Ayra describes her sound as Afrosoul, told in an intoxicating voice that evokes a Gen Z queen-in-waiting. Drawing from influences like classic Yoruba and Beninese music & artists like 2Face and Wande Coal, her music speaks for a generation of girls around the world who are finding themselves, united by angst and emojis.
Her strength comes from a close-knit family of music lovers, including her brother with whom she often writes songs.
She announced herself to the world on January 22 with an eponymous 5-track EP, which produced the No. 1 single, “Away” and spurred viral moments in the UK as well. But Ayra Starr’s moment will come month’s after after releasing her debut studio album- 19 & Dangerous . The celestial being’s 2021 has been replete with multiple number 1s, unprecedented cosigns, and organic virality- all in a MOBO awards nomination in just under a year of unveil.
With over a million instagram followers already , 2022 can not come fast enough for the teenage singing sensation With a strong opening statement and a flurry of co-signs, Ayra Starr is giving black girls a new voice.
Away
Ayra Starr Lyrics
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How far make you no dey bother with me
Your father what you wanna acquire with me
Stutter stutter like a motherfucker
I do not like it when you call me
When you been dey flex
With dem girls up east you dey flex
On top say I no want stress yeah
So when you gonna understand
You can never be the man I stan
You can never be the one for me
Take away your trouble and leave me be
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Take all your trouble
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Take it take it take it
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Understand understand I won't
Understand I won't be the girl that used to cry
Cry about a man that never came through
E dey lie all the time
Let's talk about a fool yah yeah
Yeah you talking while you're tripping yah yeah
You keep talking
So when you gonna understand
You can never be the man I stan
You can never be the one for me
Take away your troubles and leave me be
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Take all your trouble
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Take it take it take it
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
How far how far how far
Tell me why you wanna call me
When you know that you're not my type
Dis tin done dey pain me
You no need to explain please
Dis tin don dey pain me
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Take all your trouble
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
Take it away from me
Away away away away
Ah ah away ayy
In "Away," Ayra Starr talks about a relationship that has lost its spark and needs to come to an end. The song begins with Ayra Starr asking her partner how far they plan to go with her and urges them to stop bothering her. She is disillusioned by her partner's obsession with wealth and money, which is a potential reason for the breakdown in their relationship. She notes that she is not happy when he calls her, especially since he had been hanging out with other girls in the past. Ayra Starr seems uninterested in being a part of his life and feels like he is not the man that she wants to be with.
In the chorus, Ayra Starr sings about wanting to be left alone and having her troubles taken away. She reiterates that she does not want him or his problems in her life. She talks about not being the girl that cries about a guy who doesn't care for her.
In the second verse, she talks about her partner being a liar and a fool and how he trips over his words when they talk. She notes that he can never be the man that she would stand for in life, and there is no need for him to try to explain himself. The song ends with Ayra Starr asking him why he calls her when he knows that he is not her type and asking him to take away his troubles and leave her be.
Line by Line Meaning
How far?
What's up?
Make you no dey bother with me
Stop bothering me
Your father
Who do you think you are?
What you wanna acquire with me?
What are your intentions?
Stutter
Struggle to speak
Stutter like a motherfucker
Struggle to speak like crazy
I do not like it when you call me
I don't appreciate your calls
When you been dey flex
When you were showing off
With them girls up east
With those girls from the east
You dey flex (you dey flex)
You were showing off (you were showing off)
You con dey vex
You then got angry
On top say I no want stress
Even though I told you I don't want drama
When you gonna understand?
When will you comprehend?
You can never be the man I stan
You will never be the man I admire
You can never be the one for me
You will never be my match
Take away your troubles
Take away your problems
And leave me be
Let me be
Away, away, away, away
Go far away
Ah-ah, away ayy
Far, far away
Take all your trouble
Take away all your issues
Understand
Comprehend
Understand I won't
I won't comprehend
Understand I won't be the girl that used to cry
I won't be the girl who used to weep
Cry about a man that never came through
Weep about a man who was never there
He dey lie all the time
He always lies
Let's talk about a fool
Let's discuss a stupid person
Yahhh yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
You keep talking but you're tripping
You keep talking nonsense
So when you gonna understand?
When will you comprehend?
Take it, take it, take it
Remove it
How far?
What's up?
Tell me, why you wanna call me?
Why do you want to phone me?
When you know that you're not my type
When you know we're not compatible
This thing done dey pain me
This thing is hurting me
No need to explain, please
No need to clarify, please
Take it away from me
Remove it from me
Lyrics © YBN AUDIO STEREO PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ayra Starr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stormterry
Just imagine she and Tems were a duo called "Tems & Conditions" ❣️
@officialmro336
Bro that's a fire caption
@chammychamchas
This comment needs to be at the top! 😂
@lulubenstowe1659
Am with you on that ,u wanna fly with it ?,I will fly in the afternoon with yo
@johncohen9738
Ya Smart
@_kallmebless
Oh Lord😂😂😂😂😂
@cajjtv6954
Nigeria again! If you believe that there is excess talent in Nigeria 👇
@rosemarychukwuma9521
She's good
@memyself3726
I believe bro🥰
@memyself3726
@@hnikenna the comment didn't say there ain't excess talent in other countries just appreciating the ones in Nigeria😏😏