Davido “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” Song Details
| Artist name: David Adedeji Adeleke (Nigerian singer and songwriter) |
| Stage name: Davido |
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| Year of release: 2023 |
| Video duration: 3 minutes 21 seconds |
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| No of verse [s]: 2 |
| No of pre-choruses: 2 |
| No of choruses: 6 |
| No of post-choruses: 4 |
| Language: Standard English, Pidgin, Yoruba |
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| Other details:Producer: Young AlphaDirector: Album: “Timeless”—-—”Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” is a pidgin word that translates to “Be above ‘people or something’” in standard English. “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” is a pidgin word that translates to “Be above ‘people or something’” in standard English. Means I would forever be “David” just like the David story in the bible. |
Davido “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” Song/Lyrics Breakdown
In the pre-chorus, chorus, and post-chorus, Davido brags about being greater than everybody, even if they are like the Philistine giant warrior [Goliath] in the bible. This is because God is by his side helping him to rise above every barrier. Davido says he is unstoppable and no one can tie him down, and he will keep rising above wicked people or haters.
In verse 1, Davido sings about living a life of ease, one that comes with no stress. He also brags about being the first all-around. He says anyone not happy about his position should hit an object [Bucket] or he/she should just go and die.
In verse 2, Davido is thankful to God for the numerous blessings. He says he will keep on prospering till eternity to the disappointment of his haters. He is thankful to God for his progress, and for always saving him from evil ones and difficult situations.
What is the meaning of the song “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” by Davido?
“Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” Meaning Davido
Meaning of Over Dem [I Be David For Life]?
Over Dem Meaning:
This means to be greater than other people or higher than other people.
Davido in the song “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” brags about his greatness, how he is greater than others, and his capability to rise above obstacles, and those seeking his failure because God is by his side.
I Be David For Life Meaning:
The above in standard English means “I am David For Life.”
Just like the attributes of “David” in the Bible, Davido may be saying that he is a good musician, he is fearless, can challenge and overcome problems, and kill giants [big problems]. Remember that the young and small in size David in the bible defeated a Giant warrior, Goliath. He killed him with a sling and pebble. So, Davido trusts that with God, he would defeat his enemies and those desiring his failure regardless of their size. He would forever be the head.
Davido “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” Lyrics
Lyrics to “Over Dem [I Be David For Life]” Davido
[Intro]
Instrumental
Ah ah ah ah
[Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
If dem wan turn Goliath [Ah] [If they want to turn to a Goliath.]
I be David for life [Ah] [I will be David till eternity.]
Oluwa dey my side [Ah] [God is by my side.]
[Repeat Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
If dem wan turn Goliath [Ah] [If they want to turn to a Goliath.]
I be David for life [Ah] [I will be David till eternity.]
Oluwa dey my side [Ah] [God is by my side.]
[Post-Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem, all all all [Higher than all of them]
[Repeat Post-Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] (And if dem wan do gragra) [I am above all of them, even if they want to behave stubborn.]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
[Verse 1]
I dey sip my Martel [I am sipping my Martel.]
I pin down with my cartel [I pinned down with my cartel.]
Number one no forget [I am the number one, don’t you ever forget.]
If you dey vex make you go kick bucket, oh no [If you are angry, go and die/kick a bucket.]
[Pre-chorus]
I no fit fake it o [I can’t fake it.]
I swear to God
Them no fit chain me o [They can not chain me.]
Them go come beg for my mercy [They would beg for my mercy.]
But dem wan play me like Messi o [But, they want to play me like Messi.]
Shekpe!
Them been dey call my phone [They are calling my phone.]
Them been dey call my own [They are calling my pals.]
Their heart be like stone [Their hearts are like stones.]
But I fly over them like drone, oh no [But, I fly over them like a drone.]
[Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
If dem wan turn Goliath [Ah] [If they want to turn to a Goliath.]
I be David for life [Ah] [I am David till eternity.]
Oluwa dey my side [Ah] [God is by my side.]
[Repeat chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
If dem wan turn Goliath [Ah] [If they want to turn to a Goliath.]
I be David for life [Ah] [I am David till eternity.]
Oluwa dey my side [Ah] [God is by my side.]
[Post-Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem, all all all [Higher than all of them]
[Repeat Post-Chorus]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] (And if dem wan do gragra) [I am above all of them, even if they want to behave stubborn.]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
Over dem all [Ah] [Higher than all of them]
[Verse 2]
Too many blessings me I no fit talk [Too many blessings I can’t finish saying.]
If them dey wait make them see me flop [If they are waiting to see me flop]
Them go wait till thy kingdom come [They would have to wait till thy kingdom come.]
You carry gun, me I carry bomb [You carried a gun while I carried a bomb.]
We go dey shock dem like high tension [We would keep shocking them like high tension.]
Who know say Uncle Demola go become governor [Who knew that Uncle Demola would become a governor.]
You know say God dey my side everytime I come through [You know that God is always by my side everytime I come through.]
That’s true
[Pre-chorus]
I no fit fake it o [I can’t fake it.]
I swear to God
Them no fit chain me o [They can not chain me.]
Them go come beg for my mercy [They would come and beg for my mercy.]
But dem wan play me like Messi o [But, they want to play me like Messi.]
Shekpe!
Them been dey call my phone [They are calling my phone.]
Them been dey call my own [They are calling my pals.]
Their heart be like stone [Their hearts are like stones.]
But I fly over them like drone, oh no [But, I fly over them like a drone.]
[Chorus]
If dem wan turn Goliath [Ah] [If they want to turn to a Goliath.]
I be David for life [Ah] [I am David till eternity.]
Oluwa dey my side [Ah] [God is by my side.]
If dem wan turn Goliath [Ah] [If they want to turn to a Goliath.]
I be David for life [Ah] [I am David till eternity.]
Oluwa dey my side [Ah] [God is by my side.]
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