Abena
Abena's Allure: Sean Tizzle's Melodic Plea for Everlasting Love
Lyrics
Yeahh Sean Tizzle
Expressing acknowledgement of Sean Tizzle as the artist.
I got your picture in my head
Mentioning having an image of the girl in his thoughts.
Let me know girl
Asking the girl to inform him about her feelings.
Cos if you leave me know say yawa go dey oh
Warning that if she leaves, there will be consequences ("yawa").
I got your fragrance on my body you know
Indicating that her scent lingers on his body.
If you leave me you know say yawa go dey oh ohhh
Reiterating the potential trouble if she decides to leave.
Abena abena abena abena abena
Repeating the name "Abena" as a term of endearment.
Abena abena abena abena abena
-Abena abena abena abena abena
-Abena abena abena abena abena
-Gimme love oh gimme joy
Requesting love and joy while expressing concern about separation.
Make them no con take you away from me
Asking not to be taken away from him.
This your lifestyle e sweet me pass
Admiring and enjoying the girl's lifestyle.
I've been waiting all night just to get with you baby boo
Expressing anticipation and eagerness to be with the girl.
Oya spray me holy water baby make I cool oh
Requesting spiritual protection with "holy water" and asking the girl to cool him.
Baby baby gbo temi ma gbo te ni body oh
Expressing affection and requesting the girl to listen to his body.
I no go ever ever leave you for anybody oh
Promising never to leave her for anyone.
Abena abena abena abena abena
Repeating the name "Abena" for emphasis.
Abena abena abena abena abena
-Abena abena abena abena abena
-Abena abena abena abena abena
-Obe to dun know say owo lo pa yeye
Referring to enjoyable things and hinting at financial matters.
Baby to sweet know say she go denge hmmm
Describing a sweet and attractive girl who knows how to dance.
I go like hear your say
Expressing a desire to hear the girl's affirmation and to pursue a relationship confidentially.
I go like run this thing
-You know say man confidential
-Obe to dun owo lo pa yeye
-Baby to sweet she go denge hmmm
-I go like hear your say
-I go like run this thing
-You know say man confidential
-Baby baby gbo temi ma gbo te ni body oh
Reiterating affection and the commitment to stay with the girl.
I no go ever ever leave you for anybody oh
-Abena abena abena abena abena
Repeating the name "Abena" as a continued expression of affection.
Abena abena abena abena abena
-Abena abena abena abena abena
-Abena abena abena abena abena
-Saxophone solo
Instrumental break featuring a saxophone solo.
Sean Tizzle
Identifying the artist, Sean Tizzle, at the end of the lyrics.
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