One thing is certain about Burna Boy, he will always have something to say. “I Told Them” is filled with quotes that are funny, deep, and full of swagger. Which one of these 25 standout quotes from “I Told Them” is your favourite?
Burna Boy is many things—Grammy winner, global superstar, serial headline-maker—but we don’t talk enough about his underrated skill as a lyrical heavyweight. The man does not just make music; he drops life philosophies, hot takes, and unfiltered confidence in every track.
His 2023 album, “I Told Them“, is no exception. Packed with braggadocious bars, deep reflections, and some questionable advice (looking at you, track 4), this album is a lyrical goldmine. Here are 25 standout quotes from I Told Them—some motivational, some outrageous, and all very Burna.
1. I told ’em I’m a giant, Real African giant – I Told Them
And if you ever doubted it, that’s on you. Burna Boy stays reminding us who’s boss.
2. I told them that I was the realest, For some reason they didn’t believe it, so here we are – I Told Them
This is basically Burna Boy’s entire career in one sentence—told us, showed us, and now he’s watching the doubters eat their words.
3. I no like trouble, Don’t like catching feelings – Normal
Sir, we’ve seen the headlines. Burna Boy might be dodging trouble, but those feelings? Not so much.
4. Once in a year, Try to dey knack somebody girlfriend – Normal
Lagos men heard this and said, “Burna, say less.” Chaos ensued.
5. No trust man, oh, not even my shadow, oh – On Form
A wise man once said, stay woke. Burna Boy just took it personally.
6. It’s your time, baby, get wild, That’s the difference when you’re my baby – Sitting On Top Of The World ft 21 Savage
Translation: Date Burna Boy, and your life instantly turns into a VIP party.
7. You survived through the night, Through the darkest of times, It’s only right that you do what you like – Sitting On Top Of The World ft 21 Savage
Certified anthem for anyone who’s been through things. Do what makes you happy, life is short!
8. The way you do fantastic, Have to put on glasses, Make you no blind me with this your body – Tested, Approved & Trusted
If there were a “beauty alert” warning, this line would be it—Burna knows what’s up.
9. People just dey watch you like a cinema – Tested, Approved & Trusted
The life of being too fine in public.
10. If e too stress you, make you leave am – Cheat On Me ft Dave
Relationship advice? Career advice? Life advice? Yes.
11. Before you start to criticize, consider, oh, consider, oh – Cheat On Me ft Dave
This should be permanently pinned on X (formerly Twitter).
12. First of all, rest in peace Virgil Abloh – Big 7
A heartfelt tribute to his late friend. Respect.
13. Don’t like squares in my crew, if I call you my brother, then you best believe you’re stuck with me – Big 7
Loyalty over everything. If Burna Boy claims you, you’re in for life.
14. Dropped out of school from the first day, My teacher no get money, And my customers been dey call me – Dey Play
It’s not clear what Burna Boy has going on with this lyric but ride on.
15. Open the bank on a Sunday, Olohun, for God’s sake – Dey Play
We all have that one financial emergency that hits when banks are closed. Burna gets it.
16. Man never sleep for like nine days – Dey Play
Grind culture enthusiasts, come get your anthem. But please, hydrate.
17. Phone dey vibrate, dem dey find me, If na fine babe, make she slidin’ – Dey Play
Burna Boy, confirmed lover of beautiful women.
18. I used to call myself a ugly yute, but I’m not even a ugly yute – City Boys
The glow-up is undeniable, it is almost impossible to not notice.
19. Give me distance, I dey enter my zone as I dey my own – Giza ft Seyi Vibez
Every introvert’s mood when social battery hits 1%.
20. The twelve jewels are basically the twelve important things That a man should inspire for – 12 Jewels
If you know, you know. If you don’t, go listen again.
21. Every day, I just dey give thanks for life – If I’m Lying
Gratitude is key. Even Burna Boy knows this.
22. If you need a shoulder to cry, Then I’ll give you mine – If I’m Lying
Soft boy Burna making a rare appearance. Cherish it.
23. This Naija, no love, Only Jah know where it started from – Thanks
Spoken like someone who has truly seen things.
24. My fall is unheard of, you never hear them say I fell off, fell off – Thanks
If confidence were a person, it’d be Burna Boy.
25. Anything I do, headline news, Even wetin I no do, them go say I do – Talibans II
Celebrity problems 101. Burna Boy knows what it means to be him.
