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.
Oh Yeah
Tiwa Savage Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah
Ah ah ah ah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Here we go now, tell me what you want
Is Tiwa now, Jazzy on the beat
Gat bump????
What you gonna do??
What you gonna do now
tiwa savage don jazzy oh yeah odwonder.comBaby girl better watch that, grab the money bag
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Cause I gat it like that
Gat it like that, yeah I know that I gat it like that
That that, gat it like that, we all know that I gat it like that
That that, gat it like that????
Me and my girl gat it like that??? gat it like that
Oh yeah oh yeah, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, yeah yeah
Oh yeah oh yeah, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh, yeah yeah
When we get up in the club we party till day light
People showing love going crazy but we dont fight
And I'm starting what you think and I'm giving you the green light
So let me show you how to say to a diva stop it
What you tryna do tryna buy my loving
Gat to go hot gat to show me something
I can take you high it will cost me nothing
Cost me nothing and do me nothing
What you tryna do tryna buy my loving
I can take you high it will cost me nothing
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ai ah
Tiwa Savage's song "Oh Yeah" is an upbeat and energetic tune about confidence and self-love. The lyrics describe Tiwa's persona as a powerful woman who is in control of her own destiny. The opening lines of the song serve as an invitation to the listener to join her on her journey, urging them to speak up and tell her what they want. Accompanied by Jazzy's beat, Tiwa encourages everyone to let loose and have fun on the dance floor.
Tiwa's self-assurance is prominent in the chorus, where she asserts that she's got it all figured out and that she doesn't need anyone's approval. She playfully teases those who try to impress her with their wealth or status, implying that these things do not impress her. The second verse continues with the theme of confidence, as Tiwa sings about how people admire and adore her due to her independent nature and high self-esteem.
Overall, "Oh Yeah" celebrates self-love, self-confidence, and the power that comes with them. Tiwa urges people to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy life to the fullest, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh oh oh yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for what's to come
Yeah yeah yeah
Reinforcing the excitement and enthusiasm expressed in the previous line
Ah ah ah ah
A vocalization adding to the rhythm and melody of the song
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Elevating the excitement for what's to come even further
Here we go now, tell me what you want
Beginning a conversation, inviting the listener to share their desires
Is Tiwa now, Jazzy on the beat
Identifying the artists responsible for the song
Gat bump????
The meaning of this line is unclear and may contain colloquial language not readily understandable by all listeners
Better shake that????
Again, the meaning of this line is unclear and may contain colloquial language not readily understandable by all listeners
What you gonna do??
Prompting the listener for a response to the previous questions
What you gonna do now
Repeating the previous prompt to emphasize its importance
Baby girl better watch that, grab the money bag
Advising women to be financially savvy and secure
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Repeating the song's catchphrase to build momentum
Cause I gat it like that
Boasting about financial and personal success
Gat it like that, yeah I know that I gat it like that
Reinforcing the previous statement with repetition and emphasis
That that, gat it like that, we all know that I gat it like that
Further emphasizing the singer's financial and personal success
Me and my girl gat it like that??? gat it like that
Asserting that the artist's friends share in her success
When we get up in the club we party till day light
Describing the artist's leisure activities
People showing love going crazy but we dont fight
Boasting about the singer's popularity and lack of conflict
And I'm starting what you think and I'm giving you the green light
Expressing romantic interest and signaling receptivity
So let me show you how to say to a diva stop it
Asserting confidence and desirability
What you tryna do tryna buy my loving
Rejecting insincere, materialistic gestures of affection
Gat to go hot gat to show me something
Demanding a genuine and impressive display of interest
I can take you high it will cost me nothing
Implying that the experience of being with the singer is enough of a reward
Cost me nothing and do me nothing
Further emphasizing the artist's self-sufficiency and confidence
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ai ah
A final vocalization adding to the song's rhythm and melody
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.