Burna Boy- Last Last (Lyrics and Translations)
- By Dolapo Adepoju
- June 23, 2022
When Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, announced his new song, “Last Last,” on Twitter prior to its May release date, he tagged it as “something light, very light.” Then, within the first month of its release, the emotion-packed song garnered millions of YouTube views and currently has over 18 million.
It’s no surprise that many Afrobeats loyalists are already dubbing it as the "song of the summer.''
Although the "Ye" crooner didn't reveal too much about the inspiration behind the song, the single samples Toni Braxton’s R&B hit, "He Wasn't Man Enough," which was released in 2000 and spoke about an unfaithful ex-boyfriend. After a recent breakup, fans believe the song refers to the relationship Burna Boy had with UK rapper, Stefflon Don.
E don cast, Last Last na everybody go chop breakfast. If you aren’t familiar with Nigerian slang, "to chop breakfast" in this context means everybody will eventually have a taste of everything, whether good or bad. Particularly, in this song, this means everyone can have his or her broken irrespective of their status, fame, or riches.
I dey Port Harcourt when dey kill Soboma. This part of the song references the death of Soboma George. George was gunned down alongside his girlfriend on August 24th, 2010 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State which is where Burna Boy was during George’s death. Although there’s no known direct connection between Burna Boy and George, it could still be inferred that tragedies, like that of George alongside his girlfriend, can occur when loving someone.
Now you crash your Ferrari for Lekki, Burna. In this part of the song, Burna Boy casually mentions the February 2022 crash he had in Lekki with his Ferrari. The car accident compounds the stress and heartbreak he endured during that time.
While the morality of the song - promoting weed (igbo) and alcohol (shayo) as the cure for breakups - is debatable, there's no doubt this jam will continue gaining popularity across Africa and beyond.
Additionally, whether or not “Last Last” wins Burna Boy another Grammy Award, with millions already singing along to the tune, it has further cemented the self-proclaimed African Giant’s legacy.
We present our translation of the song, "Last Last.” The single was produced by Chopstix and the video was directed by Burna Boy himself - featuring his house, his car, and his friends.
Watch the video below and enjoy it as you read along with our translation behind the lyrics!
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Lyrics and Translations:
E don cast, Last Last, Na everybody go chop breakfast
[It has expired eventually; everybody will suffer heartbreak]
Shayo ooo
Shayo ooo
[Alcohol ooo (“Shayo” means “to be happy” in the Yoruba language. Here, it refers to “alcohol”)]
Igbo ooo
[Weed ooo]
You go bow for result o,
[You will bow for my result]
Nothing to discuss oo
Cos I dey win by default o
[Because I win by default]
And without any doubt o,
Omo me I be adult o, I no go fit take your, I no go fit take your insult o
[Guy, I am an adult, I won’t take your insults (“Omo” literally means “child” in the Yoruba language but depending on the context, it could also just be a way of starting a conversation)]
Omo mind as you dey talk o
[Guy, mind how you talk]
I put my life into my job o
And I know I'm in trouble
She manipulate my love o
I no holy and I no denge pose like Baba Fryo
[I'm not holy and I don't pose (brag) like Baba Fryo (An artist/Nigerian rapper with the hit song - Dem go dey pose)]
My eye oo, don cry oooo
[I have wept]
I need igbo and shayo (Shayo)
I need igbo and shayo (Shayo)
I need igbo and shayo (Shayo)
Shayo (Shayo), shayo (shayo)
[I need weed and alcohol]
I dey Port Harcout when they kill Soboma
[I was in Port Harcourt when they killed Soboma]
I dey try to buy moto one Toyota Corolla
[I was trying to buy one car, a Toyota Corolla]
My feeling dey swing like Jangolova
[My feelings swing like "a playground"]
Feelings dey swing like Jangolova
[Feelings swing like "a playground"]
Now you crash your Ferrari for Lekki, Burna
[You crashed your Ferrari in Lekki]
Na small thing remain, could have been all over
[A little more and it could have been all over]
My feeling dey swing like Jangolova
[My feelings swing like "a playground"]
Feelings dey swing like Jangolova
[Feelings swing like "a playground"]
Ti n ba ni ke juru, e juru
[If I ask you to dance, then dance]
Omo, why to nki fe ni suru?
[Babe, why are you never patient?]
Why you say I did nothing for you
[Why did you say I did nothing for you?]
When I for do anything wey you want me to do
[When I could have done whatever you want]
Ti n ba ni ke juru, e juru
[If I ask you to dance, then dance]
Omo, why to nki fe ni suru?
[Babe, why are you never patient?]
Why you say I did nothing for you
[Why did you say I did nothing for you?]
When I for do anything wey you want me to do
[When I could have done whatever you want]
Maybe another time, maybe another life
You will be my wife and we'll get it right
E don cast, Last Last, Na everybody go chop breakfast
[It has expired eventually, everybody will suffer heartbreak]
Have to say bye bye o, bye bye o to the love of my life
[I would like to say goodbye to the love of my life]
My eye oo, don cry oooo
[I have wept]
I need igbo and shayo (Shayo)
I need igbo and shayo (Shayo)
I need igbo and shayo (Shayo)
Shayo (Shayo), shayo (shayo)
[I need weed and alcohol]