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  • Another new music Friday, another banger from Rema. The Edo-born artist’s fans have been eating good with the eargasmic singles he’s been putting out lately. His latest release, “Bout U” — and the lyrics that come with it — continue his exploration of a mid-tempo sound post-HEIS, showing a more vulnerable, love-struck Rema.

    He’s slowly world-building the new era of his music. The visualiser for the London-produced “Bout U” shares a similar mood board as that of “Is It A Crime,” his first single this year. 

    As he puts out more music, likely leading to a new studio album, let’s take a closer look at Rema’s “Bout U” lyrics, shall we?

    Rema’s “Bout U” Lyrics

    [Intro]

    Another banger

    Yeah, yeah, yeah

    Bad gyal mi, mi wan trade unto ya

    [Verse 1]

    Girl, blazing, girl, ten, girl, A-list

    And her waist is figure-eight, she put the work in

    Change your life, six-figure, she deserve it

    Got girlies around the world but she my favourite

    4:30 in the morning, thinking about you

    And about your archy, body-ody-ody-ody

    Girl makeup always too slick, no caking

    E get the way you dey, demeanour angelic

    In the first verse, Rema showers compliments on his subject. He dedicates all eight bars in the verse to thirsting over her pleasing body. Putting more focus on the derriere, this verse solidifies that the artist has a preferred spec that’s often hailed across his other songs. 

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    [Pre-Chorus]

    Girl, hold my hand, girl, time is running out (Yeah, time is running)

    Time is running out (Yeah, time is running)

    Girl, let’s make it count

    This love affair got me living in the clouds (Yeah, living in the—)

    Living in the clouds

    Please, don’t let me down

    [Chorus]

    (Something about you)

    There’s something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you (There’s something about you)

    There’s something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you (Something about you)

    There’s something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you (There’s something about you)

    Something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you

    “Bout U” seems to carry on the narrative of “Is It A Crime,” which carefreely throws advances at a love interest who isn’t as eager: “I no dey for too much whining, dey for too much whining / As e dey be (ooh).”

    But instead of the little carefree attitude he displays on “Is It A Crime,” he’s more invested and sees a bigger picture in “Bout U “

    [Verse 2]

    Mi wan give you love and attention (Ha-ah)

    Mi respect this our affiliation (Ha-ah)

    Anytime you pass, you got man’s brows raising, eh-eh

    Mandem plotting ‘cause they wan take you from me

    If we run am on a low, shey, you go vex?

    Mi no like to show off for the internet

    I take your matter personal from day one to the end

    Mi want your loving and caress

    Still confessing desires in the second verse, Rema states he’s the only one who genuinely wants her, even though others are constantly trying to get her attention too.

    Also, Rema makes a point of keeping their relationship from the public’s radar. Unsure what his subject’s preference is, he states that he’s a private guy. And there’s no doubt about that, if we go by his irregularly operated social accounts.

    He takes the rest of this song and uses the pre-chorus and chorus to further show persistence, and how badly he wants her. “Bout U” is simply Rema expressing and emphasising wanting true love and not jinxing it.

    [Pre-Chorus]

    Girl, hold my hand, girl, time is running out (Yeah, time is running)

    Time is running out (Yeah, time is running)

    Girl, let’s make it count

    This love affair got me living in the clouds (Yeah, living in the—)

    Living in the clouds

    Please, don’t let me down

    [Chorus]

    (Something about you)

    There’s something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you (There’s something about you)

    There’s something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you (Something about you)

    There’s something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you (There’s something about you)

    Something about you girl, ooh, there’s something about you

    ALSO READ: In Defence of Rema’s “HEIS”

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  • Here’s a test for you. In just 60 seconds, can you guess the lyrics from some of the biggest songs by Nigerian women in music?

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  • When Ayra Starr called herself a sabi girl on Rush, she knew exactly what she was saying. And she’s gone ahead to prove it in numerous ways, from her fashion sense to incredible music videos, and now, her latest single, Sability.

    The song is a self-hype anthem. Ayra spends two minutes 47 seconds reminding everyone that she didn’t call herself “sabi girl” just because.

    But while the general public has fallen in love with the song, people keep asking what the lyrics actually mean.

    As members of the Sabi Nation, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to break them down and clear all the confusion in your minds.

    E le oh 

    Dey greet everybody for here oh

    Padi jo sé sé pele oh 

    Mo ti so fun won tele oh

    Ayra starts by introducing herself to those who might not be clear who exactly she is, warning them of what’s to come.

    Belle oh 

    Deliver like I get belle oh 

    Them say I Dey go cele oh 

    Them say I Dey go cele oh

    A literary queen, Ayra is simply here to let us know that, like a pregnant woman in labour, she has no choice but to deliver smash hits the way she does. Then just because she can, Ayra reminds us about all the times people said she attends the celestial church simply because she calls herself a celestial being.

    Espiritu Fortuna

    I go make you jo dada

    Shey you getty the power

    Sweet passi, amala ketu

    She warned us before, but just in case we thought she was joking, Ayra serves one last warning: the song will be sweeter than amala from Ketu and will make us dance the night away.

    Shinji kagawa 

    Jesu kristi loba wa

    Gat dem falling yakata

    You know as e sabi girl dey do

    Now, for the part that really shows the sability of our Sabi President. Ayra Starr compares herself to football legend, Shinji Kagawa, then gives all the glory to Jesus for making her the sabi girl with the ability to make everyone fall yakata on the dance floor.

    Sability is a bop and a half. And after rinsing this song like thick jeans, we’re convinced Ayra Starr’s sabi girl title isn’t just by mouth because, Ayra, why do you cook like this?

  • Have you ever listened to an old Nigerian song and thought to yourself, “If only the artist could see the future back then?” You’re not alone. These artists thought they made mad points when they penned down these lyrics, but looking at them now, we can’t help but shake our heads. It is well sha. 

    1. “Four years don waka, we still dey carry go. Nobody waka, nobody go solo” — Four Years, Styl Plus 

    If only they could see the future. Guys, quick question: where is Tunde? Did he step out or something? That being said, this song was a bop and it still manages to pop up every time Nigerian students are about to graduate (even if the course plus ASUU strike made the process 10 years). 

    2. “Stay relevant like BlackBerry charger” — Amorawa, Burna Boy

    Can anyone remember the last time they saw a Blackberry, much less an actual BlackBerry charger? We can’t blame Burna though, because when this song dropped in 2013, we were still on a “what’s your pin?” and “let me ping you” high. Fun times! Now we’re out here buying chargers and earphones separately from a new phone, all because Steve Jobs tricked us into joining a digital cult. 

    RELATED: 10 Nigerian Lyrics That Work as Badass Instagram Captions

    3. “Don’t doubt me, I go bring home Grammy” — Street Credibility, 9ice

    You know what? Let’s not say anything. At least, we now have Nigerian Grammy Nominees and winners and that’s what matters. Good job, 9ice. At least you saw the future, even if it didn’t include you. 

    4. “Your beauty make me to realise say Nepa don bring light” — Duro, Tekno

    Where’s the light, Tekno? Where? We would’ve ignored this lyric but despite all the fine babes in Nigeria, the national grid still collapsed like Goliath. We’re not finding this lyric funny at all. Where are we queuing for petrol today? 

    5.”But nobody contest we, my brother make you try abi you done smoke weed” — Me & My Brother, PSquare

    Peter and Paul really sang this song with their full chest confident that they’d be ride or die forever. But, alas over the past few years, they’ve shown us that sometimes water is thicker than blood o. But when you really look at it, they were right. No one tested them, they simply tested themselves and stressed all of us out. 

    ALSO READ: These Nigerian Songs Have the Wildest Stories We’ve Ever Heard

  • Everybody’s sugar mummy, Asa, is back with a new album, V, and while we’re still learning the lyrics, we’ve decided to test your knowledge on her older songs.

    Let’s see how you do:

  • We ranked the best of Adekunle Gold songs following the release of his new album, Catch Me If You Can. We’ve put together this quiz to see how well you know his songs.

    At the end of the quiz you’ll find out if AG Baby is still your baby:

  • Have you ever listened to a song and thought to yourself, “Can never be me?” Yes, we’ve done it too. While we bop to all the songs on this list, their lyrics are a little bit extra, if we’re being honest — it’s just small love, let’s all be calming down. 

    1. “Your lips like poison, I’ll take my chance with you.” — Lojay & Sarz, Monalisa

    Poison? Poison? Somebody’s mother is praying for them everyday and they’re out here saying they want to chop poison because of knacks? Nah, we can’t – we won’t — relate. Na only one life wey person get 

    2. “See the way I dey beg you, shey bambi allah mo je ni?” — Ayra Starr & CKay, Beggie Beggie

    Begging a man in this millennium? Sis, is Nigeria not tough enough for you? You want to drag your bad bitch cred in the mud? We don’t beg in this household, we collect applications, periodt. 

    3. “She making me bark a like a bingo” — PSquare, Alingo 

    Something about a woman making me bark like a dog just doesn’t sit right with my inner spirit. Is she a witch? Peter and Paul, please come out and explain to the class what this means because, whattt?. 

    4. “Dance and sweat like say na fight. We must to settle this thing tonight” — Tiwa Savage, All Over 

    Tiwa, sis, it’s not that deep. Are you in a relationship or Maltina Dance All? 

    5. “I will cross all the seven seas, just to give you what you need.” — Ric Hassani, Police 

    God forbid! What kind of pick me behaviour is this? Let’s not forget that Ric did all these things and the babe still showed him pepper. No wonder he’s now singing “Thunder fire you”. It is well. 

    6. “I don fight uniform men” — Omah Lay, Understand 

    LOL. Fighting uniform men because of love? When we’re not on crack? The answer is no. The crazy part, after all of this, his love interest still slept with his best friend and stole his pendant. In this life, it pays to be wicked. 

    7. “And I’m all up in your face like pimples” — Omoakin, Talosobe 

    Ewwwww.  

    8. “All my ego na for you” — Teni & Davido, For You 

    Imagine giving all your funds to someone after being a slave to capitalism five days (six or seven days in some offices) a week. Why the hell would I do that? Love? I don’t recognise that emotion. 

    9. “See you broke my heart but I wish you well” — Dwin, The Stoic, Ifunanyam 

    If you break my heart, it’s only God that will punish you. It’s not only “well”, it’s Wellington. Please, shift. 

    10. “She say make I dey choke her” — Ajebo Hustlers, Solace 

    So she can die and the police will arrest me? If anyone wants to be choked during coitus, they should please choke themselves. After all, we both have hands. 

    11. “You don’t need no other body” — Wizkid & Tems, Essence

    As a Yoruba demon, I’m inclined to decline this suggestion. So Tems wants us to put all our eggs in one basket? What if they cancel on us? In this life, it’s important to have multiple backups. 

    12. “You should know I got you, but you don’t need to get me too” — Chike, Running

    It’s all recipocrity in 2022, chief. Can’t be out here dying for someone who doesn’t care about you. Please, jazz up and move on. Life is short. 

  • Selecting a picture for your Instagram feed is hard. But you know what’s harder? Picking the right caption to go along with it. To make it easier to stunt on your fantasy haters, we’ve compiled some lyrics from Nigerian songs that also double as badass Instagram captions. 

    1. Ayra Starr – “This bad bitch bad every day.”, Bloody Samaritan

    It’s not easy being one of the biggest pop stars on the continent, and Ayra Starr knows this. On the standout track from her debut album, 19 & Dangerous, she reminds us that being a bad bitch is a full-time job. 

    2. Olamide – “Ma lo fe broke niggas, fight for your life.”, Rock 

    This caption works for two types of people: people with rich boyfriends asking everyone else to step up, and rich boyfriends reminding everyone else that they’re poor as shit. If you are publicly broke or dating a broke man, please refrain from using this. 

    3. Buju – “I’ve never stopped in my life so tell me why would I stop now?”, Never Stopped 

    This caption works when you’ve just gotten a big win and want to announce it to your followers. It’s basically a calmer way of reminding everyone that you’ve always been (and will always be) a bad bitch. Periodt!

    4. Bella Shmurda – “Ice on my neck. Ice on my wrist.”, Cash App

    This caption works at the end of the month when it’s salary week and you’re rich AF! 

    5. Tems – “Don’t call my phone you’re not a madman.”, Damages 

    Channel your inner Temilade and remind that guy that you’ve stepped up. As a Nigerian man, he’ll probably still call you, but at least you’ve warned him sha. 

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    6. Davido – “Love is sweet o! When money enter love is sweeter.”, Assurance 

    If there’s one thing Davido will do, it’s give us mysterious lyrics of wisdom. From seeing people’s waists in their eyes to “shuku shaker, aya shoemaker”, Shakespeare no do pass Davido. This caption works for when you’re at an expensive restaurant doing “his view, my view.” 

    7. Rema – “My body sweet pass hot eba.”, Lady 

    We had to alter the lyrics to this song because Amaka can’t be the only banging babe in town. This post works whenever you feel like the shit! Leaving the gym, going out for a night out in the town or just launching a new fit, best believe hot eba has nothing on you. 

    8. Wizkid – “Lagos today, London tomorrow.”, Jaiye Jaiye 

    This is for team #CatchingFlightsNotFeelings. Get into it.

    9. Ladipoe – “Life gettin’ sweeter, no use water dilute my Ribena.”, Feeling

    Every line on Feeling could work as an Instagram caption, but for some reason, this is our favorite. When you really think about it, there’s nothing sweeter than undiluted Ribena. 

    10. Tiwa Savage – “I no come this life to suffer.”, Koroba 

    When Ms. Kele Kele said this line, we all felt it in our souls. This caption works every time you decide to spend your last cash on enjoyment. Last last, this life is just one, so buy that Shawarma with double sausages today. 

    Don’t say we didn’t do anything for you.

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