Nalu is the 3rd born daughter in the family of seven, four brothers and two sisters. She went to Namununga, Nsansa and Nkwazi Primary schools. She completed her secondary school at Mpelembe.
Musical Background: "Both my parents love music and appreciate it in a very special way. So, I guess I can say I was born into a musical family. I used to sing in concerts at Nursery school and also at primary school."
In 1999, Nalu performed for KTV talent show as guest artist which was broadcast on M-Net (a TV station broadcasting to 41 countries in Africa).
Dream Collaborator: Ringo and Rebecca Malope. "Their music is out of this world!"
Nalu stakes her claim to be taken seriously as a young African female musician with her debut album, House.. Money… Car...
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Nalu Lyrics
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I just wanna see this through
Ain't no time for empty promises
My lil heart & spirit so precious
And I hope you never forget it
When you hit it deeper, deeper, deeper
I know you're a keeper, keeper, keeper
I just wanna treat ya, treat ya, treat ya
If that's okay
Ain't nobody tell me how to live my life
But imma let you
Imma let you be my guide
Take me higher
If you think that I'm gon' be your lil miss thing
That you gon' play your lil games with
You must be crazy
'Cause I'm not the one baby
When you hit it deeper, deeper, deeper
I know you're a keeper, keeper, keeper
I just wanna treat ya, treat ya, treat ya
All night, all day
If that's okay
Cupid shooting arrows thankfully it's not a gunshot
Summertime fine she shines
Gimme the sunblock
Who needs a snack when you give enough for a lunchbox?
How can a Great Dane be in love with a slum dog?
And I don't want blogs posting 'bout my private life
I put my phone off you said you want the silent type
I wanna hear you moan especially on those quiet nights
You gotta be from Venus
I'm from Mars like Biker Mice
It's kinda nice that we can share that
Keep the circle small so she be tearing up squarepants
Loves a battlefield & we be moving like the red ants
Caring so much the perfect catch I set a bear trap
My heart is on my sleeve and on my feet's a pair of AirMax
Pursuit of happiness a bumpy road even the spares flat
And you said that, you looking for a ride or die?
Baby! Well here am I, baby!
The word beautiful you personify, baby!
Getting deeper your layers just unravel
Feeling lucky like I just won a Jordan 1 raffle
A prisoner of your lust and I don't wanna break shackles
Those 3 little words will make you wanna play scrabble
And even though I might not say it she still knows
Our love is old school like Nokia flip phones
I wouldn't give you up for the kings gold
My Kimberley diamond in the big hole
When you hit it deeper, deeper, deeper
I know you're a keeper, keeper, keeper
I just wanna treat ya, treat ya, treat ya
All night, all day
If that's okay
In Nalu's song "Deeper," the singer is talking to their partner, asking them to treat their heart with care and be honest with their intentions. The singer wants their partner to know that they value themselves and their own worth, and they hope that their partner will do the same. They are willing to give their all in the relationship and treat their partner well, as long as their partner does the same. The song also discusses the natural ups and downs of a relationship, acknowledging that it isn't always easy, but stating that they are willing to work through the difficulties together.
Throughout the song, Nalu uses metaphors to describe their relationship. For example, comparing it to a battlefield and relating it to the movement of ants. They also use pop culture references, like Biker Mice from Mars and Jordan 1 raffles, to add a playful and contemporary twist to the lyrics. The song includes a mix of vulnerability and confidence, showing that the singer is not afraid to be honest and assertive about what they want and need in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to ask a lot of you boy
I do not intend to demand too much from you, my dear boy.
I just wanna see this through
I only wish to see us through successfully.
Ain't no time for empty promises
We do not have time for fake promises.
My lil heart & spirit so precious
My heart and spirit are very valuable to me.
And I hope you never forget it
And I wish that you always remember that.
When you hit it deeper, deeper, deeper
When you connect with me on a deeper level.
I know you're a keeper, keeper, keeper
I know that you are worth keeping.
I just wanna treat ya, treat ya, treat ya
I just want to keep treating you well.
All night, all day
Every day and all night long
If that's okay
If that is alright with you.
Ain't nobody tell me how to live my life
Nobody can tell me how to live my life.
But imma let you
But I will let you be my guide.
Imma let you be my guide
I will follow your lead.
Take me higher
Let's go to greater heights together.
If you think that I'm gon' be your lil miss thing
If you think I'll be your toy girl.
That you gon' play your lil games with
That you will play manipulative games with me.
You must be crazy
You are insane to think that way.
'Cause I'm not the one baby
Because I am not that kind of girl.
Cupid shooting arrows thankfully it's not a gunshot
Thankfully, Cupid's arrows are not real bullets.
Summertime fine she shines
She looks great in the summer sun.
Gimme the sunblock
Give me some sunscreen.
Who needs a snack when you give enough for a lunchbox?
Who needs a small meal when you provide so much love and affection.
How can a Great Dane be in love with a slum dog?
How can someone so amazing fall for someone like me?
And I don't want blogs posting 'bout my private life
I do not want strangers writing about my personal life.
I put my phone off you said you want the silent type
I turned off my phone because you want someone who is quiet.
I wanna hear you moan especially on those quiet nights
I want to hear you express pleasure, specifically on nights when things are quiet and peaceful.
You gotta be from Venus
You must be a goddess.
I'm from Mars like Biker Mice
I'm from Mars, just like the characters from Biker Mice from Mars.
It's kinda nice that we can share that
It is lovely that we share a similar origin.
Keep the circle small so she be tearing up squarepants
Let's keep our group of friends small so she does not get distressed.
Loves a battlefield & we be moving like the red ants
Love is a fight, and we are moving like an army of ants.
Caring so much the perfect catch I set a bear trap
I care about her so much I set a trap to keep her safe and secure.
My heart is on my sleeve and on my feet's a pair of AirMax
I am very open and transparent, even down to the shoes I wear.
Pursuit of happiness a bumpy road even the spares flat
The path to happiness is difficult, even when you have a backup plan.
And you said that, you looking for a ride or die?
You want someone who will stick with you through thick and thin, right?
Baby! Well here am I, baby!
Well, I am here for you, my love!
The word beautiful you personify, baby!
You are the embodiment of the word beautiful.
Getting deeper your layers just unravel
The deeper we go, the more layers you reveal.
Feeling lucky like I just won a Jordan 1 raffle
I feel incredibly fortunate, like I just won a highly-coveted prize.
A prisoner of your lust and I don't wanna break shackles
I am captivated by your desire, and I don't want to let it go.
Those 3 little words will make you wanna play scrabble
Simply saying 'I love you' will make you feel happy and content.
And even though I might not say it she still knows
Even if I do not explicitly state it, she still knows how I feel.
Our love is old school like Nokia flip phones
Our love is classic and enduring, like old Nokia flip phones.
I wouldn't give you up for the kings gold
I would never trade you for any amount of wealth or riches in the world.
My Kimberley diamond in the big hole
You are my precious diamond, in the vast emptiness of the world.
When you hit it deeper, deeper, deeper
When we connect on an even deeper level.
I know you're a keeper, keeper, keeper
I know you are worth holding onto.
I just wanna treat ya, treat ya, treat ya
I just want to keep treating you well.
All night, all day
Every day and all night long.
If that's okay
If that is alright with you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Larissa Titus, Riyadh Roberts
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