Tems - Try Me (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2019
  • Tems is a Nigerian singer, focused on promoting the movement currently shaping alternative music in Nigeria to advance the culture and conversations alike.
    Tems - "Try Me" available now: fanlink.to/temstryme
    Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B07VZ...
    Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/try-...
    Deezer: www.deezer.com/us/album/10589...
    iTunes: music.apple.com/ng/album/try-...
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2DYp6G...
    Boomplay: www.boomplaymusic.com/share/m...
    Tems:
    Twitter: / temsbaby
    Instagram: temsbaby?igshid...
    #Tems #TryMe

КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @vickyotieno4525
    @vickyotieno4525 2 роки тому +2658

    If someone likes this comment, it will remind me of this song and I'll listen to it again

  • @meldiliza910
    @meldiliza910 4 роки тому +1935

    This is how many people think she is underrated
    👇👇👇

    • @mimisnetwork268
      @mimisnetwork268 4 роки тому +3

      So underrated

    • @loya.ls.4552
      @loya.ls.4552 4 роки тому +13

      She's not underrated her time will come people don't just blow up

    • @savodway5423
      @savodway5423 4 роки тому +2

      Dem sleepyheads

    • @okuomose1
      @okuomose1 4 роки тому +2

      @@loya.ls.4552 more hard work,, promotion, marketing, & duet with top artist.

    • @88fressh
      @88fressh 4 роки тому +5

      Promotion definitely needed..can def make it globally with this type of music

  • @Blinkskyn021
    @Blinkskyn021 5 місяців тому +422

    2024! Who's still listening to this?

    • @vivianvargas5732
      @vivianvargas5732 3 місяці тому +4

      I ALWAYS come back to this banger, u hear me 😁🔥‼️ shit is timeless FR‼️

    • @rabeccatembo7327
      @rabeccatembo7327 3 місяці тому +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤🇿🇲

    • @Pra_ii
      @Pra_ii 2 місяці тому +1

      I mean it's forever a bangerrrrr😮‍💨

    • @byDayelle4
      @byDayelle4 2 місяці тому +1

      This song is in the soundtrack to my life ❤

    • @kito43bigz
      @kito43bigz 2 місяці тому +1

      I literally just came across this song so cray 😭

  • @TheWorldOfTianha
    @TheWorldOfTianha 4 місяці тому +132

    It’s 2024 and I’m still listening! Who with me? Like this comment

  • @africa2-the-world938
    @africa2-the-world938 4 роки тому +5704

    And she's *Nigerian* 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
    And she *Produces* her own sound 🔉🔉🔉
    And she's a fusion of *Asa x Koffee x Burna Boy*
    And she's on 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @davidjuma6402
      @davidjuma6402 4 роки тому +49

      Please tell me Koffee is Nigerian.. 🙏😭

    • @susan-ku5py
      @susan-ku5py 4 роки тому +99

      David Danjuma Koffee is Jamaican

    • @IzzyOdigie
      @IzzyOdigie 4 роки тому +33

      sodiq abiona this isn’t dancehall

    • @xannytv8262
      @xannytv8262 4 роки тому +50

      @@IzzyOdigie its also not the typical afrobeat sound. It's different and unique.

    • @yungthomas3710
      @yungthomas3710 4 роки тому +86

      @@xannytv8262 You're just chatting wass. Firstly, this is not dancehall, this Alté and it is an admixture of mainly Nigerian, British and American styles of music. The scene is huge here in Nigeria and the Nigerian-British diaspora. Artists like Odunsi, Tay Iwar, Santi, Lady Donli, Hamza, Preyé and Prettyboydo are Alté artists and get views and radio airplay in and outside of Nigeria.

  • @phrancisco2847
    @phrancisco2847 3 роки тому +3157

    How do Nigerians do it? With no input from the government, Nigerians always find a way to re-invent themselves; birth new lyrical and intellectual geniuses. Tems, your songs are wonderful!

    • @moxty_tv
      @moxty_tv 3 роки тому +183

      It's because we have to learn and do things through the hard way, we like to bring on new stuff, that's what makes us unique.

    • @ShreddyMan
      @ShreddyMan 3 роки тому +37

      Amazes me all the time

    • @prettyboydlove02
      @prettyboydlove02 3 роки тому +29

      Nothing new under the sun...Remember afro-asiantic native of America rebrand all sounds that were lost from R&B, Rap, Gospel and Hip Hop...Its so much more elements of music that we can teach you like Washington DC Gogo Music, Miami Bass music, louisiana bounce music and the list goes on

    • @folakeoakintoye
      @folakeoakintoye 3 роки тому +31

      You said it. Us Nigerians sum up in one word. Wow.

    • @adealadejarerealestate
      @adealadejarerealestate 3 роки тому +46

      Most of these artists are educated, they're serious about their craft.

  • @emildangalla4284
    @emildangalla4284 3 місяці тому +89

    I so love this song. Please someone like my comment so I come back 😊

  • @calvinwilliams89
    @calvinwilliams89 Рік тому +621

    I am American and she is so dope and I can feel every word in her voice. Mad respect to Nigeria 🧡🧡🧡

    • @danmuledi4477
      @danmuledi4477 Рік тому

      Who gives a fuck if u American, just say the song good

    • @kiki4342
      @kiki4342 6 місяців тому +3

      😊

  • @yungboss3191
    @yungboss3191 4 роки тому +6279

    Played this song to my dog now he's a Lion... Don't try him.

  • @kimsobel5308
    @kimsobel5308 2 роки тому +2134

    She makes me emotional . I can feel my ancestors in her voice.

    • @johnsonfamily2669
      @johnsonfamily2669 2 роки тому +56

      I knowwwwww I get constant chills throughout the whole video and feel stronger after I’ve watched and listen to this song and want to cry EVERY time I listen and watch and I listen and watch every day. She’s certainly inspiration, and they say home is where the heart is but her voice and lyrics and where the heart is ♥️🔥🤎

    • @opulencebyjai
      @opulencebyjai 2 роки тому +28

      I felt this comment

    • @knatashka31
      @knatashka31 2 роки тому +11

      that part

    • @heltonshackleton
      @heltonshackleton 2 роки тому +5

      ❤️

    • @highpriestess222
      @highpriestess222 2 роки тому +7

      Facts. 💖

  • @davidolufemipopoola2182
    @davidolufemipopoola2182 Місяць тому +4

    Tems, abeg try go back to something like this!

  • @bahamianlollipop80
    @bahamianlollipop80 Рік тому +262

    This song remind me of my whole abusive marriage to a narcissist but it also gives gives me hope that I will rise from the ashes 🙌🏾

    • @bella11194
      @bella11194 Рік тому +7

      Girl u are strong and u shall strive from that toxicity❤️

    • @gmericebrown517
      @gmericebrown517 Рік тому +3

      Hey you telling your story which means it's not over girl !! First step get your voice back that he thought he could take away ! I'm a survivor too babe and I've never been happier since I got away from that narcissistic asshole with mommy issues !!!! Take all this love and support from VA🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @adebankeaderogba6362
      @adebankeaderogba6362 Рік тому +3

      First step, move out, if you haven't already. There's no reasoning with a narcissist. Get out as fast as you can! And I hope you're financially and mentally equipped to face him fire for fire. All the best.

    • @BlondeBearAndHunnyBunny
      @BlondeBearAndHunnyBunny 10 місяців тому +3

      You WILL rise from the ashes! I'm fighting the same battle, right next to ya hon! With perseverance, the light inside us will grow from a glowing ember to a freaking bonfire; with every small victory, every minute of peace we earn back, every time you feel the sting of tears in your eyes and lump in your throat because you're so deeply grateful to be where you are in that moment... It will get better, I have faith! ❤❤

    • @LaToiyaLackey-pf4fz
      @LaToiyaLackey-pf4fz 9 місяців тому

      My Relationship I've Been In..Going on..12 Years..😢😢But..Listening To..Encouraging Songs..Hepls❤

  • @jordanachapman3008
    @jordanachapman3008 4 роки тому +3189

    I’m American and Tems is better than a lot of our female artists out right now. She fire! 🔥

    • @miraclechristian4369
      @miraclechristian4369 3 роки тому +83

      Go hear Damages 😫😫❤

    • @mr._unchained
      @mr._unchained 3 роки тому +84

      Especially that gabbage; Cardi b

    • @Thecreativestranger
      @Thecreativestranger 3 роки тому +113

      Hahaha she actually is. Alot of American frmale artist are too lost in ass and money in music. Here is an artist in Tems with raw passion. Talk about fire in flesh.

    • @LoveJones0370
      @LoveJones0370 3 роки тому +37

      I agree I’m American too

    • @buzzng3017
      @buzzng3017 3 роки тому +10

      E shock me

  • @canaryinc
    @canaryinc 4 роки тому +731

    The way her shades and the beat drop at 2:09 killed me!
    🔥 🔥

    • @IBKForShow
      @IBKForShow 4 роки тому +1

      Canery Inc. loved it too!

    • @ezmony19
      @ezmony19 4 роки тому +40

      I did a rewind there times.. and said if nobody says this in the comment I'll be mad.

    • @emordiifeanyi
      @emordiifeanyi 4 роки тому +3

      @@ezmony19 same thing here

    • @livio8
      @livio8 4 роки тому +5

      Truly epic!

    • @vibetribe7958
      @vibetribe7958 4 роки тому +10

      blood!!! i thought i was the only one who noticed that. Too dope!

  • @DolliciousMe83
    @DolliciousMe83 Рік тому +340

    This song is deeper than most will ever realize! ❤️

    • @lifewithreni172
      @lifewithreni172 Рік тому +5

      Facts!

    • @est.00
      @est.00 Рік тому +3

      AND SO IT IS, AMEN 🙌🏾

    • @wilson5370
      @wilson5370 Рік тому +2

      They have started again

    • @Opticaltemperrr
      @Opticaltemperrr Рік тому +2

      Triple enténte… three meanings in every phrase❤️ love her and her island vernacular.

    • @demetriusbell6780
      @demetriusbell6780 11 місяців тому +2

      It’s over a lot people heads

  • @oliveiragrenato
    @oliveiragrenato Рік тому +245

    I'm from Brazil and I came here after the feature announcement with Beyoncé. I'm now obsessed with her music. She's from Nigeria right!? Just woow!! Sooo talented.

  • @pamelanthigah8890
    @pamelanthigah8890 4 роки тому +877

    I'm Kenyan🇰🇪
    But I must admit, Nigerian music hit different🔥🔥🔥

    • @joymakena1781
      @joymakena1781 3 роки тому +40

      I'm kenyan too but Nigerian music is THAT SHIT🔥

    • @kenziestv6934
      @kenziestv6934 3 роки тому +17

      @@joymakena1781 check out Tems's new song ''Damages'' its fireee!❤

    • @joymakena1781
      @joymakena1781 3 роки тому +6

      @@kenziestv6934 I did siiis❤️😍maaad

    • @ChosenShootingStar
      @ChosenShootingStar 3 роки тому +19

      🇺🇸 Love from America. ❤🔥

    • @jameswalhaya9180
      @jameswalhaya9180 3 роки тому +2

      Ke💯🔥

  • @K__327
    @K__327 4 роки тому +851

    I'm from Canada and a UA-cam ad brought me here
    This song is fire 🔥🔥🔥
    Nigerians are talented as hell ✨

  • @conleykwenda6807
    @conleykwenda6807 2 місяці тому +3

    Always be the best temy baby

  • @annawalker5115
    @annawalker5115 8 місяців тому +54

    Cali girl here. Nigerian music is dope AF. I'm American but my ancestors are from Africa

  • @sonof9ja848
    @sonof9ja848 4 роки тому +877

    Nigerians are the most gifted Musicians on Earth!!!!!!!

    • @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
      @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 4 роки тому +16

      King Blaze 👍👍👍🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @hettyqs5194
      @hettyqs5194 4 роки тому +9

      100 percent so

    • @Tata-bd9nx
      @Tata-bd9nx 4 роки тому +29

      On Earth?,Lets not get ahead of ourselves

    • @hettyqs5194
      @hettyqs5194 4 роки тому +38

      @@Tata-bd9nx its it an expression to saying,One of the best in the world,not WORD FOR WORD.n pls if u don't HONOUR YOUR OWN,Who WILL?
      Let NIGERIANS DO THEM,EVEN THE GRAMMYS COULDN'T HELP BUT RECOGNIZE THEM!!!!...hip hip hurrayyyyy!!!!

    • @maxbountymastermind2947
      @maxbountymastermind2947 4 роки тому +29

      I agree and also the caraibean but we are one people Africa is our home respect Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @successgate1875
    @successgate1875 3 роки тому +830

    If she was American, she win five Grammy Awards on merit. Hotest female artist alive right now.

  • @Blinkskyn021
    @Blinkskyn021 5 місяців тому +41

    Most underrated tems song. 😢

  • @mcemojola135
    @mcemojola135 Рік тому +66

    Nigeria literally the only country with a highest number of black people than any other country in the world. If the narrative of blacks can be changed Nigeria is responsible love from SA 🇿🇦 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬☝

    • @pjayers3484
      @pjayers3484 4 місяці тому +2

      Really then I'll move there from the USA

  • @badbihreacts7742
    @badbihreacts7742 4 роки тому +661

    Who's still Jamming this beautiful song in 2020???🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

  • @shygirlfm
    @shygirlfm 2 роки тому +580

    I’m obsessed with Tems music!

  • @CharlotteJohn780
    @CharlotteJohn780 2 місяці тому +55

    *A U T H E N T I C v i e w s* and Tems the duo making virals

  • @elijahcordell
    @elijahcordell Рік тому +88

    Take out my mind, take all the joy now
    Take me down, take all the love now
    Tie me away, burn me alive now
    Break me down right now
    [Pre-Chorus]
    Now you wanna lock me away, I'm winning
    You wanna add to my pain, I'm shining
    Now you wanna come for my face ideally
    We're not the -we're not the same, nah, nah
    Chorus]
    So why you wanna try me, yeah, try me
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja, yeah
    You bring the lighter, the lighter, yeah
    Roll me in rizzla, in rizzla
    And set me on fire, on fire
    [Part 2]
    Yeah, so I woke up in the night
    Broke out of my chains
    Stay in your lane
    You don't know my name
    You crossed a line
    We will never die
    It is when you win, oh child
    [Pre-Chorus]
    Now you wanna lock me away, I'm winning
    You wanna add to my pain, I'm shining
    Now you wanna come for my face ideally
    No we're not the same, nah, nah
    [Chorus]
    So why you wanna try me, yeah, try me
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja
    You bring the lighter, the lighter, yeah
    Roll me in Rizla, in Rizla
    And set me on fire, on fire
    Bridge]
    'Cuz you want to be me but you can't
    There's a fire in the sky it's burning
    And I'm always gonna keep running, yeah
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna take me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Why you try me, babe
    Tell me why you wannna try ay ay ay ay
    Tell me why you wannna try ay ay ay ay
    Why you wanna try
    Tell me why you wanna try
    [Outro]
    Why you wanna try me
    Why you wanna try me, yeah, try me
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja
    You bring the lighter, the lighter
    Roll me in rizzla, in rizzla
    Set me on fire, on fire

  • @SavvyOlawale
    @SavvyOlawale 4 роки тому +436

    Why isn't anybody complimenting her beauty as well😍💯...

    • @remzmarac2357
      @remzmarac2357 4 роки тому +34

      Olawale Akinola because she is too brilliant to make this video about her beauty. She has much more to offer. Her creativity is 💯 %

    • @SavvyOlawale
      @SavvyOlawale 4 роки тому +6

      @@remzmarac2357 The beauty is an Icing on the already tasteful cake then😋😋

    • @kiyimbageorge6260
      @kiyimbageorge6260 4 роки тому +2

      Oh God yaah

    • @therealistOba
      @therealistOba 4 роки тому +2

      Too carried away by her voice

    • @SavvyOlawale
      @SavvyOlawale 4 роки тому

      @@therealistOba 😝😝you can say that again...

  • @POBoxAfrica
    @POBoxAfrica 3 роки тому +1081

    Just when you think Nigerian music are getting boring then new sounds and new talents keep taking the world by surprise. Their industry is going to remain dominant and relevant for a very long time

    • @ifychukwu7693
      @ifychukwu7693 3 роки тому +121

      Nigerian music can never be boring🙄🙄

    • @nerro5569
      @nerro5569 3 роки тому +12

      The fuck are you anyway

    • @sessy4088
      @sessy4088 3 роки тому +36

      They are just getting started don’t forget d population is 200million

    • @ifychukwu7693
      @ifychukwu7693 3 роки тому +15

      @@sessy4088 200+million people

    • @Gyalyboss27
      @Gyalyboss27 3 роки тому +11

      There are many nigerian artist that have divers flow is ur fault that u are bot listen to them lmao

  • @msfyaa6254
    @msfyaa6254 Рік тому +50

    Love it , anytime someone likes this comment will come watching it.

  • @soniadeveau11223
    @soniadeveau11223 Місяць тому +63

    Tems dun went off 2 da big leagues on dis when they dun found out about a u t h e n t I c v i e w s

  • @ojaycandraw1945
    @ojaycandraw1945 4 роки тому +372

    hope she gets bigger than she could ever have dreamed. like and type amen

  • @15dreya
    @15dreya 3 роки тому +438

    Chris brown brought me here and I’m not disappointed 👏🏾👏🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @djnycb4295
    @djnycb4295 4 місяці тому +17

    VOTE FOR TEMS, 2024!!!!!

  • @rispermwendwa8474
    @rispermwendwa8474 2 роки тому +16

    loved this track on blood sisters.

  • @maryscott9181
    @maryscott9181 3 роки тому +490

    The borders in Africa are what separate us, Africa is one. ❤️🙏🏾

    • @praiseline8279
      @praiseline8279 3 роки тому +6

      the cultures* history and ancestry

    • @lesieurmanu2752
      @lesieurmanu2752 3 роки тому +6

      You right! Am from francophone country but cultures and ancestry aspects are same! We are One

    • @vincentdamilola3790
      @vincentdamilola3790 3 роки тому +1

      You are right bro.

    • @adaorahi
      @adaorahi 3 роки тому

      Truest statement ever.

    • @prettyme3150
      @prettyme3150 2 роки тому +10

      No we are not. I have met several Africans who immediately despise you when they know you are Nigerian. When the going is good for us, you claim one Africa. Drop that s**t. If we are one, youll stand with us both thick and thin

  • @jessicanemutandani247
    @jessicanemutandani247 4 роки тому +718

    Who's here because they have good taste in music?😂😂 Not because of Tacha

  • @edsonlopesfulano9718
    @edsonlopesfulano9718 2 роки тому +117

    Why am I only discovering this song now? What a relic! Her voice is unique.

  • @Mxzyck
    @Mxzyck 2 роки тому +29

    I’m black Puerto Rican and Dominican and tbh don’t know which country my family comes from in Africa but so proud to be Afro Latino

    • @HGsoul4ever
      @HGsoul4ever 2 роки тому +3

      Love you all the way from Nigeria, Antoine.

    • @franklinnzube707
      @franklinnzube707 4 місяці тому

      It doesn't matter bro. The borders are all imaginary anyways the Black race is African, Africa is ONE.❤

  • @the_realmrleo
    @the_realmrleo 3 роки тому +798

    I'm South African and this song right here is currently my Anthem. The talent in Africa is beyond comparison. I am a proud African what an honor.

    • @5ways2ajasmineflower26
      @5ways2ajasmineflower26 3 роки тому +25

      I’m a proud African American and all good music has an African base! Bless UP!

    • @mclorretssuites4783
      @mclorretssuites4783 3 роки тому +7

      After you guys killed my uncle "RIP UNCLE SAM🙏" in that XENOPHOBIC act that occurred and u are here liking our song 🤦‍♂️

    • @imbricecubes5108
      @imbricecubes5108 3 роки тому +2

      Afdican 😂 typo got me rolling

    • @mak28busted
      @mak28busted 3 роки тому +22

      @@mclorretssuites4783 xenophobia is so tragic. Your pain is valid! Let our generation be the movers of change and African unity. Love🇧🇼

    • @the_realmrleo
      @the_realmrleo 3 роки тому

      @@imbricecubes5108 🤣🤣😂🤫🤫

  • @samkehm5358
    @samkehm5358 4 роки тому +439

    The message in this song is powerful, Tems needs to be shown some respect. 🔱

    • @BraveBrightElkanah
      @BraveBrightElkanah 4 роки тому +12

      I swear.. av been crying since

    • @MAUMAU-254_GAMING.
      @MAUMAU-254_GAMING. 3 роки тому +5

      I concur. Madd Respect. It's going viral.

    • @HezekiahElisha
      @HezekiahElisha 3 роки тому +8

      She needs to be shown full respect, not 'some' respect. This jam is in a whole new level🔥🔥🔥🔥💥

  • @AngelasTravelAdventures
    @AngelasTravelAdventures 2 роки тому +72

    Nigeria has the sound that moves your soul and feet! Love it!

  • @Creators.Vlog24
    @Creators.Vlog24 Місяць тому +17

    This comment was written on the 23rd April 2024, this is 98th time listening to this this song today. BANGER!!

  • @1press876
    @1press876 3 роки тому +861

    Just found about this artist and I’m inlove with her voice 🔥😍🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @RandomMZ1412
    @RandomMZ1412 2 роки тому +102

    She sounds American, Nigerian, Jamaican and British at the same time

    • @udutina6256
      @udutina6256 Рік тому +1

      Thanks for pulling up with my thought too

    • @tobbsbrown50
      @tobbsbrown50 Рік тому +10

      She sounds NIGERIAN which is where she came from

    • @ashokadhshd3438
      @ashokadhshd3438 Рік тому +1

      @@tobbsbrown50 she sounds Nigerian, British and Jamaican ngl

    • @johnhawkins4135
      @johnhawkins4135 Рік тому +1

      That's that fusion Burna Boy was talking about

  • @rebeccapressley3232
    @rebeccapressley3232 2 роки тому +296

    Tems has the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard and I could play her music on repeat ,gives me goosebumps every-time ❤️

  • @nataliekamara9080
    @nataliekamara9080 4 місяці тому +6

    ❤❤❤ this woman one amazing singer her music hits real deep

  • @aiinemmyke882
    @aiinemmyke882 4 роки тому +143

    The Future of Nigerian music is safe ❤️

    • @narvanamusic2656
      @narvanamusic2656 4 роки тому +5

      Its safe Mehn
      Real Safe

    • @OJennifer13
      @OJennifer13 4 роки тому +4

      Aiinem Myke very safe!

    • @havilahamaechi5402
      @havilahamaechi5402 4 роки тому +4

      Honestly with artists like this.

    • @flawlessyt1
      @flawlessyt1 4 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @sweetlohlah
      @sweetlohlah 3 роки тому +2

      Locked in place. At least they can't steal that away from us... They can deny us decent infrastructure and steal our hopes and dreams of a better Naija, but our artistic creation forged out of a combination of talent, grit, strong desire for greatness, frustration, internal turmoil has made it even all the more unique and compelling. Uniquely Nigerian, uniquely ours. Own it and be proud!

  • @wondergirl7741
    @wondergirl7741 4 роки тому +158

    Take out my mind Take all the joy now Take me down Take all the love
    now Tie me away, burn me alive now Break me down right now Now you
    wanna lock me away I'm winning You wanna add to my pain I'm shining
    Now you wan come for my face Ideally, We're not the,
    we're not the same nah nah So why you wanna try me,
    yeah try me You out to destroy me, destroy me You try to challenge me,
    challenge me You try to distract me, distract me If I was the Ganja,
    the ganja You bring the lighter, the lighter Roll me Rizzla,
    in Rizzla And set me on Fire,
    on fire Yeah So I woke up in the night I Broke out of my chains Stay
    in your lane you don't know my name You crossed a
    line We will never die it is when you win ohhh child
    Why you wanna lock me away
    I'm winning You wanna add to my pain I'm shining Now you wan come for
    my face Ideally, We're not the,
    we're not the same nah nah So why you wanna try me,
    yeah try me You out to destroy me, destroy me You try to challenge me,
    challenge me You try to distract me, distract me If I was the Ganja,
    the ganja You bring the lighter, the lighter Roll me Rizzla,
    in Rizzla And set me on Fire, on fire Cuz you want to be me,
    but you can't There's a fire in the sky,
    it's burning And I'm always gonna keep running yeah Yeah,
    yeah So why you, why you wanna take me Why you,
    why you wanna try me Why wanna try me,
    why you wanna try me Why you try me baaaabbbbbe Tell me why you
    wannna try ay ay ay ay Tell me why you wannna try ay ay ay ay Why you
    wanna try Tell me why you wanna tryyyy So why you wanna try me,
    yeah try me You out to destroy me, destroy me You try to challenge me,
    challenge me You try to distract me, distract me If I was the Ganja,
    the ganja You bring the lighter,
    the lighter Roll me Rizzla, in Rizzla And set me on Fire, on fire

  • @mrdavidgreen6242
    @mrdavidgreen6242 2 роки тому +17

    My people never look more beautiful in Black. I am obsessed.

  • @lovelee_1990
    @lovelee_1990 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m obsessed her music. #1 fan from Philippines

  • @MickJay3
    @MickJay3 2 роки тому +561

    Shout out to Lagos Nigeria 🇳🇬 from your sister who's ancestors were brought to the states 🇺🇲 in chains on a boat. From my heart in Oakland California to your heart ❤. Thank you for sharing the Nigeria 🇳🇬 sound with us. I'm here for it.

    • @olaiyapoemmanuel8991
      @olaiyapoemmanuel8991 2 роки тому +7

      ❤❤

    • @regalchic
      @regalchic 2 роки тому +44

      Awww.. we love you too. And we're sorry for all that your ancestors suffered because their brothers our ancestors were foolish.

    • @novasherfield4465
      @novasherfield4465 2 роки тому +11

      I second this comment sis All the way from Houston Texas..

    • @benjaminbako2915
      @benjaminbako2915 2 роки тому +9

      @@novasherfield4465 Love you from the motherland ❤️

    • @osaobomhenefoghe8967
      @osaobomhenefoghe8967 2 роки тому +6

      @@novasherfield4465 one love. We feel

  • @damarislumumba5099
    @damarislumumba5099 4 роки тому +280

    I wanna be a Nigerian 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
      @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 4 роки тому +3

      Damaris Lumumba are u on fb? Join at... Oghenetega Ogunye

    • @nigerdeltamirrortv9311
      @nigerdeltamirrortv9311 4 роки тому +11

      Damaris Lumumba we could adopt you if you're below 18. 😊

    • @euniceaggrey5920
      @euniceaggrey5920 4 роки тому +35

      Be proud of your nationality though

    • @jankam2418
      @jankam2418 4 роки тому +27

      Sis , if you’re black, you’re African . Pick a country ,and learn all the good things about them. I don’t know you, but I think you’re dope.

    • @damarislumumba5099
      @damarislumumba5099 4 роки тому +1

      @@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 just on ig

  • @angelaodah5690
    @angelaodah5690 Рік тому +26

    Authenticly Nigerian. Proud of this Nigerian queen

  • @taylermoon3393
    @taylermoon3393 Рік тому +105

    I felt this in my heart, my soul. Goosebumps
    There is no way this song only has 13M views in 3 years.

    • @celsemucyo6343
      @celsemucyo6343 Рік тому +3

      I was thinking the same . It is unbelievable. Tems is another person♥️

    • @philipkalimba3783
      @philipkalimba3783 8 місяців тому +1

      🎉🎉🎉 applause

  • @eseoghenealli3540
    @eseoghenealli3540 4 роки тому +434

    To the 975 people that disliked this video
    "Why you wanna try me?"

  • @justvideos636
    @justvideos636 2 роки тому +420

    And the Grammys don’t recognize this masterpiece?

    • @Samuelkings
      @Samuelkings 2 роки тому +32

      Grammy Is trash nowadays

    • @xpertg5570
      @xpertg5570 2 роки тому +27

      Grammys snubbed The Weeknd, clearly they don't recognize real talent.

    • @norah4892
      @norah4892 2 роки тому +15

      You mean the scammies?🤣

    • @puntkemet1397
      @puntkemet1397 2 роки тому +5

      Don't care much for them thangs when you have a loyal audience of 1.5 billion black Africans literally supporting you!!! kinda different Animal this Motherland of ours shawty!!! :-)

    • @TwistedOnyx369
      @TwistedOnyx369 2 роки тому +1

      @@puntkemet1397 right. And I'm thinking the bullshit grammy awards are in the U.S. West Africa should consider having their own version on the continent. They could solely recognize African artists.

  • @farajangandu9111
    @farajangandu9111 Рік тому +5

    Exodus 15:22-26 ❤ A God who heals.

  • @paulcholakapulo8301
    @paulcholakapulo8301 4 місяці тому +5

    My forever favorite song ❤

  • @LarryUltimateHenry
    @LarryUltimateHenry 4 роки тому +202

    Okay I officially need help. I've listened to this song for 5 hours straight. I can't seem to stop 😭😭😭

  • @tombucci3015
    @tombucci3015 4 роки тому +226

    Wow.. UA-cam ad brought me here.. Beautiful voice sound more like Koffee. A fan already, would be expecting more from you.

  • @moyin.n_
    @moyin.n_ 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s Tems energy for me🤩🔥🔥

  • @nateministriestruechildofg3835
    @nateministriestruechildofg3835 Рік тому +38

    I have a Nigerian voice student. They are not only amazing people but ohhh so talented. The culture is amazing. God bless you Tems.

  • @avibeontherun
    @avibeontherun 3 роки тому +600

    I'm a black American female and the African artist are getting better than anybody here I love it ✊🏾 it just makes me want to move to Africa even more 💜🖤💜🖤

    • @abimbolatunji-ojo9114
      @abimbolatunji-ojo9114 2 роки тому +17

      Do it you’ll be very welcome

    • @onyekafrank1198
      @onyekafrank1198 2 роки тому +5

      Don't try it 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠🌺☘️

    • @gaetanguiffo9378
      @gaetanguiffo9378 2 роки тому +4

      Be the best of both worlds, you are the chance to be home there in America and welcomed in Africa.

    • @moxty_tv
      @moxty_tv 2 роки тому +3

      You are welcome my dear

    • @napoleonokugbe2406
      @napoleonokugbe2406 2 роки тому +18

      @@onyekafrank1198 Why would you tell someone not to move to Africa? Africa has 54 countries for Christ sake. There are lot of countries to choose from.

  • @albam1829
    @albam1829 3 роки тому +418

    Loving how young Nigerian singers are giving representation to people with albinism and vitiligo in their videos. Representation is everything!! thank you Tems and Omah Lay. More artists should follow their lead

    • @jamidesutv
      @jamidesutv 3 роки тому +12

      I saw that! Love it!

    • @shichetmoses8703
      @shichetmoses8703 3 роки тому +15

      You forgot the dark skinned ladies

    • @aframaco9491
      @aframaco9491 3 роки тому +3

      Many already do! Check Kizz Daniel’s video for “Jaho “ and Terry G’s video for Adura!
      Timaya has also featured Albinos in his videos!

    • @abimbolatunji-ojo9114
      @abimbolatunji-ojo9114 2 роки тому +1

      @@shichetmoses8703 thank you

    • @laysworldd3566
      @laysworldd3566 2 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ilovemyevo556
    @ilovemyevo556 Рік тому +23

    Tems is fire, i can't believe these songs are 3 years old and not hitting charts in the U.S.... I guess because those people in the media here in the U.S. can't put her on the casting couch. Pay attention to Ye and Dave chappel. Creeps run the music industry in the U.S. and their evil needs to be stopped.

    • @MichaelSmith-es4nl
      @MichaelSmith-es4nl Рік тому

      Yes that's why artist like Phil Perry and others African American artist that super talented don't get there justified exposure.

  • @EttaJemiannalery_ik42
    @EttaJemiannalery_ik42 3 місяці тому +3

    Tems remains Undefeated

  • @MrJamizee
    @MrJamizee 4 роки тому +63

    Just imagine Burna Boy & Tems!😭😭🤯😱🔥🔥🔥

  • @kate_gibzreviews1668
    @kate_gibzreviews1668 2 роки тому +345

    Lyrics:
    Take out my mind, take all the joy now
    Take me down, take all the love now
    Tie me away, burn me alive now
    Break me down right now
    Now you wanna lock me away, I'm winning
    You wanna add to my pain, I'm shining
    Now you wanna come for my face ideally
    We're not the -we're not the same, nah, nah
    So why you wanna try me, yeah, try me
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja,
    Yeah you bring the lighter, the lighter
    Yeah roll me in rizzla, in rizzla
    And set me on fire, on fire
    Yeah, so I woke up in the night
    Broke out of my chains
    Stay in your lane
    You don't know my name
    You crossed a line
    We will never die
    It is when you win, oh child
    Now you wanna lock me away, I'm winning
    You wanna add to my pain, I'm shining
    Now you wanna come for my face ideally
    We're not the same, nah, nah
    So why you wanna try me, yeah, try me
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja
    You bring the lighter, the lighter, yeah
    Roll me in rizzla, in rizzla
    And set me on fire, on fire
    'Cuz you want to be me but you can't
    There's a fire in the sky it's burning
    And I'm always gonna keep running, yeah
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna take me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me
    Why you wanna try me, babe
    Tell me why you wannna try ay ay ay ay
    Why you wanna try ay ay ay ay
    Why you wanna try
    Tell me why you wanna try
    Why you wanna try me
    Why you wanna try me, yeah, try me
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja
    You bring the lighter, the lighter
    Roll me in rizzla, in rizzla
    Set me on fire, on fire
    Source: LyricFind

    • @florencefarmer6371
      @florencefarmer6371 2 роки тому +11

      Thank you for providing the lyrics.

    • @kate_gibzreviews1668
      @kate_gibzreviews1668 2 роки тому +3

      @@florencefarmer6371 you're welcome anytime 😊

    • @tusintetete
      @tusintetete 2 роки тому +4

      I jst can sing along to the deepest is heals a soul thnks for the lyrics

    • @lvlz1
      @lvlz1 2 роки тому

      Impeccable 👌

    • @gowitchamove3462
      @gowitchamove3462 2 роки тому

      😘😘😘😘😘

  • @bahamianlollipop80
    @bahamianlollipop80 Рік тому +81

    This song gives me the strength and courage through the process of me ending a toxic relationship with someone who tried to break me and destroy me 🙌🏾💕

    • @Mkym365
      @Mkym365 Рік тому

      💕💕💕💕

  • @nikiaase9306
    @nikiaase9306 Рік тому +4

    🇳🇬 VIVA NIGERIA 🇳🇬
    💥💚
    🤍 💥
    💥 💚

  • @aisham7244
    @aisham7244 4 роки тому +281

    I'm Nigerian and tbh this is the only musician I've heard that has a different and unique voice from what I've been hearing...when I heard the song at first I didn't even know it was a Nigerian that sang the song

    • @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
      @chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 4 роки тому +7

      Ogunbode Aisha Musbau Asa has a unique one too

    • @peterukeme9181
      @peterukeme9181 4 роки тому

      Me too bro

    • @arosunday9135
      @arosunday9135 4 роки тому +2

      Checkout Santi.

    • @esraagamal544
      @esraagamal544 4 роки тому +1

      Me too I heard in Spotify and didn’t recognised that it’s Nigerian song ... how its powerful song

    • @xmay4444
      @xmay4444 4 роки тому

      @@arosunday9135 now you're talking

  • @princelyh.glorious4946
    @princelyh.glorious4946 4 роки тому +298

    One of the most arresting, refreshing sounds out of Africa recently! ☀️🇹🇿 Lyrics to follow along:
    Take out my mind, take all the joy now
    Take me down, take all the love now
    Tie me away, burn me alive now
    Break me down right now
    Now you wanna lock me away, I'm winning
    You wanna add to my pain, I'm shining
    Now you wan' come for my face ideally
    We're not the, we're not the same, nah, nah
    So why you wanna try me, yeah, try me?
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja, yeah
    You bring the lighter, the lighter, yeah
    Roll me in rizla, in rizla
    And set me on fire, on fire
    Yeah, so I woke up in the night
    Broke out of my chains
    Stay in your lane
    You don't know my name
    You crossed a line
    We will never die
    It is when you win, oh child
    Now you wanna lock me away, I'm winning
    You wanna add to my pain, I'm shining
    Now you wan' come for my face ideally
    We're not the, we're not the same, nah, nah
    So why you wanna try me, yeah, try me?
    You out to destroy me, destroy me
    You try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me, distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja
    You bring the lighter, the lighter, yeah
    Roll me in rizla, in rizla
    And set me on fire, on fire
    'Cause you want to be me but you can't
    There's a fire in the sky it's burning
    And I'm always gonna keep running, yeah
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna take me?
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me?
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me?
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me?
    Yeah, why you, why you wanna try me?
    Why you wanna try me, babe?
    Tell me why you wannna try ay ay ay ay?
    Why you wannna try ay ay ay ay?
    Why you wanna try?
    Tell me why you wanna try?
    Why you wanna try me?
    Why you wanna try me, yeah, try me?
    Out to destroy me, destroy me
    Try to challenge me, challenge me
    You try to distract me
    If I was the ganja, the ganja
    You bring the lighter, the lighter
    Roll me in rizla, in rizla
    Set me on fire, on fire

  • @luciankuna6673
    @luciankuna6673 2 місяці тому +2

    I love you tems

  • @TywanDeshone
    @TywanDeshone 2 роки тому +19

    Them glasses fell on her face to the beat

  • @auctionseleven2698
    @auctionseleven2698 4 роки тому +276

    This is the best sound out of Nigeria ever. She has everything. Give this girl 1 year, she will own the world

    • @ankumahnanakwame7886
      @ankumahnanakwame7886 4 роки тому +4

      I swear!!!+

    • @techytab2544
      @techytab2544 4 роки тому +6

      my point exactly bro..... I can't believe she's Nigerian.....like wtf

    • @kennylee62
      @kennylee62 4 роки тому +21

      Techy Tab why can’t you believe she’s Nigerian? U underate Nigerians at own risk🤓 Trust me there are loads of talented singers like her in all genre..

    • @Gus_the_Sage
      @Gus_the_Sage 4 роки тому +5

      How come am just knowing about her, she is so good!!!!!!

    • @pewizzywore8843
      @pewizzywore8843 4 роки тому +7

      This whole year, thank you 👏👏👏👏she became favorite artist out Nigeria and the world over night, I look out to more music, I know it's gon be fire, ✊✊✊biggest fan from 🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦 Nigeria should be proud🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @arinzeokoli7705
    @arinzeokoli7705 4 роки тому +214

    The only time I don’t skip a UA-cam ad
    Brilliant song
    A mix of koffe and burna boy

  • @Cuffbeats
    @Cuffbeats 8 місяців тому +45

    i am chinese but i feel the energy in her vocals......shinua chen chen chaaaaa! mad respect

    • @innocentelvis7285
      @innocentelvis7285 7 місяців тому +6

      Dey play 😂

    • @eniola4data
      @eniola4data 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@innocentelvis7285 Oya Oya you don catch am 😂

    • @innocentelvis7285
      @innocentelvis7285 6 місяців тому

      @@eniola4data 😂😂😂

    • @mutesky
      @mutesky 6 місяців тому

      Xihuan♥️🇰🇪

    • @gwenbily
      @gwenbily 6 місяців тому

      😂😂

  • @phyllisnyamalov
    @phyllisnyamalov 2 роки тому +8

    our ancestors live within us

  • @chinky1487
    @chinky1487 4 роки тому +122

    She needs more recognition she’s fire!!!

  • @dreamer6345
    @dreamer6345 2 роки тому +20

    Black beauty

  • @TheDirtyduzit
    @TheDirtyduzit Рік тому +4

    Shes so Beautiful

  • @PrenzoroOfficial-om6hw
    @PrenzoroOfficial-om6hw 4 місяці тому +3

    4yrs ago I'm still here ❤❤

  • @jok280
    @jok280 3 роки тому +145

    Uganda really wants to Try Tems #FreeTems #FreeOmahLay

    • @gifteno9086
      @gifteno9086 3 роки тому +1

      They really want to try her

    • @amitoacholiquinn2466
      @amitoacholiquinn2466 3 роки тому +7

      We actually love her she is very famous here in uganda. It's The police that is messed up here.

  • @onlymelanin1317
    @onlymelanin1317 3 роки тому +325

    Dear Tems i want to apologize to you for the trouble that is happening to you in my country Uganda i love you Tems❤❤❤

    • @doubleceedoublecee4425
      @doubleceedoublecee4425 3 роки тому +21

      Awwwwn we love you too

    • @persiusonime1509
      @persiusonime1509 3 роки тому +30

      @@doubleceedoublecee4425 We are Nigerians. Believe me we've seen worse and we always cross the river. Africa will be great someday.

    • @zomellossdaniel1288
      @zomellossdaniel1288 3 роки тому +9

      Your people mess up big time

    • @olalekanolasunkanmi4152
      @olalekanolasunkanmi4152 3 роки тому +31

      Is not your fault and I’m sure Tems love you guys also and Just so you know we Nigerians love you guys too and we understand the situation got nothing to do with you the fans..God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬 God bless Uganda 🇺🇬 and God bless Africa

    • @onlymelanin1317
      @onlymelanin1317 3 роки тому +7

      @@olalekanolasunkanmi4152 thank you dear be blessed😘😘😘

  • @nikiaase9306
    @nikiaase9306 Рік тому +60

    When her frames slid down her face and landed with perfect timing the Phoenix really rose out of her! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @jumokeonifade85
      @jumokeonifade85 Рік тому +2

      Loooool, I had the same thought, so perfectly landed there lol

    • @tinacoopra8352
      @tinacoopra8352 Рік тому

      Def ✨✨✨ moment from NJ !!!! ... Them awards shows ain't shit !!!

    • @SLUGGA214
      @SLUGGA214 Рік тому +1

      Nigerian magic

  • @koladeolasoji9984
    @koladeolasoji9984 2 роки тому +7

    Nigeria will be good,God bless Nigerian all over the world.

  • @andresthebarber
    @andresthebarber 3 роки тому +164

    Bro, I hope Tems is ready, cuz she’s gonna be the biggest female artist in the world.. she’s so awesome

  • @enkae_9945
    @enkae_9945 4 роки тому +176

    Wow Tacha God bless you for letting me know this song

  • @johnnydee6648
    @johnnydee6648 Рік тому +12

    Big up to all di black people out there trying their best to accomplish their goals 👌🏾one love ❤️🙏🏾

  • @kingstonking411
    @kingstonking411 Рік тому +8

    When the glasses dropped on her face is when I Knew I was in love. Love you Tem🖤

  • @eniola4data
    @eniola4data 2 роки тому +64

    I’m here to say hi, to the people that ESSENCE brought here ✌🏾

  • @afafmarbouh990
    @afafmarbouh990 4 роки тому +102

    I'm Moroccan and i love Nigerian music ❤

  • @ellajohnson9218
    @ellajohnson9218 Рік тому +6

    She's BAD

  • @plahalmighty9624
    @plahalmighty9624 Рік тому +5

    I'm here for all this beautiful blackness

  • @jemimaobeng8116
    @jemimaobeng8116 4 роки тому +323

    Who is here because of Queen Tacha🔱

  • @peterkerry1100
    @peterkerry1100 4 роки тому +298

    Nigeria has a dope wave of young musicians. Joe boy, Rema, and her Highness Tems. These three are blowing up.

    • @austinmomodu2345
      @austinmomodu2345 4 роки тому +36

      You should add Fireboy to d list or elz I will fight you coz "y u wana try me"

    • @susanfaith7684
      @susanfaith7684 4 роки тому +1

      Her highness indeed🙌

    • @jacquesstrauss1289
      @jacquesstrauss1289 3 роки тому +17

      Omah Lay too

    • @Biobele
      @Biobele 3 роки тому +16

      How can you leave out Fireboy with all his fire hits

    • @kenziestv6934
      @kenziestv6934 3 роки тому +13

      Dont forget Fire boy, omah ley and Ladipoe

  • @khanyisaninondaba1069
    @khanyisaninondaba1069 2 роки тому +16

    I love this Nigerian songstress, she's so amazing 😻😻❤️.
    Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @watsonkihaka5630
    @watsonkihaka5630 Рік тому +2

    My favorite Nigerian woman artist