Taboo
Glamma Kid Featuring Shola Ama Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You know what
It's Glamma and Shola Ama (uh)
Shola: You give me the sweetest taboo (that's true, that's true)
That's why I'm in love with you (uh-huh)
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo (that's right)
You good for me (you good for me)
GK: You know what, hey I know you know nobody can stop it
I'll keep a secret and I won't chat it (mmm)
I know you know nobody can flop it
I'll be the love safe with the key to lock it
It's the way you move your hips that does it for me
And your warm smile that makes me love you honey (ah yeah)
I love you more than my gold girl and my money
I want to take you home and introduce you to my Mummy, because
Shola: You give me the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo)
That's why I'm (oh yeah) in love with you
(I'm so in love with you)
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo (uh-huh)
You good for me (you good for me)
GK: Hey, you know what, well
Because your love is the sweetest taboo
Let me take you 'pon a secret rendezvous
Yo shortie, shortie don't change the issue
We will meet at the same place and the venue
True you glamorous and you, you gorgeous
You all ah make big man crash up dem Lexus (mmm)
Click off the light, you got the vibe (aah)
Girl you all make me kick off on me Air Nike
Shola: You give me the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo)
That's why (ah) I'm in love with you (that's right)
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo
(I'm giving you, I'm)
You good for me (this taboo, say 'whoo whoo')
Sweetest taboo
(Sweetest taboo)
(I'm giving you, you're giving me)
(What am I gonna do, this is GK, KG)
You give me the sweetest taboo (what I gotta do)
You're good for me (ah ha hey hey)
Sometimes I think (that's right)
You're just too good for me
GK: What the dilly you want, me to take you shopping inna Piccadilly
I got to keep my composure, girl I can't act silly
Look how your love have the DJ so dizzy
Make time for me, don't tell me you busy
Sweetest taboo me and you can't part
When me at work me I love to get my phone call
Yes, you're the girl to make the DJ stand tall
And I'm a know me love you after all
Both: So sweet, you give me, the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo)
(Yeah) that's why I'm (yeah) in love with you
(what am I gonna do, what am I gonna do)
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo
You good for me, You good for me
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
(You know what, hey)
(I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh)
Baby, mmm yeah
(I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh)
Yeah, yeah
(I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh)
Oh yeah
(I'm giving you, you're giving me the sweetest taboo say ooh, ooh.)
In Glamma Kid's song "Taboo," the lyrics explore the idea of love being a taboo, something that is hidden and forbidden by society. The song features Shola Ama, who sings about how her lover gives her "the sweetest taboo." She acknowledges that their love is unconventional and goes against the norm, but she still loves him despite it all. Glamma Kid then joins in and talks about how nobody can stop their love and how he will keep their love a secret. He explains that her movements, smile, and personality is what makes him fall in love with her. The song ends with both singers singing about how their love is too good for them and how they cannot be apart.
The lyrics of "Taboo" are memorable and poignant because they express the emotions and struggles that accompany a love that may be forbidden or hidden from society. The song showcases Glamma Kid's and Shola Ama's vocal stylings and their ability to convey deep, emotional messages through their music.
Line by Line Meaning
You give me the sweetest taboo (that's true, that's true)
Your love is something we shouldn't be doing, but it's so sweet and irresistible that I can't help but be in love with you.
That's why I'm in love with you (uh-huh)
You being so taboo makes me love you even more, despite it being 'wrong.'
You good for me (you good for me)
Being with you, taboo or not, is good for my well-being and happiness.
Hey I know you know nobody can stop it
We both know that what we're doing is taboo, but no one can stop us because our love is too strong.
I'll keep a secret and I won't chat it (mmm)
I'll keep our love a secret and won't ever talk about it to others.
I know you know nobody can flop it
We both know that nothing can come between our love or cause it to fail.
It's the way you move your hips that does it for me
Your physical movements and demeanor are incredibly attractive to me and draw me in.
And your warm smile that makes me love you honey (ah yeah)
Your bright and welcoming smile makes me feel loved and infatuated with you.
I want to take you home and introduce you to my Mummy, because
I want to bring you to my family and show you off because I'm so in love with you.
Let me take you 'pon a secret rendezvous
Let's go on a secret, romantic getaway together.
True you glamorous and you, you gorgeous
You are incredibly stunning and beautiful.
You all ah make big man crash up dem Lexus (mmm)
Your beauty is so powerful that it causes wealthy and powerful men to lose their composure.
Click off the light, you got the vibe (aah)
When the lights are off, the mood is set and we're in the right place for passion and love.
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
You are so amazing and perfect that I feel unworthy of your love and attention.
What the dilly you want, me to take you shopping inna Piccadilly
What would you like? A shopping trip in Piccadilly would be my pleasure.
Look how your love have the DJ so dizzy
Your love is so powerful that even the DJ is feeling the effects of it.
Make time for me, don't tell me you busy
Please make time for me, don't tell me you're too busy for our love.
So sweet, you give me, the sweetest taboo (sweetest taboo)
Our love is so taboo, but it's also so incredibly sweet and irresistible.
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
You are so amazing and perfect that I feel unworthy of your love and attention.
Writer(s): Karl CliveGordon Jr, Martin Ditcham, Iyael Iyasus Tafari Constable, Helen Folasade Adu
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@crystaldirckze1689
Love this takes me back ! Such a vibe ... bring back Shola Ama!
@deeagnol
This song takes me back to when life was good lol
@nellss3773
Literally !! This was the turn up song when all the mates were finally ready to start drinking yet already half cut 🤣🤣🤣
@ozzyozlo5092
When was that
@rapidman1376
Playing this during the Covid-19 lockdown 2020
@sherilehenry6167
Same
@danielopersian
Best version of this song!
@leepowell7898
Hell no! Sade is much better than this.
@montegamyers211
danielopersian you got time to delete this . Not rushing you or nothing
@saoirsehaslonglegs2313
Yes