Bank W’s Running After You is one of the tracks off the album Songs About U; his 2017 EP which was a compilation of songs written for and dedicated to his wife. Running After You is about how they came together; the music video took a dramatic turn at the last minute.
Celebrating marriages
Trust Banky W to come up with something outstandingly different. The video is a drastic departure from the original casting plan. Banky W at the last minute decided that very little had been done in the music industry to celebrate successful marriages, and that beyond the scenic proposals and colourful weddings, actual marital life isn’t without challenges, hence couples who stay together deserve to be celebrated.
“Do you ever think about the fact that there aren’t too many celebrations of Married life on Music Television? There’s a lot of hooking up and twerking, and a lot of dating, consummating and flirting… and there is a whole lot of proposals-and-wedding day music videos..but there aren’t too many celebrations of the married life that comes afterwards. We just kind of, focus so much on the wedding day itself, and assume, hope and pray that they lived happily ever after.
“If there’s one thought I’d like for people to take away, it’s that… Nobody’s perfect, but you can be perfect for each other – you just have to find someone worth trying for. Run after her, then run with her, until you conquer “forever” together. And while you attempt to do this, don’t forget to have some fun.”
— Banky W
Video
The video was put together within 24 hours of inviting the singer’s married friends who were in town and available at the time to be part of his new video, notably Nollywood couple Osas and Gbenro Ajibade, media personality Toolz and her husband captain Tunde Demuren, Noble and Chioma Igwe, Aurelien and Tosyn, Papi J and Kaffy, Ik and Olo Ogbonna, who looked rather interesting in their pirates costume. The eventual video after the shoot is embellished with elaborate animation by Tise.
The song features talented singer, Nonso Amadi, who was formerly nominated for a Headies award. It was Produced by Banky Wellington and Debola, and directed by Banky Wellington.
Enjoy the video, and let us know which other couples you would have loved to see in this video:
Lyrics
Nobody do it like youNobody do it like youCalling your phone, how can you put me on holdWhat do you want me to say after the toneI wanna make you mineDon’t waste time, don’t waste timeI running after to you shawtyNow you know I can’t stop nowCause I’m runningGirl I keep runningCause I’m runningGirl I keep runningI don’t wanna pretendI’m swimming in a deep endFrom the very first day I seen youCouldn’t wait till the weekendI was all up in you dm’sSaying maybe we can be friendsI don’t want to pressure you, noKnow you got some questionsIf you give me all of that, yeahImma give everything that I gotYou must be a murderer, yeahLove the way you slay meBaby don’t stopCan’t you seeRecognise that you and meWe’re on a right track, Eternally(Tell me would you like that?)Said I’m falling in love that is why I am runningGirl I keep runningCause I’m runningGirl I keep runningI don’t want youTo ask me why I’m acting crazy nowGirl you’re fine likeSummertime likeYou’re my sunshine, you’re my lightIt’s your faultI don lose my mind, so girl don’t blame me nowIf you like, for a lifetime you’ll be mineWe will go overseas oWe can fly, baby Imma take you anywhere you likeI’m on cloud nine anytime you come aroundThinking we can his forever if you’re downYou’re all I see, I dey blindDoper than weed, you get me highGirl I’m falling in love nor be lieGirl I’m falling in love that is why I keep runningGirl I keep runningCause I’m runningGirl I keep running[Nonso Amadi &Banky W:]Yeah, yeah, listen, okay…Give my life for you, I go fight anyoneSacrifice for you, I go fall on my swordKey to my heart’s for you, when you walk through the doorGet pass the past, we won’t hurt anymore, yeahPlease believe me like a pries of God spoke thisLove is easy like a beat from Nonso, yesNever leave me baby please do not goPlease do not goPlease do not goBaby…Cause I’m runningGirl I keep runningI wanna make you mineDon’t waste time, don’t waste timeI running after to you shawtyCause I’m runningGirl I keep runningNo, nobody do me like youNobody do me like you, no
Akwaowo Willie is a social media consultant for several businesses including SMEs and Startups. He is also an entrepreneur and writer with interests in entertainment, media, fashion, among others. He is married, with 2 adorable children.
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