Zlatan is known for making music that connects with the streets. Sometimes, his songs are just for enjoyment, full of energy and dance. Other times, he slows things down and speaks about real-life struggles. “Get Better”, his new song featuring FOLA, is one of those songs that mix motivation with melody. It carries a strong message about hustle, life’s ups and downs, and the hope for a better tomorrow. But despite its deep meaning, the song is still enjoyable, with a smooth beat and catchy delivery that make you want to keep playing it. Zlatan starts his first rap verse with a heavy message: “Dangote still striking deals Adeleke just buy a new private jet, And you say make my grind reduce? I don see who get before wey no get again”. This part of the song teaches a profound lesson about life. Zlatan is pointing out that even the wealthiest men are still working. Dangote is a billionaire, but he is still making moves. Adeleke, a rich businessman who doubles as Davido’s father, just bought a private jet, meaning he still grows his wealth. If people like this are not slowing down, why should Zlatan stop working hard? The last line is especially powerful. Zlatan reminds us that wealth is not permanent. Some people had money before but lost it all because they chose to stay in that Comfort zone. He has seen people go from rich to poor, so he knows anything can happen. This is why he cannot afford to relax, and he is passing that same message to his listeners. No matter how much you have, life can take a turn if you stop grinding. This is something many Nigerians can relate to. Everyone wants to make it in life, but Zlatan reminds us that making money is one thing, keeping it is another. If billionaires are still working, nobody should think they have “arrived” and stop putting in the effort. Another essential part of the song is where Zlatan talks about people who leave Nigeria, thinking life will be better. There is a reality check when he sings “No be everyone for UK na him dey okay, 9 to 5 want to make them paralyze.” Many Nigerians believe that as soon as they leave the country, life will become easy. Zlatan is saying that this is not always true. Not everyone in the UK is doing well. Some people work stressful 9-to-5 jobs that leave them drained, to survive. This is a message to those who think traveling out is the only solution to life’s problems. Zlatan is not saying people should not “Japa” (relocate), but he is clarifying that hard work does not disappear just because you have left Nigeria. Even abroad, you still have to hustle to survive. What makes Get Better special is that although it talks about real struggles, it does not feel heavy. The production is smooth, blending emotional piano chords with a street-pop rhythm that keeps the song moving. It is not a party track, but it still has that bounce that makes you want to nod your head or move to the beat. FOLA’s chorus is another highlight of the song. His voice carries both pain and hope when he sings, “I just want things to get better, ko po ko dun pa.” This line is something every Nigerian can understand. Everybody wants life to be better. Nobody wants to suffer. The way FOLA delivers its message makes it even stronger, and you can hear the emotion in his voice. It sounds like a prayer, the thing you say when you are tired of struggling and want a breakthrough. Another influential line in FOLA’s chorus is “Make Lucky Udu no go whine me for old age.” Lucky Udu is a Nigerian videographer and YouTuber who tells the stories of people who used to be successful but fell off for one reason or another. Some were once rich, famous, or great at what they did, but life happened, and now they are struggling. By mentioning Lucky Udu, FOLA is saying, God, please don’t let me become one of those people who had it all and lost everything. It’s a real fear for many Nigerians—nobody wants to blow today and then fade away tomorrow. At the end of the day, “Get Better” is one of the best songs that has been released in 2025. As the country is rugged and people are complaining, Zlatan and FOLA remind us that life is truly hard, but we cannot stop pushing. It is a song that teaches, inspires, and entertains simultaneously.
