Kirya has written songs for jazz musician Brenda Nanyonjo, provided background vocals for singer and producer Steve Jean, and recorded the East African anthem with Susanna Owiyo from Kenya and Pauline Zongo from Tanzania. In 2008 Maurice joined hands with long-time friend and musician Kawesa to stage a concert, dubbed “Music with Heart”, that raised funds for children needing open heart surgery at the children's charity ward in the International Hospital Kampala.”He has opened for jazz artist “Jonathan Butler”, and was chosen one of the ten best live performers in Africa by “Sauti za Busara Music Festival”.
Kirya also runs a monthly show titled ‘’The Maurice Kirya Experience’’ which showcases live acts from East Africa and numerous other parts of the world. The show has been credited for boosting the live music scene in Uganda, since it exposes established and non established live musicians and poets on a professional stage. The show has also been graced by the famous Cecile Verny Quartet.
“I want my music to move hearts, encourage hearts, strengthen hearts and heal them.”
Insane
Maurice Kirya Lyrics
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Yeah
Baby
Time and Time and again
I wake screaming your name
Nothing in my world feels the same
Ever since you took your love away
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
I′ve loved you for all my days
And I will love you for eternity
And I can't wait to see your face
Where you are is my happy place
Ohh oh
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
Ohhhh
You making me go insane yeah yeah
Ohhhhh
Come back, give me your love
Never ever go away
Come back, give me your love
Never ever go away
Come back, give me your love
Never ever go away
Come back, give me your love
Never ever go away
Come back, give me your love
Never ever go away
Come back, give me your love
Ohhhh
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
(I′m missing you night and day) you making me go insane
(Cause you're making me go insane) you making me go insane
(Come back, give me your love) you making me go insane
(Never ever go away) you making me go insane
(Yeah) you making me go insane
(Cause you're making me go insane) you making me go insane
(Come back, give me your love) you making me go insane
(Never ever go away) you making me go insane
Yeah
(Cause you′re making me go insane) you making me go insane
I love you
But you making me go insane
You making me go insane
You making me go insane
End
The lyrics to Maurice Kirya's "Insane" speak of a love that has disappeared and the effects it has had on the singer's mental state. The first verse begins with the singer waking up screaming their love's name, indicating that they are plagued by thoughts of them. They also express that nothing feels the same since their love left them, indicating a sense of loss and disorientation. The chorus then repeats the phrase, "You're making me go insane" several times, emphasizing the effect that the lost love has had on the singer's mental health. The second verse speaks of the eternal love the singer has for their partner and the happiness they bring to their life. The song ends with the repeated chorus, and a repetition of "I love you, but you're making me go insane," indicating that despite the love they still have for their former partner, their absence is driving them crazy.
Overall, Maurice Kirya's "Insane" is a poignant depiction of the effects of lost love on one's mental health. The constant repetition of the phrase "You're making me go insane" emphasizes the weight of the singer's heartbreak and how it has impacted their everyday life. The verses speak to the depth of the love that was lost and the impact that person still has on the singer's life even in their absence. The song concludes with an acceptance of the singer's heartbreak and a sense that they will continue to love their lost partner despite the pain they are causing.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhhh
Expressing the distress, pain, and emotional agony that the singer is undergoing
Yeah
Used as an exclamation to signal an emotional affirmation or excitement
Baby
Used to refer to a loved one, a significant other or a partner whose absence is causing the singer so much distress and pain
Time and Time and again
Repeatedly, over and over again
I wake screaming your name
The singer wakes up from sleep with the only thought and sound that come out of his mouth being the loved one's name
Nothing in my world feels the same
The absence of the loved one has totally altered the singer's world, in so much that everything seems foreign and not enjoyable
Ever since you took your love away
The pain and emotional distress felt by the singer started when the loved one left or showed signs of even thinking of leaving
You making me go insane
The emotional pain felt is causing the singer to lose touch with reality, and the memory of the loved one is driving him crazy
I've loved you for all my days
The singer has been in love with the loved one for as long as he can remember
And I will love you for eternity
The singer will continue to love the loved one even in death
And I can't wait to see your face
The mention of the loved one's face brings a smile to the singer's face and makes him feel good
Where you are is my happy place
The loved one's presence brings joy and happiness to the singer
Come back, give me your love
The singer is making a plea to the loved one to come back and show him love
Never ever go away
The plea for the loved one to never leave the singer again
Ohhhh
Expressing the distress, pain, and emotional agony that the singer is undergoing
You making me go insane yeah yeah
The emotional pain felt by the singer is overwhelming, leading to a state of insanity
I′m missing you night and day
The singer is highlighting the level of his longing for the loved one's presence
Cause you're making me go insane
The emotional pain experienced has reached a level where the singer is close to losing touch with reality
Yeah
Used as an exclamation to signal an emotional affirmation or excitement
I love you
The singer expresses his affectionate feelings for the loved one
But you making me go insane
The emotional distress and pain felt by the singer outweigh the love he feels for the loved one
End
The conclusion of the song
Writer(s): Maurice Kirya
Contributed by Jayden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nakawumakautharah3271
banange the way I love this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤big up Maurice Kirya ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@patriciaprincess1493
2023,any one? ,this gives 2010 feels, can't get enough 😍😍
@KansiimeAnneEntertainer
oh wow!
@kintboinerukia7274
Everymusic of his is guuuuud keep it up mkwano
@mutakijonathan1044
hi annn i love you
@namukhurarowney8967
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, I JUST DISCOVERED YESTERDAY THE REASON WHY YOU ARE LOVED AND APPRECIATED FOR YOUR TALENT. I SWEAR YOU ARE THE BEST ARTIST IN UGANDA.
@latifaahmed7822
Ugandans we dont know good artists not untill we realise they have gone international
@siririraymond-gv5wc
Thanks dia dat is true 👍
@edwinmukisa9542
Very true,many people are not into real music.
@Anjies74
Going international is a sign of a dedicated loyal home base first!!!! We love love love our Maurice everywhere he goes!!