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
Guilty
Burna Boy Lyrics
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Said I am guilty of loving you, girl
Said I am guilty of loving you, girl
Said I am guilty, send me to jail
Give me a life sentence, send me to jail
'Cause I am guilty of loving you, girl
I couldn't swear that I never knew (aah)
This is how it all started
I met this girl on my way to school
Then we went to her place, but I say to you
She dropped her books and I just played the fool
So we rise and fall for you (oh no)
And now we all grown up now
We separate ways for school and such now
(Aah) but anytime that you touch down
You go remember me (oh yeah, say I need you too)
'Cause of loving you, girl (of loving you girl)
Oh Lord, oh Lord (oh Lord)
Ooh, aah
Listen, you should've been my wifey
I don't care if anyone else like me (hey)
If they don't like it they can die, me nuh care
When you're gone I cry, I swear
Said "I miss you very much right now"
My girl, my girl ooh I'd (oh my God)
Do anything for you, anything for you
'Cause I am guilty of loving you (I'm loving you baby)
Said I am guilty of loving you (you are, only you baby)
When I heard the verdict, I jumped up when I heard it
You will never please that verdict
Getting a life sentence like I murdered
(Aah) all because of your love my girl
Do anything for you girl
Don't ever take me for a fool (take me for a fool)
My kindness for weakness, this is me and you
In this world, all I have in this world is you ooh
You better have my children in the same building
We will live together in harmony
Ooh, 'cause I am guilty of loving you girl
In Burna Boy's song "Guilty," the artist confesses his love for a woman and conveys the idea that he is willing to do anything for her. In the first verse, he admits that he is guilty of loving her and that he would even accept a life sentence in jail for his love. Burna Boy then describes how he and the woman met and how they went their separate ways for school, but she always remembers him every time she comes back. He later declares his love for her by saying that he would do anything for her and that the only thing he has in this world is her.
The song speaks to the theme of unbridled devotion and the lengths one will go to for love. Burna Boy has crafted a beautiful and meaningful piece of music that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever been in love. The chorus is particularly powerful, as he repeats several times that he is guilty of loving this woman and that he would do anything for her.
In conclusion, "Guilty" is a song about the beauty and power of love. Burna Boy's lyrics and soulful voice make for a compelling and universal message about the lengths that we will go to for those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I am guilty of loving you, girl
The singer confesses to the crime of loving this girl and is willing to accept any punishment.
Said I am guilty, send me to jail
The singer emphasizes his guilt and asks to be punished for loving the girl.
Give me a life sentence, send me to jail
The singer is so guilty of loving the girl that he is willing to be imprisoned for life.
'Cause I am guilty of loving you, girl
The artist reiterates that he is indeed guilty of loving the girl.
Said "I swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth"
The artist swears to speak the truth and nothing but the truth.
I couldn't swear that I never knew (aah)
The singer cannot deny knowing the girl and their love for each other.
This is how it all started
The singer reflects on how he met the girl and how their love began.
I met this girl on my way to school
The artist met the girl on his way to school.
Then we went to her place, but I say to you
The artist and the girl went to her place, but he can't deny his love for her.
She dropped her books and I just played the fool
The artist felt foolish around the girl and couldn't help but fall in love with her.
So we rise and fall for you (oh no)
The singer and the girl have experienced ups and downs in their relationship, but they still love each other.
And now we all grown up now
The artist and the girl are now grown up and have gone their separate ways for school and other pursuits.
We separate ways for school and such now
The singer and the girl have gone separate ways for school and other life events.
but anytime that you touch down
Whenever the girl returns, the singer wants her to remember him and his love for her.
You go remember me (oh yeah, say I need you too)
The singer wants the girl to remember him and realize that he still loves her.
Oh Lord, oh Lord (oh Lord)
The artist expresses his emotions of longing and pain.
You should've been my wifey
The artist believes that the girl should have been his wife.
I don't care if anyone else like me (hey)
The singer doesn't care if anyone else likes him, as long as the girl loves him.
If they don't like it they can die, me nuh care
The singer doesn't care if anyone else disagrees with their love, as it is not their concern.
When you're gone, I cry, I swear
The artist feels incomplete and lonely when the girl is not around.
Said "I miss you very much right now"
The artist expresses his deep longing for the girl.
My girl, my girl ooh I'd (oh my God)
The artist expresses his love for the girl and how much he needs her.
Do anything for you, anything for you
The singer is willing to do anything for the girl he loves.
When I heard the verdict, I jumped up when I heard it
The artist is anxious to hear the verdict, hoping for a severe punishment.
You will never please that verdict
The singer believes that no verdict will be enough for his guilt of loving the girl.
Getting a life sentence like I murdered
The singer believes that loving the girl deserves the same punishment as murder.
Do anything for you girl
The singer reiterates his willingness to do anything for the girl he loves.
Don't ever take me for a fool (take me for a fool)
The artist does not want to be seen as a fool, but as someone deeply in love.
My kindness for weakness, this is me and you
The artist wants the girl to know that his kindness is not a weakness, but a sign of his love for her.
In this world, all I have in this world is you ooh
The singer wants the girl to know that she is everything to him in this world.
You better have my children in the same building
The singer wants to stay close to the girl and make sure their children are nearby.
We will live together in harmony
The artist wants to live with the girl in harmony and with love.
Ooh, 'cause I am guilty of loving you girl
The artist ends the song by reminding the listener that he is guilty of loving the girl and always will be.
Writer(s): Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Eric Isaac Utere
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