Gobe – English Lyrics

• By: Davido

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Davido's infectious Afrobeats hit "Gobe" and discover the vibrant sounds and rich storytelling of Nigerian music. Learning the lyrics of "Gobe" offers a fantastic entry point into understanding Yoruba expressions and contemporary Nigerian slang, all wrapped in a danceable tune that celebrates attraction and navigating romantic 'situations.' This song is special for its catchy rhythm, relatable themes, and its role in Davido's early chart-topping success.

[English]

Girl, your behind is a killer, I can see you sensual

See gobe, omo see gobe

The way you wriggle and waver, you must be intentional

See gobe, omo see gobe (ooh, yeah)

Mo gbe oh

Don't want any gbege oh

Mo ti bo sinu gobe

Ani omo kilode oh?

Baby, I can tell your every action is a plot to

Get down with this bobo

'Cause I know you feeling the boy

See gobe, omo see gobe

See gobe, omo see gobe

See gobe, omo see gobe

See me see gbege, e wa ba mi ri gobe

Girl, I love the way you look tonight

I wanna put my hands on your waist

'Cause I'm loving your sexy body

Won't mind to have a taste

Dey feel like hanging over

Dey roll like jangilova

Good things come to those who wait

So, I'm ready to sleep outside you gate

Ooh-wey

Mo gbe oh, don't want any gbege oh

Mo ti bo sinu gobe

Ani omo kilode oh

Baby, I can tell your every action is a plot to

Get down with this bobo

'Cause I know you feeling the boy

See gobe, omo see gobe

(See me, see gbege) see gobe, (she wan give Davido the gobe) omo see gobe

(E dey gimme the gobe) see gobe, (she say she wan gimme the gobe) omo see gobe

See me, see gbege, e wa ba mi ri gobe

(E dey gimme the gobe) see gobe, omo see gobe

(See me, see gbege) see gobe, (she wan give Davido the gobe) omo see gobe

(E dey gimme the gobe) see gobe, (she say she wan gimme the gobe) omo see gobe

See me, see gbege, e wa ba mi ri gobe

Desperado l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

She say make I give her gobe

Alakoba ni omo yen, eh

Desperado l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

She say make I give her gobe

Alakoba ni omo yen

Mo gbe oh

Don't want any gbege oh

Mo ti bo sinu gobe

Ani omo kilode oh?

Baby, I can tell your every action is a plot to

Get down with this bobo

'Cause I know you feeling the boy

See gobe, omo see gobe

(See me, see gbege) see gobe, (she wan give Davido the gobe) omo see gobe

(E dey gimme the gobe) see gobe, (she say she wan gimme the gobe) omo see gobe

See me, see gbege, e wa ba mi ri gobe

See gobe, omo see gobe

(See me, see gbege) see gobe, (she wan give Davido the gobe) omo see gobe

(E dey gimme the gobe) see gobe, (she say she wan gimme the gobe) omo see gobe

See me, see gbege, e wa ba mi ri gobe

Maradona l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

Lionel Messi l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

C. Ronaldo l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

Okocha l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

Roger Milla, eh

David Beckham, eh

Obafemi Martins l'omo yen

She wan go below this omo

Didier Drogba l'omo, e wa ba mi ri gobe

Shizzi, eh

Davido

Ah, sexy ladies, love you

Peace out

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
killer /ˈkɪlər/ B2	adjective - extremely impressive or attractive
sensual /ˈsɛnʃuəl/ C1	adjective - relating to or affecting the senses
waver /ˈweɪvər/ B2	verb - to move unsteadily from side to side
intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ B2	adjective - done on purpose
plot /plɒt/ B1	noun - a secret plan to do something verb - to make a secret plan
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state
waist /weɪst/ A2	noun - the part of the body between the ribs and hips
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive
taste /teɪst/ A2	noun - the sensation of flavor verb - to experience the flavor of
roll /roʊl/ A2	verb - to move by turning over and over
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to remain inactive until something happens
gate /ɡeɪt/ A2	noun - a movable barrier
desperado /dɛˈspɛrədoʊ/ C1	noun - a reckless or desperate person
below /bɪˈloʊ/ A2	preposition - at a lower level or position
Alakoba /alaˈkoba/ C2	noun - A Yoruba term, meaning a flirtatious or playful person.
Maradona /ˌmɑːrəˈdoʊnə/ C2	noun - Referring to the famous Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona, used metaphorically to describe someone skillful or exceptional.