Nigerian singer Tems has sparked a lively debate on social media after correcting the lyrics to the hit song “Wait For You”. The song, which features Drake and Future, won a Grammy Award in 2023. Tems revealed that the correct lyrics are “I won’t wait for you”, not “I will wait for you” as widely believed.
Tems explained that her British accent may have led to the misinterpretation. Fans have reacted with surprise and humor, with some admitting they’ve been singing the wrong lyrics with confidence. Others have joked that even Drake and Future might be confused by the correction.
The discussion has highlighted the complexities of language and accent in music, and how easily lyrics can be misheard. Tems’ clarification has sparked a fun and lighthearted conversation among music lovers.
See reactions below;
she.is.camila0: That one don pass everybody don sabi I would wait for you🥲Abi you wan reset our brain??😂.
__lyennoma: I always sang I won’t wait sha because I really won’t wait fr 😂.
nocaphundred100: Even future and drake self nor go believe.
abisola_abisola__: Omo e don tey wey I don sing rubbish with confidence 😂😂😂.
prettygurl_winnie: I’ve been vibing to broken ears since 2020…and I always knew is “I won’t wait for u”
