(Oya, listen now)
Yeah, for the one that stayed in my heart
Ima, you hear me?
It’s a story of a boy, a girl, and a love that never left
It started on an ordinary day, no warning sign
I looked across the street and then I saw your light
Ima, that smile you wear, it took my breath away
Caught in a trance, I didn't know what I should say
I saw the kindness in your eyes, a story untold
My heart was racing, story of a love so bold
But fear was like a shadow, standing in my way
I kept on waiting for the perfect words to say
Oh Ima, you are the love that never truly left
Even when I run, your memory is my depth
I keep on searching for another chance to tell
That you are the rhythm that makes my heart swell
Ima, oh Ima, you are the one I want to hold
My precious story that never will grow old
I practiced every line in the mirror late at night
Waiting for the morning, hoping everything was right
But every time you passed, my courage disappeared
I was a fine boy lost in the silence of my fears
Now years have gone by, but the feeling stays the same
I still see your face whenever I hear your name
Ima, you’re the secret that I couldn't keep inside
My heart is waiting, with nowhere left to hide
Oh Ima, you are the love that never truly left
Even when I run, your memory is my depth
I keep on searching for another chance to tell
That you are the rhythm that makes my heart swell
Ima, oh Ima, you are the one I want to hold
My precious story that never will grow old
No wahala, I know I was too shy before
But now I’m standing right outside your door
No dulling, I’m ready to make this dream come true
Ima, my heart is beating only for you
If I could turn the hands of time to that first day
I would walk right up and take the fear away
I’d tell you that you’re beautiful, the only one for me
Ima, you are the future that I want to see
No matter where we go, or how the wind might blow
My love for you is something that will surely grow
Oh Ima, you are the love that never truly left
Even when I run, your memory is my depth
I keep on searching for another chance to tell
That you are the rhythm that makes my heart swell
Ima, oh Ima, you are the one I want to hold
My precious story that never will grow old
Ima, you’re the one, yeah
No dulling, it’s you and me forever
I love you, Ima
(See gobe, this love is sweet)
Yeah, forever.