maame
Obrafo Lyrics
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I hate you so much right now
I hate you so much Right Now
I hate you so much right now
One day you will know
These are the words of my mother
As I'm getting Old, ebi now wey I remember
A young girl like me
Shouldn't be caught with an old school fool
He told me he was a banker, not knowing bank robber
This man is a Gangster, Bukom Banku Boxer
Osori anopaaa, bolabo bodambo Oo. 3duru awiah ahh
Soccer ne ganja nkoaa Oo
Now he dey beat me, every Night and Day
Maame Hwe
You use to warn me, but I didn't wanna know
Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Hwe nia Akwaa nu de y3 me
Na pikin no dey hear Mama
Pikin no dey hear papa
3nd3 nkwalaa ya ba, Social Media y3da
B3ye na yabo obra pa
B3ye na y3ya Odo pa
Nanso akwalaa no di3 – Wohu koto ani aa wo se abaa Oo
He told me he was a banker, not knowing bank robber
This man is a Gangster, Bukom Banku Boxer
Osori anopaaa, bolabo bodambo Oo. 3duru awiah ahh
Shocker ne ganja nkoaa Oo
Now he dey beat me, every Night and Day
Maame Hwe
You use to warn me, but I didn't wanna know
Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Hwe nia Akwaa no de y3 me
I hate you so much Right Now
I hate you so much right now
I hate you so much Right Now
I hate you so much right now
One day you will know
These are the words of my mother
As I'm getting old, ebi now wey I remember
So I'm parking all my tools, I'm going back a home
A young girl like me
Shouldn't be caught with an old school fool
He told me he was a banker, not knowing bank robber
This man is a Gangster, Bukom Banku Boxer
Osori anopaaa, bolabo bodambo Oo. 3duru awiah ahh
Soccer ne ganja nkoaa Oo
Now he dey beat me, every Night and Day
Maame Hwe
You use to warn me, but I didn't wanna know
Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Hwe nia Akwaa no de y3 me
Now he dey beat me, every now and then
Maame Hwe
You use to warn me, but I didn't wanna know
Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe
Maame Hwe Oo, Hwe nia Akwaa no de y3 me
I hate you so much Right Now
I hate you so much right now
I hate you so much Right Now
I hate you so much right now
Overall Meaning
The song "Maame" by Obrafo is a powerful anthem that tells the story of a young girl who is abused by her partner. The lyrics talk about the girl's regret for not listening to her mother's advice and falling in love with an older man who is a gangster and a boxer. The girl now realizes that the man she loves is a bank robber and an abuser who beats her every night and day. She reflects on her mistakes and decides to leave the toxic relationship and return home. The song ends with the girl expressing her hatred for her abuser and her regret for not listening to her mother's warnings.
The lyrics of this song are impactful and powerful. They convey a message of empowerment and self-love to young girls and women who may be trapped in abusive relationships. The lyrics also highlight the importance of listening to the advice of our parents and loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate you so much Right Now
The singer expresses their strong feelings of hatred towards someone in the present moment.
One day you will know
The singer reflects on the words of their mother, who warned them about the dangers of being with the wrong person.
These are the words of my mother
The singer attributes the words of advice and warning to their mother.
As I'm getting Old, ebi now wey I remember
The artist reflects on how as they get older, they start to remember and appreciate the wisdom of their mother's words.
So I'm parking all my tools, I'm going back a home
The artist decides to leave their current situation and return home, where they feel safe and loved.
A young girl like me / Shouldn't be caught with an old school fool
The singer acknowledges that they were naive to be with an older man who turned out to be abusive.
He told me he was a banker, not knowing bank robber / This man is a Gangster, Bukom Banku Boxer / Osori anopaaa, bolabo bodambo Oo. 3duru awiah ahh / Soccer ne ganja nkoaa Oo
The singer reveals that their partner lied to them about his profession and is actually involved in criminal activity and drug use.
Now he dey beat me, every Night and Day / Maame Hwe / You use to warn me, but I didn't wanna know
The artist describes the abuse they are experiencing and admits that their mother warned them about this person but they did not listen.
Maame Hwe Oo, Maame Hwe / Maame Hwe Oo, Hwe nia Akwaa no de y3 me / Na pikin no dey hear Mama / Pikin no dey hear papa / 3nd3 nkwalaa ya ba, Social Media y3da / B3ye na yabo obra pa / B3ye na y3ya Odo pa / Nanso akwalaa no di3 – Wohu koto ani aa wo se abaa Oo
The artist addresses their mother and regrets not listening to her warnings. They acknowledge the tendency of young people to ignore the advice of their elders and be influenced by social media. The artist realizes that their mother was right and wishes they had listened earlier.
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