In the Morning
Odunsi (The Engine) Lyrics
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In the morning, you'll be looking for me in the morning
Oh yeah, two hand pon your waistline
Me a like the way they watch when yuh take time, yeah
Yes she text me in daytime,
And at night yeah she hit me on facetime, yeah
I really want to contemplate,
You better watch your waist, cus you know
In the morning, youโฒll be looking for me in the morning
In the morning, you'll be looking for me in the morning
She hit me on ma phone like it's good and she say like
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe,
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe, that girl is too lit
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe,
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe, that girl is too lit.
Somebody tuleshe, somebody daleru,
Somebody tuleshe, somebody daleru, tuleshe yeah
Iโฒm tryna get you in the meanest ways,
And iโฒve been watching every move
That you making, no be me you go take
One night, gimmie just one night, slow down eeh, slow down eeh,
One night, gimmie just one night,
Slow down eeh, you'll be looking for me.
In the morning, youโฒll be looking for me in the morning
In the morning, you'll be looking for me in the morning
She hit me on ma phone like itโฒs good and she say like
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe,
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe, that girl is too lit
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe,
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe, that girl is too lit
The lyrics to Odunsi (The Engine)'s "In the Morning" explore the desire and anticipation of a romantic encounter. In the opening lines, the singer predicts that his lover will be searching for him in the morning, suggesting that they will spend the night together. The lyrics capture the excitement and sensualness of the moment, as the singer expresses his admiration for his lover's body and the ways she moves. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the singer's confidence that his lover will be looking for him in the morning.
Throughout the song, the singer uses Nigerian slang and phrases like "tuleshe" and "daleru" to add an authentic local flavor to the lyrics. He describes the ways in which his lover contacts him throughout the day, such as through text and video chat, highlighting their connection and the anticipation for their upcoming encounter. He urges his lover to be cautious with her movements, suggesting that she knows the effect she has on him.
The repeated line "walele ehe" adds to the song's infectious and upbeat quality, further emphasizing the singer's excitement and desire for his lover. Overall, the lyrics to "In the Morning" capture the thrill and passion of a thrilling romantic encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning, youโฒll be looking for me in the morning
The singer predicts that the girl will want him in the morning.
In the morning, you'll be looking for me in the morning
Repetition of the previous line.
Oh yeah, two hand pon your waistline
The singer likes the way the girl moves her body.
Me a like the way they watch when yuh take time, yeah
The artist enjoys when other people watch the girl move her body.
Yes she text me in daytime,
The girl texted the artist during the day.
And at night yeah she hit me on facetime, yeah
The girl also video called the singer at night.
I really want to contemplate,
The singer needs time to think.
So i think its best i say to you girl
The artist thinks it is best to warn the girl.
You better watch your waist, cus you know
The girl should be careful with how she moves her waist.
She hit me on ma phone like it's good and she say like
The girl messaged the artist saying everything is good.
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe,
Repetitive nonsense phrase used by the girl.
That girl is too lit
The girl is very fun and exciting.
Somebody tuleshe, somebody daleru,
Repetitive nonsense phrases used by the singer.
tuleshe yeah
Repetition of previous line.
Iโฒm tryna get you in the meanest ways,
The singer is trying to seduce the girl.
And iโฒve been watching every move
The artist has been paying close attention to the girl.
That you making, no be me you go take
The artist wants to be the only one with the girl.
One night, gimmie just one night, slow down eeh, slow down eeh,
The singer wants to spend one night with the girl and is asking her to take it slow.
Slow down eeh, you'll be looking for me.
Reiteration of the first line. The girl will want the singer in the morning.
She hit me on ma phone like itโฒs good and she say like
Repetition of a previous verse.
Walele ehe, walele ehe, walele ehe,
Repetition of a previous verse.
That girl is too lit
Repetition of a previous verse.
Writer(s): Bowofoluwa Oluwafisayo Odunsi
Contributed by Mateo N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dozie Oduah
It was a pleasure producing this track with you and Higo. Powers to you bro!
Kalande Mumba
You're the goat for this. The percussion, the chords, the vibes. This song was just so well executed. Props to you bro
dosedwav
do i hear nelly furtado claps in background?? lololll
beautifultrackkkkkk
Odera
Kalande Mumba hard production please do a tutorial of how you made the beat
King
@Kalande Mumba this is god Level shit man
Anoor Ajala
Hello I love your work, How can I work with you?
Almaz Shaka
Face timing with my baby in Nigeria and I'm in America..felt like I was in that party with him dancing and vibing...such a beautiful experience we listening together but far away...this song made us feel like we were together. 10/2020๐ค๐ฟ๐ฏ๐
maybethis this
Thereโs something about this song. 29 years from now and Iโd still vibe to it if it comes on
LELE
My dream will always be to put Kenya and Africa on the charts by making music with such divinely talented individuals
Michael O
i owe you Odunsi. you make the music i've been waiting for my whole life . I thank God for you honestlyyy