He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing the lead single "Like to Party" from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E (2013). In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally. His third studio album Outside (2018) marked his major-label debut. In 2019, he won Best International Act at the 2019 BET Awards
Damini Ogulu was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.[5] His father managed a welding company and his mother worked as a translator. Benson Idonije is his grandfather.[6] Ogulu grew up in southern Nigeria
Burna Boy's fourth studio album African Giant was released on July 26, 2019. It has been supported by six singles: "Gbona", "On the Low", Killin Dem", "Dangote", "Anybody" and "Pull Up". He began recording the album in 2018. He told Billboard magazine that the album is his most personal yet. He first revealed plans to release the album in April 2019, and held a private listening session in Los Angeles. Photos and videos from the listening session were shared on social media. African Giant was initially announced as a 16-track album.
In order to promote the album, Burna Boy will headline the African Giant Returns tour, the second leg of his African Giant tour
Alone
Burna Boy Lyrics
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Just another fight for my life
It's alright, because everything dies
Nobody know why
Wetin I go do?
Wetin you go do
When you feelin' like you're fallin'
And you can't find nothing to hold on to?
Memories, uh-oh, carry me go
Carry me go, oh-na, yeah
Sick and tired of it all, take me far away
Mr. DJ, gbemi trabaye
Now I no fit trust anybody
Na hin make I no fit shout
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
My head don scatter, eh
My Holy Father, eh
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
When my whole world is set on fire
Don't leave me alone
Wetin you go do?
Wetin you go do
When you're feelin' like you're screaming really loud
But nobody hears you?
I see it in your eyes
I see in your eyes the betrayal and the lies
You've been pullin' out knives from your behind
Count every blessin'
Count every lesson
You fit no dey tomorrow
So I count every second
Don't let them take my head
And dance over my dead
Body, yeah
Body, yeah
I'm weak, I'm blind
Give me the strength I need for my body, eh, body, eh
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
When my whole world is set on fire
Don't leave me alone
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Don't leave me, don't leave me, oh God
Don't let me go down, don't let me go down
As far as I can see, na the memories
Dem dey carry me from reality
No require visa, I have been
Very quietly dyin'
And I need you to remind me why
Give me the strength to keep fightin'
'Cause I no fit trust anybody
Na hin make I no fit shout
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
My head don scatter, eh
My Holy Father, eh
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
When my whole world is set on fire
Don't leave me alone
The song "Alone" by Burna Boy tells the story of someone who's going through a difficult time, feeling exhausted and drained from the constant battles of life. The opening lines, "Just another night, Just another fight for my life" set the tone for the song, expressing the sense of hopelessness that the singer feels. The song speaks of the singer's feeling of solitude and being neglected, striking across the idea of someone looking for an escape from reality. The line "Wetin you go do when you're feeling like you're screaming really loud, but nobody hears you?" captures the essence of Burna Boy's emotion in a deep, soulful cry.
Although the artist's emotions seem bleak, he looks to his faith to bolster himself to face his challenges. He asks for strength from "My Holy Father" in "My Holy Father, eh." and follows that up with "Give me the strength I need for my body, eh, body, eh." which speaks to the need for spiritual guidance when the physical strength has run out. Despite everything falling apart, Burna remains appreciative of his blessings and the lessons learned from hardships, and he focuses on counting them to lift his spirit.
The underlying themes and imaginaries in the song are not solely limited to the emotional turmoils we go through in life. Burna Boy's lyrics speak to the broader patterns of our existence as humans, that we are frail creatures subject to the storms of life. It is uncertain why everything dies, "Nobody knows why," and we do not know our expiration dates. Hence, Burna Boy highlights the importance of appreciating the time we have and making the most of it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just another night
The situation doesn't feel new to the person expressing their thoughts. They've been in countless similar positions before.
Just another fight for my life
The person feels like they're constantly struggling and fighting for their survival in life.
It's alright, because everything dies
The person accepts that death is an inevitable reality, and that it's okay to experience it.
Nobody know why
The person doesn't understand why things happen the way they do, and they feel like nobody does.
Wetin I go do?
The person is asking a rhetorical question that means 'what can I do' in Nigerian Pidgin English.
Wetin you go do
The person is asking another rhetorical question that means 'what can you do' in Nigerian Pidgin English.
When you feelin' like you're fallin'
The person is describing a feeling of helplessness and instability.
And you can't find nothing to hold on to?
The person is asking if there's anything they can rely on to keep them from falling further.
Memories, uh-oh, carry me, go
The person is reminiscing about past experiences, and feels like those memories are taking them away from their current reality.
Carry me go, oh-na, yeah
The person wants to be taken away from their current struggles, and is willing to be carried away by memories or music.
Sick and tired of it all, take me far away
The person is exhausted and fed up with their current situation, and wants to escape to a better place.
Mr DJ, gbemi trabaye
The person is requesting the DJ to play music that will help them forget their struggles and dance (in Nigerian Yoruba dialect).
Now man no fit trust anybody
The person has lost trust in people, and feels like everyone is unreliable.
Na hin make I no fit shout
The person feels like they can't express their frustrations and scream out, because they're afraid of being betrayed (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
My body don dey tire, eh
The person is physically and emotionally drained (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
E make me madder, eh
The person is getting angrier as their struggles continue (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
My head don scatter, eh
The person feels mentally overwhelmed and disoriented (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
My Holy Father, eh
The person is calling on God for help and support (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
When my whole world is set on fire
The person feels like their life is in chaos and everything is going wrong.
Don't leave me alone
The person is asking for support and comfort, and doesn't want to be left alone.
When you're feelin' like you're screaming really loud
The person feels like they're expressing their struggles, but nobody is listening or paying attention.
But nobody hears you?
The person is questioning why nobody is acknowledging their pain.
I see it in your eyes
The person can sense and understand the pain and suffering that someone else is going through by looking into their eyes.
I see in your eyes the betrayal and the lies
The person can see that someone else has been betrayed and lied to based on the expressions in their eyes.
You've been pullin' out knives from your behind
The person describes how someone has been metaphorically wounded and betrayed in the past, and is trying to remove the knives (i.e. painful memories) that have been stuck in their back.
Count every blessin'
The person is advising others to appreciate the positives and blessings in their life.
Count every lesson
The person is advising others to look for the lessons and insights that can be learned from negative experiences.
You fit no dey tomorrow
The person is warning that someone might not be alive tomorrow (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
So I count every second
The person values the time they have, and wants to make the most of it.
Don't let them take my head
The person is asking for protection, and doesn't want anyone to harm them mentally or physically.
And dance over my dead
The person doesn't want anyone to celebrate or take pleasure in their misfortunes or death.
I'm weak, I'm blind
The person feels helpless and unable to navigate through their struggles.
Give me the strength I need for my body, eh, body, eh
The person is asking for divine intervention and for God to give them the physical and mental strength they need (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
Don't leave me, don't leave me
The person is pleading for someone to stay with them and support them through their struggles.
As far as I can see, na the memories
The person's perception of reality is heavily influenced by their memories and past experiences (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
Dem dey carry me from reality
The person feels like memories are taking them away from their current reality (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
No require visa, I have been
The person feels like they've been transported to a different place or reality by their memories, without needing a visa to travel (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
Very quietly dyin'
The person feels like they're slowly dying inside, but nobody can tell because they're not outwardly vocal about it.
And I need you to remind me why
The person is asking for someone to provide them with a reason to keep fighting and pushing through their struggles.
Give me the strength to keep fightin'
The person is asking for divine intervention and strength to continue persevering through their struggles.
'Cause I no fit trust anybody
The person can't trust anyone (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
Na hin make I no fit shout
The person is afraid to speak up and express themselves because they don't trust anyone (in Nigerian Pidgin English).
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Jnr Iornongu Iwar, Damimi Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Ludwig Goeransson, Peace Oredope
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sonilatafciu410
Ooh, ooh, mmh, mmh
It's just another night
Just another fight for my life
It's alright, because everything dies
Nobody know why
Wetin I go do?
Wetin you go do when you feeling like you're falling
And you can't find nothing to hold on to?
Memories ahh-ooh
Carry me go
Carry me go, oh na, yeah
Sick and tired of it all, take me far away
Mr. DJ, gbemi trabaye
Now I no fit trust anybody
Na hin mek I no fit shout
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
My head don scatter, eh
My Holy Father, eh
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
When my whole world is set on fire
Don't leave me alone
Wetin you go do?
Wetin you go do
When you're feelin' like you're screaming really loud?
But nobody hears you
I see it in your eyes
I see in your eyes the betrayal and the lies
You've been pulling out knives from your behind
Count every blessing
Count every lesson
You fit no dey tomorrow
So I count every second
Don't let them take my head
And dance over my dead
Body, yeah
Body, yeah
I'm weak, I'm blind five me the strength
I need for my body, yeah
Body, yeah
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
When my whole world is set on fire
Don't leave me alone
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Oh, God, don't let me go down
Don't let me go down
As far as I can see, na di memories
Dem dey carry me from reality
No require visa, I have been
Very quietly, yeah
And I need you to remind me why
Give me the strength to keep fighting
'Cause I no fit trust anybody
Na hin mek I no fit shout
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
My head don scatter, eh
My Holy Father, eh
My body don dey tire, eh
E make me madder, eh
When my whole world is set on fire
Don't leave me alone
Ooh, ooh, mmh, mmh
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Best track in the film. I looked this track up as soon as I left the theater. You did your job on this earth Chadwick. Rest in peace. Wakanda Foreverโค
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me tooo and it been on reply for days each time i listen to it it hit different
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Literally this song made me cry when I heard it in the movie
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