FOLA “You” lyrics honor a partner and supporters. Explore the tribute themes ahead of its August release.
“You” lyrics structure gratitude toward two distinct subjects: a romantic partner and FOLA’s fanbase. Verses alternate between intimate declarations (“tribute to his sweetheart”) and communal acknowledgment (“supporters worldwide”), avoiding conflated narratives. The chorus’s repetition of “you” serves dual contextual meanings based on verse setup—a deliberate ambiguity resolved in the bridge.
Kel P’s production employs call-and-response ad-libs, amplifying the song’s interactive tribute concept. Lyrics prioritize direct appreciation over metaphorical complexity, consistent with FOLA’s previous releases like “Joy.” The two-minute format necessitates concise phrasing, with rhythmic Afrobeat patterns underscoring celebratory intent.
Produced by Kel P
8 August 2025
1 Song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 Dangbana Republik Records / EMPIRE
Lyrics
[Intro]
It’s Kel-P vibes
[Verse 1]
Man, I need to see you everyday, we gotta stay in touch
And right now, mo ti n bo lona
Uh, whether you like or not
Jowo mase pin karile, with this your big bum-bum
You left me with no option, gan
I no fit deny, on God
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you check am, all I want is your love
Tori ife mi po gan
I no go like if you forget the bobo
Cause o tojo meta wey you give me this your love
Omo efizzy yi po gan, ah, oma je ki n nana
[Chorus]
‘Cause you are the one I love, you are the one I trust
You dey do me jedi-jedi now, moni fe re lokan
And if you left bygones be bygones (Olele), oh ma bami oh lako (Olele)
You dey do me jedi-jedi now, moni fe re lokan
[Verse 2]
[Ese?], make I dey my lane (Olohun)
[?]
You mesmerise me day by day (Mesmerise me day by day)
[O malo sun para o gan, then I dey?]
Ah, [ma se gbakpe, bo ma k’owa le?]
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you check am, all I want is your love
Tori ife mi po gan
I no go like if you forget the bobo
Cause o tojo meta wey you give me this your love
Omo efizzy yi po gan, ah, oma je ki n nana
[Chorus]
‘Cause you are the one I love, you are the one I trust
You dey do me jedi-jedi now, moni fe re lokan
And if you left bygones be bygones (Olele), oh ma bami oh lako (Olele)
You dey do me jedi-jedi now, moni fe re lokan
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Outro]
Cause you are the one I love, you are the one I trust
You dey do me jedi-jedi now, moni fe re lokan
And if you left bygones be bygones (Olele), oh ma bami oh lako (Olele)
You dey do me jedi-jedi now, moni fe re lokan
