BENIN BOYS Lyrics
Rema
GPT
Analysis of Rema & Shallipopi's BENIN BOYS
Track Information
- Album: HEIS
- Producers: Producer X (NG) & Rema
- Release Date: June 21, 2024
- Label: Mavin Records & Jonzing World
Annotations and Meaning
"Benin Boys" is a collaboration between Rema and Shallipopi, celebrating their roots and pride in their hometowns within Edo State, Nigeria. The track highlights their success and confidence, emphasizing their influential presence in the music scene and their local communities. The song blends Afrobeats and rap, delivering a vibrant and energetic anthem that resonates with their shared experiences and cultural background. The chorus, delivered by both Rema and Shallipopi, emphasizes their connection to Benin, a city known for its rich cultural heritage. The repeated "gen-gen-gen" and references to local roads and neighborhoods like Ekehuan Road and Sapele create a vivid picture of their origins. The line "If you play with the boys, you go collect" underscores their assertiveness and the respect they command. In the post-chorus, Shallipopi highlights the reasons they are called "Benin Boys," mentioning their discreet approach to success and their impressive financial status. The comparison to politicians and the line "We no dey make too much noise" reflects their understated yet impactful presence. This theme of quiet confidence runs throughout the track, reinforcing their self-assured personas. Rema's verse emphasizes the bond among the Benin boys, stating that he would call his brothers before involving the police in any situation. This line speaks to their loyalty and strong community ties. Shallipopi's verse continues with an invitation to Rema to share his location, highlighting their readiness to support and connect with each other regardless of the distance. The refrain "See money, see am" is a repetitive chant that celebrates their wealth and success, contrasting with the earlier themes of loyalty and community. This chant serves as a reminder of their achievements and the tangible results of their hard work.Technical Analysis
"Benin Boys" features a dynamic mix of Afrobeats and rap, with energetic production by Producer X (NG) and Rema. The track's lively beat and catchy hooks create an engaging listening experience, while the collaboration between Rema and ShallipopiBENIN BOYS Song Lyrics
BENIN BOYS by Rema
Pluto presido
Say, say, say
Say, say, say
Say, say, say
Say, say, say (Another banger)
[Chorus: Rema & Shallipopi]
Touchdown Benin boys, gen-gen-gen
Money yapa, money repete (Confirm)
Remy Ekehuan road, Shalli Sapele (Ayy)
Santa Monica touchdown, shekens (Clear road)
They dey like to dey dance the legbegbe (Eh?)
Na we dey bully, na we dey pepper (Say)
If you play with the boys, you go collect
See doings, you no fit talk say we no get (Oh, ayy)
[Post-Chorus: Shallipopi]
E get why dem dey call us Benin boys (Confirm)
We no dey make too much noise (Clear road)
Na we dey pull up with convoy (Eh?)
You know the billings wey we dey chest (Okay)
Many fishes in the river but na you I wan taste (Say, say, say, say)
Chop you and clean mouth, eat you for lunch (Eh)
Have you for dinner, unto the next (Confirm)
[Refrain: Rema & Shallipopi]
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Say, say)
See, see, see money oh, wahala
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Say, say, say, say, say, say, say)
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Eh? Confirm)
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Say, say, say, say, say, nor go dey)
[Verse 1: Rema & Shallipopi]
Na we be the pride of Benin, Oba sef suppose give us medal oh, give medal oh
Na my Benin brothers I go call before I call olopaa oh, if anything kpa oh (Ayy, eh? Way)
[Verse 2: Shallipopi]
Remy boy you can paste me your location (Confirm)
What is your next destination? (Say)
Should I give you my direction? (Say, say, say)
Touch Benin boy, you don touch the full nation (Say, say)
[Chorus: Rema & Shallipopi]
Touchdown Benin boys (Ki—), gen-gen-gen (Eh)
Money yapa, money repete (Confirm)
Remy Ekehuan road, Shalli sapele (Way)
Santa Monica touchdown, shekens (Nor go dey)
They dey like to dey dance the legbeegbe
Na we dey bully, na we dey pepper
If you play with the boys, you go collect
See doings, you no fit talk say we no get
[Post-Chorus: Shallipopi]
E get why dem dey call us Benin boys (Confirm)
We no dey make too much noise (Eh)
Na we dey pull up with convoy (Okay)
You know the billings wey we dey chest (Say)
Many fishes in the river but na you I wan taste (Say, say, say, say, say, say, say)
Chop you and clean mouth, eat you for lunch (Eh)
Have you for dinner, unto the next (Nor go dey)
[Verse 4: Rema & Shallipopi]
Oya, spekele, spekele, dun gbaga dun
Benin boys no dey rest, oya ji ma sun (Ayy)
Say we see opportunity we no fit zuzu (Eh)
Small thing come out use am buy 4matic
[Verse 5: Shallipopi]
Small circle, big money, dirty money
Chubby body wanna gum me, ah (Confirm)
New Benz oh, incoming (Eh?)
Sexy body, tell me what time that you coming (Eh? Wahala)
[Refrain: Rema & Shallipopi]
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh
See, see, see money oh, wahala
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Say, say, say, say, say, say, say)
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Eh? Confirm)
See money, see am, see, see, see money, oh (Say, say, say, say, say, nor go dey)
[Outro]
Yo, X
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