Lyrics

[Intro – Afro bounce begins, light percussion, flirtatious energy]
Shanane Zamboanga…
Shanane Zamboanga…
Buanga ka… ikaw gyud, buanga ka…
(You’re crazy… it’s really you, you’re crazy…)

I said you’re beautiful…
And you said — “Buanga ka!”
That’s how I knew it was love.

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[Verse 1 – Ayra Starr bounce, playful]
You walk in like light, girl, the whole place shift
Eyes rollin’ when I flirt, yeah you move swift
You got that voice that cuts through noise
But when you call me “Love”—it’s my favorite choice

You act like you tough, like you ice and gold
But deep inside, you got that heart I hold
You roast me hard when I play the fool
But you hold me soft when I break the rule

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[Pre-Chorus – Afro harmony call-and-response]
You said: “Ay ambot nimo, buang ka man!”
I said: “Babe, ngano man diay? Gwapa lagi ka!”
(“Ugh, I don’t know with you, you’re so crazy!”
“Why? You’re beautiful, that’s why!”)
That’s how we play, that’s how we thrive
You give me love, I keep it alive

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[Chorus – catchy, rhythmic, Afrobeats groove]
Shanane Zamboanga… yeah, you’re fire, baby
You forgave my mess, now you drive me crazy
You loved me soft when I acted rough
And you stayed… when love got tough
Shanane Zamboanga… ikaw ra gyud, buanga ka
Every time I say “gwapa,” you say “buanga ka!”
I’ll spend my life proving this truth
To show love your way—forever, for you

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[Verse 2 – playful & grateful tone]
You like romance, you want peace of mind
Not just words, but love that shows in time
So I got up, stepped into your ways
Learned to hold your hand in brand new days

You asked for calls, not grand displays
So now I dial even on busy days
But yes, I missed once—okay, I slipped
Now I’m here beggin’ for a call back trip

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[Bridge – beat switch, soft piano enters like Jeremih style]
(Tempo slows, emotional tone deepens)
I owe you more than flowers and plans
I owe you peace—soft touches, no demands
You gave me mercy when I was blind
Taught me to love and take my time

You’re not loud love, you’re that calm joy
You’re my “Buanga ka,” my “Hoy oy!”
You joked, you stayed, you let it go
Now it’s my turn to let it show

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[Chorus – now slowed, deep vocals + harmony]
Shanane Zamboanga… ikaw akong kalinaw
(You are my peace…)
You forgave me when I didn’t know how
You stayed when I gave you doubt
And now I swear, you’ll never go without
Shanane Zamboanga… you’re wild, you’re free
But with me, you’re home—just you and me
Gwapa ka gyud… buanga ka…
(You really are beautiful… you’re crazy…)
But I love you in all the ways you need to see

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[Outro – chant + call and response with African drums & soft guitar]
Shanane… Shanane Zamboanga…
Ikaw akong langit, akong kalipay, akong everything…
(You are my heaven, my joy, my everything…)

Buanga ka…
Buanga ka…
You so beautiful—Buanga ka!
I forgot to call… I know I’m late
But baby forgive me, please don’t hate
Let me make it right… just say the time
’Cause for you, girl—I’ll realign

(Whispered)
Shanane Zamboanga… buanga ka…
You got my heart… for real