Aged twelve, Joe Nina would play drums and sing, thanks to his fatherโs expert coaching. By the age of fourteen Joe Nina knew the basic technique of the piano. He was not lazy when it came to school work. His favourite subjects were mathematics and physical science as his goal was to study medicine at university."
Ice Cream
Joe Nina Lyrics
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Yes you
What's your name again
Ah you can't be serious
Ice Cream? Yoh, yoh, yoh
Ice Cream?
Okay please save me
I've been looking at you
I think I'm falling in love, ouch
(Save me I'm falling)
I really think I'm falling in love, wow
(Save me I'm falling)
Ice Cream
(Save me I'm falling)
(Save me I'm falling)
Ice Cream
Come and save me now, now
(Save me I'm falling)
Oh come and save me now
(Save me I'm falling)
Oh come and save me now, now
(Save me I'm falling)
Oh come and save me now, now
(Save me I'm falling)
I'm falling in love with you
Oh I'm falling in love with you
You, you, you, you
Oh I'm falling in love with you
So come on save me now
Save me I'm falling (Ice Cream)
(Ice Cream)
So, I dedicate this whole song to you Ice Cream
(Ice Cream)
Ngicel'ukuya nawe ekasi please, please
(Save me I'm falling)
I promise I'll be a gentleman from the ghetto
(Save me I'm falling)
As I say
I'm falling in love with you
You, you (Save me I'm falling)
Oh I'm falling in love with you
You, you, you, you (Save me I'm falling)
(Ice Cream)
I am falling in love with you
Yo babe (Save me I'm falling)
Oh I'm falling in love with you
(Save me I'm falling)
Save me from falling (Ice Cream)
The lyrics of Joe Nina's song "Ice Cream" convey a sense of infatuation and intense emotions towards someone the singer refers to as "Ice Cream." In the opening lines, there is a playful interaction where the singer questions the name of the person and expresses disbelief at being referred to as Ice Cream, showing a mix of confusion and intrigue. The repeated plea to save them highlights a sense of urgency and vulnerability in the singer's feelings.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I think I'm falling in love" accompanied by a sound effect of someone falling, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the emotions experienced. The reference to Ice Cream in this context could symbolize sweetness or indulgence, suggesting that the singer finds the object of their affection irresistible and captivating. The repetition of the phrase "Ice Cream" further emphasizes this fixation and the desire for salvation from the intensity of their feelings.
The lyrics continue to express a plea for the person to come and save them, reinforcing the theme of being consumed by love and needing rescue from the overwhelming emotions. The declaration of falling in love with you is repeated, creating a sense of devotion and longing towards the recipient of the singer's affections. The imagery of falling further emphasizes the sense of losing control and surrendering to the powerful emotions at play.
The final lines of the song introduce a sense of sincerity and a promise of being a gentleman from the ghetto, showcasing a desire to prove oneself worthy of the love and attention of the person referred to as Ice Cream. The repetition of the plea to save me from falling, coupled with the declaration of falling in love, creates a poignant and expressive portrayal of love, infatuation, and vulnerability. Overall, the lyrics of "Ice Cream" by Joe Nina encapsulate a whirlwind of emotions, longing, and a profound desire for connection and reciprocation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ola
A greeting, a casual way of getting someone's attention
Yes you, what's your name again
Acknowledging the presence of the person and wanting to engage in conversation to know them better
Ah you can't be serious
Expressing disbelief or surprise in a playful way
Ice Cream? Yoh, yoh, yoh
Reacting with excitement or astonishment to the mention of ice cream
Ice Cream?
Repeating the excitement and anticipation of having ice cream
Okay please save me, I've been looking at you
Asking for help because of developing feelings while observing the person
I think I'm falling in love, ouch
Acknowledging the unexpected emotion of falling in love with a hint of pain
I really think I'm falling in love, wow
Expressing surprise and amazement at the strength of the feeling of falling in love
Come and save me now, now
Inviting the person to reciprocate the feelings and save them from emotional turmoil
I'm falling in love with you
Directly expressing the growing feelings of love towards the person
So, I dedicate this whole song to you, Ice Cream
Declaring that the song is dedicated to the person, comparing them to the sweetness of ice cream
Ngicel'ukuya nawe ekasi please, please
Asking the person to come with them and showing politeness in the request
I promise I'll be a gentleman from the ghetto, as I say
Committing to being a respectful and supportive partner despite potential challenges
Yo babe, I'm falling in love with you
Casually expressing love for the person with affection
Save me from falling, Ice Cream
Seeking emotional support and protection from the overwhelming feelings of love
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