After relocating to Hamburg in 2003, Nneka has been working closely with the hip hop beatmaker DJ Farhot. As a young singer she first gained public attention in 2004 while performing as an opening act for dancehall reggae star Sean Paul at Hamburg Stadtpark. After much acclaim, Nneka released her debut EP The Uncomfortable Truth with the music label Yo Mama's Recording Company after which she performed on her first tour with Patrice, playing shows in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
She finished recording her first album in the autumn of 2005. Entitled Victim of Truth. Garnering rave reviews from the media, the UK's Sunday Times later declared it “the year’s most criminally overlooked album”, comparing it favourably to 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'.
In February 2008, she released her second album, No Longer at Ease. The title of the album is taken from a novel of the same name by Chinua Achebe and reflects the lyrical content of the record. Most of the songs are political, talking about the plight of the Niger Delta and the corruption in Nneka’s homeland. “No Longer at Ease” combines the political and the personal in “a winning mix of soul, hip-hop an reggae”. The lead single from it, "Heartbeat", became her first song to break into the German Top 50.
In November 2009, Nneka staged her first concert tour of the United States where she performed shows in New York City, Vienna (Washington DC), Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Furthermore she was a special guest on The Roots Jam session. Her first US release Concrete Jungle was set for 2 February 2010.
Nneka recorded her last album Soul Is Heavy in Nigeria. She also co-founded a charity foundation called the "ROPE foundation" with Genda, Ahmed Nyei from Sierra Leone. She has worked extensively in charity and arts with the foundation in Sierra Leone. Nneka has also worked with Reebok and her track "Shinning" topped global charts in 2013.
Deadly Combination
Nneka Lyrics
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I might be weak but I don't belong to you
I might be weary but God sees the strength in me
So so many things I've done, I shouldn't have
But blood suckers, blood suckers like you
Chorus
Na you I dey talk to, oga wetin I suppose do, why you dey treat me so
Abi na me be your mugu
But na God go see you through, oh boy wetin you dey do
You know say I no good, I no good for me and you
The walls around me have hardened my heart
Whether here or there, whether far or near na you oh, you
See the lies around me once I loved without no doubt, honestly and truly but
Chorus
Na you I dey talk to, oga wetin I suppose do, why you dey treat me so
Abi na me be your mugu
But na God go see you through, oh boy wetin you dey do
You know say I no good, I no good for me and you
God has to know that you are here to suck my blood, you parasite
I know you have to do with me for your profit but God will see you through
Cos you know very well the things that you do, oh blood sucker, blood sucker like you
Chorus
Na you I dey talk to, oga wetin I suppose do, why you dey treat me so
Abi na me be your mugu
But na God go see you through, oh boy wetin you dey do
You know say I no good, I no good for me and you
It is you I am talking to, it is you I am talking to, it is you I am talking to
I no good for me and you
In Nneka's song "Deadly Combination," the lyrics express a sense of waiting and weariness. The singer acknowledges that they might be weak, but they don't belong to the person they are addressing. They have done things they shouldn't have, but the person they are addressing is a "blood sucker" who is only out for their own profit. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that God will see them through and that they are not good for each other. The walls around them have hardened their heart, and they can see through the lies of the other person.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the sentiment of the verses. The singer asks the person they are addressing why they are treating them so badly and wonders if they are being taken advantage of. The singer acknowledges that they are not good for each other but believes that God will guide them both.
Overall, the lyrics of "Deadly Combination" express a feeling of weariness and a distrust of the person the singer is addressing. They acknowledge that they have made mistakes but feel that the other person is only interested in them for their own gain. Despite this, they hope that God will see them through and allow them to move on from this toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Till the end of time, waiting, waiting, waiting
I will wait for as long as it takes, even if it's forever.
I might be weak but I don't belong to you
I may not be strong, but I am my own person and not someone you can control.
I might be weary but God sees the strength in me
Even though I am tired, I know that God recognizes the power within me.
So so many things I've done, I shouldn't have
I have made many mistakes in my life and regret some of them.
But blood suckers, blood suckers like you
People like you who drain the life out of others are the worst kind of people.
Na you I dey talk to, oga wetin I suppose do, why you dey treat me so
I am directing this conversation towards you, sir. What am I supposed to do? Why do you treat me this way?
Abi na me be your mugu
Do you think I am a fool or someone you can take advantage of?
But na God go see you through, oh boy wetin you dey do
But God will help you, even if you don't deserve it. What are you doing?
You know say I no good, I no good for me and you
You know that I am not good for you and we should not be together.
The walls around me have hardened my heart
The experiences in my life have made me emotionally guarded and less likely to trust.
Whether here or there, whether far or near na you oh, you
No matter where I go, you are always there and affecting my life.
See the lies around me once I loved without no doubt, honestly and truly but
I used to be more trusting and believed in love without questioning it, but now I am surrounded by lies.
God has to know that you are here to suck my blood, you parasite
I am making it clear that God knows you are only here to suck the life out of me like a parasite.
I know you have to do with me for your profit but God will see you through
I know that you are only using me for your own gain, but I have faith that God will help you regardless of your intentions.
Cos you know very well the things that you do, oh blood sucker, blood sucker like you
You are fully aware of the harm that you bring to others, yet you continue to drain the life out of us like the parasite that you are.
It is you I am talking to, it is you I am talking to, it is you I am talking to
I want to make sure that you understand that this conversation is about you, and you alone.
I no good for me and you
It is clear that I am not good for either of us, and we should part ways.
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patricia T.
love this!!!
Pat
love this :)
EN. ZET
Rozpierdol, znam bardzo dobrze Nneke ale nie kojarzę tego utworu :)
nusproizvodjach
that beat tho
wozza220581
sickmade !!!! braaap!!!!!!!!!!!!! xwx
Fabio Peripoli
I know only one deadly combination
Pan Kredka
Good ;] xd