Medicine
c.wong Lyrics

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Intro
Medicine oh
Come give me your medicine oh
Gbo gbo ni shi alogbo
Girl, I have been catching cold
I need you to take me home
Come be that fire wey go warm me tire
E dey do me like fever see me I dey shiver

Sweet like Fanta nobody fit do me
Like you do me baby, like you do shade
The things you do me baby
Make me want spend my money
Baby waka she re
Cos you make my medulla don they go payanyan
Payanyan, Payanyan, Payanyan
Payanyan Payanyan, Payanyan
Payanyan Payanyan Payanyan ooh
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
Want to Kpa, kpa kpa
Want to kpa
Want to kpa, kpa, kpa
Want to Kpa,
Want to kpa, kpa, kpa
Other girls dem be feeling
Dem feeling, dem feeling the boy
Girl, I no fit tell can't guarantee your happiness
If you could do me right
Maybe we can work this out
To the moon and back all for you
From the bottom on my heart girl is true
I'm writing this love song for you
Cos you make my medulla don they go payanyan
Payanyan, Payanyan, Payanyan
Payanyan Payanyan, Payanyan
Payanyan Payanyan Payanyan ooh
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
The things you do me baby
Make me want spend my money
Baby waka she re
Cos you make my medulla don they go payanyan
Payanyan, Payanyan, Payanyan
Payanyan Payanyan, Payanyan
Payanyan Payanyan Payanyan ooh
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
Medicine oh Medicine
Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine
Medicine oh Medicine

Come give me your medicine oh
Medicine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to c.wong's song "Medicine" talk about the singer's longing for someone's love and affection. The metaphor of medicine is used to describe the person's presence as something that can cure the singer's emotional ailments. The opening lines suggest that the singer is in need of healing and seeks the person to be their "medicine." The repetition of the phrase "Medicine oh, come give me your medicine oh" emphasizes the desperation for this healing presence.

The lyrics also highlight the intensity of the singer's feelings towards this person. They mention that the person makes them feel hot like fire and experiences a feverish shiver when around them. The singer is captivated by the way this person does things, comparing it to no one else and expressing a desire to spend money on them. They are infatuated to the point that their medulla, a vital part of the brain, is affecting their behavior.

The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of this person being the singer's medicine. The bridge suggests that the singer is unsure if they can guarantee the person's happiness but they hope that by doing things right, they can work things out. The love song that the singer is writing for this person shows their deep commitment and desire to make things work.

Overall, the lyrics of "Medicine" express a yearning for someone's love and affection, depicting them as the healing force in the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Medicine oh
This is an expression of the singer's desire for a healing and comforting presence in their life

Come give me your medicine oh
The singer is requesting the listener to provide them with the love and support they need

Gbo gbo ni shi alogbo
This phrase in Yoruba language emphasizes that everyone needs someone to lean on

Girl, I have been catching cold
The artist is metaphorically saying that they have been feeling emotionally cold and in need of warmth

I need you to take me home
The artist is expressing their desire for the listener to be a place of comfort and safety for them

Come be that fire wey go warm me tire
The singer wants the listener to be the source of passion and warmth that will rejuvenate them

E dey do me like fever see me I dey shiver
The singer is experiencing intense emotions, comparing it to the symptoms of a fever

Sweet like Fanta nobody fit do me
The artist is conveying that no one else can make them feel as good as the listener does

Like you do me baby, like you do shade
The listener's actions and presence have a profound effect on the artist, making them feel cherished and protected

The things you do me baby
The artist is referring to the positive impact the listener has on their life

Make me want spend my money
The listener's influence makes the singer want to invest their resources and effort in the relationship

Baby waka she re
A playful way of saying that the listener's presence makes the world feel more vibrant and exciting

Cos you make my medulla don they go payanyan
The singer's medulla oblongata, a part of the brain associated with emotions, is being stimulated by the listener, leading to intense joy and excitement

Payanyan, Payanyan, Payanyan
Repetition of the word 'payanyan' emphasizes the electrifying effect the listener has on the singer

Want to Kpa, kpa kpa
The singer expresses a desire for physical intimacy and closeness

Want to kpa
A repetition of the desire for physical intimacy

Other girls dem be feeling
The artist acknowledges that other people may be attracted to them but asserts that their feelings are unique for the listener

Dem feeling, dem feeling the boy
Other people may have feelings for the singer, but the singer emphasizes their devotion to the listener

Girl, I no fit tell can't guarantee your happiness
The singer acknowledges that they cannot promise to always make the listener happy

If you could do me right
The artist suggests that if the listener treats them well and reciprocates their love, the relationship can succeed

Maybe we can work this out
The artist is hopeful that the relationship can overcome any challenges if both parties are willing to make it work

To the moon and back all for you
The artist is expressing their willingness to go to great lengths and make sacrifices for the listener

From the bottom on my heart girl is true
The singer reassures the listener that their love and affection for them is genuine and sincere

I'm writing this love song for you
The artist is expressing their devotion and affection by dedicating a song to the listener

Medicine oh Medicine
Reiteration of the need for the listener's healing presence and love

The things you do me baby
Again, the singer emphasizes the positive impact of the listener's actions on their life

Make me want spend my money
The listener's influence makes the singer eager to invest in their relationship and make them happy

Medicine oh Medicine
Reiteration of the desire for the listener's healing presence and love

Come give me your medicine oh
The singer is once again requesting the listener to provide them with the love and support they need

Medicine
The singer is emphasizing the importance of the listener's love and care as a curative force in their life

Want to Kpa, kpa, kpa
The repetition of the desire for physical intimacy and closeness

Want to Kpa,
A repetition of the desire for physical intimacy and closeness

Want to kpa, kpa, kpa
The repetition of the desire for physical intimacy and closeness

Want to Kpa,
A repetition of the desire for physical intimacy and closeness

Want to kpa, kpa, kpa
The repetition of the desire for physical intimacy and closeness

The things you do me baby
Once again, the singer emphasizes the positive impact of the listener's actions on their life

Make me want spend my money
The listener's influence makes the singer eager to invest in their relationship and make them happy

Baby waka she re
An expression of the listener's vibrant and exciting presence in the singer's life

Cos you make my medulla don they go payanyan
The listener's effect on the artist's medulla oblongata (associated with emotions) is causing them to feel electrified and excited

Payanyan, Payanyan, Payanyan
Repetition of the word 'payanyan' to emphasize the intense excitement caused by the listener

Payanyan Payanyan, Payanyan
Repetition of the word 'payanyan' to emphasize the intense excitement caused by the listener

Payanyan Payanyan Payanyan ooh
Repetition of the word 'payanyan' to emphasize the profound impact of the listener on the singer's emotions

Medicine oh Medicine
Reiteration of the need for the listener's healing presence and love

Come give me your medicine oh
The artist is once again requesting the listener to provide them with the love and support they need

Medicine
The artist is emphasizing the importance of the listener's love and care as a curative force in their life