Khaid sings a heartfelt song about a complicated romance in Anabella from the album Emotions. Lyricists Fakorede Oluwatobiloba Paul, Sydney Sunday Egere, and Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon write about love mixed with caution. The song features a protagonist torn between affection and skepticism.
Released: August 26, 2023
Anabella
Khaid • From “Emotions”
Lyricist
Fakorede Oluwatobiloba Paul, Sydney Sunday Egere, Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon
Composer
Fakorede Oluwatobiloba Paul, Sydney Sunday Egere, Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, Signal The Plug
Anabella Lyrics Translation Khaid | Emotions
Khaid tells Anabella he is sorry for any hurt and begs her not to leave for a wealthier man. He describes her as the only one who turns him on but also says he will spend money to keep her close. The lyrics show a mix of devotion and distrust.
If I Ever Hurt You Girl I’m SorryIf I ever hurt you, girl, I’m sorry.
Girl I’m SorryGirl, I’m sorry.
Oh My Baby No Go Let Me Follow ZaddyOh my baby, don’t go and follow a ‘zaddy’ (wealthy older man).
Follow ZaddyFollow a ‘zaddy’.
My Anabella Say Na Only You Dey Turn Me OnMy Anabella, you’re the only one who turns me on.
But I No Send Carry My Money Make We Go FajiBut I don’t care, take my money so we can go ‘faji’ (party).
Baby Wetin Sup OhBaby, what’s going on?
Touch My Weaking Point OhYou’ve touched my weak spot.
Make Them Throw Me PunchLet them throw punches at me.
Say Me I Go Take Insult OhI’ll take the insults.
Leave Them Make Them Talk OhLeave them alone and let them talk.
Make Them Talk Rumors OhLet them spread their rumors.
Make Them Throw Me PunchLet them take their swings at me.
Say Me I Go Take Insult OhI’ll handle the disrespect.
Baby Make You No Do GawuBaby, don’t act all ‘gawu’ (stiff and proud).
Oya Take Anything Wey You Want I Be Talk And DoCome on, take whatever you want, I’m a man of my word.
Money Too Long E Get Part TwoMy money’s so long, it’s got a sequel.
I Know Say You Dey Feel Me So No Go Dey MezebuI know you’re into me, so don’t play ‘mezebu’ (games).
Girl You Dey Reason Me One Kind And E Dey Pain Me OhGirl, you’re looking at me some type of way and it hurts me.
And E Dey Pain MeAnd it really hurts me.
If Na Cash Wey You Want I Go Waybill OhIf it’s cash you want, I’ll ‘waybill’ (transfer) it over.
Girl If You Ever Fall My Hand That Thing Go Change Me OhGirl, if you ever ‘fall my hand’ (let me down), that’ll change me.
Say E Go Change MeIt’ll definitely change me.
If I Go Ever Love You Na Maybe OhIf I’m ever going to truly love you, it’s just a maybe.
But Shey You Know Say If IBut do you know that if I,
If I Ever Hurt You Girl I’m SorryIf I ever hurt you, girl, I’m sorry.
Girl I’m SorryGirl, I’m sorry.
Oh My Baby No Go Let Me Follow ZaddyOh my baby, don’t go and follow a ‘zaddy’ (wealthy older man).
Follow ZaddyFollow a ‘zaddy’.
My Anabella Say Na Only You Dey Turn Me OnMy Anabella, you’re the only one who turns me on.
But I No Send Carry My Money Make We Go FajiBut I don’t care, take my money so we can go ‘faji’ (party).
Baby Wetin Sup OhBaby, what’s up with you?
Touch My Weaking Point OhYou’ve hit my soft spot.
Make Them Throw Me PunchLet them aim their blows at me.
Say Me I Go Take Insult OhI’ll bear all the insults.
Leave Them Make Them Talk OhLet them keep talking.
Make Them Talk Rumors OhLet them start their rumors.
The Anabella lyrics meaning explores a modern love story where money and emotions collide. Khaid’s words reveal a man who gives freely but guards his heart, making the song a raw look at today’s relationships.
