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Melanin Lyrics

When a good girl gone bad
What you gonna do
Run go meet her dad
You don wanna do
Well this is Sauti Sol, Patoranking, world best yo watch this
Love confession

[CHORUS]:
She’s a heart breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her
She’s a heart breaker
She bend over back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her

So tell me why you do me so
So tell me why you do me so
Baby me will never let you go
Girl me nah go let you go
So tell me why you do me so
Tell me why you do me so
Girl me no go let you go
Swear me no go let you go

Me spend all me money
Spend all me cash
Call you me honey
but you threw me pon trash
Or you think say me go leave you like that (No way)
Why you do me like that yeh
Girl I’m waiting on you
Even if them hating on you
But me never send them ooh

In my life
I’ve never seen melanin so dark
You’re the queen of the dancefloor
Na your social life kwa Nairobi scene
Would you put me in your diary
In My life I’ve never seen melanin so dark
You’re the queen of the dance floor
Na your social life they are rubbishing baby
Would you put me in your diary

CHORUS
She’s a heart breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her
She’s a heart breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her

So tell me why you do me so
So tell me why you do me so
Baby me will never let you go oh
Girl me no go let you go
So tell me why you do me so?
Tell me why you do me so
Girl me no go let you go
Swear me no go let you go

I think I saw you in a magazine
Or maybe on TV
Lakini up close we mi queen
You’re a queen
And if you know me well
You’ll know I don’t  kiss and tell
But I want you to myself baby

In my life yo
Me never seen melanin so dark
You’re the queen of the dance floor
Night socialite pon di Lagos scene bb
Would you put me in your diary
In my life  I never seen
Melanin so dark
You’re the queen of the dance floor
Night socialite pon the Lagos scene bb
Would you put me in your diary

CHORUS
She’s a heart breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her
She’s a heart breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her

So tell me why you do me so?
So tell me why you do me so
Baby me will never let you go oh
Girl me no go let you go
So tell me why you do me so?
Tell me why you do me so
Girl me no go let you go
Swear me no go let you go


In my life I’ve never seen
Melanin body shaking like a tambourine all night
Ina mi head you are di melody bb
Ina mi head you are di melody
In my life I never seen
Melanin so dark
You’re the queen of the dance floor
Na your social life kwa Nairobi scene babe
Would you put me in your diary

A heart breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapour
I wanna date her
She’s a heartt breaker
She bend over her back breaker
Steaming hot water vapor
I wanna date her
Yeah iye

 


Melanin

Melanin Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration

Released on November 21, 2017, "Melanin" by Kenyan group Sauti Sol featuring Nigerian artist Patoranking is a vibrant track that celebrates the beauty and allure of a dark-skinned woman. The collaboration brings together distinct East and West African musical styles, resulting in a rhythmically engaging song perfect for the dance floor. The lyrics paint a picture of intense admiration for a woman whose dark complexion, described as "melanin so dark," is a striking and captivating feature.

The song expresses both fascination and a touch of exasperation towards the subject of their affection. She is repeatedly called a "heart breaker," someone with a powerful presence on the dance floor and within social scenes, specifically referencing Nairobi and Lagos. Despite her seemingly elusive or difficult nature ("why you do me so"), the singers express a strong desire to be with her ("I wanna date her") and a firm resolve not to let her go ("me will never let you go"). This dynamic captures the intoxicating pull of someone who is both highly desirable and perhaps a challenge to win over.

Beyond the romantic pursuit, the song serves as a powerful anthem appreciating dark skin, a feature sometimes marginalized in global beauty standards. By specifically highlighting "melanin so dark" as a point of breathtaking beauty ("In my life I’ve never seen melanin so dark"), the song champions this particular aspect of identity and appearance. It elevates the dark-skinned woman to the status of a "queen," worthy of admiration and attention on prominent urban stages.

From a broader perspective on beauty and identity, scripture offers reflections on the wonder of human creation. Psalm 139:14 speaks of being "fearfully and wonderfully made," a general affirmation of the inherent worth and intricate design of each individual. More specifically, within the love poetry of the Song of Solomon, the female voice proclaims, "Dark am I, yet lovely" (Song of Solomon 1:5), acknowledging dark skin as a beautiful attribute and challenging potential prejudice. While "Melanin" is a contemporary secular celebration, these scriptural passages echo a similar theme of recognizing and valuing beauty in diverse forms, including dark skin.

Ultimately, "Melanin" is an ode to a specific form of beauty, highlighting the magnetic charm and impact of a dark-skinned woman. It's a track that combines catchy rhythms with a message of appreciation, encouraging listeners to recognize and celebrate the richness and depth found in dark melanin, making it both an enjoyable listen and an inspirational statement on self-love and beauty standards.
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