Martha
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Ei, Martha
You go be dema mother a
They go make you go suffer
Every day she dey waka (waka), she no dey tire (tire)
Every man fit hammer (hammer), girl I dey wonder
Why, you be sex machine?
Every day she dey waka (waka), she no dey tire (tire)
Every man fit hammer (hammer), girl I dey wonder
Why, you be sex machine?
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You go wound oh (you be sex machine?)
They go kill you, they go use you
You go die oh (why, you be sex machine?)
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You go wound oh (you be sex machine?)
They go kill you, they go use you
You go die (why, you be sex machine?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh (sex machine)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (why, you be sex machine?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah (why, you be sex machine?)
This girl fine papa, I dey feel say she fit be my lover
Man, I think, I dey wonder, she dey deserve a man better
See I wanna know, why ever man fit dey carry go (carry go)
They go use you oh, you catch belle them go dump you oh
Martha
You go be dema mother a
They go make you go suffer
Your body go dey tire, yeah
Martha
You go be dema mother a
They go make you go suffer
Your body go dey tire, yeah
Why, you be sex machine?
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You go wound oh (why, you be sex machine?)
They go kill you, they go use you
You go die oh (why, you be sex machine?)
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You go wound oh (you be sex machine?)
They go kill you, they go use you
You go die (why, you be sex machine?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh (sex machine)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (why, you be sex machine?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah (why, you be sex machine?)
This girl no dey tire (tire)
She be hot like fire, hot like fire (fire)
She be sweet like pizza (pizza)
If you follow am, she go chop your dollar
When she get you, she go sing hallelujah
Halle, hallelujah, halle, hallelujah (ey)
Maga, she go chop your dollar
She go make you go suffer
Your body (your head) all go dey scatter, oh
I say, "Buga, buga" (eh)
E sweet am like sugar, sugar (ah)
She dey want am fuka, fuka
So she dey need am nyafo, nyafo, ah (ei, ei, ei)
I say, "Buga, buga" (hey)
E sweet am like sugar, sugar (ah)
She dey want am fuka, fuka
So she dey need am nyafo, nyafo (tire eh, say), say
Every day she dey waka (waka), she no dey tire (tire)
Every man fit hammer (hammer), girl I dey wonder
Why, you be sex machine?
Every day she dey waka (waka), she no dey tire (tire)
Every man fit hammer (hammer), girl I dey wonder
Why, you be sex machine?
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You go wound oh (you be sex machine?)
They go kill you, they go use you
You go die oh (why, you be sex machine?)
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You go wound oh (you be sex machine?)
They go kill you, they go use you
You go die oh (why, you be sex machine?)
Sex machine, why you be sex machine?
Sex machine, why you be sex machine?
The song "Martha" by Ruff-N-Smooth is about a woman named Martha who is known for her promiscuity and the consequences she faces because of it. The lyrics express concern and pity for Martha, who is portrayed as a victim of society's double standards and male exploitation. The song condemns the objectification and devaluation of women, particularly those who are sexually active, and urges listeners to treat women with respect and dignity.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you be sex machine", which is used as a derogatory term for Martha and other women like her. The verses describe Martha's life as a sex worker, with men using her for pleasure and then abandoning her. The lyrics also suggest that Martha may become pregnant and suffer because of it. The song ultimately paints a bleak picture of Martha's future, with the repeated warning that she will "die" because of her lifestyle.
Overall, "Martha" is a commentary on the treatment of women in Ghanaian society and the dangers of a hypersexualized culture. It encourages listeners to consider the consequences of their actions and to treat others with compassion and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
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Ei, Martha
Hey, Martha.
You go be dema mother a
You will be their mother.
They go make you go suffer
They will make you suffer.
Your body go dey tire, yeah (say)
Your body will get exhausted.
Every day she dey waka (waka), she no dey tire (tire)
She walks every day and doesn't get tired.
Every man fit hammer (hammer), girl I dey wonder
Every man can have sex with her and I wonder why.
Why, you be sex machine?
Why are you such a sex machine?
You go wound oh, you go hurt oh
You will get hurt.
They go kill you, they go use you
They will use you and even kill you.
You go die oh (why, you be sex machine?)
You will die and I wonder why you are such a sex machine.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh (sex machine)
Repeats that they are a sex machine.
This girl fine papa, I dey feel say she fit be my lover
This girl is good looking and I feel like she could be my lover.
Man, I think, I dey wonder, she dey deserve a man better
I think and wonder if she deserves a better man than the ones she currently sleeps with.
See I wanna know, why ever man fit dey carry go (carry go)
I want to know why every man wants to have sex with her.
They go use you oh, you catch belle them go dump you oh
They will use you, impregnate you, and then abandon you.
She be hot like fire, hot like fire (fire)
She is very attractive.
She be sweet like pizza (pizza)
She has a sweet personality.
If you follow am, she go chop your dollar
If you follow her, she will take all your money.
She go make you go suffer
She will make you suffer.
Your body (your head) all go dey scatter, oh
Your body or head will be in disarray.
E sweet am like sugar, sugar (ah)
It is sweet like sugar.
So she dey need am nyafo, nyafo (tire eh, say), say
She needs money and is tired of walking.
Sex machine, why you be sex machine?
Reiterates the question why they are such a sex machine.
Writer(s): Mickey N Birdsall
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.