She was also featured on international dance DJs duo Lemon and Herb album and DJ Merlon’s ‘Sifun’Imali’ single. Nobuhle released her debut album Imvula in September 2021.
Expectations
Nobuhle Lyrics
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Are you sure you can handle that babe
I don't take it personally
I know you got it bad for me
Yeah you know
We're definitely
You and I were meant to be
If this is gonna work out
Another case of
You in the equation
Got me in a haze
I've made up my decision
Wanna play it safe
I ain't got no choice
But to crash into you
But to crash into you
I need you to care for me
Love me unconditionally
Boy you gotta check on me
Boy you gotta check on me
The way things were set to be
I figured we were meant to be
Love the way you handle me
Love the way you handle m, yeah
Destiney
Cast in stone you and me
Did I mention you're heavenly
Angelic when you're here with me
Halo on you I can see
Sweet chords I can hear
Melodies from the ear
I hear it vividly
Another case of
You in the equation
Got me in a haze
I've made up my decision
Wanna play it safe
I ain't got no choice
But to crash into you
But to crash into you
I need you to care for me
Love me unconditionally
Boy you gotta check on me
Boy you gotta check on me
The way things were set to be
I figured we were meant to be
Love the way you handle me
Love the way you handle m, yeah
I won't let you down
I'm going to always be around
Hit me up when you're in town
You know what it's about
I won't let you down
I'm going to always be around
Hit me up when you're in town
You know what it's about
I need you to care for me
Love me unconditionally
Boy you gotta check on me
Boy you gotta check on me
The way things were set to be
I figured we were meant to be
Love the way you handle me
Love the way you handle m, yeah
The song "Expectations" by Nobuhle is primarily about a relationship between two people who are meant to be. The singer expresses confidence in their unity and believes that they are "definitely" meant to be together. Although the singer acknowledges that the other person is head-over-heels for them, they are not taking it personally. The singer wants to "play it safe" and admits that they have no choice but to "crash into" the other person.
The singer wants the other person to care for them, to love them unconditionally, and to check on them. They further affirm their faith in their relationship by saying that "the way things were set to be, [they] figured we were meant to be." The singer believes that they have found their destiny and refers to the other person as "heavenly" and "angelic." The song ends with the singer promising to always be there for the other person and vice versa.
Overall, the lyrics to "Expectations" emphasize the singer's trust and hope in the relationship between them and the other person. The singer is actively seeking a love that is unconditional, and they believe that they have found it.
Line by Line Meaning
Handle that
Are you capable of handling this situation?
Are you sure you can handle that babe
I need to confirm if you are ready for the situation we are going to face
I don't take it personally
Please don't take it as an offense
I know you got it bad for me
I understand that you have a strong feeling for me
Yeah you know
You are fully aware of the situation
We're definitely
It is certain that
You and I were meant to be
I believe that you and I were destined for each other
If this is gonna work out
If we want this to work out
Oh, how sweet that sounds
This has a sweet ring to it
Another case of
Another situation
You in the equation
You are part of the problem/situation
Got me in a haze
I am confused and overwhelmed
I've made up my decision
I have decided
Wanna play it safe
I want to be cautious
I ain't got no choice
I have no other option
But to crash into you
But to face this situation with you
I need you to care for me
I need you to show me love and affection
Love me unconditionally
Love me without any limitations
Boy you gotta check on me
Please make sure to check on me
The way things were set to be
How things were supposed to be, according to fate or destiny
I figured we were meant to be
I believe we were destined for each other
Love the way you handle me
I appreciate the way you treat me
Love the way you handle m, yeah
I appreciate the way you treat me
Destiney
Fate or destiny
Cast in stone you and me
It is certain that we are meant to be together
Did I mention you're heavenly
Have I told you that you are like an angel?
Angelic when you're here with me
You are like an angel when you are by my side
Halo on you I can see
I can see an aura of purity around you
Sweet chords I can hear
I can hear sweet music when I am near you
Melodies from the ear
Beautiful sounds that I hear
I hear it vividly
I can hear it very clearly
I won't let you down
I promise not to disappoint you
I'm going to always be around
I will always be there for you
Hit me up when you're in town
Please contact me when you are nearby
You know what it's about
You are aware of what I am referring to
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nobuhle
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