From seductive lyrics to deep reflections on success and struggle, what are the 25 Standout Quotes from Rema’s Rave & Roses Album?
Rema’s debut album Rave & Roses isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a bold statement of his artistry, dominance, and authenticity. And with the album’s deluxe edition, Rave & Roses Ultra, Rema raises the bar, taking us on a masterclass in genre-blending, lyricism, and storytelling. The Nigerian superstar fuses Afrobeats, trap, and R&B, delivering introspective lyrics, braggadocious bars, and steamy confessions that resonate with fans worldwide. His words capture love, ambition, struggle, and street wisdom with striking clarity.
Here are 25 standout quotes from Rave & Roses that highlight Rema’s lyrical genius:
Love, Sex & Romance
- “She say na only me fit reach her deep end.” – Hold Me ft. 6LACK
A sensual line that speaks to his lover’s emotional and physical connection to him. - “Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown.” – Calm Down
A fan-favorite line that describes the overwhelming effect of a woman’s beauty. - “My sex exhale is the only air that she breathe.” – Soundgasm
A steamy metaphor portraying his intimate dominance. - “Shawty got a lot in her bucket list. I give her number one, she need a bucket quick.” – Soundgasm
A playful yet explicit depiction of fulfilling a lover’s fantasies. - “Switch off that television. Netflix, not what I came here for.” – Soundgasm
Rema makes his intentions clear—he’s here for passion, not passive entertainment. - “Sex like a gangster, but my face innocent.” – Soundgasm
A contrast between his boyish looks and his more experienced side. - “Tapping on her pussy like I’m tryna kill a motherfucking insect.” – Soundgasm
A wild and graphic metaphor capturing his intensity in the bedroom. - “Raw, raw, raw. She want it raw, raw, raw!” – FYN
A repetitive, catchy line emphasizing raw, unfiltered passion. - “She know say I be strong man. So I no need any Kolaq Alagbo.” – Dirty
Rema asserts his natural bedroom prowess, saying he doesn’t need aphrodisiacs(Kolaq Alagbo being a popular Nigerian aphrodisiac).
Ambition, Hustle & Braggadocio
- “If you come against my vision, you know that it’s treason.” – Divine
Rema warns that any opposition to his dreams is an unforgivable offense. - “Nothing fit come against my destiny. I fight battles wey nobody ever see.” – Divine
A powerful line about unseen struggles and unshakable faith in his path. - “My mama dey steady cast and binding.” – Divine
Highlighting his mother’s relentless prayers for his protection. - “I no be politician, but I don dey see their kind of money.” – HOV
Rema acknowledges his financial success, comparing it to political wealth. - “EFCC they fit dey hear me, ewo. Any legal money once upon a time was illegal money.” – HOV
A clever nod to Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency while reflecting on the blurred lines of wealth accumulation. - “To my generation, I be HOV.” – HOV
A bold comparison to Jay-Z, positioning himself as a leader in Afrobeats. - “I know you senior me. I get money pass your papa.” – Charm
A confident, cheeky jab at his financial success surpassing even older generations. - “Why you wan dey buga wọn? Shey you be Kizz Daniel ni?” – Charm
A witty reference to Kizz Daniel’s hit song Buga, questioning why a girl he is pursuing is trying to show off. - “Gimme your aza, aza. Baby, make I load am, load am.” – Whine
Rema flexes his wealth, offering to send money to his lover’s account (aza being Nigerian slang for bank details).
Street Wisdom & Reflection
- “Because I wan feed my family, na ‘em make me thief my own guy laptop.” – Holiday
A confession about past struggles and the desperation that led to questionable decisions. - “Make you no hate, make you pray for the abili’, abili’, ability to catch up.” – Holiday
He advises haters to pray for their success instead of resenting his. - “One favour, please, keep my family strong for me, God, I dey on my knees.” – Holiday
A heartfelt prayer for his family’s well-being amid his rising fame. - “Chat nonsense to me, I’ma go offline.” – FYN
A modern-day response to negativity—cutting off communication rather than engaging. - “I drop Rema – EP… 2019, they think say the gbedu go finish.” – Holiday
He reminds doubters that his success is far from over, proving his longevity. - “I dey see many things wey pass una regular eyes. Whether na igbo I smoke wey dey site me for my head oh, ta-ta, ta-ta.” – HOV
A trippy reflection on heightened awareness, possibly influenced by substances. - “She said doctor I’m not feeling fine. Tell me this could be a sign. And he said it is time she gave birth and named me Divine.” – Divine
A poetic recounting of his birth, symbolizing his destiny as a chosen one.
