“Show Me” by Ayra Starr and Latto is a strong mix of Afro-pop and hip-hop. As a featured track on the 2026 FIFA World Cup soundtrack, the song is all about confidence, big goals, and knowing your worth.
The artists use the song to demand real love and honesty in relationships. They make it clear that actions matter more than words, challenging their partners to stop just talking and actually prove their loyalty.
Verse 1: Working Hard and Wanting Real Love (Ayra Starr)
Ayra Starr is saying that if someone wants to love her, they must do it the right way. She is busy working hard and making money, so she does not want anyone to waste her time. She asks if the person is serious or just playing games with her heart. Even though it is hard for her to trust people, she wants a real, long-lasting relationship. She wants to know if her partner is truly ready for her.
Pre-Chorus: No More Games (Ayra Starr)
She says she is tired of people playing games. She wants her partner to understand that she is special and not just a random girl. Before they get too serious in the relationship, she wants to pause and make sure they both want the same thing.
Chorus: Prove You Are Ready (Ayra Starr)
She asks her partner a direct question: If she gives him a chance, will he put in the effort? She demands his full attention and dedication. She wants him to prove that he truly wants to be with her. Finally, she proudly states she is a strong African woman and asks if he is strong enough to handle her.
Verse 2: Giving Your Best Effort (Latto)
Latto adds to the song by saying she does not like small, useless talk. If a man wants to be seen with her, he must go all out and treat her very well. She does not like fake people and expects her partner to give his best effort. She warns him not to treat her like a practice game because she is a prize. She knows she makes him look good, and she tells him that if he stops playing games, she will show him how to win her heart.
Read the full lyrics below.
Ayra Starr & Latto – Show Me Lyrics
Intro: Ayra Starr
Let me ask you a question
If I push up, can you apply the pressure?
I need to see some type of dedica
Show me how bad you wanna be the next one (Ayy)
Verse 1: Ayra Starr
If you’re gonna love me, you should love me proper
I don’t need disturbing, money’s calling, I’m just dotting my i’s
Got the hustle at mind, Ajé
What is the agenda? Is it just a game to you?
It’s so hard to trust, love can get lost (Yeah)
Don’t get me wrong, I’m in it for life
All in the eyes, oh, are you here? Are you ready?
All in my feelings for you
Pre-Chorus: Ayra Starr
Time aftеr time, it’s another game
Gotta know I’m morе than just another name
Before we hit the point of no return, baby, wait, wait, wait
Chorus: Ayra Starr
Let me ask you a question
If I push up, can you apply the pressure?
I need to see some type of dedica
Show me how bad you wanna be the next one
Give me all your attention
Show me that this is not an accident
Just know this body come from Africa
I’m tryna see if you can handle that (Ayy)
Verse 2: Latto
Ayy, Big Mama, I don’t do the small talk (Brr)
To pop out with me, you gotta pop out
New Revuelto with the top off (Skrrt)
Fell in love with the real ‘cuh they knock-offs
To go with me, you gotta go all out
Put that on everything, like hot sauce
He don’t hoop, but he know he gotta ball out (Swish)
I’m the type make a rapper go rock out (Ice)
You was in my DMs for a minute
I know your type, so I see it and spend it (Frr)
Can’t treat a real one like a scrimmage
Bad to the bone, but I’m good for the image
He ain’t know he had nothing, now I got him in his feelings
Tell me what you want, and I’ma tell you how to get it
You ain’t come to play, let me show you how to win it
Chorus: Ayra Starr
Let me ask you a question
If I push up, can you apply the pressure?
I need to see some type of dedica
Show me how bad you wanna be the next one
Give me all your attention
Show me that this is not an accident
Just know this body come from Africa
I’m tryna see if you can handle that (Ayy; Oh)
Bridge: Ayra Starr
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Come show me why, yeah
Oh, come show me why I
Oh
Outro: Ayra Starr
Let me ask you a question
Show me that this is not an accident
Just know this body come from Africa
I’m tryna see if you can handle that (Ayy)
