Wanna Be Loved
Sarkodie Lyrics


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Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na

Fantasy is what some ladies want
But reality is what I really need
Mehia obi a ɔbɛdɔ me for real
Ɛnyɛ nea ɔbɛsei makoma

I wanna be loved
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved
Lay me down to sleep in tears
I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone yeah
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved don't wanna be alone
Nanso nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono baby

Break it down for me
Me mpɛ ɔbaa ɔne me nya asem a
Na ɔte abonten sɛ m'anim nguase
Nea ɔne mesere merɛ a me wɔbi
Na sɛ menni bi a ɔse mea w'ano krakye

Nea ɔpɛ ne kakra ɔbɛdi ee
Nti no sɛ yɛɛtu me koraa wɔ nbu me daakye
Ɔde meho nsem gyina twitter
Wo wie a na w'asi sɛ Nana Yaw Boakye

Mepɛ deɛ ɔdwene meho for no reason
I need someone to believe in
To kiss ma lips when am leaving
Try to ease the pain when I'm bleeding

Support the things that I'm achieving
Show me love with no beefing
Pray for me when I'm sleeping
Try to cheer me up when I'm weeping

Breakfast in bed love
Wash me like dreadlocks
24/7 ma bedrock
Love me beyond 6 pack
Good girl good hygiene
Nyɛ obaa ɔma me taa dwene
Sweet love no fighting Mike Tyson

Yɛse baako mpa akyerɛ gyesɛ mmienu
Ɔdanseni ne hwan baako akɔ hunu
Deɛ m'ahunu nti me da m'ani nkum
Firi sɛ adeɛ hyɛ me a ɛyɛ a mesu gu me mu

Nti nea mehia nea ɔbɛdeda me sɛ akwadaa mono
Hwɛ m'anim sere kyerɛ me a na w'afe m'afono
Ɛnyɛ nea ɔbɛyɛ me te sɛ mfante dokono

Tender, love and care is all I need to be loved
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved
Lay me down to sleep in tears
I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone yeah
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone yeah
Nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono, baby

Love pain ɔdɔ bi kum sumsum na m'ahunu bi pɛn
I don't want it again
Cash fame mepɛ obaa ɔne me pue a
Ɔse Mike park car no na yɛn fa train

Mepɛ deɛ ɔcompromise with me
Ɛnyɛ deɛ daa ɔtry to compete
Mepɛ deɛ daa ɔkeep fie neat
Mepɛ deɛ ɔbɛ change me life complete

From one night to sleep, permanent
Real love is deep
From bush dog to sheep
Yes swept me off my feet

Deɛ ɔne me tu anamon with no fears
Ɛnyɛ deɛ ɔchange after 4 years
Love me no tattoo and no pierce
Regardless raw love, oh yes

You wanna be the one to give me real love
Show me what you can do
I'm never given you up
Cus ma worthy wall surrounds you

Deɛ ɔbɛ dɔ me de love no ama me
Na me hwehwɛ kiss me till I go bed
Firi sɛ wodɔ me na biribi si wo kwan a
Makoma no traffic no sɔ red

I wanna be loved
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved
Lay me down to sleep in tears
I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone yeah
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone
Nanso nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono baby

Baby I wanna be loved
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
I wanna be loved
Lay me down to sleep in tears
I wanna be loved don't wanna be alone baby
Someone to kiss me before I go to bed

I wanna be loved don't wanna be alone yeah
Nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono baby





Baby baby baby

Overall Meaning

In this song, Sarkodie speaks about his desire for genuine love and affection. He mentions that while some women may prefer a fairytale-like love, he is in need of a genuine connection. He wants someone who will be there for him through thick and thin, someone who will kiss him before he goes to sleep, and someone who will comfort him when he's sad or hurting. He also emphasizes that he doesn't want to be alone.


Sarkodie goes on to explain that he's tired of meaningless relationships that are based on superficial things like cash and fame. He is searching for love that is pure and genuine, and that is supported by honesty, trust, and loyalty. He touches on the importance of supporting each other's goals and dreams, as well as being there in times of hardship and pain. He believes that true love is a combination of tenderness, care, and respect, and he wants to find that kind of love for himself.


Overall, this song is an expression of Sarkodie's desire to be loved unconditionally and to find a partner who will be there for him in all aspects of his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Na na na na na na
A repeated phrase indicating a playful or catchy tune.


Na na
A repeated phrase indicating a playful or catchy tune.


Fantasy is what some ladies want
Some women may prefer to live in a world of imagination and unrealistic expectations.


But reality is what I really need
But I need the truth and honesty of real life to be happy and fulfilled.


Mehia obi a ɔbɛdɔ me for real
I need someone who will love me sincerely and genuinely.


Ɛnyɛ nea ɔbɛsei makoma
Not just someone who loves me for superficial reasons.


I wanna be loved
I desire true love in my life.


Someone to kiss me before I go to bed
Someone who will share intimacy with me.


Lay me down to sleep in tears
Comfort me when I'm feeling overwhelmed or upset.


I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone yeah
I want to experience love and not feel lonely.


Nanso nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono baby
But the person I have can dance well.


Break it down for me
Explain it to me in detail.


Me mpɛ ɔbaa ɔne me nya asem a
I don't want a woman who will tell my secrets.


Na ɔte abonten sɛ m'anim nguase
And she will reveal all my weaknesses.


Nea ɔne mesere merɛ a me wɔbi
If she is a listener, I will approach her.


Na sɛ menni bi a ɔse mea w'ano krakye
Because even if there is no money, she doesn't complain.


Nea ɔpɛ ne kakra ɔbɛdi ee
Someone who really wants me.


Nti no sɛ yɛɛtu me koraa wɔ nbu me daakye
So that if we disagree, it won't last long.


Ɔde meho nsem gyina twitter
She doesn't share my secrets on social media.


Wo wie a na w'asi sɛ Nana Yaw Boakye
As if your name is Nana Yaw Boakye.


Mepɛ deɛ ɔdwene meho for no reason
I need someone who supports me unconditionally.


I need someone to believe in
I need someone who has faith in me.


To kiss ma lips when am leaving
To share a romantic farewell kiss.


Try to ease the pain when I'm bleeding
To comfort me when I'm going through a tough time.


Support the things that I'm achieving
To be supportive of my goals and ambitions.


Show me love with no beefing
To demonstrate affection without unnecessary arguments or conflicts.


Pray for me when I'm sleeping
To pray for me when I'm vulnerable and unaware.


Try to cheer me up when I'm weeping
To try to make me happy and lift my spirits when I'm sad.


Breakfast in bed love
Preparing breakfast and serving it to me in bed.


Wash me like dreadlocks
To bathe me with care and gentleness.


24/7 ma bedrock
To be my constant support and foundation in life.


Love me beyond 6 pack
To love me beyond just a physical attraction or appearance.


Good girl good hygiene
A woman who is clean and well-mannered.


Nyɛ obaa ɔma me taa dwene
Find a woman who will cook for me.


Sweet love no fighting Mike Tyson
An affectionate relationship without quarrels or disputes.


Yɛse baako mpa akyerɛ gyesɛ mmienu
If we agree on something, it's final.


Ɔdanseni ne hwan baako akɔ hunu
A woman who doesn't listen to gossip or rumors.


Deɛ m'ahunu nti me da'ani nkum
If she hears something, she won't judge me.


Firi sɛ adeɛ hyɛ me a ɛyɛ a mesu gu me mu
So that when something affects me, she'll feel it too.


Nti nea mehia nea ɔbɛdeda me sɛ akwadaa mono
I need someone who will treat me like a child.


Hwɛ m'anim sere kyerɛ me a na w'afe m'afono
Look into my eyes and tell me you love me.


Ɛnyɛ nea ɔbɛyɛ me te sɛ mfante dokono
Not just someone who will satisfy me temporarily.


Tender, love and care is all I need to be loved
I just need affection, love, and care to be happy in love.


Nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono, baby
But the person I have can dance well.


Love pain ɔdɔ bi kum sumsum na m'ahunu bi pɛn
Love can be difficult and painful, but it's worth it.


I don't want it again
I don't want to go through heartbreak again.


Cash fame mepɛ obaa ɔne me pue a
I want someone who will love me regardless of my wealth or status.


Ɔse Mike park car no na yɛn fa train
She is content with my lifestyle and doesn't expect extravagance.


Mepɛ deɛ ɔcompromise with me
I need someone who can compromise with me in a relationship.


Ɛnyɛ deɛ daa ɔtry to compete
Not someone who is always trying to compete with me.


Mepɛ deɛ daa ɔkeep fie neat
I want someone who can maintain a clean and organized home.


Mepɛ deɛ ɔbɛ change me life complete
Someone who can bring positive change to my life.


From one night to sleep, permanent
From a one-night stand to a permanent relationship.


Real love is deep
True love is profound and meaningful.


From bush dog to sheep
Metaphor for a transformation from a rough character to a more refined one.


Yes swept me off my feet
Refers to the feeling of being deeply in love with someone.


Deɛ ɔne me tu anamon with no fears
Someone who can face adversity with me without fear.


Ɛnyɛ deɛ ɔchange after 4 years
Not someone who changes after a few years in the relationship.


Love me no tattoo and no pierce
Not someone who has lots of tattoos and piercings.


Regardless raw love, oh yes
Regardless of anything, I want raw and pure love.


You wanna be the one to give me real love
You want to be the one to provide me with true love.


Show me what you can do
Demonstrate your love and affection for me.


I'm never given you up
I won't leave you for anyone else.


Cus ma worthy wall surrounds you
Because you are worth protecting and keeping close to me.


Deɛ ɔbɛ dɔ me de love no ama me
If she loves me, I'll feel it.


Na me hwehwɛ kiss me till I go bed
And I'll receive goodnight kisses from her.


Firi sɛ wodɔ me na biribi si wo kwan a
So that you will love me and see me as your everything.


Makoma no traffic no sɔ red
When our hearts connect, there won't be any obstacles.


I wanna be loved, don't wanna be alone
I desire love and companionship in my life.


Baby I wanna be loved
Dear love, I desire to be loved.


I wanna be loved don't wanna be alone baby
I desire to be loved and not feel lonely, dear.


I wanna be loved don't wanna be alone yeah
I desire to experience love and not feel alone, yeah.


Nea ɔwɔ aka no suro sonsono baby
But the person I have can dance well.


Baby baby baby
A playful way to end the song with a repeated phrase.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GLANDSTORM KWABENA AKWABOAH, JANE AWINDOR, MICHAEL OWUSU ADDO

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@preciousokekemamadi2290

sarkodie and Efya collaborations are always dope

@meggmegg9233

+Precious Okekem Amadi oohh yerr dey neva disappoint

@preciousokekemamadi2290

+Margaret Agyemang sure thing

@Akosua_y3_no1

EFYA HAS BEEN A LEGEND FROM 2013 TO THIS DAY 2022
AND WILL FOREVER BE FOR YOU WATCHING 2050🥰

@samueladams6342

2007 from Irene and Jane days

@timothyaboagye8160

Who is here with me???.......is 2023 n the song still vibz fresh 🔥 🔥
#Landlord
#Legend Efya

@josephansah5966

EFYA IS A LEGEND

@adamazakariya2648

Who's here in 2020

Sark is talented. God bless u obidi

@kofiwalter3846

I just don't know the alphabetical construction to use to define how dope this song it....Efya killing it 😍😍

@amthatdreamgirl3024

Afya 's part dey rock .i love it

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