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Arike is a heartfelt Afro-soul ballad where Kummie expresses deep affection and longing for a loved one. Blending Yoruba endearments with smooth melodies, the song beautifully captures the emotions of love, vulnerability, and romantic devotion.

Lyrics
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[Intro]
Ooh, ooh
Woluhn
Ooh, ooh (Ooh)

[Verse]
Fine girl, girl your body is enough let me have it
See me rushing over you girl, no deny me
Na fight me I fit go fight for this your loving, hm
Fine kele, wa pa mi l'ẹkun, have mercy upon me
I know my actions got the worst upon me
No go let the devil take this moment from me

[Pre-Chorus]
And out of all of the girls na you first, na you take my heart go
If I hear say me I lose on you
My mistress take all my money and go (Go go)
And out of all of the girls na you first, na you take my heart go
If I hear say me I cheat on you
My mistress take all my money and go

[Chorus]
Oh Ariké oh-ah (Ariké)
If you lеave me l might die bеfore my time
If you leave me (Inu mi dun) l might die before the sunset shines in the morning just (L′ọdọrẹ oh) before you wake up
Oh Ariké oh-ah (Ariké)
If you leave me l might die before my time
If you leave me (Inu mi dun) l might die before the sunset shines in the morning just (L′ọdọrẹ oh) before you wake up
Oh Ariké oh-ah (Ariké)
If you leave me l might die before my time
If you leave me (Inu mi dun) l might die before the sunset shines in the morning just (L′ọdọrẹ oh) before you wake up
Oh Ariké oh-ah (Ariké)
If you leave me l might die before my time
If you leave me (Inu mi dun) l might die before the sunset shines in the morning just (L'ọdọrẹ oh) before you wake up

Lyric Breakdown Video
Credits
Produced by
The Kazez
Written by
Oluwabukunmi Ariyibi Peter
Release date
February 15, 2025