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.
Without My Heart
Tiwa Savage Lyrics
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Couple of drinks in me
Feeling a little tipsy
Turning on my sexy (eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh)
I know you can't wait to touch me
I just want you to watch me (eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh)
If you are sure
Whine my hips real slow
Boy I bet I know
How to screw your mind till it blows
Emi a jo (o o o)
Emi a jo (o o o)
Emi a jo (o o o)
Just don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah, no o, no way ah ah, no way ah,)
Don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah , no )
Baby baby give me some more
Baby please I wanna finish what we started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
Don Jazzy
Hey freaky little flex
Go a little low
How u go see tonight
Baby to get to a throne like me
Omo no be child's play
Omo I go make you sweat
Oya drop it down low
And if you wanna back it up
Back it up slow
Make my mind blow
Make them know
Make them no try come close
Cos this na private show
Eh eh
And if you wanna let loose, let loose
Even if you have to take off your shoes
Make you no send nobody
Cos na you get your body
Baby, oya bere sin jo o o
Bere sin jo o o
Oya bere sin jo o o
If you really want my heart
Prove to me that you want it
No be to dey make mouth o (No way ah ah, no way ah)
If you really want my heart
Prove to me that you want it
Oya show me what you gon do with it
Times two with it
See all the girls dem dey beg for it (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
I just wanna rip this dress
So that you can see the rest
Get my body screaming yes (eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh)
If you are sure
Whine my hips real slow
Boy I bet I know
How to screw your mind till it blows
Emi a jo (o o o)
Emi a jo (o o o)
Oya bere sin jo o o
Just don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah, no o, no way ah ah, no way ah,)
Don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah , no )
Baby baby give me some more
Baby please I wanna finish what we started on the floor
Just don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah , no o, no way ah ah, no way ah,)
Don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah, no )
Baby baby give me some more
Baby please I wanna finish what we started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
Tiwa Savage's "Without My Heart" is a sultry, seductive song about passion and desire. The lyrics indicate that the singer is feeling confident and sexually empowered while being pursued by a partner. She invites her partner to watch her dance provocatively and promises to blow his mind. She also warns him not to leave without her heart, suggesting that she wants a deeper connection beyond just physical intimacy.
The song features Don Jazzy, who raps a verse about being a king and commanding respect. He urges Tiwa to show him what she's got and promises to make her sweat. Together, their vocals and lyrics create a steamy atmosphere that is sure to get hearts racing.
Overall, "Without My Heart" is a song about giving into passion and exploring the depths of desire. It sends the message that it's okay to be confident in one's sexuality and to embrace sensuality without shame or fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Couple of drinks in me
Feeling a little tipsy
Turning on my sexy (eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh)
After having a few drinks, I'm feeling a bit drunk and my confidence is going up. This is making me feel more attractive and frisky.
I know you can't wait to touch me
Baby don't do nothing
I just want you to watch me (eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh)
I can tell that you are really turned on, so don't hold back. But for now, I just want you to watch me do my thing.
If you are sure
Whine my hips real slow
Boy I bet I know
How to screw your mind till it blows
Emi a jo (o o o)
Emi a jo (o o o)
Emi a jo (o o o)
If you're ready, let me show you how to move your hips sensually. I'm confident that I can make you go crazy with desire. Let's dance together and enjoy the moment.
Just don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah, no o, no way ah ah, no way ah,)
Don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah , no )
Baby baby give me some more
Baby please I wanna finish what we started on the floor
I don't want you to leave me behind and break my heart. Let's keep going with what we're doing and enjoy it to the fullest. I don't want to stop yet and I want to finish what we started on the dance floor.
Don Jazzy
Hey freaky little flex
Go a little low
How u go see tonight
Baby to get to a throne like me
Omo no be child's play
Omo I go make you sweat
Oya drop it down low
And if you wanna back it up
Back it up slow
Make my mind blow
Make them know
Make them no try come close
Cos this na private show
Eh eh
And if you wanna let loose, let loose
Even if you have to take off your shoes
Make you no send nobody
Cos na you get your body
Baby, oya bere sin jo o o
Bere sin jo o o
Oya bere sin jo o o
Don Jazzy is hyping up the party and telling everyone to let loose and dance. He's telling us to move in a sexy and alluring way to impress him. He wants us to show off our dance moves and make everyone else jealous. He's emphasizing that this is a private party, so let's make the most of it. He's encouraging us to really let loose, even if it means taking off our shoes. Let's enjoy the moment and dance together.
If you really want my heart
Prove to me that you want it
No be to dey make mouth o (No way ah ah, no way ah)
If you really want my heart
Prove to me that you want it
Oya show me what you gon do with it
Times two with it
See all the girls dem dey beg for it (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
Lepa on the floor (eh eh)
If you want to win my heart, you need to show me that you really care about me. It's not enough to just talk about it, you need to take action. So show me how much you want me and what you're willing to do for me. I'm worth it and other girls are also interested in me, so you need to step up your game. Let's dance and show everyone else that I'm the one you really want.
I just wanna rip this dress
So that you can see the rest
Get my body screaming yes (eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh)
I'm feeling so confident and sexy that I want to rip off this dress to show you more of my body. I want to make you want me even more and make my body feel amazing with pleasure.
Just don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah, no o, no way ah ah, no way ah,)
Don't leave without my heart (no way ah ah, no way ah, no way ah ah, no )
Baby baby give me some more
Baby please I wanna finish what we started on the floor
I'm still worried that you might leave without me, so please stay with me and finish what we started. I don't want to let this moment go and I want to make the most of it. So let's keep dancing together and enjoying each other's company.
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
(O o o o)
Started on the floor
We started this amazing dance on the floor and we're still going strong. Let's keep going and see where it takes us. We're lost in the moment and enjoying every second.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Vasilis-Chukwunonso Onwuaduegbo
I hate to do this, but who is here in 2023? We are still 10 toes down for Tiwa! To Tiwa, if you see this, thank you for your artistry. You are a trailblazer. Blessings to you and everyone here.
Justy Kizito
Am here in 2023 still as a sweet jam as before
Rachel Zulu
Am here my dear 😊
predun
Here ❤
chantel momoe
❤
lateefat sani
@Justy Kizito awaaa3q
Wilson Olaiya
I still find this Tiwa's most acoustically appealing work to date. Still seems it was way ahead of its time of release in 2011.
Sharon B
Agreed! And her voice here is authentically hers. I feel like her current producers overly manipulate her voice with autotune. Tiwa, I know you've still got it😌
Ayomide Oluwanisola
It was 2013 not 2011
Faith Nambule
True!!