Honey
Kunle Kuti Lyrics


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I love you from the bottom of my hearth
I need you for the rest of my days...
I love you from the bottom of my hearth
I need you for the rest of my life
Honey if you love me say i do
With all conditions will stiill be mine
I do
Till death do us part will you be mine
I do
Forever more forever more forevermore
I do
Torire ooo mo male gbalu kinjo
Torire ooo mo male sun laijeun
Bebi npami ma beran ife maje
Bofun ngbemi ma bomi ife mu
O sweetie you are the one for me
Ololufe iwo leni tokan mi yan oo
Ooooo ooooo ooooo oooo oooo ooo
Honey will you love me say i will
In sickness and health will you be there
I will
In trial times will you be strong
I will
Promise forever more forever more forever more
I will
Torire ooo mo male gbalu kinjo
Torire ooo mo male sun laijeun
Bebi npami ma beran ife maje
Bofun ngbemi ma bomi ife mu
O sweetie you are the one for me
Ololufe iwo leni tokan miyan oooo
Ooooo oooo oooo oooo oooo
Ti mo ba se o ooo
Darijimi ooooo
Iwo ni mofe iwo ni temi
Semi ni tire semi ni tire eee
Iha egbe mi please do
Olorun funmi please do
The bone of my bone please do
Olorun funmi please do
The flesh of my flesh please do
Olorun funmi please do
Iha egbe mi please do




Please do ...
End

Overall Meaning

Kunle Kuti's song "Honey" is a love song expressing deep affection and commitment towards a significant other. The first two lines vividly express the depth of the singer's love, stating that it is rooted in the bottom of his heart and that he needs his lover for the rest of his life. The chorus is a call for his partner to commit to a lifetime together, with the lines "Honey if you love me say I do, Till death do us part will you be mine, Forevermore". The singer is looking for assurance from his lover that they will stick together through thick and thin, in sickness and in health.


The verses further express this commitment towards his lover, as he asks if they will be strong in trial times and promises to be there in sickness and health. He also uses traditional Yoruba phrases, such as "Torire ooo" and "mo male sun laijeun", which express gratitude and happiness respectively. In the bridge, the singer goes on to state that he desires his lover to be his own bone and flesh, and pleading with God to grant his heart's desires.


Overall, the song "Honey" by Kunle Kuti is a beautiful declaration of love and commitment made in a traditional and cultural context.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you from the bottom of my hearth
This is a proclamation of love from the singer to their significant other, expressing their deep affection and devotion to them.


I need you for the rest of my days...
The singer is expressing their desire for a long-term commitment with their significant other, proclaiming their need for them for the rest of their life.


Honey if you love me say i do
The singer is asking their significant other to confirm their love for them by saying 'I do'.


With all conditions will stiill be mine
The artist is expressing their commitment to their significant other, assuring them that they will still love them despite any conditions or circumstances that may arise.


Till death do us part will you be mine
This line is part of traditional wedding vows, and the artist is asking their significant other if they will remain committed to them until death.


Forever more forever more forevermore
The singer is expressing their desire for an eternal love with their significant other, hoping that their love will last forever.


Torire ooo mo male gbalu kinjo
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'I want you, don't hate me', expressing the singer's desire for their significant other and hoping that they will reciprocate their feelings.


Torire ooo mo male sun laijeun
This is another Yoruba phrase meaning 'I want you, don't let me be put to shame', expressing the artist's desire for their significant other and fear of rejection.


Bebi npami ma beran ife maje
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'My baby, don't let love be lacking between us', expressing the artist's desire for a strong and loving relationship with their significant other.


Bofun ngbemi ma bomi ife mu
This is another Yoruba phrase meaning 'Treat me well and I will drink your love', expressing the artist's desire for respect and love in their relationship.


O sweetie you are the one for me
The singer is expressing their love for their significant other, affirming that they are the one they want to be with.


Ololufe iwo leni tokan mi yan oo
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'My love, you are the one my heart chose', expressing the artist's strong romantic attachment to their significant other.


Honey will you love me say i will
The singer is asking their significant other to confirm their commitment to loving them by saying 'I will'.


In sickness and health will you be there
The singer is asking their significant other to remain committed to them through good times and bad, as part of traditional wedding vows.


In trial times will you be strong
The singer is asking their significant other to be strong and supportive during difficult times, once again invoking traditional wedding vows.


Promise forever more forever more forever more
The artist is again expressing their desire for a long-lasting and eternal love with their significant other, asking them to promise to love them forever.


Ti mo ba se o ooo
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'If I offend you', suggesting that the artist may have made mistakes in their relationship and seeking forgiveness.


Darijimi ooooo
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'Please forgive me', once again asking for forgiveness for any mistakes the singer may have made.


Iwo ni mofe iwo ni temi
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'You are the one I want, you are the one for me', reaffirming the singer's love and desire for their significant other.


Semi ni tire semi ni tire eee
This is another Yoruba phrase meaning 'Stay with me, stay with me', expressing the artist's desire for a long-lasting relationship with their significant other.


Iha egbe mi please do
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'Please be my companion', expressing the artist's desire for a supportive and loving partner.


Olorun funmi please do
This is a Yoruba phrase meaning 'God bless me', suggesting that the artist is asking for divine intervention in their love life.


The bone of my bone please do
This line is referencing the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, where Eve is created from Adam's rib, and is asking for a similarly intimate connection with their significant other.


The flesh of my flesh please do
This line is again referencing the Biblical story of Adam and Eve and expressing the artist's deep desire for a close and intimate connection with their significant other.


Please do ...
This line is an open-ended request, leaving the listener to decide what specific action the singer is asking for - perhaps forgiveness, love, commitment, or something else entirely.




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@emmanuelcrown7478

Wow!!! This song played a major major positive role in my teenage years while I was courting the lady who's my wife today ... It's a song from the heart and soul .. oh my!! I so searched this song for years... I recollect I was so mad at the tv stations back then cos I felt they didn't give this song enough on air play time ,cos if they did ,it'll would have been the bomb back then ... I so so so love this song .. thanks bro.

@ariteomuabor6922

Finally found this song! One of my all time favorites!

@julietambali

arite omuabor Me too! From Emmaohmygod on Instagram. I loveeee it!

@mrpoetry6264

I first got to know about this song on Music Africa on STV. Brings back a lot of memories. Unbelievable how time flies

@rotimiadeniyiawaye5950

THIS SONG IS EVER GREEN... WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS SONG, I WAS A TEENAGER, DIDNT REALY KNOW WHAT LOVE IS... NOW THAT I DO, I EVEN APPRECIATE THE SONG ALL THE MORE. TO THINK WE COULD PRODUCE SUCH QUALITY OF MUSIC BACK THEN!


GOD BLESS.

@olanrewajuimam8984

Can’t get this song of my head to night I miss the good old days I want to be a kid again

@butifad

U just made my night. My first love songs in the 90s .....i have been searching for this song. i couldn't remember the tittle or the name of the musician but i remembered some part of the lyrics. i can't stop cry. so much in love with this song. I'm happy

@olamidekoyenikanhenry2640

90s ke...song that he sang in 2005 or so

@ayokunlesonowo4042

I love this song like mad when I first listen to it on Star FM radio around 2005 then I was still young and single even still in university. But I do play it almost every month now.

@temmydharyur6200

So glad to have finally found this song....kz have been searching for this song sinceeeeeeeee forever

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