Aah…
You know the rules, baby…
This love is complicated
But when the night comes…
You know where you belong.
Rule number one, don't call me unless I call you,
When my phone rings, you know what you gotta do.
You can know my wife, but don't become her friend,
Because if she starts asking questions, that's the end.
Don't greet me when you see me in public,
Don't smile at me, baby, keep it diplomatic.
Walk past me like you don't know my name,
But when darkness falls, we play a different game.
But why must love hide in the shadows?
Why must I pretend I don't know you?
When everybody goes home to somebody,
Tell me, baby, where do I go?
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
Sometimes I also need a goodnight kiss.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
I can't live on the promise of the dark.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
My heart is waiting for the morning light.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
I need you here, not just in the night.
I know it's hard, girl, I feel the strain too,
But look at the life that I’m offering you.
Diamonds on your neck, keeping you in style,
I just need you to play the game for a while.
Don't post our photos, keep the screen lock tight,
Whatever we do, we keep it out of sight.
It's a secret rhythm, a heartbeat in the dark,
Let’s keep the fire burning, don't let it spark.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
Sometimes I also need a goodnight kiss.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
I can't live on the promise of the dark.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
My heart is waiting for the morning light.
Ifakulya ubushiku, ifakulya ubushiku,
I need you here, not just in the night.
(Man) I’m building a world for you in the shadows.
(Woman) But shadows fade when the sun comes up.
(Man) Just stay with me, stay in the groove.
(Woman) I’m losing myself in the rhythm of this lie.
(Man) It’s all for us, baby.
(Woman) Is it really for us, or just for you?
(Man) Shhh… the night is calling.
(Woman) It’s never enough, is it?
(Man) Just close your eyes.
(Woman) Ifakulya ubushiku…
(Man) Until the next time.
(Fade out with deep log drum pulses)