Shoday’s “You” is a standout track from his 2024 debut EP, BRKFST, that perfectly encapsulates his rise as a leading voice in the “Street Pop” and Afro-fusion scene. “You” is built on high-energy vibes and infectious percussion. It features a mid-to-high tempo beat that blends traditional Afrobeats rhythms with the glossy, modern textures of Lagos pop. “You” proves Shoday can deliver a high-octane dance record without losing the soulful storytelling that made him a viral success.
Mayador
(It's the billion boy)
Shoday, oh
Yeah, yeah
I say, "Men, I thank God for growth"
Many wey don die, many wey don fold
I still stand on ten toes, I no dey fear, I no fit gentle o
Nígbàtí kó si owó yẹn lapo, àá dúpẹ pe aya'wo Lapo
That money long, e full the bag o
No be juju, na just miracle o
Where I for dey if e no be for You?
I for dey for trenches, make I no see money
Where I for dey, dey if e no be for You-You?
I for dey beg enemies, make them give me food
Olo-lo, lo-lo, lo-lo-lo, lo
O ṣe, Jehova (o ṣe, Jehova, ah)
Thank You, Jehova (thank You, Jehova)
Thank You, Jehova, ah
Olo-lo, lo-lo, lo-lo-lo, lo
O ṣe, Jehova (o ṣe, Jehova) (lo-lo-lo)
Thank You, Jehova (thank You, Jehova) (lo-lo-lo)
Thank you, Jehova, ah (l'Èkó)
Olo-lo, lo-lo
You know say na Balenciaga wey I put for lip
My eyeglass go dey see success
I wear grace, them dey call am shirt
Formatic, onano automatic
I get like semenkwe for aza
Anything I want, na em me I go buy
Reminiscing days I no fit afford am
Now, mo d'èeyàn Reminisce, Alága
It is hard for somebody that knows nobody to be somebody
Without help from anybody
Oh my Lord, You don show mercy, You don show mercy
Where I for dey if e no be for You?
I for dey for trenches make I no see money
Where I for dey-dey if e no be for You-You?
I for dey beg enemies, make them give me food
Olo-lo, lo-lo, lo-lo-lo, lo-lo
O ṣe, Jehova (o ṣe, Jehova)
Thank You, Jehova (thank You, Jehova)
Thank You, Jehova, ah
Olo-lo, lo-lo, lo-lo-lo, lo-lo
O ṣe, Jehova (o ṣe, Jehova) (lo-lo-lo)
Thank You, Jehova (thank You, Jehova) (lo-lo-lo)
Thank you, Jehova, ah (l'Èkó)
Olo-lo-lo, lo-lo
Semenkwe for aza
Anything I want, na em me I go buy
Reminiscing days, I no fit afford am
Mo d'èeyàn Reminisce, Alága, Alága
Alatula
(Singer Mixticks)
