Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant world of Afropop with "Duro Ni Be" by Burna Boy and Phyno! This powerful track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the Yoruba language through its confident lyrics about perseverance and triumph. Learn how to express steadfastness and celebrate success while grooving to its infectious beat. What makes this song special is its blend of cultural roots with universal themes of ambition and self-belief, making it relatable and engaging for language learners worldwide.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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duro /ˈduːroʊ/ C1 |
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hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ B2 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A2 |
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revenue /ˈrɛvəˌnuː/ C1 |
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attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ B2 |
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gratitude /ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/ C1 |
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moneymaker /ˈmʌniˌmeɪkər/ C1 |
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hood /hʊd/ B1 |
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crew /kruː/ B1 |
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broker /ˈbroʊkər/ C1 |
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international /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənl/ B2 |
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game /ɡeɪm/ B1 |
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truth /truːθ/ B2 |
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lose /luːz/ A2 |
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corridor /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/ C1 |
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car /kɑːr/ A1 |
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joker /ˈdʒoʊkər/ B2 |
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turn /tɜːrn/ B1 |
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louder /ˈlaʊdər/ B2 |
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balling /ˈbɔːlɪŋ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I no dey see my enemies move
➔ Nigerian Pidgin Negation + Continuous Aspect
➔ "no dey" combines negation ("no" = don't) with continuous aspect marker "dey" (equivalent to "am/is/are"). "I no dey see" = "I am not seeing".
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I've been balling ever since I was in secondary
➔ Present Perfect Continuous + Time Clause
➔ "have been balling" shows ongoing action from past to present. "Ever since" introduces a time clause indicating duration starting point.
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they should show me gratitude
➔ Modal Verb for Obligation
➔ "Should" expresses moral obligation or expectation. Here it implies "they have a duty to show gratitude".
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When I use to hustle for my Hennessey
➔ Past Habit (Non-standard Form)
➔ "use to" (instead of "used to") describes past routines. Common in vernacular English, though standard form requires "used to".
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Me I no get time to go watch your show
➔ Pidgin Pronoun Repetition + Negation
➔ "Me I" emphasizes the subject (common in West African English). "No get" = "don't have" (Pidgin negation). "Go watch" shows future intention.
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I don't know no friend I dey with my squad
➔ Double Negation + Pidgin Continuous
➔ "don't know no" uses double negation for emphasis (non-standard but common). "I dey with" = "I am with" (Pidgin continuous).
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How me go sit down they start to convor
➔ Pidgin Conditional/Future
➔ "How me go" introduces hypothetical situation ("go" = will/should). "Sit down... start" shows sequential actions. "Convor" = Pidgin for "converse".
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I am the money because I feel the need to broker
➔ Declarative Statement + Infinitive of Purpose
➔ Direct declaration "I am the money". "To broker" (infinitive) explains the purpose of "the need".
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