SHON writes and sings ‘HOW E DEY BE (HEDB)’ about a two-faced acquaintance. The song features a smooth, observational style with composition by Shally the Champion and Yalababyala1. Lyricist SHON JOEL NERAT tells of frustration with disloyal behavior.
Released: December 10, 2025
HOW E DEY BE (HEDB)
Shon
HOW E DEY BE (HEDB) Lyrics English Translation by Shon
SHON describes a person moving like a chameleon, constantly changing colors. He says that if he gives them an upper hand, they will fail him terribly. The repeated question ‘How e dey be’ asks what is really going on.
Sheybi You Dey Study My ConditionSurely you’ve been studying my situation,
I Get One ObservationI’ve made a certain observation.
The Way You Dey Move Like ChameleonThe way you’re moving just like a chameleon,
Why You Dey Change Your ColorWhy are you always changing your color?
You No Fit See Me Dey Hide InformationYou won’t see me hiding any information,
As E Dey Land I Submit OoAs soon as it arrives, I hand it over.
My Guys Go Dey Get Their CommissionMy guys will always get their commission,
We No Dey Do Like BoloWe don’t act like fools.
Lately I Notice Say You Dey Do One Kind Say Make I No Go LieLately, I’ve noticed you’re acting strange, I won’t even lie.
I Know Say If I Give You The Upper Hand You Go Fail Me DieI know if I give you the upper hand, you’ll fail me terribly.
If I No Try Them Go Talk Say Na Me No Try So Make I Go ApplyIf I don’t try, they’ll say I’m the one who didn’t try, so I’ll apply myself.
And By The Time Everything Don Dey Come At Once Me No Fit Prove You RightAnd by the time everything starts coming at once, I won’t be able to prove you right.
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be Oo How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on, oh, what’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be Oo How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on, oh, what’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be Oo How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on, oh, what’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be OoWhat’s really going on, oh.
Lately I Notice Say You Dey Do One Kind Say Make I No Go LieLately, I’ve noticed you’re acting strange, I won’t even lie.
I Know Say If I Give You The Upper Hand You Go Fail Me DieI know if I give you the upper hand, you’ll fail me terribly.
If I No Try Them Go Talk Say Na Me No Try So Make I Go ApplyIf I don’t try, they’ll say I’m the one who didn’t try, so I’ll apply myself.
And By The Time Everything Don Dey Come At Once Me No Fit Prove You RightAnd by the time everything starts coming at once, I won’t be able to prove you right.
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be Oo How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on, oh, what’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be Oo How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on, oh, what’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be Oo How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on, oh, what’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey BeWhat’s really going on?
How E Dey Be OoWhat’s really going on, oh.
HOW E DEY BE (HEDB) Music Video
The HOW E DEY BE (HEDB) lyrics meaning highlights SHON’s observation of inconsistent loyalty. This piece shows a decision to keep distance from untrustworthy people.