Jowo – English Lyrics

• By: Davido

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Davido's "Jowo," a beautiful Afro-pop track that blends English and Yoruba, offering a unique opportunity to experience rich Nigerian culture through its catchy melodies and relatable message of love and commitment. The song’s simple yet profound lyrics make it an excellent choice for language learners, as you can easily grasp emotional expressions and key phrases in both languages while enjoying its infectious rhythm and cinematic storytelling from the music video.

[English]

My baby, jo, jowo

Jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

Jowo

One time, three gbosa for the two person wey born you

I no go want to try lose you, chai, dem no born me well

I no fit tire for your matter lai lai, say "I no do"

Suddenly man a calm down, man down for only you, yeah

Many-many man dey try to whine you

I no really mind, dey just dey whine ni

Many-many girl dey try to whine me

Baby, no go mind, dem just dey whine ni

Many-many man dey try to whine you

But I no really mind, dey just dey whine ni

Many-many girl dey try to whine me

Baby, no go mind, dem just dey whine ni

So me say, "Jo oh, jowo"

Look into my eyes, oh baby, jowo

Will you be my wife, oh baby? (Jowo)

Baby, oya raga-raga-raga bo mi

Jo oh, jowo

Look into my eyes, oh baby, jowo

Will you be my wife oh baby? Jowo

Baby

Jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

Jowo

Amina, zo mana

Answer me joor, jen sinmi na

E be like you be my destiny na

This kind of love, e no dey similar

Amina, mutu mia

Mo la e gan, gbo t'emi na

No-no-no, mi o rin kakiri mo

Sun momi girl, baby, speak to me now

Many-many man dey try to whine you

I no really mind, dey just dey whine ni (oh-oh, men, I no dey whine you)

Many-many girl dey try to whine me

Baby, no go mind, dem just dey whine ni

Many-many man dey try to whine you

But I no really mind, dey just dey whine ni (oh-oh, men, I no dey whine you)

Many-many girl dey try to whine me

Baby, no go mind, dem just dey whine ni

So me say, "Jo oh, jowo"

Lo-look into my eyes, oh baby, jowo

Will you be my wife, oh baby? (Jowo)

Baby, oya raga-raga-raga bo mi

Jo oh, jowo

Look into my eyes, oh baby, jowo

Will you be my wife, oh baby? Jowo

Baby, oya raga-raga-raga bo mi

Jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

Jowo

(Napji killing this one)

Jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

My baby, jo, jowo

Jowo

(Magic Boy, take it easy on the beat)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be deprived of or cease to have
tire /taɪər/ A2	verb - to become weary
calm /kɑːm/ B1	adjective - not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions verb - to make or become tranquil or quiet
mind /maɪnd/ B1	verb - to be bothered by something noun - the faculty of consciousness and thought
wife /waɪf/ B1	noun - a woman whom one is married to
destiny /ˈdestɪni/ B2	noun - the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future
similar /ˈsɪmələ/ B2	adjective - having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity
speak /spiːk/ A2	verb - say something
matter /ˈmætər/ B1	noun - a thing or an idea that is important
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt to do something
born /bɔːrn/ A2	verb - brought into life by birth
whine /waɪn/ B1	verb - to complain in a childish or annoying way
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection

Key Grammar Structures

• I no go want to try lose you, chai, dem no born me well

  ➔ Present simple with 'no' for future negation

  ➔ The phrase 'I no go want' uses 'no' to negate the future action of wanting to lose someone, emphasizing strong determination.

• I no fit tire for your matter lai lai, say 'I no do'

  ➔ Use of 'no fit' for inability and 'lai lai' for emphasis

  ➔ 'No fit' is a colloquial way to express inability, while 'lai lai' adds emphasis to the statement.

• Many-many man dey try to whine you

  ➔ Use of 'dey' for continuous action and 'many-many' for emphasis

  ➔ 'Dey' is a colloquial term indicating a continuous action, while 'many-many' amplifies the quantity or intensity.

• Will you be my wife, oh baby? (Jowo)

  ➔ Future simple in the form of a question

  ➔ The phrase uses the future simple tense in a question form to express a request or proposal.

• Amina, zo mana

  ➔ Vocative case and imperative mood

  ➔ 'Amina' is in the vocative case, directly addressing the person, while 'zo mana' is an imperative command.