Ama Serwah Genfi was born on July 4, 1994, in New York and raised between Atlanta and Accra[5] to Ghanaian parents Ama Bawuah and Kwadwo Boateng Genfi. She is the elder of two children. Amaarae began to experiment with music at the age of 13, when she wrote her first song.[9] In an interview with Unorthodox Reviews, she said "I wrote my first song when I was about 13 and it was a reimagining of R.Kelly and Usher’s "Same Girl".[10] During high school she started making mixtapes and by 17, she took up an internship at a music studio. At university, she undertook voice training and honed her song writing skills while studying English literature and in June 2017 she returned to Ghana.[5]
catching a wav
amaarae Lyrics
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I dig your style your steeze, you know I'm on your tempo
You changed the game i'll never be the same, I let you know
It's you and me feeling the breeze, we should just let it flow
Don't bring no sand to the beach
Just you and your body
You don't need nobody but me, at this party
And we'll be hanging out late night
Get your right
Hanging tight on the tide
Catching a wave
Moonlight, all night, sunrise, break of dawn
Catching a wave
Aaah aaah aah ahh
Catching a wave
Aaah aaah aah ahh
Catching a wave
Since morning waiting on you
Thinking before I make a move
What at all makes me want you
Can't even start to think of me without you
Baby, what did you do?
That has me so stuck on you
Don't bring no sand to the beach
Just you and your body
You don't need nobody but me, at this party
And we'll be hanging out late night
Get your right
Hanging tight on the tide
Catching a wave
Moonlight, all night, sunrise, break of dawn
Aaah aaah aah ahh
Catching a wave
Aaah aaah aah ahh
Catching a wave
Still counting down the days since you and I let go
Still tryna figure out where it is we went wrong
You must have lost your mind, You must have lost your soul
Baby, since the stakes are high, I've got to play you close
The song "Catching a Wav" by Amaarae is all about letting go and surrendering to the moment with someone special. The first verse acknowledges the need to move on and release past relationships, while praising the person's style and tempo. The lyrics emphasize enjoying the moment and not complicating things, as the chorus repeats the idea of catching a wave, representing a carefree experience with someone special. The two people in the song are in a state of euphoria and are just focused on each other despite the world around them.
The second verse is about the singer waiting for the other person to make a move, but she is barely able to contain her attraction to them. She is uncertain about what drew her to them, but she is unable to stop thinking about them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the vibes between the two people and their willingness to enjoy each other without any complications.
The final verse suggests that the relationship came to an end, perhaps because the other person lost themselves. The singer still feels a deep connection, but she acknowledges the need to protect herself from being hurt again. The song ends on a high note, emphasizing the idea of letting go and moving on without hard feelings.
Overall, the song seems to be about embracing the present and reveling in the moment without getting bogged down by other worries. It encourages the listener to grab hold of the opportunity to create special memories without overthinking it.
Line by Line Meaning
I think the time has come for you and me to let go
It's time to move on and end the relationship that we have.
I dig your style your steeze, you know I'm on your tempo
I really like your personality and how you present yourself, and I'm willing to adjust to your pace.
You changed the game i'll never be the same, I let you know
You have had a significant impact on my life, and I acknowledge that.
It's you and me feeling the breeze, we should just let it flow
We should embrace the moment we have together and not worry about what's next, just letting things happen naturally.
Don't bring no sand to the beach
You are already perfect and complete, there's no need to add or change anything about you.
Just you and your body
Your presence and who you are is enough for me to enjoy and appreciate you.
You don't need nobody but me, at this party
I want to be the one for you, and I don't want anyone else to take your attention away from me.
And we'll be hanging out late night
We'll be spending time together, perhaps even until the early hours of the morning.
Get your right
I want to make sure you're comfortable and happy with everything we're doing together in this moment.
Hanging tight on the tide
We're holding on to each other as we navigate the ups and downs of life.
Catching a wave
We're going with the flow of life, and embracing each moment as it comes.
Moonlight, all night, sunrise, break of dawn
We'll be spending a lot of time together, embracing the full spectrum of the day and night.
Since morning waiting on you
I've been wanting to spend time with you since early in the day.
Thinking before I make a move
I'm taking my time and reflecting before I do anything rash or impulsive.
What at all makes me want you
I'm curious about why I'm attracted to you and what draws me to you.
Can't even start to think of me without you
I can't imagine my life without you, or what it would be like to not have you around.
Baby, what did you do?
I'm wondering what it is about you that has captured my heart and attention.
That has me so stuck on you
I'm completely enamored with you, and I can't get you out of my head or heart.
Still counting down the days since you and I let go
I'm still keeping track of the time that has passed since we ended things, and I'm not over it yet.
Still tryna figure out where it is we went wrong
I'm trying to understand what led to the end of our relationship, and where things started to go sour.
You must have lost your mind, You must have lost your soul
I'm questioning your motives and character, and wondering what led to the end of our relationship.
Baby, since the stakes are high, I've got to play you close
Since the situation is serious and important, I need to stay close to you and maintain a cautious approach.
Aaah aaah aah ahh
This is a vocalization of enjoyment and pleasure in the moment.
Catching a wave
We're going with the flow of life, and embracing each moment as it comes.
Aaah aaah aah ahh
This is a vocalization of enjoyment and pleasure in the moment.
Catching a wave
We're going with the flow of life, and embracing each moment as it comes.
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Written by: Amaarae
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