Nadia Mladjao, better known by her stage name Imany, is an Afro-soul singer… Read Full Bio ↴Nadia Mladjao, better known by her stage name Imany, is an Afro-soul singer. She was born in the French Comoros Islands in 1979. Her stage name Imany (Imani) means faith in Swahili.
As a youth, she was a successful athlete, doing high jump. Later she became a model for the Ford Models Europe agency. She went to the United States for seven years, before coming back to France, when she started her singing career. Currently, she lives between The States and France.

I've Gotta Go
Imany Lyrics

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Nothing is happening in my head
I'm so frustrated
What is black and white
It's the page?

I wanna fly, fly oh so high
Never have to get back to this please
I do deserve a better life

Without you by my side

And i gotta go now, let me gooo
I gotta turn the page
I gotta grow now, i gotta go
I gotta go now ,i gotta go now
I am

I'm no longer afraid of loneliness
I'm OK by myself
I was in jail of top in your arms

But now i'm free, free
Oh my god
I see the light for the first time
My sight is sore but my heart
Is alive, is alive, is alive, is alive

And i gotta go now, let me gooo
I gotta turn the page
I gotta grow now, i gotta go
I gotta go now, i gotta go

And i gotta go now, let me gooo
I gotta turn the page
I gotta grow now, i gotta go
I gotta go now ,i gotta go now
I am

And i gotta go now, let me go
I gotta turn the page
I gotta grow now, i gotta go
I gotta go now, i gotta go

And i gotta go now, let me go
I gotta turn the page
And i gotta grow, i gotta go
I gotta go now, i gotta go now
I am

I gotta go
I gotta grow
Please let me go
Please let me go

I gotta go
I gotta gooooo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Imany's song "I've Gotta Go" speak to the desire for independence and freedom from a stifling relationship. The first verse reveals frustration and confusion, as the singer cannot think straight and wonders if the answer lies in the black and white page in front of her. The second verse shows a sense of empowerment, as the singer declares that she is no longer afraid of loneliness and that she has been freed from a prison of sorts. The repetition of "I gotta go" throughout the song reinforces this desire for freedom and growth, while also conveying a sense of urgency.

Overall, the song is an anthem for anyone who has felt trapped in a relationship or situation and yearns for the freedom to pursue their own goals and aspirations. The singer acknowledges that leaving the past behind will be difficult, but necessary in order to achieve a better life. The repeated refrain of "let me go" conveys a sense of desperation and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing is happening in my head
I'm feeling stagnant and uninspired

I'm so frustrated
I feel overwhelmed and unhappy

What is black and white
I'm questioning the simplicity and clarity of things

It's the page?
I'm wondering if it's the actual written words that lack meaning

I wanna fly, fly oh so high
I crave the freedom and release that comes with soaring above my problems

Never have to get back to this please
I never want to return to this state of frustration and stagnation

I do deserve a better life
I am worthy of happiness and fulfillment

Without you by my side
I don't need another person to complete me or make me happy

And i gotta go now, let me gooo
I need to leave this situation behind and move on

I gotta turn the page
I need to start a new chapter in my life

I gotta grow now, i gotta go
I need to mature and develop myself, and that requires leaving certain things behind

I am
I am who I am, and I'm taking control of my life

I'm no longer afraid of loneliness
I'm not scared to be alone, because I know I can rely on myself

I'm OK by myself
I can be content with just my own company

I was in jail of top in your arms
I was trapped in a relationship that stifled me and held me back

But now i'm free, free
I have broken free from that situation and am experiencing a new sense of liberation

Oh my god
I'm overwhelmed by the intensity of my emotions

I see the light for the first time
I'm discovering newfound clarity and understanding

My sight is sore but my heart
I may struggle to adjust to my new perspective, but my emotions are strong and resilient

Is alive, is alive, is alive, is alive
I feel truly alive and present in this moment

I gotta go
I need to move forward and make changes

I gotta grow
I need to keep developing and evolving

Please let me go
I'm begging for the freedom to pursue my own growth and happiness

I gotta gooooo
I can't stay stagnant any longer

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Nothing is happening in my head
I’m so frustrated
Writer’s block and white
Is the page

I wanna fly, fly
Oh so high
Never have to get back to this place
I do deserve a better life
Without you by my side

And I’ve gotta go now
Let me go
I gotta turn the page
I gotta go now
I gotta go
I gotta go now
I gotta go now
I, I…

I’m no long afraid of loneliness
I’m okay by myself
I was in jail locked up
In your arms

Then now I’m free, free
Oh my God
I see the late for the first time
My sight is sore
But my heart is alive, is alive, is alive, is alive…

And I’ve gotta go now
Let me go
I gotta turn the page
I gotta go now
I gotta go
I gotta go now
I gotta go