Davido – With You
Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) is a Nigerian-American Afropop superstar whose 2023 album Timeless solidified his global status. He announced his fifth studio album 5ive in late 2024, describing it as “a new chapter of personal growth and global connection.” “With You,” the album’s lead single, dropped on April 18, 2025 via DMW and Columbia Records.
Omah Lay (Stanley Omah Didia) broke out in 2019 with introspective Afrobeats hits and his debut album Boy Alone (2022) earned international acclaim. Their collaboration pairs Davido’s anthemic style with Omah Lay’s signature mellow vocals.
🎤 “With You Lyrics” by Davido featuring Omah Lay
[Intro: Omah Lay]
(Oh)
(Mad)
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
[Verse 1: Omah Lay]
Baby, the weather
Is getting cold
Cold inside
Double sweater
I am your own
Ordinary
Paranoid
I can’t picture this world, without you in my life, oh
Baby
[Chorus: Omah Lay]
Uhh-uhh-uhh, uh, uh, uh
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uh, uh, uh
Uhh-uhh-uhh, uh, uh, uh (My love, my love, my love)
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uh, uh, uh (My love, my love, my love)
[Verse 2: Davido]
Sweet Fanta Diallo, I no fit forget you o
Ebezina, ebezina, Nsọgbu Sọọgbu o (Yeah)
If I speak English, oh-oh
Chọ-chọ-chọ, no workings
I no wan punish you, whoa, whoa
I want to polish you (Ìdí ará bànkó)
If you see my baby, you go shut up, oh, (Ìdí ará bànkó)
Ọmọge too fine, no be makeup, oh
Ó ya baby, lie down, oh
Finish work for me, oh
Oh, Tomato, put that thing back, oh (Yeah)
Ah, baby
[Outro: Omah Lay & Davido]
Uhh-uhh-uhh, uh, uh, uh
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uh, uh, uh
Baby, baby, baby
Uhh-uhh-uhh, uh, uh, uh
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uh, uh, uh
Baby, baby, baby
Oh, na, na
Uhh-uhh-uhh, uh, uh, uh
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uh, uh, uh
My love, my love, my love
Baby, oh
📜 Lyrics (Key Excerpts)
“I can’t picture this world, without you in my life”
“Sweet Fanta Diallo, I no fit forget you o”
“I want to polish you… Ọmọge too fine, no be makeup, oh”
“Uhh-uhh-uhh (My love, my love, my love)”
🔍 Step-by-Step Breakdown
Intro & Verse 1: Omah Lay
“Baby, the weather / Is getting cold… I can’t picture this world, without you in my life”
He uses seasonal chill as a metaphor for emotional emptiness, framing the loved one as essential warmth.
Chorus: Omah Lay
“Uhh-uhh-uhh… (My love, my love, my love)”
A wordless melody that conveys devotion and yearning—his airy vocals become an emotional hook.
Verse 2: Davido
“Sweet Fanta Diallo, I no fit forget you o”
A personal nickname, blending affection with playful Pidgin English.
“If I speak English, oh-oh / Chọ-chọ-chọ, no workings”
He teases that even language barriers vanish in love’s presence—“chọ-chọ-chọ” mimics fixing or tuning his heart.
“Ọmọge too fine, no be makeup, oh”
“Ọmọge” (Yoruba for “beautiful one”) emphasizes her natural beauty, untouched by artifice.
Outro: Omah Lay & Davido
“Baby, baby, baby… My love, my love, my love”
They trade the melodic refrain, closing on a unified vow of affection.
📊 Song Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | With You |
| Artists | Davido feat. Omah Lay |
| Album | 5ive |
| Release Date | April 18, 2025 |
| Language | English, Nigerian Pidgin |
| Genre | Afropop |
| Writers | Davido, Omah Lay, Yung Alpha |
| Producer | Tempoe |
| Label | DMW, Columbia, SME |
| Chart Peak | #1 in Nigeria, Top 5 in UK Afrobeats |
🎯 Theme
- Devotion & Dependence: Love as vital warmth against life’s “cold.”
- Affectionate Wordplay: Use of pet names and Pidgin for intimacy.
- Authenticity: Celebrating natural beauty and emotional honesty.
🧠 Meaning
“With You” frames romantic attachment as a life-sustaining force. Omah Lay’s verses establish emotional vulnerability, while Davido’s delivery blends playful boasts with sincere pledges. Together, they paint love as both essential comfort (“double sweater”) and a bond that transcends words.
❓ FAQs
Q: Who produced “With You”?
It was produced by Tempoe, a frequent Afrobeats collaborator known for blending live instrumentation with modern beatcraft.
Q: What is “Sweet Fanta Diallo”?
A creative nickname Davido uses to personalize his affection—“Fanta” evokes sweetness, and “Diallo” nods to a common West African surname.
Q: How did the song perform on charts?
It debuted at #1 on Nigeria’s national chart and reached the top 5 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
Q: Is this collaboration typical for Davido?
Yes—Davido often teams up with rising stars like Omah Lay to mix his energetic style with more introspective voices.
✅ Conclusion
“With You” is a warm-hearted Afropop celebration of romantic reliance and natural charm. 💖❄️🔥 Omah Lay’s tender introspection pairs perfectly with Davido’s playful sincerity, delivering a modern love anthem that’s both comforting and catchy.
“I can’t picture this world, without you in my life.” 🌍❤️🎶
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