Song Meaning

This track opens with a playful, almost conspiratorial invitation: "Show me to lamba." The repeated "Lamba alert!" and the call to action "Oya pa lo fun wa" establish a vibe of anticipation and excitement, hinting at something desirable or perhaps illicit. The core of the hook centers on a repeated accusation: "O de wan pe mi l'ole" (They want to call me a thief), immediately followed by the justification, "Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re" (Because I took money from you). This sets up a central tension between being perceived as a thief and the act of receiving payment or a reward, suggesting a transactional dynamic that others might judge. The chorus introduces a new layer with the repeated phrase "Animashaun o / Animashaun l'omo yen o." While the precise meaning of "Animashaun" isn't explicit, its repetition in conjunction with the question "Do you really wanna know?" creates an air of mystery and perhaps a coded reference. The verses then pivot to a more direct, physical description, focusing on movement and rhythm with phrases like "The way that booty go / Ooh-wee, go down, down." This contrasts with the earlier, more abstract accusations, grounding the song in a tangible, celebratory depiction of dance and attraction. The lyrics employ a fascinating blend of directness and coded language. The repetition of "lamba" throughout, especially in the second verse with "Lamba limbo lamba," reinforces its significance as a central theme, possibly referring to a style, a dance, or a general vibe. The shift from the hook's accusation of thievery to the verses' celebration of physical form and rhythm suggests that the "lamba" might be the very thing that earns the narrator perceived "theft" – perhaps by captivating attention or eliciting a response that others deem excessive or unwarranted. The repeated question, "Do you really wanna know?" serves as a challenge, daring the listener to understand the underlying dynamics of attraction and reward being depicted. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their ability to create an infectious, energetic atmosphere while hinting at a playful defiance. The back-and-forth between accusation and justification, coupled with the evocative descriptions of movement and the recurring mysterious phrase, draws the listener into a world where actions might be judged but are celebrated within the song's own context. It’s this blend of assertive confidence and a touch of enigmatic allure that makes the track compelling.

Hakym & Wizkid - Pop, Remix

Lamba (Remix)

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[Intro: Hakym, Wizkid] Show me to lamba Yeah Jeje tight Yeah Another koko is a lamba fit Ah, wo de wan pe mi l'ole Lamba alert Mo ni ko lamba alert Lamba alert! Wizzy E Kelly Oya pa lo fun wa [Hook: Wizkid, Hakym] O de wan pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) E ye ma pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re O n pe mi l'ole O de wan pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) E ye ma pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole, ahn) Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re O n pe mi l'ole [Chorus: Hakym, Wizkid, both] Okay now, do you really wanna know? Do you really, really wanna know? Yeah, yeah Do you really wanna know? Do you really, rеally wanna know? Yeah, yeah Animashaun o Animashaun l'omo yen o Yеah, yeah Animashaun o Animashaun l'omo yen o [Verse 1: Hakym] Pin pin pin pon pon Pon pin pin pin pon pon pon Pin pin pin pon pon Pon pin pin pin pon pon pon The way that booty go Ooh-wee, go down, down Yeah, isale ga ga ga Ooh-wee, go down, down Yeah, isale ga ga ga Start to se pe si lo, se pe si Ge-ge, it's time to kpe kpe Put yourself in my shoes If na you born, you no go hmm Start to se pe si lo, se pe si Ge-ge, it's time to kpe kpe Put yourself in my shoes If na you born, you no go hmm [Hook: Wizkid, Hakym] O de wan pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) E ye ma pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole, ahn) Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re O n pe mi l'ole O de wan pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) E ye ma pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole, ahn) Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re O n pe mi l'ole [Chorus: Hakym, Wizkid, both] Okay now, do you really wanna know? Do you really, really wanna know? Yeah, yeah Do you really wanna know? Do you really, really wanna know? Yeah, yeah Animashaun o Animashaun l'omo yen o Yeah, yeah Animashaun o Animashaun l'omo yen o [Verse 2: Hakym] Lamba limbo lamba Lamba limbo lamba Lamba limbo lamba Lamba limbo lamba The way that booty go Ooh-wee, go down, down Yeah, isale ga ga ga Ooh-wee, go down, down Yeah, isale ga ga ga Oya wambi na, wambi na I know you like my lamba now Yeah, my lamba now I know you like my lamba now Oya wambi na, wambi na I know you like my bajina Yeah, my bajina I know you like my, eh [Hook: Wizkid, Hakym] O de wan pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) E ye ma pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole, ahn) Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re O n pe mi l'ole O de wan pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole) E ye ma pe mi l'ole (Ki l'ole, ahn) Tori mo gba sisi l'owo re O n pe mi l'ole [Chorus: Hakym, Wizkid, both] Okay now, do you really wanna know? Do you really, really wanna know? Yeah, yeah Do you really wanna know? Do you really, really wanna know? Yeah, yeah Animashaun o Animashaun l'omo yen o Yeah, yeah Animashaun o Animashaun l'omo yen o [Outro: Hakym] Eh, na-na Yeah, na-na-na-na-na ah Na na na na na Na na na na na na Eh, na-na Yeah, na-na-na-na-na ah Na na na na na Na na na na na na Lamba eh If you don't know All the girls, yeah, they know Starboy Ko lamba eh Eh! Sexy ladies To all my sexy ladies Sexy ladies To all my sexy ladies Sexy ladies To all my sexy ladies Yeah They don't know They don't know Na-na, na-na, ah-ah

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Writers: Hakym
Wizkid

Lamba (Remix)

Lamba (Remix)

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