Damn Delilah
Adekunle GOLD Lyrics
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You made me weak and left
Burn in hell Delilah
You took my strength
You run away when I need your help
Ojú e ti ja, O padà wálé (O padà wálé)
You come dey call me like say you care
You come dey text me like say you care
Without you I am doing well
Since you don go, I am stronger
Fimí sílè koma lo
(Oohoohhh)
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Ohhhohhohhh
I use to think you took my breath away
I lied I was choking on your bullshit
Give me the strength to throw your heart away
You don't even deserve it
You too dey lie (lie lie)
Deli why (why)
Delilah olókó meji ohh (olókó meji ohh)
You too dey lie (lie lie)
Deli why (why)
Oòdè fimí sílè oh ko malo
Ohhohhhohh
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Ohhohhhohh
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Oh Damn Delilah
Get away from my life
Forget about me 'cos I'm better of without you.
The lyrics to the song Damn, Delilah by Adekunle Gold tell the story of someone who has been betrayed and hurt by a woman named Delilah. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his anger and frustration with her for leaving him weak and stealing his strength. He goes on to say that her words and actions were nothing but lies, and he's better off without her in his life. Ultimately, he tells her to stay away and forget about him because he's moved on and become stronger without her.
The overall meaning of the song is that sometimes it's necessary to break away from toxic relationships or people who drain our energy and leave us feeling weak. It's a message about reclaiming our strength and finding happiness in our own lives, rather than depending on others for fulfillment.
One interesting thing about the song is Adekunle Gold's use of the name Delilah as a nod to the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, where Delilah betrays Samson and cuts off his hair, which was the source of his strength. Another interesting fact is that the song was released as part of the "About 30" album, which was dedicated to his 30th birthday.
Line by Line Meaning
To hell with you Delilah
I wish you were never a part of my life
You made me weak and left
You took away my strength and abandoned me
Burn in hell Delilah
You deserve to suffer for what you did to me
You took my strength
You drained me of my energy and willpower
You run away when I need your help
You abandoned me in my time of need
Ojú e ti ja, O padà wálé (O padà wálé)
Your deceitful ways have caught up with you and you have fallen
You come dey call me like say you care
You pretend to care about me when you really don't
You come dey text me like say you care
You send me messages as if you care about me, but it's all a lie
Without you I am fine girl
I am better off without you in my life
Without you I am doing well
I am thriving without your negative influence
Since you don go, I am stronger
My life has improved since you left
Fimí sílè koma lo
Stay away from me
(Oohoohhh)
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
You are the worst thing that ever happened to me
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
I don't want you back in my life
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
You are cursed
Ohhhohhohhh
I use to think you took my breath away
I thought you were amazing
I lied I was choking on your bullshit
Your lies were suffocating me
Give me the strength to throw your heart away
Help me to let go of the love I had for you
You don't even deserve it
You are not worthy of my love
You too dey lie (lie lie)
You constantly tell lies
Deli why (why)
Why do you lie so much?
Delilah olókó meji ohh (olókó meji ohh)
Delilah, you are a double-faced person
Oòdè fimí sílè oh ko malo
Stay away from me, you are not welcome
Oh Damn Delilah
I wish you had never been a part of my life
Get away from my life
Leave my life and never come back
Forget about me 'cos I'm better off without you.
Don't bother with me because my life is better without you in it
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cheikh Abdoulaye SOUNFOUNTERA
To hell with you Delilah
You made me weak and left
Burn in hell Delilah
You took my strength
You run away when I need your help
Ojú e ti ja, O padà wálé (O padà wálé)
You come dey call me like say you care
You come dey text me like say you care
Without you I am fine girl
Without you I am doing well
Since you don go, I am stronger
Fimí sílè koma lo
(Oohoohhh)
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Ohhhohhohhh
I use to think you took my breath away
I lied I was choking on your bullshit
Give me the strength to throw your heart away
You don't even deserve it
You too dey lie (lie lie)
Deli why (why)
Delilah olókó meji ohh (olókó meji ohh)
You too dey lie (lie lie)
Deli why (why)
Oòdè fimí sílè oh ko malo
Ohhohhhohh
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Ohhohhhohh
Damn you Delilah(oooohhh)
Don't you come back ohh (Ohohhhhoh)
Málo oníwákuwà (Ohohhh)
Oh Damn Delilah
Get away from my life
Forget about me 'cos I'm better of without you.
SODtv
Adekunle has created his own wave. I love it, we’ll keep supporting you brother. ICON!!
Let’s show him some love
Mr Orsen
I love his story telling, so authentic..
ROARhillz Entertainment
SODtv yea good one
adedeji paul
I can still remember clearly what i said to a friend of mine the first time i heard your song.... I 're-quote', if this talent remains true to his calling and sound, he would move mountains'. Every song of yours has in depth meaning just like Falz, Simi and the likes. You are 1000% unique and don't you change that. Good song... Good delivery.... Good visuals... You should pay the director extra for a good yet simple story. The editor also did a perfect job.... Every little details were on point. Thumps Up.
TORES PICHOU
Totally agree with you, it's a nice appreciation
Naijaspeedup
You forget Legend Brymo 😞
Ayeah Calvin
sure director did a great job and the editors too... really love it.. Adekunle you are extra talented. God bless you bro
shirley Kach
I couldn't have expressed it better and this is what here cane here to attempt to write. Just hearing about him for the first time. Had to sign into my account to leave this review. He is in a class of his own and stands far apart from his counterparts in a great way. Cheers to him
Shot by Villy
ADEKUNLE GOLD came through Victorious this time Again, Gather here if u feel ADEKUNLE GOLD is UNDERRATED.
Diary of a KITCHEN LOVER
He's in a class of his own. Not underrated.