Sadé
Sadé's Enigmatic Desire
Lyrics
Da da da da da da
Expression of sounds, no specific meaning.
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement (repeated).
Trey Wavey from the 2-4
Introduction, stating the artist's name and location.
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Expression of agreement or excitement (repeated).
Yeah
-There’s something in your mind that’s tryna tell you it’s all fake
Suggests that there is a doubt or skepticism in the mind.
You've been hurt before and you ain't got no time to waste
Acknowledges past pain and reluctance to waste time.
Then again you want it so the risk you’re gonna take
Despite reservations, expressing a willingness to take risks.
You’re gonna take
Reiteration of the decision to take a risk.
And baby girl I promise I been hurt too I'm the same
Claims shared experience of past hurt and self-blame.
And every time it fucks up I'm always the one to blame
Expresses a recurring pattern of being blamed in relationships.
But girl I'm genuine and I ain't tryna play no games
Asserts genuineness and a commitment to avoid playing games.
Play no games
Emphasizes the intention not to engage in manipulative behavior.
It’s only been a while
Reflecting on the passage of time since a significant event.
I don't know why I feel this way
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about current feelings.
And I'm picturing your smile
Imagining the positive impact of a person's smile.
When I wake up every day
Anticipation of experiencing the imagined smile daily.
Mi o ni le duro titi di ola
Mix of Yoruba and English expressing desire for enduring success.
Mo lati ri e l’eni, lati d'oyin si ola
Expresses a desire to see the person's face and sweetness in success.
Emi ti di oga, babygirl mo gbona
Self-affirmation of being a boss and expressing affection.
O lati fe ategun mi o ti jina
Desire to love without reservations and without fear of loss.
Mo so fun e wipe
Conveying a message to the person named Sadé.
Mo nife e Sadé
Expressing love and a desire for a relationship with Sadé.
Mo so fun e wipe
Repetition of expressing love for Sadé and determination to rise above challenges.
Kilo fe ki'n se
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Ma bi mi ninu dide
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Isokuso yi o le
-Mo so fun e wipe
Reiteration of love for Sadé and defiance against obstacles.
Mo nife e Sadé
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Kilo fe ki'n se
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Ma bi mi ninu dide
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Isokuso yi o le
-Baby girl what’s your weak point?
Asking about Sadé's vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
I’m tryna ginger you
Expressing a desire to motivate or inspire Sadé.
You, you
Repetition, emphasizing the focus on Sadé.
How’s love supposed to feel
Pondering the nature of love when there's no reciprocation.
When I get nothing from you?
Expressing frustration about not receiving anything in return.
Girl I've tried but what's a nigga meant to do?
Expressing helplessness in the face of unrequited efforts.
She said consistency reveals all the clues
Quoting Sadé's advice on the importance of consistency.
I'll take you ‘round the world
Promising a romantic, exclusive, and luxurious relationship.
No one but me and you
-I'll buy you all the pearls
-Whichever ones you wanna choose
-But mi o ni le duro titi di ola
Repetition of expressing love for Sadé and determination to overcome challenges.
Mo lati ri e l’eni lati d'oyin si ola
-Emi ti di oga babygirl mo gbona
-O lati fe ategun mi o ti jina
-Mo sofun e wipe
-Mo nife e Sade
-Mo sofun e wipe
-Kilo fe ki'n se
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Ma bimi ninu dide
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Isokuso yi o le
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Mo nife e Sade
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Kilo fe ki'n se
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Ma bimi ninu dide
-Mo so fun e wipe
-Isokuso yi o le
-Eh eh
Exclamation, possibly indicating a change in location or situation.
We dey for this side oh
Specifying the location as Ikeja, Lagos City.
Ikeja, Lagos City
Additional location information, Dublin, suggesting a global perspective.
All the way from Dublin
Indicating a connection between Ikeja and Dublin.
Ah
Exclamation, expressing enthusiasm or excitement.
Mo so fun wan
Asserting a message to someone (wan), possibly listeners.
They don’t like to listen
Conveying a defiance against criticism and determination to earn money independently.
But
-We dey make our money our own way oh
-Owo
Yoruba phrase, emphasizing the acquisition of wealth.
Owo l’a bi
Repetition of the importance of wealth acquisition.
Let's go
Encouragement or declaration to move forward.
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