Tadow
Masego Lyrics


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Oh oh I saw her and she hit me like (tadow)
Saw that thing so beautiful (tadow)
She just hit my heart, oh (tadow)
Full force and she got me like (tadow)

I be like (tadow)
Baby (tadow)
Why you so fine? (Tadow) (tadow)
Gotta make you mine (tadow) (tadow)
So hard to find (tadow) (tadow)

Baby like oh
How'd you do the thing?
The way that you do it and she ain't even show
Nothing
She be walking 'round so confident, so Heaven-sent
I think she was meant to knock 'em dead like (tadow) (tadow)
Like (tadow) (tadow)
Girl you so fine (tadow)
Ohhh (tadow) (tadow)
Girl you rocking like ooh

She was so sublime
Super fine
She was never lying
Strutting in her heels
Or her slides either way
Eyes on her every single day, week, year
Everyone wondering how she does it with no fear
All that confidence was it Heaven-sent?
Does it come within?
Does it come run out?
I don't know
She'll just have 'em runnin'
Out and in man they want to sin
Talking deadly sin
With Mrs. Lady I don't understand
Why she hit 'em like (tadow) (tadow)

Yeah, like (tadow) (tadow)
Girl you knock 'em dead (tadow) (tadow)
Ohhh (tadow)
How you do it like you do it (tadow) (tadow)
Yeah yeah (tadow) (tadow)
Baby you knock 'em dead (tadow) (tadow)
I already said it (tadow)
Yeah yeah, ohh





(Tadow)

Overall Meaning

The song "Tadow" by Masego is a smooth and soulful R&B track which talks about the instant attraction and infatuation with an alluring woman. The word "Tadow" sounds like a gunshot and Masego uses this onomatopoeic expression to communicate the powerful impact the woman has on him. The song starts with Masego repeating the word "Yeah" several times to create a groovy and entrancing introduction. Then, he sings about seeing the woman and being captivated by her beauty and charm. He compares her to a bullet that struck him hard in the heart and left him in utter desire. He comments on her confidence and how it's nothing less than celestial, and he thinks that she's meant to knock everyone dead with her beauty. Masego expresses his longing to make the woman his own, but he acknowledges how hard it is to win her heart, and he repeats the catchphrase "Tadow" to emphasize his desperation.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah
Excited expression of agreement or approval.


Yeah, ooh, yeah
Excited expression of agreement or approval with added emphasis.


Yeah, ooh
Excited expression of agreement or approval with added emphasis and a hint of anticipation.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, oh
Excited expression of agreement or approval with added emphasis and growing excitement.


Yeah, yeah, oh, oh, tadow
Excited expression of agreement or approval with added emphasis, excitement, and a sudden burst of energy.


Yeah, yeah, tadow
Excited expression of agreement or approval with a sudden burst of energy.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, tadow
Excited expression of agreement or approval with growing excitement and a sudden burst of energy.


Ta-tadow, tadow-tadow
Onomatopoeic words describing the sound of a sudden burst of energy.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, tadow, oh
Excited expression of agreement or approval with growing excitement, a sudden burst of energy, and a hint of anticipation.


Yeah, yeah, tadow, oh
Excited expression of agreement or approval with a sudden burst of energy and a hint of anticipation.


Yeah, yeah, tadow, tadow
Excited expression of agreement or approval with a sudden burst of energy and growing excitement.


Oh, yeah, yeah, tadow
Excited expression of agreement or approval with a sudden burst of energy and a hint of surprise.


Yeah, yeah
Excited expression of agreement or approval.


Oh oh I saw her and she hit me like (tadow)
The singer saw the woman and instantly fell for her.


Saw that thing so beautiful (tadow)
The singer found the woman's appearance to be incredibly stunning.


She just hit my heart, oh (tadow)
The woman's presence affected the artist deeply and emotionally.


Full force and she got me like (tadow)
The artist was completely overwhelmed by the woman's impact on them.


I be like (tadow)
The singer expresses their internal excitement and anticipation.


Baby (tadow)
The singer addresses the woman affectionately and with admiration.


Why you so fine? (Tadow) (tadow)
The artist expresses their admiration for the woman's appearance in a playful way.


Gotta make you mine (tadow) (tadow)
The artist desires to be in a romantic relationship with the woman and expresses their interest explicitly.


So hard to find (tadow) (tadow)
The artist acknowledges that finding someone with such attractive qualities may be difficult.


Baby like oh
The singer continues to address the woman affectionately and with admiration.


How'd you do the thing?
The artist expresses their curiosity about how the woman captivates people so easily.


The way that you do it and she ain't even show
The singer is impressed by the woman's effortless ability to be captivating without trying too hard.


Nothing
The singer emphasizes that the woman doesn't even have to put in any effort to attract attention.


She be walking 'round so confident, so Heaven-sent
The singer admires the woman's confidence and natural beauty.


I think she was meant to knock 'em dead like (tadow) (tadow)
The artist believes that the woman was made to have a significant impact on others, just as she did on the artist.


Girl you so fine (tadow)
The artist continues to express their admiration for the woman's appearance.


Ohhh (tadow) (tadow)
The singer expresses their excitement and anticipation for what may come with their attraction to the woman.


Girl you rocking like ooh
The singer expresses their admiration for the woman's confidence and charm.


(Tadow) (tadow) Baby so fine
The artist repeats their admiration for the woman's appearance and reinforces their desire to be with her.


(Tadow) (tadow) Miss Baby
The artist affectionately refers to the woman again and reinforces their attraction to her.


(Tadow) (tadow) Girl you knock 'em dead
The artist admires the woman's impact on others just as she had on the artist.


(Tadow) (tadow) Ooh-oh, hey
The singer expresses their excitement and anticipation for what may come with their attraction to the woman again.


She was so sublime
The artist continues to admire the woman.


Super fine
The singer emphasizes the woman's attractive appearance.


She was never lying
The woman was not pretending to be confident or attractive; she was genuinely captivating.


Strutting in her heels
The woman was walking with confidence and elegance.


Or her slides either way
The woman was able to exude confidence and beauty regardless of her footwear choice.


Eyes on her every single day, week, year
The woman had many admirers who were captivated by her presence.


Everyone wondering how she does it with no fear
The woman's confidence was so great that others were curious how she remained so fearless and composed.


All that confidence was it Heaven-sent?
The singer ponders whether the woman's confidence was a natural quality or a divine gift.


Does it come within?
The artist questions whether the woman's confidence comes from within herself or from external sources.


Does it come run out?
The artist wonders if the woman's confidence is limitless or if it can be depleted.


I don't know
The artist admits to not having the answers to these questions.


She'll just have 'em runnin'
The woman's natural charm and confidence will have others flocking to her.


Out and in man they want to sin
The artist acknowledges that others may become infatuated with the woman to the point of committing sinful acts.


Talking deadly sin
The singer reinforces the idea that people may be willing to do anything for the woman, even if it means committing harmful actions.


With Mrs. Lady I don't understand
The singer expresses their confusion and wonder about the woman's captivating nature.


Why she hit 'em like (tadow) (tadow)
The singer repeats that the woman was able to captivate others effortlessly, just as she did the singer.


(Tadow) (tadow) Yeah, like
The artist repeats the 'tadow' sound as an expressive sound of excitement and admiration.


(Tadow) (tadow) Girl you knock 'em dead
The artist expresses once again the impact the woman has on others.


(Tadow) (tadow) Ohh
The singer repeats the 'tadow' sound as an expression of excitement and anticipation.


(Tadow) (tadow)
The singer repeats the 'tadow' sound, emphasizing their continued excitement and admiration for the woman.


How you do the things you do (tadow) (tadow)
The artist repeats their curiosity about how the woman is able to captivate others so easily.


Yeah yeah (tadow) (tadow)
The artist repeats the 'tadow' sound with added emphasis, expressing their continued excitement and admiration for the woman.


Baby you knock 'em dead (tadow) (tadow)
The artist repeats their admiration for the woman's impact on others and reinforces their desire to be with her.


I already said it (tadow)
The singer emphasizes that they have already expressed their admiration before.


Yeah yeah, ohh-oh
The artist adds a playful tone to their expression of excitement and admiration.


(Tadow)
The singer ends the song with one last expression of admiration for the woman.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Micah Davis, Vincent Fenton

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@liangtalita8127

Oh oh I saw her and she hit me like (tadow)
Saw that thing so beautiful (tadow)
She just hit my heart, oh (tadow)
Full force and she got me like (tadow)
I be like (tadow)
Baby (tadow)
Why you so fine? (Tadow) (tadow)
Gotta make you mine (tadow) (tadow)
So hard to find (tadow) (tadow)
Baby like oh
How'd you do the thing?
The way that you do it and she ain't even show
Nothing
She be walking 'round so confident, so Heaven-sent
I think she was meant to knock 'em dead like (tadow) (tadow)
Like (tadow) (tadow)
Girl you so fine (tadow)
Ohhh (tadow) (tadow)
Girl you rocking like ooh
She was so sublime
Super fine
She was never lying
Strutting in her heels
Or her slides either way
Eyes on her every single day, week, year
Everyone wondering how she does it with no fear
All that confidence was it Heaven-sent?
Does it come within?
Does it come run out?
I don't know
She'll just have 'em runnin'
Out and in man they want to sin
Talking deadly sin
With Mrs. Lady I don't understand
Why she hit 'em like (tadow) (tadow)
Yeah, like (tadow) (tadow)
Girl you knock 'em dead (tadow) (tadow)
Ohhh (tadow)
How you do it like you do it (tadow) (tadow)
Yeah yeah (tadow) (tadow)
Baby you knock 'em dead (tadow) (tadow)
I already said it (tadow)
Yeah yeah, ohh



@jjmeehan

Highlights:
0:00 - FKJ's sexy guitar chords and Masego using his passport as an instrument
0:18 - FKJ's little bass riff
0:31 - Masego drops the beat and FKJ's bass subdrop
0:47 - Masego's KICKASS SAX RIFF
0:51 - FKJ dancing to the music
1:34 - FKJ and Masego Sax Harmony
3:07 - FKJ's Synth Solo
4:25 - Masego records the most infamous song lyric of the decade
5:00 - Masego's happiness over his 'Tadow'
5:49 - FKJ's face and stance while applying the delay to Masego's 'Tadow'
6:23 - FKJ's beanie falls off
6:25 - The quantity of S M O O T H N E S S in FKJ's synth transition
7:19 - FKJ's arm-cross move
8:01 - "Ooooh, it was pretty at the end."



All comments from YouTube:

@dinosoarskill17

two musicians getting lost in their shit. this what i love to see

@shivani41

This is just what you say! I love it too. love love love it get outta tue way and let the music play. How it is. These guys more than ready. Hallelujah

@zenmomzenmom4968

I'm a little kid

@carlaash4885

@@nobody-xg8ep TRUUUEEE. I DONT THINK THEY KNOW WHAT THAT IS

@SuriSuri-ft4wc

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@hxneyrosie

I didn't find this song... this song found me

@nev3157

Same, its popped up on my tv months ago and im still jamming since

@cliftongreen7211

Me too it popped up on my I been a fan ever since

@hxneyrosie

@@nev3157 damn, me too!! I was listening to Casio by Jungle and then it showed on the "next song" ♡

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