The dynamic Nigerian duo of Ruger and Bnxn (formerly known as Buju) have blessed us with a new anthem titled “Romeo Must Die.” This catchy Afrobeat track bursts with bravado and a touch of vulnerability, making it a potent declaration of rising success against the backdrop of opposition. Let’s dive into the meaning behind some of the song’s most impactful lines.
RUGER
E bo ko lo many many kilometers
E so f’awon ota mi mo shin ri anu gba
E bo ko lo many many kilometers
E so f’awon ota mi mo shin ri anu gba
see yetunde for my left
Golibe for my right
If you say you wan check
I still get one for my ride
see yetunde for my left
Golibe for my right
If you say you wan check
Plenty Dey wait for outside
lia no necessary
But I go fight if e necessary huh
Dem no fit mention me
For their cheap talk e go burn their lips eh
I calculate the money I go make this year
I open mouth Omo how I take reach here
Me and Buju we go worry them this year
If you bring wahala you go tey this year
Ko s’oun te le she me
I just took a shot of whiskey
And you’re missing
Ko s’oun te le she me
My prayer Dey worry all the witches for their
meeting
Ko s’oun te le she me
I just took a shot of whiskey
No be big deal coz
Aiye o pe meji oo
Aive o pe meji 00
The Swagger of Success
Ruger kicks off his verse with the lines:
E bo ko lo many many kilometers E so f’awon ota mi mo shin ri anu gba (Translation: Look how many kilometers I’ve driven, tell my enemies to stop and receive grace)
This is a boast about the distance he’s traveled—a metaphor for how far he’s come. He tells his enemies to take notice of his achievements. This reflects the ‘show rather than tell’ attitude of successful figures.
He keeps the confident energy going with:
See Yetunde for my left, Golibe for my right. If you say you wan check, I still get one for my ride
Here, Ruger surrounds himself with beautiful women (likely symbolizing the fruits of success) and declares that there are even more admirers waiting for him. The implication is that he has earned wealth and influence. Read full lyrics below;
Defiance and Resilience
The lyrics shift to a defiant tone, showing that their newfound status isn’t without obstacles:
Lia no necessary, But I go fight if e necessary huh (Translation: Lying isn’t necessary, but I will fight if I have to)
This displays a willingness to defend himself and his achievements, but always with a preference for honesty.
Dem no fit mention me, for their cheap talk e go burn their lips eh (Translation: They cannot talk disrespectfully about me, it’ll burn their lips)
This line suggests Ruger is above petty gossip and that those who speak negatively about him will face consequences.
Gratitude, Ambition, and a Warning
Ruger expresses amazement at his own success:
I calculate the money I go make this year, I open mouth Omo how I take reach here (Translation: I calculated the money I’ll make this year, I opened my mouth in surprise, how did I get here?)
These lines convey a sense of awe at his rapid rise, hinting that his ambitions have been exceeded.
He closes his verse with a warning to his rivals, fueled by his newfound partnership with another rising star, Bnxn:
Me and Buju we go worry them this year. If you bring wahala you go tey this year (Translation: Me and Buju will give them trouble this year. If you bring problems you’ll stay here this year)
Beyond the Lyrics
“Romeo Must Die” offers more than boastful energy. It’s a testament to the hard work, determination, and ambition of two talented Nigerian artists. Their success serves as inspiration for fans, proving it’s possible to overcome negativity and detractors.
