“Wa” by Asake is a high-octane Afrobeats anthem centered on the themes of intense longing and emotional surrender. The track chronicles Asake’s relentless pursuit of a woman who has captivated his heart, blending raw desire with a deep sense of devotion. Throughout the lyrics, love is portrayed as an overwhelming force, positioning his muse as the sole person in control of his emotional world.
Ultimately, “Wa” serves as a vivid exploration of admiration and obsession. It highlights the vulnerability of a man so deeply connected to his partner that he is willing to lose himself entirely in the heat of her love.
Read Wa Lyrics by Asake below!
[Intro]
Man I’ve been searching lately, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi (Ubah), jẹ́ kamakazi, oh, baby
(Wah dem a say?)
Searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya
Searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya
Searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya
Searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh baby, oh baby (Baby)
One man’s meat is another man’s poison, ọsọndị ọwẹndị
(Searching for ya, searching for ya, searching for ya)
Man, I’ve been searching lately, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi, jẹ́ kamakazi, oh baby
(I’ve been searching for you, girl)
[Chorus]
Love nwantiti, over love
I’ma ever wanting-ting this your love
Only you get the keys to my love
Make I losе my sanity for your love
Man, I’ve been searching latеly, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi, jẹ́ kamakazi, oh baby
(Try and take it easy, I can’t take it easy)
[Verse]
Father Father, holy Father Father (Father)
The way your body talking to me, I go murder
Mí ò lè fẹ́ ẹnì kankan lórí ẹ, my lover
What goes up must come down (Oh, it’s you, badman, don’t know)
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Oh Abena, oh Abena, oh Abena
One agenda, one agenda, one agenda
Sexy Abena, sexy Abena, sexy Abena
For you I surrender, for you I surrender
[Pre-Chorus]
Man I’ve been searching lately, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi, jẹ́ kamakazi, oh baby (Jẹ́ kamakazi)
(Man tried taking you)
Man I’ve been searching lately, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi, jẹ́ kamakazi, oh baby (Ayy you see what she done?)
[Chorus]
Love nwantiti, over love
I’ma ever wanting-ting this your love
Only you get the keys to my love
Make I lose my sanity for your love
Man I’ve been searching lately, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi, jẹ́ kamakazi, oh baby (See I’m going crazy, girl)
[Outro]
Man I’ve been searching lately, ṣ’o ń gbọ́ mi
Olólùfẹ́ mi, jẹ́ kamakazi, oh baby (Yeah-yeah)
