Jhade Stone brings a reflective mood on his album Update E P. Abdul Latif Iddrisu writes lyrics and composes alongside CastyBeatz, creating a tune that navigates human nature and faith.
Released: August 15, 2025
Opete
Jhade Stone • From “Update E P”
What is the meaning of Opete Lyrics from Update E P?
Abdul Latif Iddrisu describes people as both good and bad, noting the ‘skin pain’ they cause. He warns listeners to ‘trust people at your own risk’ after seeing fake friends smile in public while plotting downfall.
Otanfo Ataataa Mea Akora Ketewa Megyina Hc Yi Nka Me Wc Me DwetireThe enemy’s been hounding me, a little man standing here, but I’ve still got my worth.
Y3nhy3 Ataade Anaa Y3nfa Y3bo Saa Nnante Mu OpeteWe don’t just dress up or walk around with hearts like a ‘vulture’.
Okyire Mu Cp3 M’as3m 3nso Oboa Woop3 Me Nawayi Me SetteeThey say they like me in public, but they’re lying, wanting my downfall and my end.
Memp3 Obia Bcne 3nso Mep33 Maabena Na Cy3 Ashawo KekreI don’t want anyone’s harm, but I wanted Maabena, even if she’s a bit ‘wild’.
Obi Ode Car Abc Mahwe Fam Asan Se Me Falle Me VictimSomeone hit me with their car and then claimed I’m just a victim.
Ewiase Ahomete Sika 3ne B33maThe world’s full of stress over money and men.
Nka Wob3sid3n Na Way3 Wo SittingHow’re you going to stand when they’ve already planned your seat?
Na Osoro Nti Nhyira Yi Abu Me SoBut because of Heaven, these blessings have overwhelmed me.
Fm So Got My Songs On ReplayOn the FM, they’ve got my songs on replay.
Gangster Nka Me S33 Ne WhanAsk that gangster who he thinks he is.
Ny3 Onyame Na Ahw3 Me So Adu SeiIf it wasn’t for God watching me, I wouldn’t have made it this far.
Nte Saa Dea Boy Nka Maka Baabi OoIf not for that, I’d have been stuck somewhere, boy.
S3ne3 Metwa Mani Hw3 Makyi Na Nkrcmfoc Yi Taataa Me OoWhen I look back, I see these ‘hustlers’ hounding me.
Sunsum P3 Nso Honam No Inside No Mu Nyinaa Ay3 Mr3 OoThe spirit’s willing, but the flesh is so weak inside.
3no Nso Nkyer3 S3 Men Loose God 3no De3 DaabiooThat doesn’t mean I’ll lose my faith in God, no way.
Nipa Y3 Good But Nipa Y3 Bad Na Nipa Y3 Skin PainPeople can be good, but they can be bad and full of ‘envy’.
Cy3 Maison Straighter Csan Nso Hye Wee Wonkoaa Wosan Nso Y3 PaintingHe’s a mason leveling walls, smoking ‘herbs’, and doing his painting too.
Ne Nyinaa 3y3 Sika Ne P3 NtiIt’s all because of the desire for money.
Cala Yi Cmp3 Nso Ade3 No D3 NtiThe girl’s not into it, but she stays because it feels good.
Hw3 N’ani Bre Me Position Na Y3 De Wo Ba B3 Hy3 Hc A Anwh3 A Wo B3 FaintiHe’s so envious of my position; if you put your child there, they’d collapse from the pressure.
Nte Saa Dea Boy Nka Maka Baabi OoIf not for that, I’d have been stuck somewhere, boy.
S3ne3 Metwa Mani Hw3 Makyi Na Nkrcmfoc Yi Taataa Me OoWhen I look back, I see these ‘hustlers’ hounding me.
Sunsum P3 Nso Honam No Inside No Mu Nyinaa Ay3 Mr3 OoThe spirit’s willing, but the flesh is so weak inside.
3no Nso Nky3s3 Ne3 M3 Loose God 3no De3 Daabi OoThat doesn’t mean I’ll lose my faith in God, no way.
Gye Nipa Di At Your Own RiskTrust people at your own risk.
Nipa Animaa Wode3 Hw3Just look at the human face.
Mede3 Me Suro Nipa Medc Nipa Nso Nipa 3ho Ehu S3As for me, I fear people; I love them, but people are terrifying.
Maabena Wode3 Mesr3 Anwuumer3 Bra B3mame Tokuro Abodwes3 EMaabena, I’m begging, come in the evening and give me some ‘sweetness’.
Menfa Nte Me Hot So Na Wiase Mu Yi Koraa Mpo De3 Y33gye De3nDon’t let me stay in my trouble; what are we even getting out of this world?
Until S3 Ebia Sika N’abaUntil maybe the money starts flowing.
S3 M3 Stope De3 NeverI’m never going to stop.
Meaa Me Bc Me DonnoI’ll keep beating my own ‘talking drum’.
Meaa Na Ma Scre SaI’m the one who’s laughed like this.
S3 nka Nyame Nsa Nni Mu AIf God’s hand wasn’t in it.
Buee Nka Meefa HeefaOh, where would I have ended up?
Abuburo Nkosua Ade3 3b3y3 Yie Nso De3Like ‘fragile eggs’, things will surely turn out well.
3ns3e DaIt’ll never go to waste.
Nte Saa Dea Boy Nka Maka Baabi OoIf not for that, I’d have been stuck somewhere, boy.
S3ne3 Metwa Mani Hw3 Makyi Na Nkrcmfoc Yi Taataa Me OoWhen I look back, I see these ‘hustlers’ hounding me.
Sunsum P3 Nso Honam No Inside No Mu Nyinaa Ay3 Mr3 OoThe spirit’s willing, but the flesh is so weak inside.
3no Nso Nky3s3 Ne3 M3 Loose God 3no De3 Daabi OooooThat doesn’t mean I’ll lose my faith in God, no way!
Opete Music Video
Opete tells a story of resilience against life’s challenges. The beat is catchy, and the Opete lyrics translation explores how one can remain strong through faith despite facing betrayal from those around them.