Davido, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, returned to the music scene on March 31, 2023, with the release of his fourth studio album, “Timeless.”
The 17-track album includes guest appearances by renowned artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Skepta, and Focalistic, among others. Morravey and Logos Olori, Davido’s most recent signings, also appear on the album.
The opening track, ‘Over Dem,’ is one of the album’s standouts. The song features Davido proclaiming his superiority over his opponents, implying that he is the David who will always defeat Goliath. The song also honors Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, who was recently elected Governor of Osun State.
However, near the end of the song, Davido mentions snitches and enemies.
This has led to speculation that the song is a substitute for his long-term rival, Burna Boy.
Burna Boy has frequently referred to himself as the “African Giant” and “Gorilla” of the music industry, which could be interpreted as him portraying Goliath.
In contrast, Davido’s real name is David, which could be interpreted as him portraying himself as the Biblical David who defeated Goliath.
It’s not the first time Davido and Burna Boy have had a falling out. The two musicians have had a long-running feud that has frequently spilled over into social media and their music. However, Davido has not confirmed that ‘Over Dem’ is a sub/diss track for Burna Boy. And it could be interpreted in a variety of ways.
Overall, ‘Over Dem’ is a strong debut that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Davido demonstrates his lyrical prowess and ability to create catchy hooks that will stay in your head long after the track has ended.
While the meaning of the song is open to interpretation, there is no denying that ‘Over Dem’ is a standout track on an album that shows Davido’s progression as an artist.
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