He rose to prominence after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It was supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay", and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after his contract expired.
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK, Canada and Australia. He signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017. His third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, was released in July 2017. It serves as his major label debut and was primarily a Caribbean-influenced record. SFTOS was supported by five singles: "Daddy Yo", "Sweet Love", "Come Closer" featuring Drake, "African Bad Gyal" and "Naughty Ride". Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance".[4]
In 2019, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[5] His fourth album, Made in Lagos, was released in October 2020, to wide commercial success and acclaim.[6] The album includes the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.[8]
For You
WizKid Lyrics
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We Star Boys
Akon and Wizkid
I'm feeling your love, oh
Give me many more
Pass me your lover
And I'm gon' show you many more
Call me Don Dadda, baby you're the one
But ogogoro no sweet pass pami oh
Baby, oh
But ogogoro dey high pass pami oh
Baby, oh
And I dey feel wetin dey your body oh
Baby, oh
See wetin your love dey do my body oh
Baby, oh
You know for sure, na you
I go fly go every show, with you
I go tell my mama say, na you
Baby girl I swear to you, na me and you
You're my only lover
I will be there for you
Place no one above you
I'll do whatever for you
You're my only lover
I will be there for you
Place no one above you
I'll do whatever for you
So call your father
Tell him I'm taking you
Then thank your mother
For making you so beautiful
Survived the weather
Didn't think you would make it through
When I gave you that letter
You came right back to me, times two
So take a sip up, and drink up
Whatever it is that will make you want me
Wind it up, and sit up
And make me get up, when you brushing on me
And I got this iron pipe called Eye of Khan
Iron life, that's iron long
Clear you heard I'm iron strong
And you might want to get this ironed on
Right now now now, feeling you now now now
Thinking about you now now now
Sipping on now now now
You're the one in love right now
And I'll hold you down now now
So come here right now now now
Come here right now now now now
You know for sure, na you
I go fly go every show, with you
I go tell my mama say, na you
Baby girl I swear to you, na me and you
You're my only lover
I will be there for you
Place no one above you
I'll do whatever for you
You're my only lover
I will be there for you
Place no one above you
I'll do whatever for you
You know for sure, na you
I go fly go every show, with you
I go tell my mama say, na you
Baby girl I swear to you, na me and you
You're my only lover
I will be there for you
Place no one above you
I'll do whatever for you
You're my only lover
I will be there for you
Place no one above you
I'll do whatever for you
The song "For You" by Wizkid ft. Akon is a love song that describes the all-consuming nature of love. The lyrics describe a deep sense of attraction and commitment between the two lovers. Both artists take turns professing their love to each other throughout the song.
The first verse talks about the sweet sensation that comes with being in love. Wizkid sings about wanting to spend more time with his lover, and how he wants to explore their love further. He also refers to his lover as "the one," emphasizing their deep connection. On the other hand, Akon warns about the dangers of excessive drinking, which can ruin the love between the two.
In the chorus, both artists reiterate their commitment to each other, promising to stand by each other no matter what. They express their willingness to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work.
The second verse sees Akon take a more emotional approach, thanking the parents of his lover for making her so beautiful. He also mentions the struggles they went through together, with his lover surviving despite the odds. He also talks about an "iron pipe called Eye of Khan," which could be a metaphorical reference to his strength and resilience.
Overall, "For You" is a lovely song that encapsulates the beauty of love and dedication between two people. The song provides an excellent message about the true meaning of love and reminds us that love is more than just physical attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
We Star Boys, uh huh
We are the stars, yeah
We Star Boys
We are the stars
Akon and Wizkid
Akon and Wizkid
I'm feeling your love, oh
I am experiencing your affection, oh
Give me many more
Provide me with more
Pass me your lover
Introduce me to your significant other
And I'm gon' show you many more
And I am going to exhibit more to you
Baby you plus me, love forever
Baby, you plus me equals love forever
Call me Don Dadda, baby you're the one
Address me as Don Dadda, baby, you are the chosen one
But ogogoro no sweet pass pami oh
But ogogoro doesn't taste better than Pami oh
Baby, oh
Baby, oh
But ogogoro dey high pass pami oh
But ogogoro is more intoxicating than Pami oh
Baby, oh
Baby, oh
And I dey feel wetin dey your body oh
And I am feeling what is in your body, oh
Baby, oh
Baby, oh
See wetin your love dey do my body oh
See what your love is doing to my body, oh
You know for sure, na you
You certainly know that it's you
I go fly go every show, with you
I will go to every show with you
I go tell my mama say, na you
I will tell my mother that it's you
Baby girl I swear to you, na me and you
Baby girl, I promise that it's me and you
You're my only lover
You are my sole paramour
I will be there for you
I will always be with you
Place no one above you
No one can replace you
I'll do whatever for you
I will do anything for you
So call your father
So call your father
Tell him I'm taking you
Tell him I am taking you
Then thank your mother
Then thank your mother
For making you so beautiful
For creating such beauty in you
Survived the weather
Endured the harsh conditions
Didn't think you would make it through
Didn't believe you would survive
When I gave you that letter
When I gave you that letter
You came right back to me, times two
You returned to me promptly, multiplied by two
So take a sip up, and drink up
So take a sip and drink up
Whatever it is that will make you want me
Whatever it is that will make you desire me
Wind it up, and sit up
Move and sit up
And make me get up, when you brushing on me
And make me stand up when you rub against me
And I got this iron pipe called Eye of Khan
And I have this iron pipe named Eye of Khan
Iron life, that's iron long
A life of steel, a long steel
Clear you heard I'm iron strong
Have you heard that I am strong as steel?
And you might want to get this ironed on
And you might want to get this pressed onto you
Right now now now, feeling you now now now
Right now now now, feeling you now now now
Thinking about you now now now
Thinking about you now now now
Sipping on now now now
Sipping on now now now
You're the one in love right now
You are the one in love right now
And I'll hold you down now now
And I will support you now now
So come here right now now now
So come here right now now now
Come here right now now now now
Come here right now now now now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN, ALIAUNE THIAM
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