Sauti Sol’s two albums, Mwanzo (2008) and Sol Filosofia (2011), have received high acclaim on Kenyan charts and gained international attention with shows in Europe and the US, as well as television appearances, various nominations, and most recently their performance with the internationally-renowned South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Insecure
Sauti Sol Lyrics
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So insecure, she don′t wanna talk about it no
And I'm so insecure one day she'll leave me
And she′ll find another guy
Who makes her happier than I
Juu nikiwa maji
Mi ni chizi
Nakuhallaa
When you′re naked, I see angels
And I hope you see the same
You're insecure (eeeeeh)
I′m insecure (aaaaaah)
Baby, you're so insecure (eeeeeh)
I′m insecure (aaaaaah)
I'm so insecure, nasomanga message ukiniachia phone
I′m so insecure, I'm never telling you about it, yeah
Huenda swimmo na tsho
And you never leave the house with no makeup on
But let's not talk about it, yeah-yeah
Chini ya maji, si ni machizi
Twachunguzana kipolisi
And your body is a movie
And I hope you feel the same
But you′re insecure (eeeeeh)
Oh my you′re insecure (aaaaaah)
Oh my you're insecure (eeeeeh)
And I′m insecure (aaaaaah)
Why are we still so insecure
Don't know what we′re running from
And I'm breaking, but before we crash and burn
Hope we see the light, I hope we see the light
Chini ya maji, si ni machizi
Twachunguzana kipolisi
And your body is a movie
And I hope you feel the same
Chini ya maji, si ni machizi
Twachunguzana kipolisi
And your body is a movie
And I hope you feel the same
I′m insecure (eeeeeh)
You're insecure (aaaaaah)
I'm insecure (eeeeeh)
You′re insecure (aaaaaah)
The song "Insecure" by Sauti Sol talks about the insecurities within a relationship, using the perspective of both partners. The opening lines reveal that the female partner is insecure about her body and prefers to make love with the lights off, which she keeps to herself. The male partner acknowledges his own insecurities in the relationship and fears that the female partner will leave him for someone who can make her happier.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "You're insecure; I'm insecure," emphasizing the mutual lack of confidence and self-doubt in the relationship. The verses also touch on the theme of privacy, as the male partner admits to reading the female partner's messages when she leaves her phone behind and keeps his own insecurities to himself.
The bridge shifts the focus from the internal struggles of the relationship to questioning why the partners are allowing their insecurities to control them. The hope of seeing the light suggests that there is a way out of this harmful cycle of uncertainty and fear. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that both partners share in the vulnerability and insecurity of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She's so insecure, she don't make love with the lights on
She lacks confidence and therefore avoids having sex with the lights on.
So insecure, she don't wanna talk about it no
She's uncomfortable discussing her insecurities.
And I'm so insecure one day she'll leave me
The singer lacks confidence and fears that their partner will eventually abandon them.
And she'll find another guy, who makes her happier than I
The artist believes their partner will move on to someone else who can bring her more joy than they can.
When you're naked, I see angels and I hope you see the same
The artist finds their partner beautiful even when she's exposed and hopes that she sees herself the same way.
You're insecure (eeeeeh)
The singer is calling out their partner's lack of confidence.
I'm insecure (aaaaaah)
The singer acknowledges their own lack of confidence.
Baby, you're so insecure (eeeeeh)
The artist is expressing their concern for their partner's insecurities.
I'm so insecure, nasomanga message ukiniachia phone
The artist is so insecure that they read too much into messages they receive on their phone and it consumes them.
I'm so insecure, I'm never telling you about it, yeah
The artist keeps their insecurities bottled up and doesn't share them with their partner.
But let's not talk about it, yeah-yeah
The singer doesn't want to discuss their insecurities.
Why are we still so insecure
The artist is questioning why both they and their partner lack confidence.
Don't know what we're running from
The singer is unsure of the root of their insecurities.
And I'm breaking, but before we crash and burn
The singer is falling apart emotionally, but they hope to resolve their issues with their partner before their relationship completely falls apart.
Hope we see the light, I hope we see the light
The singer hopes that they and their partner can find a solution to their insecurities and emerge from their struggles stronger.
Chini ya maji, si ni machizi
This Swahili phrase roughly translates to 'underwater, isn't it amazing', implying that the artist admires their partner even when they're submerged underwater.
Twachunguzana kipolisi
Another Swahili phrase, this means 'we're being watched by police', possibly alluding to the feeling of being under scrutiny or judgment.
And your body is a movie, and I hope you feel the same
The singer views their partner's body as a work of art and hopes that their partner sees themselves that way as well.
Writer(s): Andre Harris, Willis Chimano, Polycarp Otieno, Savara Mudugi, Bien Aime Baraza
Contributed by Julian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@akellodayantv4375
INSECURITY HAS TWO DIMENSIONS
1. SELF-INDUCED where one sees themselves as lowly and undeserving due to lack of identity, past wrongs that bring guilt, or comparing oneself with others. This leads one to pushing away good people, fearing of commitment, falsely accusing the innocent and being difficult to love
2. PARTNER-INDUCED where the partner you are with, fails to make things clear with you, praises others but belittles you, ignores you, body shames you, emotionally bullies you, entertains others yet you two are in an exclusive relationship or breaks up with you then gets back with you and the cycle repeats. This leads one to doubt ones place in the relationship, makes one feel unwanted and puts the future together in uncertainty
Lovely song Sauti Sol.
~ Dayan Masinde
@sautisol
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Forget Kenya airways,sauti sol the true pride of Africa.
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