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
Mary Jane
Burna Boy Lyrics
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if you got something to say
just say it to my face
i know who you loving aint my business at all
if you give it to me i be begging for more
let me do you like a mary jane na
uh. woah...
and i love you i will say it yeah...
you say that they know my name but they dont know your nigga
am so clean fresh outta single
but you dont know your nigga
for the long night i bend both my knees praying God bless my nigga
e ho bless all my niggas
we not hopeless my nigga
we go run dis project my nigga
cos i aint got no stress my nigga
swimming in the money driving in the bigger
you the one i run to when i wanna relax.
baba baba baba x4
doing this i aint even drunk
The song "Mary Jane" by Burna Boy is a complex composition that unfolds the bittersweet story of a tumultuous romantic relationship. The track reveals feelings of love, passion, and betrayal while the chorus refrains, "baba baba baba," act as an outcry of frustration towards the person he is singing about. The first verse of the song is an invitation for the person to confess their feelings directly, without the need for gossip and speculation about their relationship. Burna Boy is confident about his attractiveness and tells the listener that if they give what he offers, he will beg for more. The chorus follows with the lines "let me do you like a Mary Jane," which can be interpreted as the singer's willingness to be addictive to this person like the fictional character Mary Jane from Spiderman.
The second verse reveals the troubling conflict in their relationship. Burna Boy accuses the other person of ignoring him and inveigling his "niggas." He admits that their private life is not well-known to his friends, and he wonders if the person knows who they are with. He emphasizes how independent he is after leaving a previous relationship, but it seems the same pattern is developing in his present one. He prays for God to bless this person despite their differences, and he expresses confidence that they will overcome. The final verse is an affirmation of Burna Boy's achievements and his financial stability, but he remains honest about clinging to this person when he wants to unwind or let loose. The song ends with the lines "baba baba baba," which symbolizes the singer's emotional state and also leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved tension in the story.
Line by Line Meaning
baba baba baba x4
Repeating a sound to create a vibe and set the tone for the upcoming lines.
if you got something to say
If you have a message or an opinion, say it openly and directly.
just say it to my face
Don't talk behind my back, confront me and express your thoughts face to face.
i know who you loving aint my business at all
I am not interested in knowing who you love, it is none of my concern or involvement.
if you give it to me i be begging for more
If you share something with me, I will crave and desire for more of it.
let me do you like a mary jane na
Let me treat you like weed, with love and care like a valuable substance.
uh. woah...
An expression of excitement and admiration, possibly towards the person being addressed.
and i love you i will say it yeah...
I am not hesitant to confess my feelings of love for you.
alway you snobing me and you fucking with my niggas
You often ignore and reject me while getting involved with my friends.
you say that they know my name but they dont know your nigga
You claim that my associates are aware of me, but they have no knowledge of your identity.
am so clean fresh outta single
I am unattached and free from any romantic commitments.
but you dont know your nigga
You are not aware or sure of your own identity or status with me.
for the long night i bend both my knees praying God bless my nigga
Throughout the night, I kneel and pray for the well-being and prosperity of my loved one.
e ho bless all my niggas
An exclamation asking for the blessings of all his companions.
we not hopeless my nigga
We are not without hope or potential for success.
we go run dis project my nigga
We will take charge and succeed in this endeavor together.
cos i aint got no stress my nigga
I am not bothered or stressed by any situation or circumstance.
swimming in the money driving in the bigger
Experiencing financial abundance and driving expensive cars.
you the one i run to when i wanna relax.
You are the person I turn to when I need to unwind and calm down.
doing this i aint even drunk
I am not under any influence but still enjoying the moment and expressing myself freely.
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.