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.
Olorun Mi
Tiwa Savage Lyrics
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But I know you’d be late, like you always do
And this time I promise to tell you how much I care
And to hold you close cause you mean everything to me dear
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
When you take all the ones we love
We’ll carry on and it won’t be long
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
I’m trying to remember the last thing you said
And wondering if you’re still near
Wish I could feel the silence with your voice
Now I’m staring at the wall
When you could be standing there instead
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
When you take all the ones we love
We’ll carry on and it won’t be long
I pray to be strong
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
When you take all the ones we love
We’ll carry on and it won’t be long
I pray to be strong
Olorun mi
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
When you take all the ones we love
We’ll carry on and it won’t be long
I pray to be strong
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
Tiwa Savage's song "Olorun Mi" is a heart-wrenching ballad that deals with themes of loss, love, and grief. The melancholic tone of the song is set by the opening lines, "Meet me tomorrow like we always do, but I know you’d be late, like you always do," which suggests a sense of longing and disappointment that is central to the songwriter's message.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses her deep love and care for her partner, despite the inevitability of loss and pain. The lines "And this time I promise to tell you how much I care, and to hold you close cause you mean everything to me dear" exude a sense of vulnerability and intimacy that highlights the depth of the songwriter's emotions.
However, the most powerful aspect of the song is the chorus, which repeats the plea "Olorun mi, gba adura mi" meaning "My God, accept my prayers." The repetition of this phrase is a stark reminder that grief is a universal experience, and the loss of loved ones is something that affects us all. The verses poignantly reflect on the pain of losing someone special and the feeling of helplessness associated with it.
Overall, "Olorun Mi" is a beautiful and emotional song that captures the complexities of love and loss with honesty and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me tomorrow like we always do
I want to see you tomorrow at our usual meeting spot
But I know you’d be late, like you always do
I expect you to be late like you usually are
And this time I promise to tell you how much I care
I want to express how much I love and care for you
And to hold you close cause you mean everything to me dear
I want to embrace you tightly because you mean everything to me, my dear
Olorun mi, gba adura mi
My God, hear my prayer
When you take all the ones we love
When you take away the people we love
We’ll carry on and it won’t be long
We will keep going even though it feels difficult, and it won't be long until we meet again
I pray to be strong
I am asking for the strength to keep going
I’m trying to remember the last thing you said
I am trying to recall the last words you spoke to me
And wondering if you’re still near
I am unsure if you are still with me
Wish I could feel the silence with your voice
I long to hear your voice and fill the silence with it
Now I’m staring at the wall
I am staring at the wall, lost in thought
When you could be standing there instead
Instead of the wall, you could be standing here with me
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@igeadekunle2981
Lost my Dad Last week... This is the song I need right now... Rest in Peace Dad... 💔🕊️🙏🏾🙏🏾
@sundaypaulujah1063
so sorry, take heart
@Umuhozaa
I’m so sorry for your loss
@eddiebillz3991
Sorry
@idgambit
My mum died in my arms; a memory I carry in my head forever. This song is therapy.
@nanteg9355
Stay strong and lm sorry for your loss May The almighty always comfort you
@idgambit
+nantege maria Kayiwa Thanks a lot
@idgambit
Edith Wörner thanks a lot for the empathy.
@samanthakatambo9937
idoko Itodo may God comfort you
@janee3841
I am sorry for your loss...