You Want To Bamba, You Wana Chill With The Big Boys ( Official Lyric Video )

Lyric Video By Goya Menor x Nektunez Performing Ameno

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Music Credit:

Song: Ameno Amapiano (Remix)
Artist: Goya Menor ft Nektunez

[amaanya]

The song is a campaign for anti-cultism in Nigerian schools. The term you want to Bam Ba, as opposed to "bamba" that social media has turned it to, is actually a term used by cultists to imply the processes involved in the initiation for one to join a secret cult\gang. Some others say you want to "blend".

So when he says "you want to bam ba?" He means to ask "so you want to get initiated right?"


The stuff he says in the beginning of the chorus is Benin language of Edo State South South Nigeria, which translates to "I thought I told you, that my son must never join a cult". He is speaking as a third person, a parent of a child who is in trouble because he joined a secret cult. So the parent is now reprimanding the son for joining a secret cult.
He now goes forward to ask him rhetorically 'you want to bam ba? You want to chill with the big boys? Now you dey run kiti kiti, dey run katakata no fit drink water drop cup.". - This literally translates to " You wanted to get initiated right, so you could feel like you are part of the big boys right? Now you are always on the run, not having peace of mind because rival cult gangs are after your life (run kitikiti, run katakata, no fit drink water drop cup). That's why he how concluded by asking 'shey you see as the thing goes? Which implies 'have you now seen what comes with joining a secret cult?

Oya tell me who blend you. - He is asking the child to give him the names of the people that innitiated him into the secret cult.

The rest of the verses just further elaborates on this premise

[movemountainstomanila]

I’m a 49 yr old British white male and this African beat just makes me want to move. It’s so uplifting. Music is love, stop making everything about colour and race, we are the Human Race. One love!

[harunskywalker]

Cultism, voodo and black magic is a reality to many Africans. This video IS about that.

The song is about wanting to be rich and achieving it by any means necessary, usually through voodoo, robbery, killing “say my pikin na go join cult” translates to my child has joined dark magic association” and now the guy is regretting it because it backfired and he’s been hunted for his crimes….

PRE - Chorus lyrics
“Say my pikin na go join cult” translates to my child has joined a cult
“You want to bomb ba?” translates to you want to be successful right?
“You want to chill with the big boys?” - you want to be in the same circle with other successful men?
“Now you dey run kiti kiti you dey run kata kata” means now you’re running in all direction because you’re confused and scared
“No fi drink water, chop cup” translates to you can’t even drink water —-since he’s so busy running for his life—— the artist is also telling the man to grab a cup of water (chop cup)
“ Shey you see how the thing goes”- now see what has happened
He says “shebi (instead of shey) you see how the thing goes” for the second chorus - it means the same as previously stated.

[Danorous]

If non Africans and other Africans understand what he is saying they will appreciate the music more. Say no to cultism, say no to deadly fraternities. Say no to evil bcos the evil a man does lives after him

[beemans.]

I think this artist, should be nominated or win some international Grammy, Everyone love the beat and words.Even when you don't understand the meaning.its so cool and unique.This sounds says how music is powerful to the soul.

[ZayKhanGunna]

After understanding the meaning of this song I do not want to Bamba, mi nuh deh join cult!

[scottdatplanetsave]

This song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. The message is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The beat is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The vibe is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The energy is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Mkym]

A little background of the Artist of the Ameno Remix. Goya Menor is a Nigerian 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 Rap Artist precisely from Edo State. This is his debut single, his style of Rap is unique, gritty and catchy and this song passes on a strong message about Anti- Gangs & Anti-cult. He also raps in Pidgin English, Edo language & English on this song.

[rosiegarcia]

As Cuban who have African roots I love this so much is pure art what a good vibe 😌

[MarciaSantos-oxfk]

This monster hit should’ve been the Record and Song of the Year at the Grammys! The entire globe knows and loves this song! ❤️

[sophiamukuru]

In UGANDA this song is another thing, too much creativity.
I see an award

[nelsontv]

This Song Is Spiritual.. It Make You Feel Ur Ancestors And I Love It.. ❤️❤️🇳🇬🇬🇭🇿🇦

[vidaparkins]

The voice and multi instruments in the production is beautiful. He remind me of the early Shabba ranks

[vanessashaw]

Great song! The background chorus is haunting..

[christalbrown]

ALL I KNOW IS THAT THIS ARTIST AND HIS BAND ARE TOTALLY JAMMING!! THIS MUSIC, BEAT, RYTHM, LYRICS, GROOVE AND VIBE IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE!!!💯 🔥 💋💖

[debbiedimple]

I just LOVE the beat.. AND the background Singers. They sound like opera singers. Well put together.

[laurafarris]

Coming from someone who is biracial and knows something about my families Nigerian history, and all the bloodshed oppressed Nigerian people have had to live with, all in the name of politics and the cults doing the dirty work! It's no secret. It's about time we have a liberating song to raise people's awareness to our plight. Great song/remix!

[ps]

This song has a strong message. And in that message, there are beautiful lyrics and rhythm. It is definetly going on my wedding songs list ! I love everything about this song!!

[bernadettesemple]

Brilliant.. a masterpiece. The choir monk chat style.. incredible

[thembisasibiya]

South African and West Africa collaboration ..love it ..in the end we are 1✊whether the West like if or not..movement is happening through music..one day is 1 day✊