Lucifer
Nneka Lyrics


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Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With no doubt
You stole my soul so I couldn't love myself
Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You took my soul so and so I couldn't love myself

You want Dollars you want Euros is it Sullis is it Pounds
Is it Crowns is it Yens is it Lyons
Still the clouds are gray did you want us to believe that you love us
More than you love yourself
We have been wanting to trust you since
Had you praying on blood wounded knees for you to hear us out
In distress must confess you have achieved what is best
For the devil to rule our lives to ruin this world

Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You stole my soul so I couldn't love myself
Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You took my soul so and so I couldn't love myself

For there's war with our minds and our soul in the world
There are books there are laws there's religion for confusion for control
Every corner there is dragon there is pain
Is there love in the heart of man
For we know not what we do
Oh Eledumare Lord
Jah save us oo

Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You stole my soul so I couldn't love myself
Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You took my soul so and so I couldn't love myself

Oh oo oh oh oh oh sa-a-a-ve
Oh oh oh oh sa-a-a-ve
Oh oh oh oh for we know not what we do sa-a-a-ve ohooo we know not what we do oh oh oh oh
Ehhyy ehhyy eyyyyyyy sa-a-a-ve we know not save ourself

Oh no doubt
I 'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You stole my soul so I couldn't love myself

Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You took my soul so and so I couldn't love myself
Oh no doubt
I'm loving you more than I love myself
With your mouth
You stole my soul so I couldn't love myself

Ummm
Ummm
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Ummm




Ummm
Ummm

Overall Meaning

The song "Lucifer" by Nneka is a commentary on the way people willingly give up their power and independence to those in positions of authority. The lyrics imply that the listener has fallen victim to a person who has seduced them into giving up their own identity, desires and needs, in their quest for power and wealth. The first verse talks about the singer's love for someone they are sacrificing their own self-love for. The verses also suggest that the person the singer is in love with has taken away their ability to love themselves, with their voice, implying that this person's words were so powerful they made the singer forget about their own worth.


The second verse speaks about how nations are often similarly led astray by their own rulers. Leaders promise to love their people, yet they use them for their selfish desires, like the accumulation of wealth. They prey on the listener's trust and vulnerability and become the devil to rule our lives and ruin this world. The lyrics overall seem to be about how people often give away their own power and fall under the influence of others, who convince them that their own individual needs are insignificant in comparison.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh no doubt
Undoubtedly, I have been loving you more than I have loved myself.


I'm loving you more than I love myself
I have been prioritizing my love for you above my own well-being.


You stole my soul so I couldn't love myself
Your actions have resulted in me losing my sense of self and my ability to love myself.


With your mouth
Through your words and promises.


You took my soul so and so I couldn't love myself
You have taken away my sense of identity and left me unable to care for myself.


You want Dollars you want Euros is it Sullis is it Pounds
You are greedy and money-driven, desiring various currencies and monetary figures.


Is it Crowns is it Yens is it Lyons
You will stop at nothing to get your hands on any form of wealth and riches, even if it means resorting to unethical ways.


Still the clouds are gray did you want us to believe that you love us
Despite your supposedly loving attitude towards us, there is still an air of uncertainty and doubt.


More than you love yourself
You claim to care for us more than you do for yourself, but this is likely a lie.


We have been wanting to trust you since
We have been wanting to trust you for a while now, but your actions have continuously shattered our trust and belief in you.


Had you praying on blood wounded knees for you to hear us out
We have been in a state of desperation, begging for your attention and understanding through painful and harsh times.


In distress must confess you have achieved what is best
Acknowledging that in times of desperation, you have been successful in achieving your own needs and goals.


For the devil to rule our lives to ruin this world
You have resorted to devilish and manipulative tactics to take control of our lives and negatively impact the world around us.


For there's war with our minds and our soul in the world
The world is filled with battles and challenges to our mental and emotional well-being.


There are books there are laws there's religion for confusion for control
Various entities, such as literature, laws, and religion, often induce confusion and control in our lives.


Every corner there is dragon there is pain
There is hardship, struggle, and a sense of overwhelming danger in every aspect of life.


Is there love in the heart of man
As a result of the difficulties and hardships of life, it is questioned whether or not love still exists in the hearts of people.


For we know not what we do
We are lost and unsure of what we are doing or where we are headed.


Oh Eledumare Lord
A plea to a higher power for guidance and support.


Jah save us oo
A call for Jah, or God, to save and help us.


Oh oo oh oh oh oh sa-a-a-ve
A repeated call for salvation and help.


Ehhyy ehhyy eyyyyyyy sa-a-a-ve we know not save ourself
A repeated plea for assistance and salvation, admitting that we are not capable of saving ourselves.


Ummm
An interjection, conveying an indeterminable emotion or thought.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FARHAD SAMADZADA, NNEKA-LUCIA EGBUNA

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Comments from YouTube:

@nazahbarbosa6146

Ahhh Nneka...Sem palavras...Uma fã Brasileira,viciada em ouvir suas canções emocionantes...Queria que viesse ao Brasil!!!!

@cozishisaidso

Such a beautiful woman with a wonderful voice. A great gift to mankind!! I love Nneka!! <3

@MichaelDornelas

Maravilhosa 💕🇧🇷

@nuname3062

what an awesome woman, really respect her

@Blestyr

I'm happy that Nneka retain her roots and style even after becoming "famous". Some artists decide to change their style to please a certain kind of market, leaving behind the reason why fans loved them in the first place, to become something more "marketable". Not so with Nneka: she retains her style and personality, never leaving her fans down. Love you Nneka, keep yourself up!

@r2-d2b32

otra gran canción....me encanta

@albertcodonyer

increible, felicidades por ese trabajo tan impresionante.

@andrzejh5495

Polska też kocha tę piosenkę ;D

@suavedream7402

woow! You got a lovely voice...love this song a lot...used to watch it on tv...God bless you more Nneka

@CakeFaace

This is my favourite song of Nneka :)

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