Read the full lyrics for Kidd Carder’s Do Better. Follow the words for this Afro-street track perfect for singalongs.
The lyrics for Kidd Carder’s “Do Better” use Nigerian Pidgin and English to convey messages about loyalty, stress, and perseverance. The song opens with a recurring chorus that states, “I no dey do better no mean say I no go do better,” a phrase that translates to a promise of improvement despite current challenges. This line repeats throughout the track, creating a catchy and memorable hook for audience singalongs. The structure makes the song ideal for karaoke, as the repetition allows easy participation.

kidd carder do better
Verses delve into personal struggles, with lines about financial stress, trust issues, and emotional control. Carder references “anger issues” and the need for loyalty from those around him, using direct language that resonates with listeners familiar with street culture. The lyrics also touch on temporary escapes from problems, such as spending time with friends or romantic interests. The blend of Pidgin and English ensures broad appeal while maintaining cultural authenticity.
The chorus serves as the song’s anchor, reinforcing the theme of resilience amid adversity. Additional verses include vivid imagery, like mentions of locations such as Ojota, grounding the narrative in a relatable context. The straightforward and rhythmic flow of the lyrics makes them easy to recall and recite during performances. The complete lyrics provide the full text for fans to engage with every part of the track, from the reflective verses to the motivational chorus.
Produced by RewardBeatz
5 November 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 Throne Records / CiDAR Africa
Lyrics
I no dey do better no mean say I no go do
better
You for just Dey loyal if you really my brother
And you fit reconsider
Very soon we go dey alright
If you Dey use your sense
I dey get mad ideas
And I go like if you digest am
Make you no go regret
Many problems no let man rest
Only money fit to ease my stress arh
You go still see sunset
Make you no go forget
Omo por gon to n fe bami sun
But I too get anger issue
If e no dey wetin you go do
You go fit put yourself in my shoes
No be say I dey find trouble
Only money dey munu mi dun
But if e no dey wetin you go do
I no dey do better no mean say I no go do
better
You for just Dey loyal if you really my brother
And you fit reconsider
Very soon we go dey alright
I no dey do better no mean say I no go do
better
You for just Dey loyal if you really my brother
And you fit reconsider
Very soon we go dey alright
So many times I dey think go far
So many shayo but we see proper
With two girls wey go ease my mind
So many times I dey feel so sad eh eh
I no dey fight I no pass my lane
And to my Gs wey dey pass ewe
From ojota straight to Malay
Cross my lane you go pass away
Omo por gon to n fe bami sun
But I too get anger issue
If e no dey wetin you go do
You go fit put yourself in my shoes
No be say I dey find trouble
Only money dey munu mi dun
But if e no dey wetin you go do
I no dey do better no mean say I no go do
better
You for just Dey loyal if you really my brother
And you fit reconsider
Very soon we go dey alright
I no dey do better no mean say I no go do
better
You for just Dey loyal if you really my brother
And you fit reconsider
Very soon we go dey alright