City Boys — English translation
Burna Boy · nigerian_pidgin → English
What "City Boys" means
This song celebrates an extravagant lifestyle, personal confidence, and urban street culture. The narrator boasts about his attractiveness, wealth, and global attention from women without needing validation on social media. Blending English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Yoruba, the lyrics reference luxury drinks, high-end cars, and fierce loyalty to his roots in Port Harcourt. Amidst detractors and haters, he emphasizes unending financial success, resilience, and unapologetic enjoyment of the good life as a true city boy.
Quick answers
What does "City Boys" by Burna Boy mean?
This song celebrates an extravagant lifestyle, personal confidence, and urban street culture. The narrator boasts about his attractiveness, wealth, and global attention from women without needing validation on social media. Blending English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Yoruba, the lyrics reference luxury drinks, high-end cars, and fierce loyalty to his roots in Port Harcourt. Amidst detractors and haters, he emphasizes unending financial success, resilience, and unapologetic enjoyment of the good life as a true city boy.
What language is "City Boys" sung in?
City Boys by Burna Boy is sung in Nigerian Pidgin.
Is there an English translation of "City Boys"?
Yes. Kemi has a line-by-line English translation of "City Boys" by Burna Boy. The first lines are free to read on this page, and a free account unlocks the full translation.
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