Back to Start
Adekunle GOLD Lyrics


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Let's go down memory lane
Let's talk about olden days
The things we had the games we played
When we're catching fun everyday
Nowadays we too serious
We no dey play like before before
We need to find find a day
To do those things over again

Mo fe se monini e
Je a se Police and Thief o
Wetin happen to boju boju o
Oba ni ke dawo jo Oba ni ke fa gun
Remember one Naira one Dollar
Twenty naira dey make the dealer
Kilo se sisi pelebe baba Dudu ekana Gowon ati Balewa

Eh e e e
Let's go back to the start
Oh o o o
Let's go back to the start

O ma se o a ti sonu o
A o mo le mo a sa fo ya ko
We need to find find our way
To days when peace still dey reign
Remember united we stand united we stand o o ooo
Divided we fall shebi you know

Mo fe se monini monini
E je a se Police and Thief o
Wetin happen to boju boju
Oba ni ke dawon jo o Oba ni ke faagun
Remember one Naira one Dollar
Twenty Naira dey make the dealer
Kilose sisi pelebe baba Dudu ekana Gowon ati Balewa

Go back go back na na na
Eh e e e
Let's go back to the start
Oh o o o
Let's go back to the start
Eh e e e
Let's go back to the start take me back to the days when life was good

Alubosa kekere kan to ko sinu omi
Mo n sofun e latowuro titi dojo ale dide soke bo oju re wale
Yi sapa otun re yi sapa osi re
Mu enikeni toba wun w o ko fi saya
Mu enikeni toba wun e o ko fi saya
Ki lo se sisi pelebe baba Dudu Ekana Gowon ati Balewa

Let's go back to the start




Let's go back to the start
Let's go back to the start

Overall Meaning

In Adekunle GOLD's song "Back to Start," the singer takes us on a trip down memory lane, reminding us of the good old days when life was simpler, and play was an essential part of our daily routine. He acknowledged the fact that we have become too serious these days, forgetting the simple things that brought us happiness. He, therefore, urged us to find time and recreate those memorable moments in a bid to recapture the joy we felt in the past.


The lyrics depict the singer's nostalgic state of mind, as he reminisces about childhood memories such as playing games like police and thief and boju boju (hide and seek). He also makes references to influential figures of the past like baba Dudu Ekana Gowon and Balewa. The lyrics are a call to action, asking us to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the world and revisit the days when we were carefree and happy.


In summary, the song "Back to Start" by Adekunle GOLD is a reminder of what truly matters in life- the simple things. It calls for a return to a more innocent time when we valued play and companionship above everything else, and it reminds us to cherish these precious memories and hold them close to our hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's go down memory lane
Let's reflect on our past experiences


Let's talk about olden days
Let's discuss the good old days


The things we had the games we played
The possessions we owned and the games we played


When we're catching fun everyday
When we used to have fun every day


Nowadays we too serious
Currently, we are too serious and lack fun in our lives


We no dey play like before before
We no longer play like we used to in the past


We need to find find a day
We should set aside a day to do things we used to do in the past


To do those things over again
To do the things we used to do in the past again


Mo fe se monini e
I want to do something mischievous


Je a se Police and Thief o
Let's play the game Police and Thief


Wetin happen to boju boju o
What happened to playing hide and seek


Oba ni ke dawo jo Oba ni ke fa gun
The king is dancing in celebration


Remember one Naira one Dollar
Recall that one Naira was equivalent to one Dollar in the past


Twenty naira dey make the dealer
A profit of twenty Naira was enough for the dealer


Kilo se sisi pelebe baba Dudu ekana Gowon ati Balewa
What happened to the games 'sisi pelebe', 'baba Dudu', 'ekana', 'Gowon', and 'Balewa'


Let's go back to the start
Let's go back to the beginning of our memories


Oh o o o
Expression of eagerness to go back to the past


O ma se o a ti sonu o
Things are not working out as planned


A o mo le mo a sa fo ya ko
We do not know how to solve the issue


We need to find find our way
We need to figure out how to find our way back to the past


To days when peace still dey reign
To the days when there was still peace


Remember united we stand united we stand o o ooo
Remember that we are stronger when we are united


Divided we fall shebi you know
We become weak when we are divided


Go back go back na na na
Expression of eagerness to go back to the past


Eh e e e
Expression of eagerness and nostalgia


Let's go back to the start take me back to the days when life was good
Let's go back to the beginning of our memories when life was good


Alubosa kekere kan to ko sinu omi
A small onion that was thrown in the water


Mo n sofun e latowuro titi dojo ale dide soke bo oju re wale
I am telling you the truth, wake up and face reality


Yi sapa otun re yi sapa osi re
Turn to your right, turn to your left


Mu enikeni toba wun w o ko fi saya
Invite whoever wants to join to come along


Ki lo se sisi pelebe baba Dudu Ekana Gowon ati Balewa
What happened to the games 'sisi pelebe', 'baba Dudu', 'ekana', 'Gowon', and 'Balewa'


Let's go back to the start
Let's go back to the beginning of our memories




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Comments from YouTube:

@temitayomichael5244

Ur music take me back to those days,can we really go back to all those things.There was unity then.i love u gold

@dw9944

Meehn, just came back to play this song. God help Nigeria, na shamblesπŸ˜”πŸ˜”

@GistsAndThrills

Couldn't help but hit the play button repeatedly!

@okikssss

i miss this Ag, im all for ag baby . but this version of Ag >>

@pixelligentconcept5675

This is the Adekunle Gold that I know

@mcknighthomme2956

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@hayourlahsalvadortyrule9472

This really remind me of my childhood back in Nigeria, life has truly change being here...

@NASASpaceChronicles

broooooooooooooo this song bring so much memories

@jmo-justmyopinion-classy7851

Takes me to my childhood...
Wow... nice One... God bless Nigeria (that’s what I can pick from the song)
I wonder how Nigeria is now... God bless

@nzemaina

Man I soooooo Love this song, And every song off this album is just so beautiful. Mr Adekunle you are a genius

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