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...
Friends With Benefits
Nalu Lyrics
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It’s your girl, your dream come true
Down with a whip, stacked my own paper too
I’m not finna stress you out
About other girls that be texting you
I won’t tell you I think it’s funny how
Nor will I roll my eyes or laugh out loud
I’m willing to risk it all for you
If it’s alright I don’t want you to be mine
Don’t surprise me with Chinese
Don’t call me to say that you miss me
And let’s not be dumb and do something like fall in love
A night cap is good enough so when you're down just hit me up
Shawty universal
Shawty so cute
Shawty everything that you asked for
Except she ain’t a beautiful little fool (Thank you aunty Jorja)
You know when you with somebody who makes you
Feel the whole damn universe
Well I don’t, that sound like a drug
I'm just tryna commit to a non-committed relationship
Is you with it
Eating pussy an art so, call me Frida Kahlo
As I slip off the garment, she the muse I’m the artist
If it’s alright I don’t want you to be mine
Don’t surprise me with Chinese
Don’t call me to say that you miss me
And let’s not be dumb and do something like fall in love
A night cap is good enough so when you're down just hit me up
In the song "Friends With Benefits," Nalu takes a unique approach to love and relationships, opting for a non-committal relationship with someone. The lyrics portray Nalu as strong and independent, with her own life and dreams, but still willing to risk it all for the person she's with. Although she chooses not to be in a committed relationship, Nalu is not willing to share the person she's with with other girls. She accepts the fact that other women will message the person she's with, but refuses to let it stress her out or cause any drama.
Nalu's approach to relationships is refreshingly honest and realistic. She acknowledges that she doesn't want the pressure of a serious relationship and is content with a casual "friends with benefits" arrangement. She even jokes that a nightcap is good enough for her, implying that she doesn't want anything more than that. Nalu explains that she wants to commit to a non-committed relationship, which is an oxymoron that emphasizes how unconventional her approach is.
The lyrics contain references to various artists and concepts, which add depth to the song. For example, Nalu references Frida Kahlo in her lyrics, comparing her partner's pleasure to artistry. Additionally, she credits her aunt Jorja for the line “Except she ain’t a beautiful little fool,” which is a reference to a quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby. Overall, "Friends With Benefits" is a unique take on relationships, emphasizing honesty and a willingness to take unconventional paths.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s your girl, your dream come true
I am the perfect girl for you
Down with a whip, stacked my own paper too
I am independent and financially stable
I’m not finna stress you out
I won't bother you with unnecessary drama or issues
About other girls that be texting you
I won't let other girls interfere with our relationship
I won’t tell you I think it’s funny how
I won't mock or ridicule you, even if I find something amusing
Nor will I roll my eyes or laugh out loud
I won't show any negative emotions towards you
I’m willing to risk it all for you
I am ready to put everything on the line for you
On every little rendezvous
On every occasion we meet
If it’s alright I don’t want you to be mine
I don't need a committed relationship
Don’t surprise me with Chinese
Don't do anything grand or romantic for me
Don’t call me to say that you miss me
Don't express any emotional attachment to me
And let’s not be dumb and do something like fall in love
Let's not complicate things by developing feelings for each other
A night cap is good enough so when you're down just hit me up
A casual and physical relationship is all I want from you
Shawty universal
I am universally desirable
Shawty so cute
I am very attractive
Shawty everything that you asked for
I am everything you could want in a physical partner
Except she ain’t a beautiful little fool (Thank you aunty Jorja)
I am not a naive or foolish person who is easily manipulated
You know when you with somebody who makes you
You know what it feels like to be with someone who makes you feel amazing
Feel the whole damn universe
Feel like the entire universe is on your side
Well I don’t, that sound like a drug
I don't want to have intense emotional connections like that
I'm just tryna commit to a non-committed relationship
I want a casual, non-exclusive relationship
Is you with it
Are you also interested in this type of relationship?
Eating pussy an art so, call me Frida Kahlo
I am skilled at oral sex
As I slip off the garment, she the muse I’m the artist
I am the one who creates the experience of our physical relationship
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