Come closer
Omah Lay Lyrics

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Like tell me what the fuck am I

Every time I leave, you call me the devil (Jesus)
I tried and tried and tried to understand you
It didn't work
You spend too much time inside the bathroom for pictures
You think too much, I know this about you

Do you even listen to yourself?
You're living inside your head
You should come out of your shell
Nothing is wrong with your dress
Come I will teach you a step
How to live right here on earth
But you have to work with me

First, baby come closer (closer, closer)
Baby come closer (closer, closer)
I've been there before now (oh now, oh now, oh now)
You should come closer
If you come come closer
Baby come closer
Your body dey there
Your mind e dey here (oh bebe, oh bebe)
E gats be united (oh oh oh)
Your mind e dey here
Your body dey there (oh bebe, oh bebe o)
E gats be united

I put my life in jah hand normally
I believe in love and harmony
Why I want to come dey shalaye
You know I'm the one for you
I prefer you dey my aparte
Make I give you half my salary
Make I learn from you my primaries
Everything dem write for book

Baby come closer (closer, closer)
Baby come closer (closer, closer)
I've been there before now (oh now, oh now, oh now)
You should come closer
If you come come closer
Baby come closer
Your body dey there
Your mind e dey here (oh bebe, oh bebe)
E gats be united (oh oh oh)
Your mind e dey here

Your body dey there (oh bebe, oh bebe, oh)
E gats be united

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Omah Lay's song "Come Closer" depict the lyrical persona's frustration and confusion in a relationship. The opening lines, "What am I doing / Like tell me what the fuck am I," reveal the persona's internal struggle and uncertainty about their actions and the direction of the relationship. They are seeking clarity and understanding.

The persona expresses their efforts to understand their partner, stating, "I tried and tried and tried to understand you / It didn't work." This suggests that despite their attempts, they are unable to fully comprehend their partner's thoughts and emotions. The persona also highlights their partner's tendency to spend excessive time taking pictures in the bathroom, suggesting a preoccupation with appearance and self-image.

The line, "You think too much, I know this about you / Do you even listen to yourself?" reflects the persona's observation that their partner tends to overanalyze and may not be in touch with their own thoughts and opinions. They urge their partner to come out of their own headspace and embrace the real world.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for closeness and unity in the relationship. The persona sings, "Baby come closer / Your body dey there, your mind e dey here / E gats be united." They long for a deeper connection where both physical and emotional presence are aligned.

Overall, "Come Closer" delves into the complexities and challenges of a relationship where understanding, communication, and unity are lacking. It portrays the persona's desire for closeness and their attempts to bridge the gap between them and their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

What am I doing
I am questioning my actions and choices

Like tell me what the fuck am I
Please explain to me what I am doing and why

Every time I leave, you call me the devil (Jesus)
Whenever I go away, you see me as a bad person

I tried and tried and tried to understand you
I made multiple attempts to comprehend you

It didn't work
But my efforts were unsuccessful

You spend too much time inside the bathroom for pictures
You allocate excessive time in the bathroom taking pictures

You think too much, I know this about you
You overanalyze things, and I am aware of this habit

Do you even listen to yourself?
Do you actually pay attention to your own words?

You're living inside your head
You dwell too much in your own thoughts

You should come out of your shell
It would be beneficial for you to break free from your introverted nature

Nothing is wrong with your dress
There is no issue with your attire

Come I will teach you a step
Let me guide you in the right direction

How to live right here on earth
I will show you how to thrive in this world

But you have to work with me
However, you must cooperate with me

First, baby come closer (closer, closer)
Firstly, my dear, move nearer to me

I've been there before now (oh now, oh now, oh now)
I have experienced that in the past

You should come closer
You should also come closer

If you come come closer
If you decide to come closer

Your body dey there
Your physical presence is here

Your mind e dey here (oh bebe, oh bebe)
Your thoughts are focused on this place

E gats be united (oh oh oh)
It must be unified

I put my life in jah hand normally
Typically, I entrust my life to a higher power (like Jah/God)

I believe in love and harmony
I have faith in love and peaceful coexistence

Why I want to come dey shalaye
Why would I want to keep talking and blabbering?

You know I'm the one for you
You are aware that I am the right person for you

I prefer you dey my aparte
I would rather have you by my side

Make I give you half my salary
Let me share half of my earnings with you

Make I learn from you my primaries
Allow me to gain knowledge from you, especially the basics

Everything dem write for book
Everything that is written in books

Your body dey there
Your physical presence is here

Your mind e dey here (oh bebe, oh bebe)
Your thoughts are focused on this place

E gats be united (oh oh oh)
It must be unified

Lyrics © BND NATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Miracle Christopher Otiasah, Stanley Omah Didia

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