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]
Love My Baby
WizKid Lyrics
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Oh
Yeah
You've been here, but you've been missin' for some time now
Yeah, yeah
Every time I see you, it's a different vibe now
Yeah, oh
Oh, oh
Can we get back what we had yesterday?
Oh, oh
If I ride with you?
Better know that I'ma ride for you
Bet I'd use a gun and knife for you
I ain't finna choose the side over you, yeah
Am I right with you?
Ain't nothin' to provide for you
Ain't nobody in my life like you
Ain't nobody gonna shine like you
Show me my love, oh God
Show me sweet love, yeah
Show me my love, oh yeah
Show me sweet love, yeah
See, show me my love
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Yo, my team, team, we on that new ting
My mink draggin' like it's Liu Kang
My show packed, all the dimes there
But I be falling back from all the loose change
I drop the top on that new thing
My chocolate broad, they rock Gucci
Gotta know it's impossible to stop Folarin
Got the box, I want the new thing, yeah
She gon' show out, show out
Before its wahala, "Roll out, roll out"
Mm yeah, she gon' show out, show out
Before you break it down, girl, roll out, roll out
If I ride with you
Better know that I'ma ride for you
Better know that we can live for each other
That don't mean I gotta die for you
Show me my love, oh God
Show me sweet love, yeah
Show me my love, oh yeah
Show me sweet love, yeah
See, show me my love
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Yeah, bring 'em out, bring 'em out
Hard to hear, too many girls in the house, ayy
Bring 'em out, bring 'em out
I started here, I got the buzz and the clout
I know, I know she got it all, but got nothin' to hold
Every time I saw her, not too many, no
She ain't really hard, she act because she heard, duh
And I can be your last
Leave the past with your first
Show me my love, oh God
Show me sweet love, yeah
Show me my love, oh yeah
Show me sweet love, yeah
See, show me my love
Show me sweet love, yeah
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
Show me my love
Show me sweet love, yeah
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)
The lyrics to Wizkid's song Love My Baby express the desire to rekindle a romance that has fizzled out. The first verse talks about the singer's longing for the person who has been absent from their life for some time. There is a different kind of energy between them ever since they got back together, which the singer seems to struggle with. They can't help but wish for the old vibes to return, and beg for the relationship to be as it was before.
The chorus is a plea from the singer to God to show them the love they deserve. Wizkid sings about a deep connection that he shares with this person that cannot be replicated. He reaffirms his commitment to ride for them, but also highlights that dying for someone is not necessary to show love. The last verse is a more confident declaration of the hard work the singer has put in to get to where he is. He acknowledges that the person he is interested in has options, but he believes that he is the one who can give them what they need.
The song is a beautiful love ballad that tackles the idea of rekindling an old flame. The lyrics express a vulnerability that is relatable to anyone who has found themselves pining for an ex. With its catchy melody and WizKid's signature smooth voice, Love My Baby is a testament to the Nigerian artist's talent and versatility.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been here, but you've been missin' for some time now
I've noticed you've been physically present, but emotionally absent lately
Every time I see you, it's a different vibe now
I sense a change in our relationship every time we interact
I can't help but let you just go away
I feel helpless in preventing your departure from our relationship
Can we get back what we had yesterday?
Is it possible for us to regain the love we had in the past?
If I ride with you?
If I'm with you,
Better know that I'ma ride for you
You can count on me to have your back
Bet I'd use a gun and knife for you
I'm willing to go to extreme lengths to protect you
I ain't finna choose the side over you, yeah
I won't pick anyone or anything over you
Am I right with you?
Am I in agreement with you?
Ain't nothin' to provide for you
I have everything you could ever need
Ain't nobody in my life like you
No one else compares to you
Ain't nobody gonna shine like you
No one can outshine you
Show me my love, oh God
Please reveal to me the love in my heart
Show me sweet love, yeah
Allow me to experience your sweet and genuine love
See, show me my love
Please display to me the love that I have within me
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Yo, my team, team, we on that new ting
My team and I are exploring new endeavors
My mink draggin' like it's Liu Kang
My expensive fur coat is dragging on the ground like Liu Kang's outfit from Mortal Kombat
My show packed, all the dimes there
All the beautiful women are in attendance at my concert
But I be falling back from all the loose change
I shy away from the cheap and disposable things in life
I drop the top on that new thing
I've got a fancy new car with a convertable top
My chocolate broad, they rock Gucci
My attractive girlfriend wears expensive Gucci clothing
Gotta know it's impossible to stop Folarin
It's pointless to try and prevent me (Wizkid) from succeeding
Got the box, I want the new thing, yeah
I have money and I want to buy the latest gadgets and luxury items
She gon' show out, show out
She's going to put on a show and impress everyone
Before its wahala, "Roll out, roll out"
Before there's any trouble, let's leave the scene
Mm yeah, she gon' show out, show out
Oh yeah, she's really going to impress everyone
Before you break it down, girl, roll out, roll out
Before you dance too wildly, let's leave the party
Better know that we can live for each other
We can depend on each other to live our lives
That don't mean I gotta die for you
But that doesn't mean I need to sacrifice my life for you
Yeah, bring 'em out, bring 'em out
Bring all the women out
Hard to hear, too many girls in the house, ayy
It's hard to have a conversation with so many women around
I started here, I got the buzz and the clout
I started from the bottom, but now I have fame and influence
I know, I know she got it all, but got nothin' to hold
I know she has everything, but she doesn't have a true partner
Every time I saw her, not too many, no
Every time I saw her, there weren't too many things we had in common
She ain't really hard, she act because she heard, duh
She's not really tough, she's just acting like she is because that's what she heard she should do
And I can be your last
I can be the last person you ever fall in love with
Leave the past with your first
Forget about your previous relationships and give me a chance
Show me sweet love, yeah
Allow me to experience your sweet and genuine love
See, show me my love
Please display to me the love that I have within me
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Thomas Pentz, Christopher Leacock, Leighton Walsh, Ayodeji Balogun, Adam King Feeney, Dua Lipa
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