Song Meaning

This track opens with a declaration of resilience and divine protection against adversaries. The repeated phrase "Ota mi o ni ya f'oko" translates to "My enemies will not be able to cut me down," setting a defiant tone. The lyrics paint a picture of steady progress, symbolized by the recurring "Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai" (We will walk like this, like this, like this), suggesting a consistent, unyielding movement forward despite opposition. The narrator acknowledges external efforts to hinder them, stating "Ko so na t'ele gbe gba wa" (There is no path they can block for us) and "Ko sara t'ele fe wa da" (There is no destiny they can alter for us), reinforcing a belief in their predetermined success. The central tension arises from the contrast between the narrator's unwavering faith and the futile attempts of their enemies to bring them down. The lyrics describe the adversaries' actions – "Won sa're won,won ri wa mu" (They ran, they couldn't catch us), "Won korin won,won ri wa mu" (They sang, they couldn't catch us), "Won ti wa lo,won ri wa sun" (They left, they couldn't make us sleep) – as ultimately ineffective. This highlights a spiritual or destined advantage, where external struggles are rendered powerless against the narrator's protected path. The phrase "Oluwa mi lo n shina" (My Lord is lighting the way) directly attributes this protection and guidance to a higher power, underscoring the theme of divine favor. The most striking craft element is the persistent, almost chant-like repetition of "Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai." This repetition isn't just a musical hook; it functions as a mantra of perseverance and steadfastness. It creates a sense of momentum and an unshakeable resolve that mirrors the narrator's journey. The lyrics also employ vivid imagery of obstacles being overcome, such as "Ika te se lo n dina" (The wickedness you do is blocking) being rendered ineffective by the guiding light of "Irawo wa e lo n tona" (Our star is shining the way). This contrast between the enemies' actions and the narrator's divine illumination is a powerful rhetorical device. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their direct assertion of triumph and their grounding in faith. The narrator doesn't dwell on the pain of opposition but rather on the certainty of overcoming it. The blend of Yoruba and English, coupled with the rhythmic repetition, creates an infectious confidence. The message is clear: external forces may try, but with divine backing, their progress is unstoppable, leading to celebration and acknowledgment of blessings. The concluding lines, "E ba mi yo o" (Rejoice with me), invite listeners to share in this assured victory.

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Ota Mi

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Eldee e e e e e LKT eh eh And another one And another one Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lese Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo leyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai E wa na,e wa na,e ba mi gbon Eleda mi ni owun ti so Ko so na t'ele gbe gba wa Ko sara t'ele fe wa da Awa ti wo Express As He don Bless No man can test Ko si'soro, eyin lo n stress A'taje, A'tosho e confess Won sa're won,won ri wa mu Won korin won,won ri wa mu Won ti wa lo,won ri wa sun Won lu gembe,a gbo ko dun Oluwa mi lo n shina Ika te se lo n dina Irawo wa e lo n tona, lo n tona Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lesе Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo lеyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai E teti, e teti yin ke gbo mi Baba God ,ohun lo n so mi Lati bere ohun lo n to mi Without him,i am nobody Emi de recognise Ohun lo je ka commercialise Ta le fi le ma Enterprise Ilu to dun ati owun to nice Won sa're won,won ri wa mu Won korin won,won ri wa mu Won ti wa lo,won ri wa sun Won lu gembe,a gbo ko dun Oluwa mi lo n shina Ika te se lo n dina Irawo wa e lo n tona, lo n tona Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lese Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo leyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai T'alaja won pa kurun mo Ta lopolo,won de ru ba oo Awon bawo Lori owo wo Awon keke oguro ti mo ti jeun lo Yeah E gboju n be o E jawo n be o Bebe si n be o Aye si n lo o Taba ni ka m'en Ola la ma mu E ba mi yo o Ko fowo sere,f'omo sere,f'hennesy sowo E sa mo o Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lese Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo leyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lese Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo leyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Won sa're won,won ri wa mu Won korin won,won ri wa mu Won ti wa lo,won ri wa sun Won lu gembe,a gbo ko dun Oluwa mi lo n shina Ika te se lo n dina Irawo wa e lo n tona, lo n tona Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lese Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo leyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Ota mi o ni ya f'oko Akoyoyo ni o kan lese Agbe gedu ni o kan lo run Omo lanke ni o wo leyin Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai Awa ma rin bai, rin bai, rin bai

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