Music Review: “Eko” by T.I Blaze
“Eko” is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin known professionally as T.I Blaze.
The song premiered in 2024. It was produced by a talented producer, De B. It is off the album “”
The artist sang in Standard English, Pidgin, and Yoruba.
“Eko” Meaning T.I Blaze
What is the meaning of the song “Eko” by T.I Blaze?
What does T,I Blaze “Eko” mean?
T.I Blaze “Eko” Lyrics Meaning
T.I Blaze “Eko” meaning:
Eko is a Yoruba word in Nigerian that means “Lagos.”
The song “Eko” by T.I Blaze sees the artist sing about the “Buzzing” city “Eko” otherwise known as “Lagos.” He sings about his constant hustling and bustling in Eko otherwise referred to as “Lagos.
According to him, he has to hustle so he won’t be hungry, so he can make ends meet. He also sings about Lagos life being surrounded by the “Popo” otherwise known as the “Police.” He also sings about how he is flexing which includes performing at shows, flirting with ladies, and consuming liquo.
“Eko” Lyrics Translation
“Eko” T.I Blaze Lyrics
T.I Blaze “Eko” Lyrics
“Eko” Lyrics T.I Blaze
“Eko” lyrics by T.I Blaze
Lyrics Translation to “Eko”
The Yoruba word “Gbe” means to “Cary/Lift/Live”
The Yoruba word “Meji” translates to “Two” in English.
The Yoruba word “Ago” translates to “Time” in English.
The Yoruba word “jaye” translates to “Enjoy life” in English.
The Yoruba word “Korin” translates to “Sing” in English.
The Igbo word “Apumaka” translates to “Leave Me” in English.
The Pidgin word “I don” translates to “I have” in English.
The Pidgin word “I dey go” translates to “I am going” in English.
The Pidgin word “Wey go” translates to “That will” in English.
[Intro]
Instrumental
Murderer
[Verse 1]
Takisa —
The cure for headache, no be beri beri [The cure for a headache is not to cut it]
I have been through a lot, I’ve seen many many
Make dem no stop my dealer for road [They shouldn’t stop my dealer on the road]
E gba mi, eh e gba mi o, yeah [Save me]
Feli feli, ilu agidigbo no be for everybody
Ologbon nikan lo ma mo nkan to ba wi [It is only the wise ones that would know what they say]
Ologbon nikan lo ma gbo toba ba wi [It is only the wise ones that will listen when corrected]
K’on ma fegba ba mi wi eh cause [They don’t us cane to talk/correct or scold me]
Roll me one backy
She riding for back seat
She doing me naughty
Suprano melody o
Eko l’on pe ibi [This is Lagos]
Mo hustle ki n le pebi [I am hustling so I can kill hunger]
Koju ma ribi [May my eyes not see evil]
Ohun ti ma je mo n waka lo [It is what I will eat that I am looking for.]
[Chorus]
Eh Eko Eko, everywhere popo [Lagos, Lagos, everywhere police]
Making me loco [Making me crazy]
Making me go crazy
Back of my Benzo I’m sipping coco
Indiala show for Ozumba Mbadiwe
Eh Eko Eko, everywhere popo [Lagos, Lagos, everywhere police]
Making me loco [Making me crazy]
Making me go crazy
Back of my Benzo I’m sipping coco
Indiala show for Ozumba Mbadiwe
[Verse 2]
Lo n gbe, hmm, Chevron lo n gbe
She say make I pull up for 2:00 AM, l’ago meji
She say me be thug o, but igbo no be drug o
But e be like medicine
So, doctor me don knock o
[Chorus]
Eh Eko Eko, everywhere popo [Lagos, Lagos, everywhere police]
Making me loco [Making me crazy]
Making me go crazy
Back of my Benzo I’m sipping coco
Indiala show for Ozumba Mbadiwe
Eh Eko Eko, everywhere popo [Lagos, Lagos, everywhere police]
Making me loco [Making me crazy]
Making me go crazy
Back of my Benzo I’m sipping coco
Indiala show for Ozumba Mbadiwe
T.I Blaze “Eko” Mp3/Watch the video for the song “Eko” by T.I Blaze below
Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds