Burnaboy “Gba” Song Details

  

Artist name: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Nigerian singer and songwriter)

Stage name:  Burnaboy

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Year of release: 2017

Video duration: 3 minutes 25 seconds

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No of verse [s]:     2

No of pre-choruses:

No of choruses: 8

No of post-choruses:  3

Language: Standard English, Pidgin, Yoruba

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Other details: Producer: Chopstix Director:   Album:  —- — Gba Meaning: Gba is a Yoruba word in Nigeria that means “To take or to accept.”

 

Burnaboy “Gba” Song/Lyrics Breakdown

In verses 1 and 2, Burnaboy describes his personality. He says he doesn’t stir up trouble even though people assume he is bad. He also says he is not alright, more like he won’t let things slide or he won’t be silent if you look for his trouble. He would deal with you. He takes a swipe at those that act holier-than-thou or those that love to pretend. He desires to reveal many things via his song.

He also sings about the euphoria his vibe gives and how people anticipate his good vibes. He also sings about troublemakers being terrified whenever he surfaces with his people. He warns people not to misbehave so it doesn’t turn to fight. 

In the chorus and post-chorus, Burnaboy enjoins people to “accept” something or someone but it is however not clear what he is telling people to accept. Maybe his personality or the capability to release great tunes and keep people anticipating more great tunes.

What is the meaning of the song “Gba” by Burnaboy?

“Gba” Meaning Burnaboy

Meaning of Gba?

Burnaboy in the song “Gba” sings about acceptance of his personality. He says even though he doesn’t stir up trouble, he would also not tolerate nonsense. He also sings about people accepting that they are not perfect, instead of acting holier-than-thou.

Burnaboy “Gba” Lyrics 

“Gba” Lyrics Burnaboy

Lyrics to “Gba” Burnaboy

[Intro]

Instrumental

[Chorus]

Mo ni kon gba o gba o (I said they should accept it.)

Won fe gba o gba o (They don’t want to accept it)

Mo ni ko ma worry to ba ya won ma gba o gba o (I said they should not worry, that they would accept it later.)

Chopsticks

[Post-chorus]

Gba gba (Accept )

Gba gba (Accept )

Gba gba (Accept)

Gba gba (Accept )

[Chorus]

Mo ti so fun won ki won gba (I have told them that they should accept it)

Wan fe gba (They don’t want to accept it)

Wa’an gba (They didn’t accept it)

[Verse 1]

Them talk say I’m bad but so are you (They said I am bad, but, so are you.)

I know what is really going on and so do you, eh eh

I no dey find person trouble (I don’t look for people’s trouble.)

But them no dey lie when them say Oluwaburna ko gbadun (But, they are not telling lies when they say Burna the god is not alright )

And if you ask wetin dey sup (If you ask what is happening)

Then I go show say the matter plenty (Then I would show you that the matter is much.)

All the people wey dey lie for themselves say them be holy holy (All those people lying to themselves that they are holy.)

E dan tey wey I dey talk (It’s been long that I have been talking )

But e be like say you no dey hear me (But it’s like you don’t hear me.)

Many things dey for my mind as I’m singing this song (There are many things on my mind as I am singing this song.)

[Chorus]

Mo so fun won kan gba o gba o [I told them to accept it.]

Won fe gba o gba o (They don’t want to accept it)

Mo ni ko ma worry to ba ya won ma gba o gba o (I said they should not worry, that they would accept it later.)

 

Mo ni kon gba o gba o [I told them to accept it.]

Won fe gba o gba o [They don’t want to accept it.]

Mo ni ko ma worry to ba ya won ma gba o gba o (I said they should not worry, that they would accept it later.)

[Post- chorus]

Gba gba [Accept]

Gba gba [Accept]

Gba gba [Accept]

Gba gba eh eh [Accept]

[verse 2]

Everybody dan dey wait (Everybody has been waiting)

People body dan dey shake (People’s bodies are trembling.)

We go know which way Today (We would know which way Today]

Awon temi le toyan (My pals are enough for peopl )

Me I no know as you dey see am (I don’t know how you see it.)

But I know as I dey feel am (I know how I feel it )

Shora ko ma lo dija o (Be careful so it doesn’t turn to fight.)

Gimme gold gimme silver

Gimme beach gimme river o

Gimme drink gimme liver o

Gimme tinkili sweet love o (Give me a little love.)

Gimme everything I need now

Omo if you ask wetin dey sup I go show say the matter plenty

Many things wey dey my mind (And if you ask what is happening, then I would let you know that the matter is much.)

Some of them go do like say demma blind (Some of them act blind)

[Chorus]

Mo so fun won kan gba o gba o [I told them to accept it.]

Won fe gba o gba o (They don’t want to accept it)

Mo ni ko ma worry to ba ya won ma gba o gba o (I said they should not worry, that they would accept it later.)

 

Mo ni kon gba o gba o [I told them to accept.]

Won fe gba o gba o [They don’t want to accept.]

Mo ni ko ma worry to ba ya won ma gba o gba o (I said they should not worry, that they would accept it later.)

[Post- chorus]

Gba gba [Accept]

Gba gba [Accept]

Gba gba [Accept]

Gba gba eh eh [Accept]

[Repeat Verse 1]

Them talk say I’m bad but so are you (They said I am bad, but, so are you.)

I know what really going on and so do you, eh eh

I no dey find person trouble (I don’t look for people’s trouble.)

But them no dey lie when them say Oluwaburna ko gbadun (But, they are not telling lies when they say Burna the god is not alright )

[Chorus]

Mo ti so fun won k’an gba [I told them to accept.]

Won fe gba, wa gba (They don’t want to accept, they would accept)

Mo ti so fun won k’an gba [I told them to accept.]

Won fe gba, wa gba (They don’t want to accept, they would accept)

Mo ti so fun won k’an gba [I told them to accept.]

Won fe gba, wa gba (They don’t want to accept, they would accept)

Mo ti so fun won k’an gba [I told them to accept.]

Won fe gba, wa gba (They don’t want to accept, they would accept)

Burnaboy “Gba” Mp3/Watch the video for the song “Gba” by Burnaboy below