A blossoming star, folks about town in London started to take notice and she was soon performing at local talent shows. Cementing her fate as an infectious musical force Savage went on to sing backup for Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Emma Bunton (Spice Girls), Kelly Clarkson, Blu Cantrell, Andreas Bocelli and has shared the stage with the likes of Sting, 50 Cent, The Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Robbie Williams, and Destiny’s Child to name a few.
On the business end Tiwa set her own 323 imprint with entrepreneur Tunji "Tee Billz" Balogun and currently signed to Sony ATV as a songwriter. Savage will embark on a solo career and will release her debut album in early 2011. She has also collaborated with Chuck Harmony (Rihanna, Mary J. Blige), Warren "Oak" Felder (Chris Brown and Jennifer Lopez), and producer So Sick (Da Grin) just to name a few, on her debut. Weaving an eclectic collision of influences on her record, the Nigerian native says her album will blend "songs in my native language Yoruba and some straight up R&B soulful pop records."
An avid songwriter since the age of 15, she has recorded with industry heavyweights such as Babyface, The Underdogs (Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears), Brian Kennedy (Jennifer Hudson, Kid Sister) and Red One (Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue) led to Savage writing hits like Jaicko's "Oh Yeah," which features Snoop Dogg, Kat Deluna's "Push Push" featuring Akon and with production by David Guetta, Fantasia's "Collard Greens & Cornbread," from the album Back to Me, records on Letoya Luckett’s upcoming album and with background vocal credits on Whitney Houston’s album “I look to you.”
Although being a songwriter for such prominent artists was a great opportunity and experience, writing for herself has been more rewarding. "I have political songs like 'Middle Passage,' which is about the struggles of African men in a foreign country," says the scholarship recipient and graduate of Berklee College of Music. A beautiful, naturally gifted songwriter, electrifying performer with a voice that is as sweet as honey, Tiwa Savage is ready to share her music wit the world.
Folarin
Tiwa Savage Lyrics
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Oya now let's go
Hah hah sexy ladies
Stand up and dance and whine your waist
Shake am move your waist
Whine it down till dey think you craze
Oya sa re wabi
Ma lo ro pe omo ele mo n su re jaye
Emi gangan gangan emi ni kalejaiye
Ah ah baby no dey go anywhere make you dance your own no look Uche face
Ah Baby I do my own when I do it I need need need my space
Ah dey call me Folabi
Everyday they see mo n Bolaji
Kind of people to n Folarin
Ask dem they know mo Folahan
And I was never gonna be too late
No one is ever gonna be too late oh baby
They can try all they want to get in my way oh baby
Tell the haters say not to worry cause am here to stay
No wahala am here to stay
I tell you now I ain’t going no where
See them running their mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You are funny acting so funny
You only pretend to spend my money huh
Running mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You only pretend to spend my money
It’s only because mo n Folarin
I’m the first lady
They love me love me like crazy
They call me call me oya baby
But only got love for my baby baby huh
I know lately
Many men try to date me
Only got love for my baby
Only answer when he says to me
Oya sisi wa n bi
Sisi Tiwa sa re wa n bi
Oya oya oya make you dance for me
Oya make you crazy
And I was never gonna be too late
No one is ever gonna be too late oh baby
They can try all they want to get in my way oh baby
Tell the haters say not to worry cause am here to stay
No wahala am here to stay
I tell you now I ain’t going no where
See them running their mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You are funny acting so funny
You only pretend to spend my money huh
Running mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You only pretend to spend my money
It’s only because mo n Folarin
Break it down ah
Ah baby no dey go anywhere make you dance your own no look Uche face
Ah baby I do my own when I do it I need need need my space
Ah dey call me Folabi
Everyday you see mo n Bolaji
Kind to people to n Folarin
Ask them they know mo Folahan
And I was never gonna be too late
No one is ever gonna be too late oh baby
They can try all they want to get in my way oh baby
Tell the haters say not to worry cause am here to stay
No wahala am here to stay
I tell you now I ain’t going no where
See them running their mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You are funny acting so funny
You only pretend to spend my money huh
Running mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You only pretend to spend my money
Its only because mo n Folarin
And I was never gonna be too late
No one is ever gonna be too late oh baby
They can try all they want to get in my way oh baby
Tell the haters say not to worry cause am here to stay
No wahala am here to stay
I tell you now I ain’t going no where
See them running their mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You are funny acting so funny
You only pretend to spend my money huh
Running mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You only pretend to spend my money
Its only because mo n Folarin
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea I’m just getting started
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea ah oya now let’s go
Tiwa Savage's song Folarin is an upbeat and empowering track that celebrates independence and self-worth. The song opens with an invitation to sexy ladies to stand up and dance, shake their waist and whine it down until others believe they are crazy. The lyrics encourage women to be proud of themselves and to not let anyone hold them back.
The chorus of Folarin asserts the artist's determination to succeed and stay true to herself despite any obstacles or criticism from others. She assures her listeners that she is here to stay and will not let anyone stop her from making her money and living her best life.
Overall, the song is a celebration of self-confidence and individuality, with a message that encourages women to be proud of themselves and not be afraid to pursue their dreams, regardless of what others may think or say.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha e ah yae yea yea yea
Oya now let's go
An expression of excitement and readiness to begin.
Hah hah sexy ladies
Stand up and dance and whine your waist
Shake am move your waist
Whine it down till dey think you craze
Oya sa re wabi
Ma ro pe omo ele mo n sare wa bi
Ma lo ro pe omo ele mo n su re jaye
Emi gangan gangan emi ni kalejaiye
Ah ah baby no dey go anywhere make you dance your own no look Uche face
Ah Baby I do my own when I do it I need need need my space
Ah dey call me Folabi
Everyday they see mo n Bolaji
Kind of people to n Folarin
Ask dem they know mo Folahan
Call to action for women to dance and move their waist. Encouragement to dance without worrying about judgment. The singer's pride in her Yoruba heritage and the different names she is known by. She dismisses detractors who do not really know her.
And I was never gonna be too late
No one is ever gonna be too late oh baby
They can try all they want to get in my way oh baby
Tell the haters say not to worry cause am here to stay
No wahala am here to stay
I tell you now I ain’t going no where
See them running their mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You are funny acting so funny
You only pretend to spend my money huh
Running mouth like WC
While am singing around making my money
You only pretend to spend my money
It’s only because mo n Folarin
The singer asserts her determination to succeed against obstacles, including naysayers and impostors. She is not inclined to pay attention to detractors' negative talk. The singer hints that some people only pretend to spend her money, but she is not threatened because she is Folarin.
I’m the first lady
They love me love me like crazy
They call me call me oya baby
But only got love for my baby baby huh
I know lately
Many men try to date me
Only got love for my baby
Only answer when he says to me
Oya sisi wa n bi
Sisi Tiwa sa re wa n bi
Oya oya oya make you dance for me
Oya make you crazy
The singer enjoys popularity and attention from many, but her focus remains on her significant other. She has resisted advances from other men and is committed to her partner. She invites her listeners to dance and have fun with her.
Break it down ah
Ah baby no dey go anywhere make you dance your own no look Uche face
Ah baby I do my own when I do it I need need need my space
Ah dey call me Folabi
Everyday you see mo n Bolaji
Kind to people to n Folarin
Ask them they know mo Folahan
An interlude that reiterates the artist's earlier points, including her Yoruba heritage and the different names she is known by. She reminds listeners to dance and focus on themselves without worry about others.
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea I’m just getting started
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea ah oya now let’s go
A concluding stanza that indicates the singer's readiness to continue with the fun and excitement.
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@maxwellabiodun7512
You need to do the video pls... this about the best of Tiwa i ve heard
@junaidolay
Folarin is a Yoruba name but our names always mean something. Folarin means walking with wealth/fortune. Wale and Tiwa are using Folarin not to talk about someone but to talk about the literal meaning...which means they are walking in fortune/wealth (I hope this helps)
@adeolaari001
I never like Tiwas songs at "first-hearing" but i dont get scared or judge it cos i know it would sink in the second time. I've felt that way for every of her songs. and still i'm crazily in love with all of them <3
@abiodunekundayo4098
Appreciate this even better now
@king2biyi
great song....liking you more and more. thanks for being a proud Nigerian
@eddiebillz3991
Amazing
@FolashadeSholola
i like the beat... im already jamming to it
@ZFM2930
Awesome club song Ms. Savage....:))
@MK-ob4zy
Tiwa has done it again.....bless
@yandehnyang7922
Tiwa I love u,u always hav a way of those lyrics and beat,dang!