Update – English Lyrics

• By: Burna Boy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Burna Boy's "Update" to experience the vibrant rhythms and powerful storytelling of Afrobeats. This song, rich in Pidgin English and Yoruba, offers a dynamic way to learn common Nigerian expressions and cultural references, making language learning an immersive journey through Burna Boy's confident and influential artistry.

[English]

(Back to life, back to reality)

(Back to life, back to reality)

(Back to life, back to reality)

(Back to the here and now, oh-yeah)

Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum

Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum

Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum

Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum, Fati bum-bum

On a normal day, dem no fit touch my energy (kuron'be)

Ápá, ab'orí ntá yin? (L'Eko)

If I no get money, na disability, baba oh (baba oh)

So forget, mo ma ṣhá-ẹ blocking

Málọ sá oh (however do you want me)

Bẹ'ri fun ọgá oh (however do you need me, how)

Ágbábiáká oh (however do you want me)

Gbá update, k'olè pá'wò (however do you need me)

Wọn lè, wọn o bá oh (however do you want me)

Take them do yanga oh (however do you need me, how, kuron'be)

Málọ wá oh (however do you want me)

Ọmọ ọba Jesu, ọkọ ashawo (however do you need me)

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

Na my fruit of labour ni

Everyday, I dey spray money

T'obá tẹlè mi lọ, my lady

You go see say, áyè nbe l'òkè (L'Eko)

Mò kàn gbé wọn dè'bẹ oh (okay now)

Falila kẹ'tan, mo dẹ fẹ-fẹ bẹyẹn oh

Every woman give me special treatment (special treatment)

Wọn fimi lẹ ni'gba kan-kan-kan-kan-kan

Málọ sá oh (however do you want me)

Bẹ'ri fun ọgá oh (however do you need me, how)

Ágbábiáká oh (however do you want me)

Gbá update, k'olè pá'wò (however do you need me)

Wọn lè, wọn o bá oh (however do you want me)

Take them do yanga oh (however do you need me, how, nibo-nibo?)

Málọ wá oh (however do you want me)

Ọmọ ọba Jesu, ọkọ ashawo (however do you need me)

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

(Ágbábiáká oh), ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn (mm-mm-mm)

Ahn-ahn-ahn, ahn-ahn-ahn-ahn

(Back to life, back to reality)

(Back to life, back to reality)

(Back to life, back to reality)

(Back to the here and now, oh-yeah)

Málọ sá oh (however do you want me)

Bẹ'ri fun ọgá oh (however do you need me, how)

Ágbábiáká oh (however do you want me)

Gbá update, k'olè pá'wò (however do you need me)

Wọn lè, wọn o bá oh (however do you want me)

Take them do yanga oh (however do you need me, how, kuron'be)

Málọ wá oh (however do you want me)

Ọmọ ọba Jesu, ọkọ ashawo (however do you need me)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
energy /ˈɛnərʤi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
disability /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ B1	noun - a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
blocking /ˈblɒkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to obstruct or impede the movement or path of something
update /ˈʌpdeɪt/ A2	verb - to provide with the latest information noun - the latest information
spray /spreɪ/ A2	verb - to scatter or disperse liquid in fine drops
lady /ˈleɪdi/ A1	noun - a woman, especially a polite or respectful term
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A1	adjective - better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ B1	noun - the way someone is dealt with or regarded
fruit /fruːt/ A1	noun - the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds noun - the result or reward of work or effort
labour /ˈleɪbər/ A2	noun - work, especially hard physical work
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into or be in contact with
fit /fɪt/ A2	adjective - healthy and strong verb - to be the right size or shape for someone or something
reality /rɪˈælɪti/ A2	noun - the state of things as they actually exist
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1	noun - an adult female human being
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or very important