Johnny Drille - Anyway Lyrics
Lyrics
It’s a Gbedu It’s a GbeduEven if you make more money than me my darling(I’ll love you anyway)What if I lose my steeze and composure too you tell me(I’ll love you anyway)What if my giving o i’s no longer giving oo(I’ll love you anyway)So there juju no go workTheir gossip no go work you tell me(I’ll love you anyway)If I dey a billion miles awayIf I start to eat a million times a dayWhat if I come gamble our savingsBaby shey you no go tell me sai go beIf I no come fine again ehIf I no come fresh again ehIf I no get leg, If I no get teethIf we no fit chop againImagine I stop to prayThough that will be so insaneTell me Ada Owerri, will you love me anywayEven if you make more money than me my darling(I’ll love you anyway)What if I lose my steeze and composure too you tell me(I’ll love you anyway)What if my giving o is no longer giving oo(I’ll love you anyway)So their juju no go work, their gossip no go work you tell me(I’ll love you anyway)If I grow a pot belly, shey you no go go funnyIf them start to come for me shey you no go japa niIf I borrow big money shey you go pay it off for meIf them suck my blood dry shey you go be my blood tonicMy baby what do you sayIf I no come fine again ehIf I no come fresh again ehIf I no get leg, If I no get teethIf we no fit chop againImagine i stop to prayThough that will be so insaneTell me Ada Owerri will you love me anywayEven if you make more money than me my darling(I’ll love you anyway)What if I lose my steeze and composure too you tell me(I’ll love you anyway)What if my giving o is no longer giving oo(I’ll love you anyway)So their juju no go work, their gossip no go work you tell me(I’ll love you anyway)If I no know how to dance will you dance with me elomiIf I come in prayer will you call on elohimIf I beg you sing for will you sing me joromiIf our love quench fireWill you pour the kerosene
Video
Johnny Drille & Don Jazzy - Anyway (Performance Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Johnny Drille’s single "Anyway," released on November 13, 2024, with a performance video featuring Don Jazzy, delves into the profound theme of unconditional love, presenting a heartfelt pledge of devotion that resonates deeply with scriptural affirmations of enduring affection. The song's narrative is built around a series of hypothetical scenarios, each posing the question of whether love would persist through hardship, misfortune, or personal decline. The artist directly addresses a beloved, "Ada Owerri," and poses questions about financial disparity ("Even if you make more money than me"), loss of personal bearing ("What if I lose my steeze and composure too"), and fading vitality ("If I no come fine again," "If I no get leg, If I no get teeth"). These are not mere romantic musings; they mirror the steadfastness commanded and exemplified in scripture. For instance, the enduring nature of love described in 1 Corinthians 13:7, "It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres," finds a secular echo in Drille’s lyrical exploration. The song’s core message is a powerful testament to commitment, suggesting that true love transcends superficial qualities and material possessions, much like God’s love for humanity is described as unmerited and unfailing, even when we falter. The repeated affirmation, "I’ll love you anyway," serves as a chorus of unwavering dedication, paralleling divine promises such as those found in Romans 8:38-39, which assures believers that nothing can separate them from God's love. The song touches upon external adversities as well, such as "their juju no go work, their gossip no go work," reflecting the scriptural warnings against relying on false powers and the assurance that God’s protection is paramount. Furthermore, the lyrical imagery of facing difficult financial situations ("If I borrow big money shey you go pay it off for me") and even existential crises ("Imagine I stop to pray") can be interpreted through the lens of faith's role in supporting relationships through trials, as wisdom and faithfulness are often tested in times of scarcity and temptation. The closing lines, with their metaphorical inquiries about enduring love even when firey challenges arise ("If our love quench fire / Will you pour the kerosene"), poetically encapsulate the spirit of sacrifice and continued effort required to maintain a relationship, akin to the biblical exhortation to "fan into flame the gift of God" (2 Timothy 1:6). This song, therefore, offers a beautiful human articulation of the enduring, sacrificial, and unconditional love that is a cornerstone of faith.