Get the complete lyrics for BOJ and Mavo’s “Diamonds.” Sing along to every word celebrating success and the grind in English and Yoruba.
The lyrics for BOJ and Mavo’s “Diamonds” serve as a direct anthem for ambition and realized success. The words are crafted for easy singalongs, blending English and Yoruba to create an authentic and catchy vibe. The central refrain, “diamonds on my neck,” acts as a powerful metaphor for tangible rewards from hard work.
Lines like “Money keep on calling, all the time, I get my check” and “Nonstop on the grind, I got money on my mind” state this theme with clear, repeatable precision. The use of Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba phrases, such as “Ọmọ òrò mi, na big-big balling,” roots the song deeply in its cultural origin, offering local fans a familiar touchstone and global listeners an engaging linguistic texture.
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The lyrics carry a confident tone, with warnings to challengers and assertions of unshakable focus. This thematic focus on “balling” and self-assurance is a recurring thread in the artists’ previous works, making “Diamonds” a cohesive addition to their catalogs.
The interplay between BOJ and Mavo’s verses creates a dynamic call-and-response feel, perfect for audience participation during performances. The lyrical structure avoids complex storytelling, instead opting for potent, memorable phrases that celebrate the hustle and its luxurious outcomes.
Produced by Genio
14 November 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 Action Boyz / MOVES Recordings
Lyrics
Intro
Haha, haha-haha-ha
(Yeahh)
Diamond′s on my neck
Verse 1
What’s on my neck?
Diamond′s on my neck
Money keep on calling, all the time, I get my check
Ọmọ òrò mi, na big-big balling
Say na who wan check am?
Dem go deck am, dem go wreck am
T’òbá ṣè wèrèy nibi, ò tẹ
Mò má dá’bẹ ′ru gàn, ọmọ alte
Pre-Chorus
Steady getting mine, no time to be wasting time
Nonstop on the grind, I got money on my mind
Ọmọgè tò fine, if I jam my eye, it′s on sight
Áyè kàn, ò má wá alright, áyé pọr
Chorus
What’s on my neck? (Neck oh)
Diamond′s on my neck (diamond’s on my neck)
Money keep on calling, all the time, I get my check
Ọmọ òrò mi, na big-big balling (b-big balling)
Say na who wan check am?
Dem go deck am, dem go wreck am
T′òbá ṣè wèrèy nibi, ò tẹ
Mò má dá’bẹ ′ru gàn, ọmọ alte
Verse 2
Baby n cho, ṣ’òmá jò?
I dey ball, Oba Goal
I dey cho-cho-cho, on God
My sokoto dey sag
Òwò kun l’ápò mi ò, fá
Nbemona, pè, kò fá
Áyè kàn, ò má wá alright, áyé pọr
Chorus
What′s on my neck? (Neck oh)
Diamond′s on my neck (diamond’s on my neck)
Money keep on calling, all the time, I get my check
Ọmọ òrò mi, na big-big balling (b-big balling)
Say na who wan check am?
Dem go deck am, dem go wreck am (Kilo way)
T′òbá ṣè wèrèy nibi, ò tẹ (Kilo, the baddest)
Mò má dá’bẹ ′ru gàn, ọmọ alte
Verse 3
Diamonds on my neck, no go whine, fit to be desktop
Dia mò gbá, no go dẹmọ again, no gbọ
No cut me when e no go complete
That your ode con dey whine person, pe-pe-pepper, pe
That your ode con dey whine person, pe-pe-pepper, pe
I know I said “I’ll take care of you”
I′ll keep to my word, baby
Believe in me, stop the nonsense (ọmọgè)
Leg on my head (me I no fit follow-)
Pákò person, see, see-see
See who be ájẹbọ, see who dey form big fo- (fo-fo-fo)
Kilolo (Kilo)
Pre-Chorus
Steady getting mine, no time to be wasting time
Nonstop on the grind, I got money on my mind
Ọmọgè tò fine, if I jam my eye, it’s on sight
Áyè kàn, ò má wá alright, áyé pọr
Outro
What’s on my neck? (My neck, my neck)
