Na Money Na Money 2 by Isaa
Na Money Na Money 2
afrobeat,female vocals
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Isaa
Oct 11, 2025
Na Money Na Money 2
afrobeat,female vocals
Lyrics
Description
[Arrangement notes]
Tempo: 102 BPM (syncopated Afrobeat pocket)
Percussion: Talking drum (dundun) call-and-response with lead; bata/sekere shakers on off-beats; conga/low-tom groove; horn stabs on choruses; backing choir response. Female lead voice — intimate verses, big anthem chorus.
[Intro]
(Lead, soft) Ah — ah
(Per cussion intro: talking drum roll, bata shake)
Talking drum: (dundun) eh! — eh!
[Verse 1]
I waka Lagos for morning, streetlight still dey blink
Market mama shout, na price na the first thing
Pocket heavy for one side, paper don tire my mind
Empty VIP chair dey shine, but who dey occupy inside?
I dey pay rent for two roofs, oga don call again
School fees on my mind, mama no fit pretend
No be lie, omo, money dey change how people dey look
But when night come and lights fade, who go gree hold your book?
[Pre-Chorus]
(Talking drum answer) doh-doh — doh-doh
I lift my voice small, make the rhythm carry on
No be everything wey dem show for gram na blessing o
Before you chase the gold, check wetin you dey leave for home
[Chorus — Hook]
Na money na money, e dey run this town (na money)
But e no buy smile when your heart don down (eh)
Na money na money, e dey make them crown (na money)
But e no buy sleep when your soul dey drown
(Backing choir response: Na — na — money)
[Verse 2]
Designer bag full, but face dey suffer stress
Bottle service for club, but loneliness dey press
You fit buy new friends, new house on the hill
You no fit buy morning peace, e no come for bill
See uncle for hospital, wallet full but tears dey fall
Doctor say make una hurry, but paper no solve all
I dey hustle like say tomorrow no go show
I no dey play, I dey chase, omo, na so e go
[Pre-Chorus — Lift]
(Talking drum call) dun — dun
Sekere shake, lift the off-beat, conga low tom thump
We dey run for paper, but wetin paper no fit buy?
We dey pray for rain, but money no fit call the sky
[Chorus — Hook x2]
Na money na money, e dey run this town (na money)
But e no buy smile when your heart don down (eh)
Na money na money, e dey make them crown (na money)
But e no buy sleep when your soul dey drown
(Play: horn stab — choir: Na — na — money)
[Bridge — Rap / Spoken Word]
(Spoken — tight, gritty)
Listen: I see man wey get Benz but e no get peace
Him baby mama cry for corner, papa need small release
I see empty table for fest, guest list full of shame
I see brother sell him pride just to enter fame
Money be river wey scatter ashore, e carry some and leave some
Pocket full but heart dey hollow — who go care when dem done?
Talking drum: (answer) doh! doh!
[Breakdown — intimate]
(Lead, soft) Who go buy your heartbeat when your pulse done weak?
Who go hold your hand for morning when your pillow speak?
No be lie, we need am, but make we no lose our face
Make we dey count our blessings, no let money chase our grace
[Build — percussion rising]
Sekere on off-beat, conga roll, horns creeping in
Choir layers build: Na money — Na money — Na money
[Final Chorus — Big Anthem]
Na money na money, e dey run this
Na Money Na Money
Genre
Afrobeat
Gist
This song explores the paradox of wealth and happiness in modern urban life, highlighting that while money drives societal status and daily survival, it cannot purchase true joy, peace, or love.
Themes
- The relentless hustle for financial stability
- The emptiness behind material wealth
- The social and emotional costs of chasing money
- The importance of balance, love, and spiritual well-being over riches
- Cultural reflections on Lagos life and community values
Inspiration
Inspired by the original arrangement notes emphasizing a syncopated Afrobeat groove with traditional percussion and a female lead voice, the song channels the vibrancy and challenges of Lagos life. The lyrics and instrumentation reflect a deep narrative on the tension between material success and emotional fulfillment.
Emotional Impact
The track delivers an intimate yet anthemic journey, evoking both empathy and reflection. Listeners feel the pulse of daily struggles intertwined with hopeful calls for balance and love, leaving them uplifted yet thoughtful about the true cost of chasing money.