Dami Duro – English Lyrics

• By: Davido

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Nigerian Afrobeats with Davido's iconic track, "Dami Duro"! This song is a fantastic entry point for language learners, blending catchy English phrases with expressive Yoruba. You'll learn empowering expressions like "Dami Duro" (don't stop me) and "Omo Baba Olowo" (child of a wealthy man), while experiencing the infectious rhythm and celebratory spirit that made it a national anthem. Its direct and confident lyrics offer a unique glimpse into contemporary Nigerian culture and slang, making language learning both fun and engaging.

[English]

Shizzi (Shizzi)

...

On the beat is Davido

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Ema dami duro dami duro

Yeah emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo

Ema dami duro yeah

Emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo yeah

...

And on the beat is Davido

And I'm driving all the girls crazy oh

Na na na na na na na na

Na na na na na na na na ehh

And on the beat is Davido

And I'm driving all the girls crazy oh

More lyrics at eliterics

Hah, won gbe

Na my money, money oh kpokpokpo ah oh kpokpokpo

Ji your money oh, money oh gongongon oh gongongon

Na my money, money oh kpokpokpo ah oh kpokpokpo

Ji your money oh, money oh gongongon oh gongongon

Got my nigga B-red in the building

And we counting money, we chilling

Racks on racks until we hit the ceiling

What's up now?

Got my nigga B-red in the building

And we counting money, we chilling

Racks on racks until we hit the ceiling

What's up now?

Ema dami duro dami duro

Yeah emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo

Ema dami duro yeah

Emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo yeah

And on the beat is Davido

And I'm driving all the girls crazy oh

Na na na na na na na na

Na na na na na na na na eh

And on the beat is Davido

And I'm driving all the girls crazy oh

Hah, won gbe

Kulu so ewe agba gba ewe

Losun finwo omo reki dokita kotode

Kulu so ewe agba gba ewe

Losun finwo omo reki dokita kotode

Bami mujo mujo

Ijo baba shina Rambo Rambo

Ani wo fe bami mujo mujo

Omujo ijo shina Rambo Rambo yeah

Ema dami duro yeah

Emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo

Ema dami duro yeah

Emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo

Ema dami duro yeah

Emi omo babalowo olowo

Ani wo fe dami duro duro

Ewo won, won fe bami nawo nawo

And on the beat is Davido

And I'm driving all the girls crazy oh

Na na na na na na na na

Na na na na na na na na eh

And on the beat is Davido

And I'm driving all the girls crazy oh

Na na na na na na na na

Na na na na na na na na eh

Bami nawo duro oh

Bami nawo oh

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
duro /ˈduːroʊ/ A2	verb - to endure, to last, to remain
money /ˈmʌni/ A2	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
driving /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ B1	verb - operating a vehicle verb - to force or compel
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged, extremely enthusiastic
building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ A2	noun - a structure with a roof and walls verb - constructing or establishing
counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ A2	verb - determining the total number of
chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ B1	verb - relaxing
racks /ræks/ B2	noun - bundles of money
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to reach a certain point
gbe /ɡbe/ B1	verb - (Yoruba) to carry, to lift
kpokpokpo /kpoʊkpoʊkpoʊ/ B2	noun - (Pidgin English) sound of money being counted or displayed
nawo /ˈnaːwoʊ/ A2	verb - (Yoruba) to dance
owo /ˈoʊwoʊ/ A2	noun - (Yoruba) money
babalowo /babaˈloʊwoʊ/ C1	noun - (Yoruba) a wealthy person, a traditional healer
mujo /ˈmuːdʒoʊ/ B1	verb - (Yoruba) to dance energetically