Nigerian singer Omah Lay joins forces with American rapper Gunna on “BACK TO LAGOS,” a laid-back fusion of Afrobeats and hip-hop that explores success, wealth, ambition, and the pull of home.
On the track, both artists reflect on the rewards of their hard work, touching on financial success, luxury living, and the experiences that come with fame.
Beneath the smooth melodies and subtle references to an extravagant lifestyle, the song also captures the feeling of restlessness that can come with success and the desire to return to familiar surroundings.
With its hypnotic production and relaxed delivery, “BACK TO LAGOS” balances the appeal of living large with the comfort and familiarity of home.
Omah Lay & Gunna – “Back to Lagos” Lyrics
Intro
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Verse 1: OMAH LAY
Every day, baguettes on
Always in the heavens
Apple juice, Cana’ and Backwoods
Hotel don evict us
Sorry, I got to push the meeting later
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I’m going back to Lagos
One thousand acres, still too close to the neighbours
I’m running out of patience, now, I don’t like
Refrain: OMAH LAY
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Verse 2: Gunna
Huh, I’ve been going all year (All year)
Wake up, I do push-ups, I go burpee (Go burpee)
They ain’t give me shit, I had to earn it
Now, I got alligator straight from Hermès
That lil’ Benz, you can park it (That lil’ Benz, you can park it)
Rosewood suite, my new apartment (New apartment)
Lord know they gon’ protect the artist (‘Tеct the artist, Wunna)
Ain’t no threat, that’s a promise
Refrain: OMAH LAY & Gunna
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