Ayodele reemerged in 1999 with his solo debut album "Föder Nåt Nytt", under the name Ayo. The album was a success with hit singles such as "Betongdjungelboken" and "Många som väntar". His sophomore album was titled "Del 2: Uppföljaren" and was meant to be released in 2001, but due to further label issues it was never released. It includes singles "Det spökar" and "Ayooo". Ayo eventually decided to quit the music scene and converted to Islam. Today he lives in Dubai and works as an instructor for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He released one last song in 2011, on Swedish hip hop producer Stress's album "Playlist". On the song "Mitt beslut" ("My decision"), Ayo explains his decision to quit music.
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Mother
Ayo Lyrics
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Are that scars on your body the traces of a spell?
Just like that finger you cannot move
What have you gotten yourself into?
Well it's easy to tell
Mother what are you trying to achieve?
Always telling lies and hurting me
As if that's not enough you're trying to mess up mine
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away from me
You better love me from a distance
Mother the devil came right through your veins
To settle down in your brain
All your actions are under his control
'Cause to him you sold your soul
Tell me mother how can I ever trust you again?
Since with you every good meal has a bad aftertaste
As much as I wanna let you back into my life
I just can't 'cause I got to protect myself from you
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away from me
You better love me from a distance
I love you and it will always be that way
That's why it hurts so bad to see you drag down and throwing it all away
As much as I wanna be clos to you
I just can't 'cause seeing you like that is unbearable
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away from me
You better love me from a distance
The song "Mother" by Ayo is a powerful and emotional expression of the singer's complicated relationship with her mother, who seems to be struggling with addiction and harmful behavior. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's pain and confusion, as she grapples with her love for her mother and her need to protect herself from her destructive influence.
The first verse directly addresses the mother, with the singer asking if the scars on her body are the result of some kind of spell. This suggests that the mother is involved in something dangerous or supernatural, and the reference to the finger that she cannot move could be interpreted as a metaphor for being trapped or held captive. The singer then expresses her frustration and disappointment with her mother's behavior, pleading with her to stay away and love her from a distance.
The second verse delves further into the mother's addiction, with the singer describing how the devil seems to have taken control of her actions. She acknowledges the pain that her mother's behavior has caused her, but also expresses her love and desire to be close to her. However, she ultimately concludes that she cannot subject herself to the harm that her mother's addiction brings, and must maintain a distance to protect herself.
Overall, the song "Mother" is a heart-wrenching portrayal of the complexities of love and family, and how addiction and harmful behavior can tear them apart. The singer's raw emotion and honesty make for a powerful listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother look at youself
Ayo asks her mother to assess herself.
Are that scars on your body the traces of a spell?
Ayo wonders if the scars on her mother's body are a result of a curse.
Just like that finger you cannot move
Ayo compares her mother's paralyzed finger to her own actions that she cannot control.
What have you gotten yourself into?
Ayo asks her mother what trouble she has gotten into.
Well it's easy to tell
Ayo thinks it is evident what her mother has gotten herself into.
Mother what are you trying to achieve?
Ayo questions her mother's motives and intentions.
Always telling lies and hurting me
Ayo accuses her mother of constantly lying and hurting her.
You're messing-up your life
Ayo tells her mother that she is ruining her own life.
As if that's not enough you're trying to mess up mine
Ayo expresses that her mother's actions are also negatively affecting her own life.
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Ayo is telling her mother to stay away from her.
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away
Ayo is telling her mother again to stay away from her.
Stay away, stay away, stay away, stay away from me
Ayo is warning her mother to stay away from her completely.
You better love me from a distance
Ayo allows her mother to love her but only from a distance.
Mother the devil came right through your veins
Ayo accuses her mother of being possessed by the devil.
To settle down in your brain
Ayo believes the devil has taken root in her mother's mind.
All your actions are under his control
Ayo believes her mother is under devil's control and is acting accordingly.
'Cause to him you sold your soul
Ayo believes her mother has willingly given her soul to the devil.
Tell me mother how can I ever trust you again?
Ayo questions her mother's trustworthiness after believing that she has sold her soul to the devil.
Since with you every good meal has a bad aftertaste
Ayo feels that her experiences with her mother often end in a negative way.
As much as I wanna let you back into my life
Ayo loves her mother but is unwilling to let her back into her life.
I just can't 'cause I got to protect myself from you
Ayo is prioritizing her own safety and well-being over her relationship with her mother.
I love you and it will always be that way
Ayo reveals her unwavering love for her mother.
That's why it hurts so bad to see you drag down and throwing it all away
Ayo expresses the pain she feels watching her mother self-destruct.
As much as I wanna be clos to you
Ayo expresses her desire to be close to her mother.
I just can't 'cause seeing you like that is unbearable
Ayo is unable to be close to her mother because it causes her too much pain.
Contributed by Jake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lalocacubana
So sad, my sentiments about my mother exactly.
Сергій Галета
Very, very, more than very GOOD !!!
Nnedi N.
such a sad song, but beautiful.
omo otete
i think i love this song.
kaedyncutts channel
i feel her.
Mathilda Cimbard
Its so beautiful but sad.
c'est magnifique mais tellement triste sa donne envie de pleurer.
Luba Abubakar
OH MY GOD!
ctenos
Never she see u in face but only when the song is finished.
Han94b
It's so sad...
Lucia Dan
You know AYO .. has blood ..Romanian