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Intro
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BlaqJerzee on the beat | BlaqJerzee on the beat | English - Producer tag |
| Oh na eh | Oh na eh | Ad-lib/vocalizations |
| Oh na na na eh | Oh na na na eh | Ad-lib/vocalizations |
| King King Promise | King King Promise | English - Artist introduction |
| Eh | Eh | Ad-lib |
Verse 1 (Sarkodie)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ahh! | Ahh! | Exclamation |
| Na sɛ ɛda me so no enyɛ dayɛso ah | If this burden on me isn't a dream | Twi - Expressing disbelief at his good fortune |
| Kyere sɛ obaahema woyɛ me dia | It means you are my queen/royal wife | Twi - 'obaahema' literally means queen or king's wife |
| Ahomakye sɛ wo de woti to me so ah | I'm amazed that you lean on me | Twi - Expressing wonder at her trust and dependence on him |
| To no aboɔden na mebia | I ask for the strength to hold it | Twi - Asking for strength to bear the responsibility |
| Ekɛɛ si sumomi soo | It will stand on my love | Twi - His commitment will be based on love |
| Elobi kɛɛ kemibagbo | It's not just words, it's belief/faith | Twi with some Ga influence - Genuine commitment |
| Ekɛɛ sumo mokomokodon | It's a love that is solid/firm | Twi - 'mokomokodon' means solid or firm |
| Ne juame against baa fo | And to fight against anyone who comes against it | Twi - Willingness to defend their love |
Hook (King Promise)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Den kyen sumo oye | This kind of love | Twi/Ga - 'Den kyen' = this kind/type |
| Ever since you came my way | Ever since you came my way | English |
| I have never felt this way | I have never felt this way | English |
| Before before before | Before before before | English - Emphasis through repetition |
| Hia mokokraa bohe daabi | Nothing is lacking at all | Twi - She completes him, he lacks nothing |
| See baby ago hold you | See baby I will hold you | Pidgin English - 'ago' = I will |
| I keep your heart girl | I keep your heart girl | English |
| I never let you go | I never let you go | English |
Chorus (King Promise)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kɛmo Ogbagbemi eeh | Come here, help me/save me | Twi + Yoruba - 'Kɛmo' (Twi: come), 'Ogbagbemi' (Yoruba: save me/help me) |
| Ogbagbemi oo | Save me | Yoruba - Expressing how she rescued/saved him |
| I never think say ago fall | I never thought I would fall | Pidgin English |
| In love like this again | In love like this again | English |
| Ogbagbemi eeh | Save me | Yoruba |
| Ogbagbemi ooh | Save me | Yoruba |
| Ogbagbemi ooh | Save me | Yoruba |
Verse 2 (Sarkodie)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| What else | What else | English |
| Obidiponbidi tseɛ | Something wonderful | Twi/Ga - Exclamation of amazement |
| I can see my shawty from the drive way | I can see my girl from the driveway | English - Anticipation of seeing her |
| ɔpɛ me mepɛ no nso what can I say | She wants me and I want her too, what can I say | Twi + English - Mutual attraction |
| Anything we do we do it our way | Anything we do we do it our way | English - They live life on their own terms |
| How many times we dey kiss, all day | How many times do we kiss, all day | Pidgin English - Constant affection |
| Weyi na Germany foɔ bɛka sheisse | This is what Germans would call 'sheisse' (crazy/amazing) | Twi + German reference - Using German slang for emphasis |
| Me hu no ah mepo o b-b-b-baby | When I see her I feel weak, baby | Twi + English - She makes him weak in the knees |
| ɔka meho from nothing up to the payday | She stuck with me from nothing until payday | Twi + English - She was loyal through struggles |
| Konadu ne J.J | Konadu and J.J | Twi - Reference to his wife Tracy's traditional name Konadu and possibly their child |
| See girl me I want chop kiss | See girl, I want to kiss you | Pidgin English - 'chop' = to eat/enjoy |
| Can you give it to me like this | Can you give it to me like this | English |
| Yenko shopping na forgetti prices | Let's go shopping and forget about prices | Twi + Pidgin - 'Yenko' = let's go; he'll spoil her |
| Sɛ wotwa me ho ko madane Isis | If you embrace me I become crazy like ISIS | Twi - Hyperbole; her embrace drives him wild (ISIS reference is metaphor for intensity) |
| Na mahye w'akoma adwane ɛno nso | And I might burn your heart away | Twi - His love is so intense it might overwhelm |
| Bɛdane crisis but me feeli wonti | It will become a crisis but I can feel it inside | Twi + Pidgin - The intensity could be problematic |
| I want to do the right thing | I want to do the right thing | English - Commitment to doing right by her |
| Make I put the ring on it na me forgetti striking | Let me put the ring on it and forget about hesitating | Pidgin English - Marriage proposal reference |
| Big cars, more money, come sugar my thing | Big cars, more money, come sweeten my life | English/Pidgin - Material blessings she brings |
| Listen to the song I sing | Listen to the song I sing | English - Pay attention to his declaration |
| Bidipon bidi | Something special/wonderful | Twi/Ga - Ad-lib expressing amazement |
Chorus (King Promise)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kɛmo Ogbagbemi eeh | Come here, help me/save me | Twi + Yoruba |
| Ogbagbemi oo | Save me | Yoruba |
| I never think say ago fall | I never thought I would fall | Pidgin English |
| In love like this again | In love like this again | English |
| Ogbagbemi eeh | Save me | Yoruba |
| Ogbagbemi ooh | Save me | Yoruba |
Verse 3 (Sarkodie)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Haah, yea tie | Haah, yeah listen | English/Pidgin - 'tie' = listen |
| Girl no ɔwɔ, good body, sweet face | This girl is real, good body, sweet face | Twi + English - 'ɔwɔ' = she is/exists; praising her beauty |
| True love walking on a beach hay | True love walking on a beach | English - Romantic imagery |
| Day time, night shift | Day time, night shift | English - Always thinking about her, 24/7 |
| Akono wo ne ho daa no be prepaid | Taking care of you daily is like prepaid credit | Twi + English - He's already invested; 'Akono' = taking care |
| You dey deserve all the Gucci and the Balmain | You deserve all the Gucci and the Balmain | Pidgin English - Luxury brands; she deserves the best |
| Ɛnyɛ menkoa na me pɛ oo so so chaw men | It's not a lie that I want only you | Twi - 'Ɛnyɛ menkoa' = it's not a lie; sincere declaration |
| Wo dɔ no mame koto te sɛ shaolin | Your love is strong like shaolin | Twi - Comparing her love's strength to Shaolin martial arts |
| Ɛnnɛ mɛbɔ me violin ahh | Today I will play my violin | Twi - Her love inspires his creativity/music |
| Shawty really like my thing | Girl really likes my personality/style | English slang |
| ɔse me yɛ exciting | She says I'm exciting | Twi + English - 'ɔse' = she says |
| Girl your body be enticing | Girl your body is enticing | English - Attracted to her physically |
| Cake no mewo deda na mepɛ icing | I already have the cake but I want the icing | Twi + English - She's the cake, wants to make it even better with marriage (icing) |
| Fawo sisi no mame na me nyɛ supervising | Even with all this beauty I'm not just supervising | Twi + English - He's fully engaged, not passive |
| But me feel wonti | But I feel it inside | Pidgin - Deep internal conviction |
| I want to do the right thing | I want to do the right thing | English - Commitment to marriage |
| Make I put the ring on it na men forgetti striking | Let me put the ring on it and forget about hesitating | Pidgin English - Marriage proposal, no more delays |
| Big cars, more money, come sugar my thing | Big cars, more money, come sweeten my life | English/Pidgin - Promising prosperity |
| Listen to the song I sing | Listen to the song I sing | English |
Chorus (King Promise)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kɛmo Ogbagbemi eeh | Come here, help me/save me | Twi + Yoruba |
| Ogbagbemi oo | Save me | Yoruba |
| I never think say ago fall | I never thought I would fall | Pidgin English |
| In love like this again | In love like this again | English |
| Ogbagbemi eeh | Save me | Yoruba |
| Ogbagbemi ooh | Save me | Yoruba |
Hook (King Promise)
| Original | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Den kyen sumo oye | This kind of love | Twi/Ga |
| Ever since you came my way | Ever since you came my way | English |
| I've never felt this way | I've never felt this way | English |
| Before before before | Before before before | English |
| Hia mokokraa bohe daabi | Nothing is lacking at all | Twi - Complete fulfillment |
| See baby ago hold you | See baby I will hold you | Pidgin English |
| I keep your heart girl | I keep your heart girl | English |
| I never let you go | I never let you go | English - Title callback |