Burna Boy, the Nigerian superstar, drops ‘B. D’OR’ with a vibrant energy that’s hard to ignore. The songwriter mixes swagger and humor, while the production team, including P2J and Gerhard Westphalen, crafts a beat that keeps you moving. The track brings a mix of Lagos nightlife and personal ambition, all wrapped in Burna Boy’s signature style.
Released: December 14, 2021
B. D’OR
Burna Boy
B. D’OR Lyrics Translation – Burna Boy
Burna Boy describes himself as a ‘main star’ and demands the Ballon d’Or trophy. He mentions moving ‘like a disco light’ and getting into a ‘peculiar mess,’ blending his playful personality with sharp confidence. The musician also references Lagos neighborhoods and relationships, adding layers of local flavor to his global appeal.
Omo Guy Wetin Dey SupHey man, what’s going on?
Wetin Dey SupWhat’s happening?
One ManOne man,
Two Mantwo men,
Three Don Penkelemessthree have gotten into a peculiar mess.
PenkelemessIt’s a peculiar mess.
Con Dey Move Like A DiscoI’m moving like a disco light.
Won Ni Ki Ma Lo LatanThey told me to go all the way and finish it.
I Be Pose I Be ActorI’ve got the style, I’m the main star.
So Therefore Give Me Ballon d’OrSo therefore, give me the Ballon d’Or trophy.
Oya Come Take A PictureCome on, come take a photo.
Rora Yo Ayo N PayanCelebrate carefully, for excessive joy can be dangerous.
Oya Follow My InstructionsNow, follow my instructions.
Won N Le Mi Bo Won N Le Mi Bo Won N Le Mi BoThey’re chasing after me, they’re chasing after me, they’re chasing after me.
PenpenkelemesA peculiar mess.
Come Dey Smoke C#nnabisI’ve started smoking ‘h#rb’.
Doctor Say Make I Pop One Of ThisThe doctor says I should take one of these.
Make Me Fly Like Say I’m AladdinIt makes me fly as if I’m Aladdin.
Come Bring Some Kind MelodiesThen I bring out these kinds of melodies.
Omo Messi Self No Do Pass Like ThisEven Messi doesn’t do it better than this.
So Many Things Inside Of My JeansI’ve got so many things in my pockets.
I Swear Down E Be Things E Be ThingsI swear it’s a big deal, it’s really something.
PenkelemessIt’s a peculiar mess.
Con Dey Move Like A DiscoI’m moving like a disco light.
Won Ni Ki Ma Lo LatanThey told me to go all the way and finish it.
I Be Pose I Be ActorI’ve got the style, I’m the main star.
So Therefore Give Me Ballon d’OrSo therefore, give me the Ballon d’Or trophy.
Oya Come Take A PictureCome on, come take a photo.
Rora Yo Ayo N PayanCelebrate carefully, for excessive joy can be dangerous.
Oya Follow My InstructionsNow, follow my instructions.
Oh Lord Of MercyOh, Lord of mercy.
I Dey With One Wey Dey Call Me MessiI’m with a girl who calls me Messi.
I Dey For Shitta She Go Fly Come Check MeI’m in Shitta ‘a Lagos neighborhood’, and she’ll fly to see me.
I Neva See Person Wey Fit Money Impress MeI’ve never seen anyone whose money could impress me.
All Of The Things She Dey Do She Dey Test MeEverything she does is just a way of testing me.
I Dey With Kele Wey For Back I Dey PressingI’m with a girl, and I’m holding her close from behind.
The One I Carry Come Don Dey Suspect MeThe one I brought with me is starting to suspect me.
She Call Me Small Body Big EngineShe calls me a “small body with a big engine.”
On My Number She’s Calling OnShe’s calling my number constantly.
Anytime Wey She Wan Give Me Loving AhWhenever she wants to give me some love.
And Like Flat Tire Me Go Pump It UpAnd like a flat tire, I’m going to pump it up.
And Every Other Day Na She Dey Turn Me OnAnd every other day, she’s the one who turns me on.
Say Me I Still Dey Make Her Come The MoreShe says I still keep her coming back for more.
As Soon As We Dey Reach House We Dey KponkriyonAs soon as we reach the house, we get intimate.
Walahi I Forget Say Her Guy Dey For ThereI swear, I forgot her man was right there.
See Omo Omo Mo Ti Kpenkelemes OSee, man, I’ve really gotten into a peculiar mess.
PenkelemesA peculiar mess.
Come Dey Move Like A DiscoI’m moving like a disco light.
Won Ni Ki Ma Lo LatanThey told me to go all the way and finish it.
I Be Boss I Be ActorI’m a boss, I’m a star.
So Them For Give Me Ballon d’OrSo they should give me the Ballon d’Or trophy.
Oya Come Take A PictureCome on, come take a photo.
Rora Yo Ayo N PayanCelebrate carefully, for excessive joy can be dangerous.
Oya Follow My InstructionsNow, follow my instructions.
Won N Le Mi Bo Won N Le Mi Bo Won N Le Mi BoThey’re chasing after me, they’re chasing after me, they’re chasing after me.
B. D’OR Music Video
The lyrics of ‘B. D’OR’ celebrate confidence and ambition. Burna Boy’s latest track is a tribute to his star power and Lagos roots.