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 Beyoncรฉ'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]
Come Closer
Wizkid Lyrics
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Starboy dey here suh
Came into the game, no one replace me
Me love my Hennessy straight with no chaser
All of my guys know me all about me paper
Me got me girls all around me, me no chaser, yah
Starboy, call me number one
Me no let nothing come between me and me paper
So when me come inna di place, me undertaker
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Me, me number one inna me city
Me steady repping, representing for me city, yo
African-born, me rep my ting, yo
Me come clean like me come inna me video
Me, me come through like a soldier
She give me tease and she pleasing my roja
She got the keys to my Porsche and my Rover
We in Miami livin' La Vida Loca, ayy
Girl, you got that ting, I know
You got the body, I know
You make me sing, I know
You make me sing, I know, ay
Girl, you got that ting, I know
You got the body, I know
You make me sing, I know
You make me sing, I know, ay
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Too mix up in drama to go outside
Too mix up in drama to free my mind
Jealous people around me, I need to change my life
I just turn colder every time I try
What would I do without you, my chargie?
I don't feel that way with anybody
Tell me your secrets, I'm not messy
Steady it for me, girl, hold steady
I wanna put you in my life
Your hair smell like the tropics, your body look nice
One fuck cyaan hold me, we gotta go twice
I'm here for you, just tell me what you like
I wanna put you in my life
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
The song "Come Closer" by Wizkid featuring Drake is a perfect blend of Afrobeat and American rap music. The song has a fun and lively melody that would make anyone want to dance. The opening line "Go outside, Big time forward, heh" encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zone and pursue their dreams. It is a message of positivity that the artiste is trying to pass across.
Wizkid boasts about being the best in the game and how his music is a hit with the ladies. He professes his love for Hennessy liquor and how it helps him unwind after a long day. The lyrics "All of my guys know me all about me paper, Me got me girls all around me, me no chaser" affirm his status as a wealthy and successful musician who is adored by his female fans.
In the chorus, Wizkid calls on his lady love to "come closer" and share his world with him. He appreciates her beauty and sensuality and wants to make her a part of his life. The line "Girl, you got that ting, I know, You got the body, I know" is a compliment to the lady's physical attributes.
The song has a catchy beat and relatable lyrics that have made it a hit worldwide. It is a fusion of African and Western music cultures and a representation of the global appeal of Afrobeat music.
Line by Line Meaning
Go outside, big time forward, heh
I'm ready to take over the world, let's go!
Starboy dey here suh
I'm the one and only Starboy, and I'm right here, so pay attention.
Came into the game, no one replace me
I'm a game-changer, and no one can take my place in the music industry.
Me love my Hennessy straight with no chaser
I like my Hennessy neat, no need for mixers or chasers.
All of my guys know me all about me paper
My crew knows that I'm all about making money and securing the bag.
Me got me girls all around me, me no chaser, yah
I have a lot of beautiful women around me at all times, and I don't need any distractions.
Starboy, call me number one
I'm the king of the game, and I demand respect.
When me tune drop, the girls, they bounce along
My music is so good that it makes the ladies dance and move to the beat.
Me no let nothing come between me and me paper
Money is my top priority, and I won't let anything or anyone get in the way of that.
So when me come inna di place, me undertaker
When I enter a room, everyone knows that I mean business and that I'm the one in charge.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Hey, beautiful, come closer to me.
Me, me number one inna me city
Me steady repping, representing for me city, yo
I'm the best in my city, and I always represent for it.
African-born, me rep my ting, yo
Me come clean like me come inna me video
As an African artist, I always represent my heritage, and I'm always on point like I am in my music videos.
Me, me come through like a soldier
She give me tease and she pleasing my roja
I come through with strength and power like a soldier, and the lady I'm with is teasing me and making me feel good.
She got the keys to my Porsche and my Rover
We in Miami livin' La Vida Loca, ayy
My girl has access to my luxury cars, and we're living it up in Miami, having the time of our lives.
Girl, you got that ting, I know
You got the body, I know
You make me sing, I know
You make me sing, I know, ay
Girl, you have that special something that I'm attracted to. Your beauty and presence make me want to sing and be happy.
Too mix up in drama to go outside
Too mix up in drama to free my mind
Jealous people around me, I need to change my life
I just turn colder every time I try
I'm too caught up in drama and negativity, and it's affecting my mental state. I need to change my life and surroundings because of the jealousy and negativity around me.
What would I do without you, my chargie?
I don't feel that way with anybody
Tell me your secrets, I'm not messy
Steady it for me, girl, hold steady
You're my rock and my confidant, and I trust you more than anyone else. I want you to confide in me and hold me down as we navigate through life together.
I wanna put you in my life
Your hair smell like the tropics, your body look nice
One fuck cyaan hold me, we gotta go twice
I'm here for you, just tell me what you like
I wanna put you in my life
I want you to be a part of my life and experience all the amazing things with me. You have a great smell, and I'm attracted to you physically. We can't just have one time together; we need to go again. I'm here for you, and I want to make sure that you're happy, so tell me what you need from me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, come closer
Yeah, beautiful, come even closer to me.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Osabuohien Osaretin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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