Maurice Eloka Soye Okeoma, professionally known as E.M.S or E is a rapper, … Read Full Bio ↴Maurice Eloka Soye Okeoma, professionally known as E.M.S or E is a rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Nigeria. Maurice was born on August 19, 1995, in Sokoto, Nigeria, but raised in Kaduna, it was there he began his musical career.
His nickname was given to him by his childhood friend, Threezzy. The name E.M.S is an acronym of Maurice names; Eloka, Maurice, Soye.

Take My Time
E.M.S Lyrics

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Baby girl let me tell you
Before you act familiar
Girl you know i feel you
But i ain't trying to break your heart
You got to remember
I get cold like december
And I'm just another actor
In your script so I'm going to play my part

I know you really like me
But in time you might hate me
For the way things might be
Warning I hope your ready
My soul and persona
Might go deep but i won't drown you
But for now let me break it down
An tell you why
I Just want to take my time
I dont want to hurt again
I know your mine
But for how long
Before it's all in the wind
Have you ever been hurt before
Me too and i learned more
I try not to fall in love
Or catch feelings just because
Girl you might not be
The one for me
But I've been in love before
But now that's a closed door
I know you really like me
But in time you might hate me
For the way things might be
Warning I hope your ready
My soul and persona
Might go deep but i'm won't drown you
But for now let me break it down
An tell you why
I Just want to take my time
I dont want to hurt again
I know your mine
But for how long
Before it's all in the wind
Tell me what am i supposed to do
You might love me but i like you
I might not even wife you
And if it ain't good then i might one night you
Before its too late like curfew
Just sip on a drink or two
Before you fall through
It might not be easy
But to know me is to understand me
Do you even hear me
Even if you do you still have to listen
You may be daddies girl
But to me your a woman
It's really your decision
Get with me or get missing
After the loving you might fall deep
Yeah but i won't drown you
Might splash you but for now
Let me break it down and tell you how
I just want to take my time
I don't want to hurt again
I know your mine

But for how long
Before it's all in the wind

Overall Meaning

In "Take My Time", EMS urges listeners to take time to reflect on their identity, purpose, and worth. He questions whether his audience knows who they are and invites them to take a moment to meditate and find their truth. The song also touches on issues of race and inequality, with EMS calling for a cultural commitment to self-improvement and unity among black people.

The lyrics encourage listeners to focus on their own journeys and "finding the truth", rather than being caught up in external pressures such as fighting or competing with others. EMS expresses a belief that blessings come from nature and encourages listeners to take time to appreciate their connection to the earth. He raises questions about the value and purpose of black identity, highlighting the challenges of living in a world that can be hostile to black people.

In the second verse, EMS expands on these themes, drawing on his experiences as a black man to comment on the impact of history and socialization. He emphasizes the importance of cultural pride and self-awareness in confronting systemic racism and prejudice.

Overall, "Take My Time" is a thoughtful and introspective song that calls for individual reflection and collective action against injustice.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you know who you are
Reflecting on one's identity and understanding their true self

What is your name
Asking for someone's name, which is one of the aspects of an individual's identity

Sometimes you wonder why
Occasionally, people have questions or doubts about their self and their purpose

And wonder how
People may also question how to achieve their goals or how to get to where they want to be

Don't be alone
Encouraging people to seek companionship and avoid isolation

Just say you conquer
Suggesting that speaking positively and claiming victory can help overcome challenges

Even if you choose or not to fight
Implying that fighting is not always necessary or the best solution and one should choose their battles wisely

Through all the pushing
Referring to the struggle and effort required to achieve success

With no dirty shoes
Metaphorically alluding to walking a clean path or the right way to reach one's goals

Finding the truth
Seeking and discovering the real facts, knowledge or answers

It's not hard to figure out your life
Assuring that finding one's purpose or direction in life is not an impossible task

Take your time and let it rain on you
Suggesting to take things slowly and let the natural blessings of the earth come to you

Blessings from mother earth are always always true
Highlighting the value and authenticity of nature's offerings

Take your time and meditate on you
Encouraging self-reflection and self-care to find inner peace and understanding

What's your worth
Asking about one's value or importance

Memorize to keep you from evil theology
Encouraging to remember the right knowledge, to avoid misleading or harmful beliefs

For you that denied your equality
Addressing those who refuse to acknowledge or support equal rights

Divide and conquer each other we ly linch policy
Reflecting on the practice of dividing and ruling, leading to internal disputes and hindering collective progress

They go tell you niggas can technology
Addressing the false belief that Black people are not good at science, engineering or technology

Take your time and let it rain on you
Suggesting to take things slowly and let the natural blessings of the earth come to you

We hate our Africanity
Acknowledging the issue of self-hate and disconnection from African roots within the Black community

Until we hate racism more than we hate each other
Encouraging people to prioritize and actively work towards social justice and ending racism more than internal disputes

The world does hate you
Highlighting the issue of discrimination, bigotry, racism and prejudice that Black people face globally

You gat two major issues
Referring to the challenges of identity crisis and psychological hopelessness that many Black people face

We need men's liberation to liberate men
Stressing the importance of freeing men from harmful stereotypes and gender role expectations to allow them to more authentically be themselves

Lyrics © DistroKid, BOSSTALK GWAP MUSIC
Written by: Geno Childs jr, George Carter

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