“Pidgin & English” is a 2023 afrobeats song by Nigerian artist BNXN (formerly Buju) from his album Sincerely, Benson. The song is known for its blend of Nigerian Pidgin and English languages and emotionally vulnerable lyrics, where the artist apologizes to a former lover for his mistakes. The song is a heartfelt apology for past mistakes, expressed through a vulnerable and emotional performance.
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[Post Chorus]
I got my issues, I admit that
You got some things that hold you back
But we are acting like we children
Looking to blame for what we lack
Before we lose everything we have tomorrow
Can we forget what went wrong yesterday, darling
[Verse 1]
Girl I’m the streets I thought I could be discreet
But I messed up something sweet
Just what I need is some time to tell you please
I’m on my knees this was never meant to be
I did rubbish and it is just what it is
With a heart that’s full of need, and my lungs that barely breathe
You’re what I need I admit it, I admit
No one could еver love me bеtter than you did
No one could ever love me better than you did
[Chorus]
One could have thought that this feeling would seize
But then I miss you laying in my sheets
Seh you no see as my heart e dey bleed
I don’t wanna lose you to what I did
And for your heart I place the highest bid
Gimme an offer I just can’t resist
Na for Pidgin and English I Dey speak
You know I ain’t speaking Japanese
[Post Chorus]
I got my issues, I admit that
You got some things that hold you back
But we are acting like we children
Looking to blame for what we lack
Before we lose everything we have tomorrow
Can we forget what went wrong yesterday, darling
[Verse 2]
It’s my fault and I blame me, I don’t blame the alcohol
I really should have known better wasn’t thinking at all
Maybe with my penis but not with my brain and I know
This was off the limits now I gotta watch as you go
It’s the apology I couldn’t say to you I know
If I could take back what I did I would do it for sure
If could get you the world I would do it for you
It’s loyalty you deserve imma give it to you
[Chorus]
One could have thought the feeling would seize
But then I miss you laying in my sheets
Seh you no see as my heart e dey bleed
I don’t wanna lose you to what I did
And for your heart I place the highest bid
Gimme an offer I just can’t resist
Na for Pidgin and English I Dey speak
You know I ain’t speaking Japanese
[Post Chorus]
I got my issues, I admit that
You got some things that hold you back
But we are acting like we children
Looking to blame for what we lack
Before we lose everything we have tomorrow
Can we forget what went wrong yesterday, darling
[Instrumental]
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