), for youMy baby want a Lacoste (Want a Lacoste)

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[Second Post-Chorus] This line suggests a transactional element, where the artist is willing to provide luxury items, but seeks confirmation of the girl's intentions. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

My baby want a Lacoste (Want a Lacoste)

Annotation

[Second Post-Chorus] Reiterating the girl's desire for Lacoste, this line underscores her consistent preference for luxury, while the repetition adds emphasis. This repetition reinforces the themes and builds emotional intensity.

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

Kilo

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In Yoruba, 'Kilo' can mean 'what' or 'how much,' suggesting a focus on the value or quantity of money.

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Producers

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