Rema is a Nigerian singer known for his unique blend of Afrobeats. His core style is more focused on Afrobeats and Afrorave. He gained fame in 2019 with his hit song Dumebi. His debut album Rave & Roses (2022) featured the global hit Calm Down, which topped charts worldwide.

Rema has won several awards, including the Headies for Next Rated in 2019. He has collaborated with international artists like Selena Gomez and gained recognition on the Billboard charts.

About the Song

Calm Down is a hit Afrobeats song with a smooth rhythm and catchy melody. The song does convey a sense of urgency and helplessness in expressing emotions. The song became a global success, topping the charts worldwide. A remix featuring Selena Gomez made it even more popular.

Lyrics of Calm Down

Intro

(Vibez)
Another banger

Chorus

Baby, calm down, calm down
Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown, for lockdown, oh, lockdown
Girl, you sweet like Fanta, ooh, Fanta, ooh
If I tell you say, “I love you,” no dey form yanga, oh, oh, yanga, oh
No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
You got me like, “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa”
Shawty, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa, mm-hm

Verse 1

I see this fine girl for my party, she wear yellow
Every other girl, they dey do too much but this girl mellow
Na’im I dey find situation I go use take tell am, “Hello”
Finally, I find way to talk to the girl, but she no wan follow
Who you come dey form for-whoa? (Mm-hm)
Why you no wan conform-whoa? (Mm-hm)
Then I start to feel her bum-bum, warm (Mm-hm)
But she dey gimme small, small-whoa
I know say she sabi pass that one-one (Mm-hm)
But she feeling insecure-whoa
‘Cause her friends go dey gum her like chewing gum-whoa (Mm-hm)
Go dey gum her like chewing gum-whoa, whoa-whoa, oh

Chorus

Baby, calm down, calm down
Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown, for lockdown, oh, lockdown
Girl, you sweet like Fanta, ooh, Fanta, ooh
If I tell you say, “I love you,” no dey form yanga, oh, oh, yanga, oh
No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
You got me like, “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa”
Shawty, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa, mm-hm

Verse 2

As I reach my house, I say make I rest small-whoa (Make a rest small-whoa)
As me I wake up, na she dey my mind, oh-whoa (Na she dey my mind, oh-whoa)
Day one, day two-wo, I no fit focus (I no fit focus)
Na so me I call am, say, “Make we link up” (I say make we link up)
As I start to dey tell her how I feel, now my heart dey race
Baby girl, if you leave me, I no go love again
Because e get many girls wey put my heart for pain
Shebi, you feel my pain? Yeah, yeah

Chorus

Baby, calm down, calm down
Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown, for lockdown, oh, lockdown
Girl, you sweet like Fanta, ooh, Fanta, ooh
If I tell you say, “I love you,” no dey form yanga, oh, oh, yanga, oh
No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
You got me like, “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa”
Shawty, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa, mm-hm

Live Performances of Calm Down by Rema

1. Live at The BRITs 2024

2. Live at The O2 Arena, London

Similar Songs Like Calm Down

• Dumebi: A feel-good song with an upbeat tempo and playful lyrics. Like Calm Down, it has a catchy tune and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to enjoy.
• Ginger Me: A love song with a mellow beat and heartfelt lyrics, similar to Calm Down. It blends Afropop and R&B elements, creating a smooth and romantic sound.
• Woman: An energetic track that focuses on love and admiration, just like Calm Down. It features Rema’s signature flow with a groovy instrumental that keeps the listener engaged.

Awards for The Song

Frequently Asked Questions

What Language Does Rema Speak in Calm Down?

Rema sings in English and Pidgin English in Calm Down, blending both languages to create a catchy and relatable Afrobeats song.

What is the Meaning Behind the Song Calm Down?

Calm Down is about Rema’s experience with a girl he likes, expressing his feelings and patience for a deeper connection in a relationship.

What is Rema’s Biggest Song?

Calm Down is Rema’s biggest song, especially its remix with Selena Gomez, which gained global success and charted high on Billboard and other major platforms.