Song Meaning

The lyrics of "Chicken Curry" paint a picture of a confident individual who has achieved financial success and is enjoying its fruits, while maintaining a clear boundary about relationships and loyalty. The repeated assertion "Money don't make me, I make money" establishes a sense of self-determination and control over his finances, rather than being controlled by wealth. This is immediately followed by a warning, "Don't come around me acting funny," suggesting a low tolerance for deception or disingenuous behavior, especially as his status has changed. The line "I got a girl don't say you love me" further emphasizes a desire for honesty and perhaps a caution against superficial declarations, given his newfound success. The central tension lies in navigating relationships and external perceptions in the context of wealth and success. The narrator is clear about his own agency and his current romantic situation, pushing back against unwanted advances or insincere affections. The phrase "My ting taste like chicken curry" serves as a unique and evocative metaphor, likely alluding to something desirable, exotic, and perhaps a bit spicy or flavorful, which is attractive to his partner. This vivid imagery contrasts with the more direct pronouncements about money and relationships, adding a layer of playful sensuality to the track. The craft of the lyrics leans heavily on repetition and direct, almost declarative statements. The constant return to "Money don't make me, I make money" reinforces the core message of agency. The Yoruba phrases like "akwaaba" (welcome) and "kilonshele" (what's happening) ground the narrative in a specific cultural context, adding authenticity and flavor, while Sneakbo's verse introduces a narrative of overcoming past struggles: "Was a broke boy fam, I came from the gully." This contrast between past hardship and present success is a key driver of the song's confident tone. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their blend of assertive financial independence, a no-nonsense approach to relationships, and a memorable, culturally infused metaphor for desirability. The song resonates by projecting an image of someone who has earned their success, knows their worth, and isn't afraid to state their boundaries clearly, all while enjoying the pleasures that come with it. The repetition makes the core messages stick, while the specific cultural references and the titular metaphor give it a distinct personality.

Mr Eazi & Sneakbo - Pop, Hip-Hop

Chicken Curry

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[Intro: Mr Eazi] Money don't make me, I make money (Money, money, money, money, money, money) Yo Guilty (Zagadat), you for turn on the volume for my ear inside (It's your boy Eazi) [Chorus: Mr Eazi] Money don't make me, I make money Don't come around me acting funny I got a girl don't say you love me My ting taste like chicken curry Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low [Chorus: Mr Eazi] Money don't make me, I make money Don't come around me acting funny I got a girl don't say you love me My ting taste like chicken curry Go low, Go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low [Verse 1: Mr Eazi] Start the trip, Uber man you can start the trip o And I never cheat, Yoruba boys and we never cheat o (amen) I come her house she say akwaaba E be morning I lef but Adasa And that's why my girl like my ting Cos e be strong like M bison [Chorus: Mr Eazi] Money don't make me I make money Don't come around me acting funny I got a girl don't say you love me My ting taste like chicken curry Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low [Verse 2: Sneakbo] Money don't make me, I make money Was a broke boy fam, I came from the gully Now I take flights kick back where it's sunny I be chilling with my dogs or I'm chilling with my honey Go low low low she go low Pretty face on my dadada you dun' know I make her spin around then give her the back stroke Baby tell me kilonshele you ready to go home? Oh lord I got money on my mind I ain't got time to be chilling in the house Love I'm on the the front line Really on the grind, money got me living life And that's why my money's always on my mind I'm grinding, shining, flexing and styling Before rap, I was in the trap with the light ting And now I get paid when I'm rhyming Happy boy, they don't wanna see a nigga smiling [Chorus: Mr Eazi] Money don't make me I make money Don't come around me acting funny I got a girl don't say you love me My ting taste like chicken curry Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low [Chorus: Mr Eazi] Money don't make me I make money Don't come around me acting funny I got a girl don't say you love me My tIng taste like chicken curry Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low Go low, go low low low Go low (eh) go low low low [Outro: Mr Eazi] And I never cheat, Yoruba boys and we never cheat o And I never cheat, Yoruba boys and we never cheat o

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Writers: Donae’O
Sneakbo
Mr Eazi

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

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