Here is the official lyrics of Mmadu by Acknowledged Nigerian singer and talented songwriter, Ckay.
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CKay – Mmadu Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I want you I need you woah woah
I see through your see-through woah woah
You dey drive me crazy like chauffeur
When I see you I want to do ya
[Pre-Chorus]
Now now
Girl I want you now now
Make I roll my loud loud
Make I glide pon the ting
Make I slide pon the ting
I go make you pass out
Girl na you go first tap out
When I roll my loud loud
Make I glide pon the ting
Make I slide pon the ting
[Chorus]
Omalicha I ga e gbu mmadu
I ga e gbu mmadu
N’abania i ga ma mmadu ma mmadu
I go chop am like salad like salad
Mhmm you too bad you too bad
[Post-Chorus]
Hmm hmm
You too bad
Hmm hmm
Too bad
Hmm hmm
Burst my head oh ah
Hmm hmm
[Verse 2]
You and I
Baby you and I
We were meant to be girl
Ooh our love no go die e no go die
Look inna my eyes
When I’m inside
Tell me it’s mine
Hold on tight
[Pre-Chorus]
Now now
Girl I want you now now
Make I roll my loud loud
Make I glide pon the ting
Make I slide pon the ting
I go make you pass out
Girl na you go first tap out
Make I smoke my loud loud
I go slide my tin
Inside your tin
[Chorus]
Omalicha i ga e gbu mmadu
I ga e gbu mmadu
N’abania i ga ma mmadu ma mmadu
I go chop am like salad salad
Because you too bad you too bad
[Post-Chorus]
Hmm hmm
You too bad
Hmm hmm
Too bad
Hmm hmm
Burst my head oh ah
Hmm hmm
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FAQs:
What does “Mmadu” mean?
“Mmadu” means “person” in Igbo, the language widely spoken in southeastern Nigeria. In the song, CKay uses it to refer to his love interest, making the title a poetic way of saying “you” or “that special person
What is the overall theme of the song?
The song is a sensual love anthem, blending lust, desire, and romantic devotion. CKay expresses intense attraction:
“I want you, I need you… you dey drive me crazy”
He even plays with imagery, calling her beauty lethal (“fine girl… beauty can kill a person”) and describing erotic intimacy with lines like “I’ll eat it like salad.”
Which languages are used in the lyrics?
The song mixes English and Nigerian Pidgin, with some phrases or words in Igbo:
English/Pidgin: “I want you, I need you,” “you dey drive me crazy”
Igbo: “Omalicha” (meaning “beautiful girl”), “mmadu” (person). What inspired the music video and its visuals?
The video, directed by Ahmed Mosh and shot in Lagos, portrays sensual tension and physical intimacy. CKay said the inspiration was sexual tension, aiming for a more sensual and mature vibe compared to his earlier works. The visuals showcase floating scenes, food plates aside, set across Lagos’s diverse landscapes, symbolizing the melting pot of emotions and desire.
When was “Mmadu” released and on which album?
“Mmadu” was released as a promotional single ahead of CKay’s debut studio album “Sad Romance”, which came out on 23 September 2022 under Warner Music Africa