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 Music Review: “Dupe” by Asake

“Dupe,” is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Asake. It is one of the songs off his “Mr. Money With The Vibe,” album.

“Dupe,” is a Yoruba word in Nigeria that translates to “Give thanks.” So, anytime you stumble on a person with the name “Dupe,” just know it means “Give thanks.” The full name is usually “Modupeola,” which means “I am thankful for wealth.”

The song has 1 verse. The chorus and post-chorus were taken twice each.

What is the song “Dupe,” by Asake all about?

In the song “Dupe,” by Asake, the artist is spurring people to always give thanks in all circumstances, regardless of their present situations. He urges them to keep on with their hard work, and always believe that one day, things would turn around for good for them.

Check out “Dupe,” by Asake Lyrics Translation below

Intro

Tune into the kings of sounds and blues

Chorus

Oremi, dupe yo kan re oh (My friend, it would get to your turn to give thanks.)

Jowo, dupe yo kan re oh (Please, it would get to your turn to give thanks.)

Ayemi, jeje mo n lo se oh, oh oh (My life, I am going easily.)

Dupe yo kan re oh (It would get to your turn to give thanks.)

Post chorus

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Verse 1

Say

Calm down, koni sewu (Sewu) (I said, calm down)

Everything go soon stable (Everything would soon be stable.)

Omolore ko wa humble (Helpful child be humble.)

Ma sise e lo, o ma gbadun (Keep doing your work, you would enjoy.)

What is difficult for you is also difficult for somebody

No dey use emotion, better face your grind and make money (Don’t use emotions, you better face your grind, and make money.)

Chorus

Oremi, dupe yo kan re oh (My friend, it would get to your turn to give thanks.)

Jowo, dupe yo kan re oh (Please, it would get to your turn to give thanks.)

Ayemi, jeje mo n lo se oh, oh oh (My life, I am going easily.)

Dupe yo kan re oh (It would get to your turn to give thanks.)

Post chorus/Outro

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

Shout halle, ’cause you no get to give no mean e too far (Shout hallelujah, because you don’t have anything to give doesn’t mean it is still far.)

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Watch the video for the song “Dupe,” by Asake below

Duration: 2 minutes 43 seconds

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