Awe, ibo l’olo ka/t’a fi n wa o ka (Hey! where have you been? /we’ve been searching for you!) Ibi o ba lo je a mo (let us know where you’ve been) Aunti ton gbe’le itosi (the lady that lives nearby) O wa o wa ‘le yi/ Ati ojo meta atabo (She was here to see you/ three -and a half- days ago) O wi pe o/ o l’oyun fun o (She said you’re responsible for her pregnancy) Oyun osu meji/ o l’oyun fun o (For two months, she’s been pregnant for you) A ni wipe o o/o l’oyun fun o (I mean, she’s pregnant - for you!?) Iwo iwo naa/ o l’oyun fun o (You, of all ‘people’? She’s pregnant, for you!?) Moved by pity and shock, she reminds him of their blood ties, in a typical Yoruba way of tracing the lineage of an offending fellow. Perhaps, the poor young man had forgotten his roots and thus started to misbehave - an anomaly! She addresses him in a condescending manner - he is too young and incapable to start a family of his own. More so, she rues the fact that the pregnant lady is much older than Waheed. Wahidi, omo Sekina, Omo Muyina, Omo Muhammad (Waheed, son of Sekinat, daughter of Muinat, daughter of Muhammad) [x2] Aunti to l’oyun fun o/ o to bi o l’omo (The lady is even old enough to be your mother) Iwo, iwo naa (You!? You, of all ‘people’?) [x2] There’s a twist when the pregnant lady puts to bed. Discrepancies in semblance between father and child are all too obvious! How do you explain stark differences in complexion and other vital details? Waheed’s aunt raises the alarm once again: O bi’mo ooo/ obimo (She gave birth, yes, she did!) O bi’mo ooo/ omo so l’ayo (She gave birth, the baby was delivered safely) Ire lo ni’mu, ese, irun ori (The baby resembles you - just the nose, legs, and hair) Iwo dudu, omo pupa; bawo l’ose ri (You’re dark, baby’s light in complexion, how come?) Wahidi, omo Sekina, Omo Muyina, Omo Muhammad (Waheed, son of Sekinat, daughter of Muinat, daughter of Muhammad) A brief interlude of highly charged strings and rise in tempo reveals the bitter aftermath of the marked father-child contrast. E wa wo’ja l’afin Oba Ejigbo (Come see fight at the Palace of the King of Ejigbo) At’abo at’ako, won ja l’afin oba/ l’afin oba o (Wife and husband in shameless fight at the king’s palace) Reminiscent of the panegyrics and chants associated with the Eyo masquerade of Lagos, the narrator laments the pain caused by her errant nephew. Hiya hiya o [*background chorus] Wahidi: omo Muyina ni, omo Sekina (Waheed, son of Sekinat, daughter of Muinat) O f’oju mi ri mabo (Put me through much trouble) Mabo n’ile/ mabo l’oko/ mabo l’Eko (Trouble at home, at the village, even in Lagos) Mama to bi mama re ni mama mi (your grandmother is my mother) Emi naa bi temi/ bi temi (And I have my own children) ‘T’omo lowo, f’omo l’oyan (I’m currently caring for a child; breast-feeding a child) Mako tire bami, bami (Don’t perturb me with your issues; I have enough personal issues to tackle already) So, abo oro, la’n so fun omoluabi, b’oba denu re a do dindi (So, a word is enough for the wise) Source: www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/asas-awe-a-narrative-lyrical-analysis/ For full lyrics and song meaning/analysis: www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/asas-awe-a-narrative-lyrical-analysis/
When I was Kid I would listen to this everytime we went outside with my family, Today I'm 20 years old, still give me great feelings, You're one of my favorite singer Asa..
This is probably one of my all time most favorite songs ever. I’m have no idea what it means but I know it’s very powerful and waheedi and sekina are important lol. I feel like I felt what asa felt when she sang it. Just buy listening. I probably contributed 500 vies here lowkey.
So what this song is talking about is an adolescent boy sleeping with a woman old enough to be his mother and she got pregnant. This is Taboo in Yoruba land.
So I recently read an article that analysed the lyrics of this song and it just made me appreciate the song more. I never even knew it was a ballad. Asa is an amazing singer and storyteller 🙌🏾
I love this song so much and even sing it from start to finish, maybe not really the wordings but I never understood its meaning. Glad I finally did and when I listen now it's even greater. ASA you are the tamer of beasts, your music is the lions charm. Thank you.
With the popularity of afrobeats and in this digital age, if this song was released now it would have won a grammy for best global performance of a song
Actually the meaning is quite funny. Wahidi made one aunty that is old enough to be his mom pregnant and then he ran away so she is reporting the situation to him wherever he is and is asking him to return back to meet his child. The funniest part is that she spends a the chorus shouting his full name and that of his father and fathers father lol.
Awe I bo lo lo ka Ta n fi wao ka Ibi o ba lo je a mo Anti to n gbe le I to si O wa o wa le yi Ati o jo meta atabo O wi kpe o, o O loyun fun o Oyun oshu meji Oloyun fun o Wahidi omo sekina Omo muyina Omo mohammed Anti ton loyun fun o O to bi e l'omo I wo iwo na Anti to loyun fun o O to bi e l'omo, o bi 'mo oh oh O bi 'mo Ire lo ni mu, ese Irun ori, iwo dudu Omo kpu pa ba wo lo se ri Wahidi omo sekina Omo muyina Omo mohammed Ewa wo ja la a fin Oba ejigbo atabo, atako Wan ja la fin oba La fin oba. Wahidi omo muyina ni Omo sekina O foju mi ri mabo Mabo ni le, mabo loko mabo l'eko Mama to bi mama re Ni mama mi, emi na bi te mi Moo ntomo lowo f'omo loyon Ma ko tire bami Abo oro lan so f'omo Luabi To ba de nu re a do n di n di Din din
Who is here in 2024. Amazing voice. Wish to meet Asa in person.
My dear, pure talent never gets old
I. J'adore cette dame. Elle sait chanter. Elle ne fait que du quasi-akapela. Trop forte.
Me
Awe, ibo l’olo ka/t’a fi n wa o ka (Hey! where have you been? /we’ve been searching for you!)
Ibi o ba lo je a mo (let us know where you’ve been)
Aunti ton gbe’le itosi (the lady that lives nearby)
O wa o wa ‘le yi/ Ati ojo meta atabo (She was here to see you/ three -and a half- days ago)
O wi pe o/ o l’oyun fun o (She said you’re responsible for her pregnancy)
Oyun osu meji/ o l’oyun fun o (For two months, she’s been pregnant for you)
A ni wipe o o/o l’oyun fun o (I mean, she’s pregnant - for you!?)
Iwo iwo naa/ o l’oyun fun o (You, of all ‘people’? She’s pregnant, for you!?)
Moved by pity and shock, she reminds him of their blood ties, in a typical Yoruba way of tracing the lineage of an offending fellow. Perhaps, the poor young man had forgotten his roots and thus started to misbehave - an anomaly! She addresses him in a condescending manner - he is too young and incapable to start a family of his own. More so, she rues the fact that the pregnant lady is much older than Waheed.
Wahidi, omo Sekina, Omo Muyina, Omo Muhammad (Waheed, son of Sekinat, daughter of Muinat, daughter of Muhammad) [x2]
Aunti to l’oyun fun o/ o to bi o l’omo (The lady is even old enough to be your mother)
Iwo, iwo naa (You!? You, of all ‘people’?) [x2]
There’s a twist when the pregnant lady puts to bed. Discrepancies in semblance between father and child are all too obvious! How do you explain stark differences in complexion and other vital details? Waheed’s aunt raises the alarm once again:
O bi’mo ooo/ obimo (She gave birth, yes, she did!)
O bi’mo ooo/ omo so l’ayo (She gave birth, the baby was delivered safely)
Ire lo ni’mu, ese, irun ori (The baby resembles you - just the nose, legs, and hair)
Iwo dudu, omo pupa; bawo l’ose ri (You’re dark, baby’s light in complexion, how come?)
Wahidi, omo Sekina, Omo Muyina, Omo Muhammad (Waheed, son of Sekinat, daughter of Muinat, daughter of Muhammad)
A brief interlude of highly charged strings and rise in tempo reveals the bitter aftermath of the marked father-child contrast.
E wa wo’ja l’afin Oba Ejigbo (Come see fight at the Palace of the King of Ejigbo)
At’abo at’ako, won ja l’afin oba/ l’afin oba o (Wife and husband in shameless fight at the king’s palace)
Reminiscent of the panegyrics and chants associated with the Eyo masquerade of Lagos, the narrator laments the pain caused by her errant nephew.
Hiya hiya o [*background chorus]
Wahidi: omo Muyina ni, omo Sekina (Waheed, son of Sekinat, daughter of Muinat)
O f’oju mi ri mabo (Put me through much trouble)
Mabo n’ile/ mabo l’oko/ mabo l’Eko (Trouble at home, at the village, even in Lagos)
Mama to bi mama re ni mama mi (your grandmother is my mother)
Emi naa bi temi/ bi temi (And I have my own children)
‘T’omo lowo, f’omo l’oyan (I’m currently caring for a child; breast-feeding a child)
Mako tire bami, bami (Don’t perturb me with your issues; I have enough personal issues to tackle already)
So, abo oro, la’n so fun omoluabi, b’oba denu re a do dindi (So, a word is enough for the wise)
Source: www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/asas-awe-a-narrative-lyrical-analysis/
For full lyrics and song meaning/analysis: www.bellanaija.com/2011/05/asas-awe-a-narrative-lyrical-analysis/
This is the real deal
Impeccable
So powerful and very visual! Thanks for the beautiful music Asa. Much love from Uganda.
@Muideen Muibi, you are good
That last part, I don’t understand a word but it sounds like pure poetry.
Tu es et tu resteras mon artiste préférée.❤❤❤
what a song!
WOW great song! Who is still listening in 2019?? Thumbs up
I love her melody even if i don't understand what she is saying
One of the most underrated ASA songs,she did so good with this song
On plane avec une mélodie comme celle-ci, doublée à cette voix angélique, c'est divin.
2024 and I am still obsessed with this album❤❤
The magic is between minute 3:25 - 3:55. Asa did something magical with musical cords and voice. Pure Magic!!!
Absolute magic...
Absolute magic
Our African languages are beautiful. ❤️
When I was Kid I would listen to this everytime we went outside with my family, Today I'm 20 years old, still give me great feelings, You're one of my favorite singer Asa..
Rodolphe Ramin , same here found myself singing it this morning unconsciously
Rodolphe Ramin what language/dialect is this?
its called YORUBA , spoken in western part of nigeria
@@cashibacamrin Yoruba
This is probably one of my all time most favorite songs ever. I’m have no idea what it means but I know it’s very powerful and waheedi and sekina are important lol. I feel like I felt what asa felt when she sang it. Just buy listening. I probably contributed 500 vies here lowkey.
So what this song is talking about is an adolescent boy sleeping with a woman old enough to be his mother and she got pregnant. This is Taboo in Yoruba land.
+ 700 views =1200 views(me n you).lol
Deep story,
Mawuli Agbenohevi really
depends on how youtube counts views
So I recently read an article that analysed the lyrics of this song and it just made me appreciate the song more. I never even knew it was a ballad. Asa is an amazing singer and storyteller 🙌🏾
I wonder what does it say
Music in it's truest form, it transcends all nationalities.
One day the world will appreciate the genius of ASA's music. So underrated!
My best ASA song. I can't stop listening to this track
The beauty of this song is something I still can't put in words 😍
So happy to finally find this song after searching for it for years.
The bridge at 3:27 is the best soul-full lines I have ever heard. Awesome.
I love this song so much and even sing it from start to finish, maybe not really the wordings but I never understood its meaning. Glad I finally did and when I listen now it's even greater. ASA you are the tamer of beasts, your music is the lions charm. Thank you.
Your music means a lot to me Asa❤
Came back 8 years later(2022) to listen to this magic piece.
cantas bem awayza e o meo nomi gostei da musica
Here in 2023. Legendary album
C'est ma musique préférée.
On dirait une déesse ❤❤😭😭.
With the popularity of afrobeats and in this digital age, if this song was released now it would have won a grammy for best global performance of a song
Swears
Who's here 2023?
Juste whaouuu que ça vient me chercher dans mes triple
Merciiiiiii infiniment❤❤❤❤ 🙏
Its 2020, AND THIS IS STILL A BOP!
J'ai visité Lagos en écoutant cette musique en 2019.
Even in 2023 she's still relevant to me ❤❤❤❤
My fav❤❤❤Asa is good
This song is Ochestra standard. WOW 👏😮
Don’t understand the lyrics buh I’ve downloaded this track on every phone I buy 😂❤❤it’s super … wahheeedi Amoa sakina
Waheedi Omo sekina. Waheed,sekina's son
so, I'm still listening to this piece in 2021, I obviously can't just disconnect.
same here
2021 - Still the best Morning Motival SONG Give Heart to ASA
My best Asa song so far.
I'm here in 2021.... I love Asa!
Nice one ASA!!! Love the melody of the music
Who else came here cos of Daniel and Efezino? (The voice nigeria)
Nwosu Oluchi I did 😁😂
Nwosu Oluchi I did...😆😆
me three !
When I listen your music i file relaxe ! Your music touch my soul
ASAP so Good
I can't stop listening to this song...
My fave song of all time
2023 great artists are the underated
i still love it!
simply beautiful
love asa and her music so much 💕
Asa is a great legendary, my love for your songs is beyond imagination, I love you 💖 super duper ❤
Asa ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I'm not hearing even a word but i think its the best song thanks for this beautiful melody
I could do the interpretation for you
Beautiful music!
sublime song 😭😍
🥺🥺 je comprends pas ce que dit la chanson mais je kiff 👌🏽
A music 🎼 like a fine wine 🍷
Asa good, she's good, she's good, she good... Damn..
2022 .. still feels bliss
2022 and its still fresh
Timeless
Blessed to the core
Anyone here 2023?
Beautiful story. I would love to know what inspired this awesome artwork.
3.25 gets me every damn time. Amazing song
Egla Kerubo Me too😭😭😭😔
Spectacular
Indeed she's a good to go love her sweet sweet memories asamoo
Massages the mind 💕💕
In 2023 who’s still here❤
💚💎💚. ❤️🎶🎵🎧🎧🎤 awesome music
It’s 2023 and I’m still listening...
If u listen deep. Tears surely will flow.
2020
GOAT!!!
Siyabonga Asa For good music
So beautiful 💕
omg .... awe...memories ..... ibo oba lo je amoooo
An eternal music
far back 2009 ❤❤❤
If I had a favorite song ❤
Beautiful❤
I’m listening in 2022
Still listening in 2020... Cool song
2019, my favourite and first love from Asa
C une belle chanson pour ce reposer penser
Love me some Asa
2021
This song is soo soulful 😭😍
I don't understand though.
[Z A]
Actually the meaning is quite funny. Wahidi made one aunty that is old enough to be his mom pregnant and then he ran away so she is reporting the situation to him wherever he is and is asking him to return back to meet his child. The funniest part is that she spends a the chorus shouting his full name and that of his father and fathers father lol.
Majestic.
The best.
❤❤❤❤❤
just awesome
Such a calm music
Oh man❤
I still am (2023)
Awe I bo lo lo ka
Ta n fi wao ka
Ibi o ba lo je a mo
Anti to n gbe le I to si
O wa o wa le yi
Ati o jo meta atabo
O wi kpe o, o
O loyun fun o
Oyun oshu meji
Oloyun fun o
Wahidi omo sekina
Omo muyina
Omo mohammed
Anti ton loyun fun o
O to bi e l'omo
I wo iwo na
Anti to loyun fun o
O to bi e l'omo, o bi 'mo oh oh
O bi 'mo Ire lo ni mu, ese
Irun ori, iwo dudu
Omo kpu pa ba wo lo se ri
Wahidi omo sekina
Omo muyina
Omo mohammed
Ewa wo ja la a fin
Oba ejigbo atabo, atako
Wan ja la fin oba La fin oba.
Wahidi omo muyina ni
Omo sekina
O foju mi ri mabo
Mabo ni le, mabo loko mabo l'eko
Mama to bi mama re
Ni mama mi, emi na bi te mi
Moo ntomo lowo f'omo loyon
Ma ko tire bami
Abo oro lan so f'omo Luabi
To ba de nu re a do n di n di
Din din
Who's listening to this in 2021?
Still here in 2023
si Nice melody good for relax
Très cool
Dont understand the lyrics but this is a good song.
Andrew Njoroge hata mimi
It's a story about a dude,who is a womanizer hahaha
2024 I’m here ❤️
July 2024, who's here?
My Favorite! 😍