Here is the official lyrics of By Now by Nigerian gifted singer and talented songwriter, Ckay.
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Ckay – By Now Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh, oh, oh
Yeah
[Verse 1]
Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy ya, shimmy, shimmy ya, shimmy ya, oh, oh
She no dey wear brazziere when she see me, yeah, see me, yeah, oh, oh
Nobody wickeder than you, shawty
Why you dey catch my cruise on?
I should be beside and inside you
Shawty, oh, woah-woah
[Chorus]
By now
We suppose don’t fuck by now
How you go dey tease me up till now? Woah
Ayy, up till now, woah
Make I turn your body upside down
Make our neighbors hear the sound
It’s me and you, no one’s around, oh
And no one’s around, oh
[Post-Chorus]
Ra-ra, woah
Woah, nobody go know, oh-oh
Ra-ra, woah
Woah, nobody go know, oh-oh
Yoyo bitters
The ting dey bitter like yoyo bitters
When you’re not around me
E be like sey I dey for hospital
[Verse 2]
I know what you like
I know what you like
I see it in your eyes
But you too dey disguise
No go slogodo
Are you a bad bitch or are you a cat fish?
The story don dey long
If I no pick your call, it’s not my fault, woah-woah
[Chorus]
By now
We suppose don’t fuck by now
How you go dey tease me up till now? Woah
Ayy, up till now, woah
Make I turn your body upside down
Make our neighbors hear the sound
It’s me and you, no one’s around, oh
And no one’s around, oh
[Post-Chorus]
Ra-ra, woah
Woah, nobody go know, oh-oh
Ra-ra, woah
Woah, nobody go know, oh-oh
Yoyo bitters
The ting dey bitter like yoyo bitters
When you’re not around me
E be like sey I dey for hospital
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FAQs About CKay’s Song “By Now”:
What is the meaning behind “By Now”?
The song captures a sense of playful impatience and romantic longing. The narrator expresses frustration at being teased (“How you go dey tease me up ’til now?”) and repeatedly hints that they “suppose don fuck by now”—i.e., by this point, they should already be intimate. It’s a cheeky blend of desire, seduction, and affectionate banter.
What are some key lyrics/phrases in the chorus?
The catchy chorus includes lines like:
“Woah woah, by now / We suppose don fuck by now”
“Make I turn your body upside down / Make our neighbors hear the sound”
These lyrics reflect both playful teasing and confident expression of intent.
What does “yoyo bitters” refer to in the song?
“Yoyo bitters” seems to be metaphorical slang. It suggests a bittersweet feeling, especially when the partner isn’t around. In some interpretations, it hints at longing so intense it feels “like being in a hospital” without them.
Which album features “By Now”?
“By Now” appears on CKay’s debut full-length album Sad Romance, released on September 23, 2022. The album explores themes of desire, love, infidelity, and emotional tension, with “By Now” being one of its more sensual and assertive tracks.
How was “By Now” received by fans/critics?
Critics praised its production and vibe — for example, The NATIVE highlighted “By Now” for its “heavenly instrumentals and soulful violins” and noted its “bad‑boy vibe” as particularly relatable to younger audiences.
Fans have also shared positive reactions across TikTok, YouTube, and social media, calling it a sleeper hit and celebrating its melodic hook .