Genre: Afrobeats, R&B, Afro-fusion
Release Date: November 15, 2023
Artist: Asake ft. H.E.R.
Produced by: BlaiseBeatz
About the Song
“Lonely At The Top (Remix)” is an electrifying reimagination of Asake’s original hit, now featuring Grammy-winning R&B superstar H.E.R. The track explores the bittersweet reality of success, highlighting the isolation that often comes with achieving one’s dreams.
Asake’s raw, street-hop energy fuses seamlessly with H.E.R.’s smooth, poetic vocals, creating a powerful blend of Afrobeats and R&B that resonates with fans worldwide.
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Why This Song Is a Must-Listen
- 🌍 Global Collaboration – A seamless blend of Nigerian Afrobeats and American R&B.
- 💭 Relatable Message – Explores the universal loneliness behind success and ambition.
- 🎤 Vocal Harmony – Asake’s gritty voice perfectly balances H.E.R.’s soulful delivery.
- ✍🏽 Introspective Lyrics – Honest reflections on the price of greatness.
Full Lyrics
[Intro]
(Ob’)
(Obah)
It’s lonely at the top (lonely, lonely, lonely)
Money on my mind (money, money, money)
Don’t care what they’re yarning about me in particular (kò kán mí, kán mi, kán mí)
Out here on the road chasing my dream because I know (no one can chase it for me)
[Chorus]
Wọn l’Ọlọlade má ń gb’ọmọ lọ (gb’ọmọ lọ)
Bọrọkọtọ idi ṣ’ọmọ lọ (ṣ’ọmọ lọ)
Ẹ fí wọn s’ilẹ jẹ kán má lọ
No dey find anybody, na money I want (me, I want)
No dey hear wetin people dey talk (people dey talk)
Wọn tí ge Aṣakẹ l’eti lọ (l’eti lọ)
They say, “Life na one, no get another one”
I go take am do wetin I love
Wetin you love o
No be wetin I love o
Wetin I love, I go do am with all my heart o
Ogogoro no be vodka
Mr. Money ginger
But una know I no dey waste time
Mr. Money ginger ah, ahh
[Verse 1: H.E.R.]
I can’t waste my time, for no one
I came in this life on my own
Baby, you worry ’bout you while I face my matter
I can’t rely on you, too much money and too much pride
Still can’t buy no peace of mind
Just count the blessings, I
Baby, I’ve been way too focused to be stressed
Don’t care if I’m lonely, if I want it I’m obsessed
Oh, ooh
[Chorus]
(Repeat)
[Outro]
It’s lonely at the top
Lonely, lonely, lonely
Money on my mind
Money, money, money
Don’t care what they yarning about me in particular
Out here on the road chasing my dream because I know
Commentary Breakdown
Lyrical Analysis
The core theme is a meditation on the cost of success. Asake, singing in English and Yoruba, dismisses external opinions and highlights his singular focus on chasing dreams.
H.E.R.’s verse deepens the message, acknowledging that money and pride cannot buy peace of mind, adding a soulful vulnerability to the song’s meaning.
Musical and Vocal Analysis
Produced by BlaiseBeatz, the remix is a fusion of Afrobeats percussion and R&B smoothness. Asake delivers gritty, street-hop energy, while H.E.R. adds elegance and emotional depth. Their contrasting styles make the collaboration shine.
About the Artists
Asake: Nigerian superstar signed to YBNL Nation. Known for his Mr. Money persona, Asake blends Fuji, Street Pop, and Afrobeats into a unique sound that has taken him global.
H.E.R.: Grammy-winning American singer and songwriter. Born Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, she is celebrated for her soulful R&B, live instrumentation, and raw honesty in music.
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