Duro Timi
Yemi Alade Lyrics
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Duro duro oh
It's a heartfelt story
Me and my boo me and my boo
I tell you say i no wan do
But you already know deep down
That i do i do
I say i no want
When i call you daddy
You say you no want
Just because i'm facing my music
Like i send nobody whoaa
But you know deep down in there
There aint no one that can compare
Why you wanna leave me alone…
Baby duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Cos i love you
Duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Timi eey
The other day
I felt so weak (weak uhn)
The only thing that could save me was a miracle
And that was you (that was you)
Now i call you daddy
You say you no want
And you call me baby
I say i no want
Just because i'm facing my music
Like i send nobody whoaa
But you know deep down in there
There aint no one that can compare
Why you wanna leave me alone
Baby duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Cos i love you
Duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Timi eey
Ooh my days ain't the same
My night aint the same
My life feels so empty since the day that you walked away
No gravity can hold me
Nothing can stop the chemistry
No oh, Dont walk away
Why you wanna run away
Tell me why you wanna run away
Why you wanna run away
Tell me why you wanna run away
Dont you know that you are all i gat
Why you wanna run away
Dont you know that you are all i gat
Baby duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Cos i love you
Duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Timi eey
Baby duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Cos i love you
Duro timi oh
Duro timi oh
Duro timi
Timi eey
Oh duro duro
The song 'Duro Timi' by Yemi Alade is a love song that describes the emotional tug-of-war between two lovers who are trying to navigate their way through the ups and downs of their relationship. The song title 'Duro Timi' means 'Stay with Me' in Yoruba, one of the major languages in Nigeria.
In the beginning, the female protagonist expresses her reluctance to pursue a romantic relationship with her lover, even though deep down, she knows she wants to be with him. The chorus is a plea to her lover to stay with her and love her, despite their differences and struggles. The female protagonist recounts a time when she felt weak and the only thing that could save her was her lover, but now he seems to want to leave her alone. She laments the changes in her life since he left and begs him to return to her.
Throughout the song, the male protagonist hesitates to commit fully to the relationship, but the female protagonist knows that there is no one who can compare to him. They both struggle with their feelings and the challenges of maintaining a relationship in the music industry. Ultimately, the song expresses a desire for love and understanding, and a plea for the two lovers to stay together and support each other through the highs and lows of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Duro duro oh
Repetition of 'duro' to emphasize the need to stay and not leave.
It's a heartfelt story
The song is a sincere tale of love and heartbreak.
Me and my boo me and my boo
The singer and her lover are a couple.
I tell you say i no wan do
The artist initially denies her love for her partner.
But you already know deep down
The artist's partner knows she is lying about not loving him.
That i do i do
Contradicts speaker's initial statement and confirms her love for her partner.
When you call me baby
When her partner calls her 'baby'...
I say i no want
...she initially denies feeling anything for him.
When i call you daddy
When she calls him 'daddy'...
You say you no want
...he also initially denies having feelings for her.
Just because i'm facing my music
The singer is focused on her career and busy with work.
Like i send nobody whoaa
The artist may come across as indifferent to her partner's feelings.
But you know deep down in there
Despite her demeanor, the singer's partner knows how she truly feels about him.
There aint no one that can compare
The singer's love for her partner is incomparable.
Why you wanna leave me alone…
The singer is confused as to why her partner wants to break up with her.
Baby duro timi oh
A plea to her partner to stay and not leave (duro timi translates to 'stay with me').
The other day
Refers to a previous moment in time.
I felt so weak (weak uhn)
The singer felt vulnerable and helpless without her partner in her life.
The only thing that could save me was a miracle
The singer needed her partner to come back to her in order to feel whole again.
And that was you (that was you)
Her partner was the miracle she needed to save her.
Ooh my days ain't the same
The artist's life has drastically changed without her partner in it.
My night aint the same
The artist's nights are lonely and empty without her partner by her side.
My life feels so empty since the day that you walked away
The singer feels like her life has no meaning since her partner left her.
No gravity can hold me
The artist feels weightless and adrift without her partner.
Nothing can stop the chemistry
The singer and her partner have a strong connection that cannot be ignored.
Dont you know that you are all i gat
Her partner is all she has and she needs him to be happy.
Timi eey
A Yoruba phrase that expresses sorrow or sadness.
Oh duro duro
Repetition of 'duro' to emphasize the need to stay and not leave.
Contributed by Kaylee O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@feranmihall3268
I Love the fact that this sounds like R&B while still maintaining the African flavor. I think that some people feel that African songs have to be fast all the time to get people to dance, but with this Yemi has shown that she is strong when it comes to getting people to dance and when it comes to pulling at their emotions. Love the song and love the Video!!!😍😘👍🏾
@toluanne
feranmi hall exactlyyy such a beautiful combination!
@borninfinitycharles239
Well said
@borninfinitycharles239
Definitely agree
@borninfinitycharles239
Tolu anne is gorgeous
@toluanne
Cortlandt Charles me? Lool thank you
@JiJi-pi2pc
this song deserves more views !!
@schmidtevita
Nice
@estherbabyj6751
Yes you correct but you know that some Nigeria Doe's not like to listen the kind of music, some Nigeria likes dancing songs, I really loved this song ,all YEmi alade songs,is one of my favorite ,am also an artist musician, I wish to feature her ,but am upcoming artist, may my dreams come true amen
@memekay4917
Anayah Harris. Its so sad when I hear Americans make such patronizing statements. " her English is getting good". The advantage Africans have is the option to choose what language we prefer to deliver our message. We are not limited to one language. Majority of us speak perfect English and are highly educated. ( having an accent does not equate to poor dialect or grammar). I really wish that most of you are privileged to experience the liberation that comes with being multi- lingual.