Sing along to Ayo Maff’s “TENSION” with our lyrics post. Learn the Pidgin and Yoruba lines in this Afrobeat hit for your karaoke sessions.
Ayo Maff’s “TENSION” offers a lyrical mix of English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Yoruba, creating a dynamic text for global singalongs. The lyrics immediately establish a theme of desire and attraction with the opening plea, “I need you vitamin C.” This blend of languages is a hallmark of modern Afrobeat, providing authenticity and a specific cultural texture.
The chorus revolves around the central, repeated declaration of “tension,” a feeling the artist attributes to the presence of a captivating lover. Verses weave between boasts of mobility and success, mentioning luxury vehicles, and affirmations of loyalty with lines like “Always and forever, You can call me whenever.”
ayo maff tension
The use of Yoruba phrases such as “Ọmọ ko lọ far” and “Ori la ba bọ” roots the song firmly in its Nigerian origin, giving international fans a glimpse into the language’s rhythmic flow. For listeners engaging in karaoke or seeking to understand the song’s full dimension, these phrases provide a point of connection and learning.
The lyrics also touch on universal aspirations, with clear statements about the need for “more money” and collaboration. The direct address to “Sexy ladies” and the confidence in the delivery make the track a potent club anthem. The overall lyrical composition is designed for easy recall and crowd participation, ensuring the words resonate in social settings.
Produced by Decs
20 November 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 OCEANSTREET CREATIVE LTD / EMPIRE
Lyrics
Decs
I need you vitamin C
Ah don’t go far away
My eye red o for bread o
Girl o, bend o
Hello hello say “Hello, hi” (hi)
Tonight I dey with you my lover
Ọmọ ko lọ far
O lọ far
Ti n ba ra Benz
In a white Benz I go voom voom
In a black Benz I go zoom zoom
I go zoom
Sexy ladies dem like am
Take me photo chakam
Owo wa lapo șaka
Make nobody attack am
Oh tension
I can feel the tension
It’s too much tension
You put this tension on me
Oh my lover
Truth be told I was scared
It’s too much tension
You put this tension on me
Ori la ba bọ
Omọ ope o ba f’orisa sile
Omo ope o ba f’orisa silę
Always and forever
You can call me whenever
Ka ma sọda ẹsẹ mẹfa
Mo tẹfa
I go need somebody
Only me no fit do am
I go need more money
I go all out for the mullah
Sexy ladies dem like am
Take me photo chakam
Owo wa lapo șaka
Make nobody attack am
Oh tension
I can feel the tension
It’s too much tension
You put this tension on me
