Phyno & ArrDee – Time Of My Life Afrobeats Lyrics Meaning & Translation
Phyno, one of Nigeria’s finest rappers, teamed up with British artist ArrDee to create the hit track “Time Of My Life.”
The song blends Nigerian street vibes with Western rap influences, creating a unique fusion that resonates globally. In this article, we’ll dive into the lyrics, their meaning, and the cultural context behind the collaboration.
Phyno & ArrDee – Time Of My Life Overall Meaning
The song “Time of My Life” is about living life to the fullest, enjoying success, wealth, and love. Phyno emphasizes his rise to wealth, his resilience against haters, and the lavish lifestyle he’s enjoying.
ArrDee adds to this theme by describing the excitement of partying, relationships, and enjoying the finer things in life without worrying about the future.
Here’s a breakdown and translation of the key Igbo lyrics in the song “Time of My Life” by Phyno and ArrDee, along with their meanings:
Verse 1 (Phyno)
- “Bag of money kam bu abia”
Translation: “I came with a bag of money.”
Meaning: Phyno is flaunting wealth and success. - “Run kilometers ogbu awa, Tuo gear”
Translation: “Running kilometers like a tire, Change gear.”
Meaning: Phyno is talking about covering great distances, likely metaphorically referring to hard work or progress. - “More security ma na mbia”
Translation: “More security is coming.”
Meaning: Increasing security or protection due to success and fame. - “All of ma haters awa awa”
Translation: “All of my haters are disappointed.”
Meaning: Haters are frustrated by the phyno’s success. - “Agwalumgi say nothing go happen ha ma aka”
Translation: “I told you nothing will happen, they’re powerless.”
Meaning: Phyno is confident that no harm will come, despite others’ attempts. - “Man pass man gwa ur man na adi ama aka”
Translation: “Tell your man that some men are more capable.”
Meaning: Emphasizing superiority over others. - “Baby girl sa ya asa”
Translation: “Baby girl, tell her she’s beautiful.”
Meaning: Complimenting a girl. - “Itamuta”
Translation: “She’s learned.”
Meaning: The girl is aware of her beauty and worth.
Chorus
- “Time of my life kam na ebi”
Translation: “I’m living the time of my life.”
Meaning: Enjoying life to the fullest. - “O way gi”
Translation: “It’s your way.”
Meaning: Acknowledging someone’s unique style or approach. - “Shorty drop it low ka anyi na ebi”
Translation: “Shorty, drop it low as we live.”
Meaning: Asking the girl to dance in a low, sensual manner while they enjoy life. - “O fulum sim na way gi”
Translation: “She loves me because of your way.”
Meaning: Someone is attracted to the speaker because of his style or demeanor. - “Nwa bugo di ifem na eli”
Translation: “This girl is now the one I’m consuming (or into).”
Meaning: The speaker is deeply into the girl.
Verse 2 (ArrDee)
ArrDee’s verse is mostly in English, so it doesn’t require translation. He speaks about his confidence, interactions with women, and enjoying life.
Verse 3 (Phyno)
- “Too sick aru dim oku”
Translation: “Too sick, my body is on fire.”
Meaning: Feeling amazing or excited. - “Ha na acho I finesse m mana okwa anyi ji di olu”
Translation: “They are trying to finesse me, but we control the game.”
Meaning: Others are trying to outsmart him, but he is in control. - “See your babe na enyem onu ko na ma enwero onu”
Translation: “See, your girl is giving me a smile, but she doesn’t even talk.”
Meaning: He’s catching the attention of someone else’s girl, even without words. - “We live life forget about tomorrow”
Translation: “We live life and forget about tomorrow.”
Meaning: Living in the moment without worrying about the future. - “Agwo anyi gbulu ogbaru mkpilisi one”
Translation: “The snake we killed became a heap of bones.”
Meaning: Overcoming a significant challenge or enemy.
Phyno & ArrDee – Time Of My Life Full Lyrics
Bag of money kam bu abia
Watch ya
Run kilometers ogbu awa
Tuo gear
More security ma na mbia
On guard
Taaaa
All of ma haters awa awa
Agwalumgi say nothing go happen ha ma aka
Man pass man gwa ur man na adi ama aka
Baby girl sa ya asa
A block gi now
Itamuta
Time of my life kam na ebi
O way gi
Shorty drop it low ka anyi na ebi
O way gi
O fulum sim na way gi
Nwa bugo di ifem na eli
Time of my life kam na ebi
She knw that rolling with me is so gravy
I make her loose her whole mind call me crazy
We celebrating all night anyi na ebi
She ain’t never met a white boy this fly
We bout to take flight take time and seat tight
Ur hips tight she twisting and turning
I don’t knw the dance that she do but I’m learning
I’m drinking sink it baby
I make her ride it all night cos I’m lazy
We got the bottles on ice black brazy
We never have to think twice when me pay da
Time of my life kam na ebi
O way gi
Shorty drop it low ka anyi na ebi
O way gi
O fulum sim na way gi
Nwa bugo di ifem na eli
Time of my life kam na ebi
She knw that rolling with me is so gravy
I make her loose her whole mind call me crazy
We celebrating all night anyi na ebi
Too sick aru dim oku
Ha na acho I finesse m mana okwa anyi ji di olu
Bastard check your self b4 inyem ndumodu
See your babe na enyem onu ko na ma enwero onu
We live life forget about tomorrow
She a baddy called me daddy it’s her I’m in charge of
If I tell her drop it she gone tell me how low
Im a goer and a getter I don’t know about slow
Agwo anyi gbulu ogbaru mkpilisi one
Igbajilim aka then makana isi away
Now na elizi gi facey okwa ka isi eme
Nwa belu ebelu ’cause I got my goons on deck
I got my juice on deck and I’m loosening up in the club
And I’m figuring out who wanna fuck I ain’t shooting my shot
I picking them out the bunch, I don’t judge them, girls just wanna have fun
Time of my life kam na ebi
O way gi
Shorty drop it low ka anyi na ebi
O way gi
O fulum sim na way gi
Nwa bugo di ifem na eli
Time of my life kam na ebi
She knw that rolling with me is so gravy
I make her loose her whole mind call me crazy
We celebrating all night anyi na ebi