Ayo Maff and Chike collaborate on ‘Realness,’ a song that dives into the sting of betrayal. The duo writes lyrics and composes a melody that reflects raw emotions. This track is part of their album, ‘Prince of the Street.’
Released: June 26, 2025
Realness
Ayo Maff | Chike • From “Prince of the Street”
Prince of the Street’s Realness Yoruba Lyrics English Meaning
Chike sings about discovering a painful truth: ‘I finally see your real face.’ The lyrics mention treating someone like family, only to face disappointment. The music blends with the words, creating a touching story of heartbreak and realization.
Oh wayy oooo way ooooOh wayy oooo way oooo
Oh wayy ooo way ooooOh wayy ooo way oooo
I didn’t see this comingI didn’t see this coming,
I didn’t see this comingI really didn’t see this coming.
When i need you my padi you no dey there for meWhen I needed you, my friend, you weren’t there for me.
I didn’t see this comingI didn’t see this betrayal coming.
Omotolani my baby se lo n poruko miOmotolani, my baby, are you really the one calling my name?
E ma pori mi nibiDon’t speak ill of me here.
Hmm mo gbeHmm, I am finished.
Ha o seHa, it has happened.
Dey playJust keep playing your games.
How much i go payHow much of a price must I pay,
To see the realness in youto finally see the realness in you?
To see the realnessTo see who you truly are,
To see the realness in youto see the reality of you.
To see the realness mo gbeSeeing this reality, I am ruined.
Ife nke gi adika icheThis love of yours is so strange.
Abeg no corner mePlease, don’t back me into a corner.
Medicine no work for meNo medicine can cure this for me.
See i didn’t see this comingSee, I never saw this coming.
Ife nke gi adika icheYour love is just too different.
Abeg no bother mePlease, don’t bother me anymore.
Wetin i no do for youWhat didn’t I do for you?
I treat you personallyI treated you like family.
My only soulMy only soul,
My only soulmy only soul.
My only soldierYou were my only soldier.
I give you allI gave you my all,
I give you allI gave you everything.
No need to pour waterNo need to pour water to revive me.
Nekwa mu ka m no na nsogbuJust look at me, I’m in deep trouble.
M’aghokwaa lonerI’ve become a loner.
Hmm hmm hmm oh na naHmm hmm hmm oh na na.
I see your real faceI finally see your real face.
Hmm mo gbeHmm, I am finished.
Ha o seHa, it really happened.
Dey playJust keep playing your games.
How much i go payHow much must I pay,
To see the realness in youto see the realness in you?
To see the realnessTo see who you really are.
To see the realness in youTo see the truth of you.
To see the realness mo gbeSeeing this reality, I am ruined.
Ife nke gi adika icheThis love of yours is strange.
Abeg no corner mePlease, don’t corner me.
Medicine no work for no work for meMedicine won’t work, it won’t work for me.
See i didn’t see this comingSee, I didn’t see this coming.
Ife nke gi adika icheYour love is just too different.
Abeg no bother mePlease, don’t bother me.
Wetin i no do for youWhat didn’t I do for you?
I treat you personallyI treated you like my own.
Realness Music Video
What does ‘Realness’ mean? The lyrics describe the shock of betrayal and the search for truth. Ayo Maff and Chike deliver a powerful message about love’s unexpected twists.