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9ice feat. Asa Lyrics
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1960 N'igba yen tis easy gege bo se wi
Ta rugbo, t'omidan lon dunu pa ti d'ominira
Ominira indeed abi, ewo naira wa
Ilu polukurumusu
T'ewe t'agba lon j'eyan won nisu
Abe ori, ewe eri, sugbon e ofewi
Abe ori, agba eri atenuje lofe p'ayin
Eni bataba, kolo mofe ni
Sebe l'ema sun
Teba sope 'omo nkankan
Eyin aro lema waa (sebe la ma)
Mewa n'sele o
Sebe l'ema sun (sebe lema sun)
Bi eni wo'seju akan o
Eyin aro lema wa a (mewa nsele o)
Kini suuru ti o l'ere?
Kini seti ko s'ere?
Won sa l'eyan ti o l'oruko
Okuku sise, ode'n rere e
Ah! ede s'ope a siwa l'omode
Nkan sa l'eye je k'agbado t'ode
9ice oro gidi l'oso
Oro to o ni'lari l'oso
An'lati fi laka yesi
K'asoro sibi t'orowa
Boda siko 'bo yen
Won a wa s'adugbo
Won a'somo jeje
Eje kan wole tan gbogbo eje tan je da w'oke ise
Toba tun se were, la siko ibo
Won ani k'odo tolo bere
Won a senu mere, kalokalo gbe nkan mi senu wuye
Afira aditu ti iwole, talo dibo fun?
Pasan ta fi na 'yale
onbe lori aja fun.
Odo elo tunramu, ema je an'pagbon ni funfun
Fun yin, mowi temi
Asegbe kan kosi o
Asepamo lowa
Ase sile labo waba
Emi oti ku,
mo s'ile s'ise
Mo sile f'owo r'ewo
Mo sile tule mise
Sebe l'ema sun
Teba sope 'omo nkankan
Eyin aro lema waa (sebe la ma)
Mewa n'sele o
Sebe l'ema sun (sebe lema sun)
Bi eni wo'seju akan o
Eyin aro lema wa a (mewa nsele o)
Asa ose omo nla
The song "Pete Pete" by 9ice feat. Asa discusses the theme of freedom and independence. The opening lines "Ojo re bi ana ta gb'ominira" which translates to "the day we got our independence" sets the tone for the theme of the song. 9ice reminisces about Nigeria's independence day in 1960 and how easy it was back then compared to current times. He compares the current state of the country to "ta rugbo, t'omidan lon dunu pa ti d'ominira" which translates to "when a bird is caught in a trap, it thinks it's enjoying freedom". He questions the concept of freedom in Nigeria and asks if it is truly freedom when the cost of living is high and the standard of living is low. The line "Petepete t'ana ni popa, eni bataba, kolo mofe ni" which means "I prefer a calm life to a life of rushing around" is an indication that the idea of freedom is subjective, what is freedom to one person may not be freedom to another.
Asa's verse in the song adds to the theme of freedom. She talks about how people should not be judged based on their status or wealth, and the importance of being content with what one has. The lines "Kini suuru ti o l'ere? Kini seti ko s'ere?" which translates to "what is the essence of rushing when there is no gain?" reinforces this idea. Asa also talks about living a simple life and not chasing material possessions. The song ends with both artists affirming their independence and the importance of being self-reliant in all aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ojo re bi ana ta gb'ominira,
The day of Nigeria's independence was like a dream come true.
1960 N'igba yen tis easy gege bo se wi
Back then in 1960, things were simpler and easier to achieve.
Ta rugbo, t'omidan lon dunu pa ti d'ominira
Despite challenges, freedom was ultimately achieved.
Ominira indeed abi, ewo naira wa
Is there really freedom when the economy is in shambles?
Ilu polukurumusu
A town in disarray.
T'ewe t'agba lon j'eyan won nisu
The elders lost their dignity and were treated with disrespect.
Abe ori, ewe eri, sugbon e ofewi
The head and the tail of the yam are important, but the body is also useful.
Abe ori, agba eri atenuje lofe p'ayin
A proverb that acknowledges the importance of both young and old in society.
Petepete t'ana ni popa
A catchy rhythm that gets people dancing.
Eni bataba, kolo mofe ni
Everyone has their own preferences.
Sebe l'ema sun
It is time to dance.
Teba sope 'omo nkankan
Even if someone complains.
Eyin aro lema waa (sebe la ma)
Let's all join in the dancing.
Mewa n'sele o
We are all celebrating together.
Bi eni wo'seju akan o
No one should be left out of the fun.
Kini suuru ti o l'ere?
What is the essence of patience?
Kini seti ko s'ere?
What is the point of rushing?
Won sa l'eyan ti o l'oruko
They are not important or famous.
Okuku sise, ode'n rere e
An animal's reputation is based on its productivity.
Ah! ede sop'e a siwa l'omode
Oh! The importance of education for children.
Nkan sa l'eye je k'agbado t'ode
The future is what we invest in today.
9ice oro gidi l'oso
His wisdom and knowledge are apparent in his words.
Oro to o ni'lari l'oso
What he says is not hidden.
An'lati fi laka yesi
He tells his story without holding back.
K'asoro sibi t'orowa
To avoid the wrath of the gods.
Boda siko 'bo yen
This man's appearance is deceptive.
Won a wa s'adugbo
They will learn through experience.
Won a'somo jeje
They will learn gradually and patiently.
Eje kan wole tan gbogbo eje tan je da w'oke ise
All types of blood run together in the workplace.
Toba tun se were, la siko ibo
If things get too complicated, simplify it.
Won ani k'odo tolo bere
They expect to reach their destination quickly.
Won a senu mere, kalokalo gbe nkan mi senu wuye
They will create chaos, and I will suffer the consequences.
Afira aditu ti iwole, talo dibo fun?
Who will make sacrifices in solving societal problems?
Pasan ta fi na 'yale onbe lori aja fun.
The butcher who fails to use a good knife is at risk of being bitten by the dog.
Odo elo tunramu, ema je an'pagbon ni funfun
The river is calm, but it is deceptive.
Fun yin, mowi temi
For you, I sing this song.
Asegbe kan kosi o
A person with no friend is lonely.
Asepamo lowa
Try to have close allies.
Ase sile labo waba
Never give up on your dreams.
Emi oti ku, mo s'ile s'ise
Even if I die, I will leave a legacy behind.
Mo sile f'owo r'ewo
I am ready to exchange goods and services.
Mo sile tule mise
I am bringing change to the community.
Asa ose omo nla
Thank you, great child.
Writer(s): 9ice
Contributed by Asher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@olamilekanojebowa4921
It is great song
listening 2023
@georgeadewole1024
After all this year this is still the story. The narrative has got to change. It starts with me.
@_adeniyi_
Support restructuring and true federalism or the balkanization of Nigeria. That's the only support that matters.
@a.henry30247
Still listening to this everlasting song in 2020
@unandeblessing2151
July 2023 story still remain the same....Christ have mercy
@soetantitilope8294
Deep lyrics, what Nigeria needs to listen to as a time such as these
@aladesanmisina1391
Even in 2022 nothing has changed 💔😟
@clementokunola3487
Getting worse day by day. May God fight the battle for us
@akindelecordilia4200
I love this song since he released it
@FABIAN_EC
This song will never fade away👌👌