Ayodele Ajayi Eriksson (born September 29, 1974), also known as Ayo, is a f… Read Full Bio ↴Ayodele Ajayi Eriksson (born September 29, 1974), also known as Ayo, is a former Swedish hip hop artist and pioneer of the Swedish hip hop scene. Ayodele was born in Nigeria to a Swedish mother and Nigerian father, but moved to Sweden with his mother at a young age. Ayodele started rapping in 1989. His first record was released in 1992, which was made under the group name One Eye-Q=Young Wizdom, a group he had with Andreas Melin, also known as Broadcaster D. The group was disbanded in the same year, due to record label complications leading to their debut album never being released.

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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These Days
Ayo Lyrics

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I know I should be more grateful
Grateful for everything I have
And I know I should be less doubtful
But unfortunately I am just human
I'm in a big hole surrounded by fear
I'm in a deep dark hole
Deep enough for me to disappear
But should I go if earth the only place I know

All I know is I don't want this anymore
Livin' out life without nowhere what a distant is searching for

There are days where I would love to be somebody else
Days where I am fighting myself
There are days where I wish I would be a child again
And sometimes days where I wish they wouldn't last
Days where I wish I would be dead

Step back, stay away from me
Can't you respect that I only need my peace
These days I'm too weak to see
These days I'm all about me
I don't want to talk this out
'Cause there are certain things we don't need to talk about
The silence in between will let you know what I mean
And each time I try to escape
I pray to go not to let me fake
And to take my doubts away
Hum hum

There are days where I would love to be somebody else
Days where I am fighting myself
There are days where I wish I could be a child again

And sometimes days where I wish they wouldn't last
Days where I wish I would be dead

Overall Meaning

In Ayo's song "These Days," the singer talks about her struggles with gratitude, doubt, fear, and the overwhelming desire for peace. She begins the song by acknowledging that she knows she should be more grateful for everything she has, but she's finding it difficult due to her humanly flaws. She feels like she is in a big hole that's surrounded by fear and is deep enough for her to disappear. She questions whether she should leave this earth, the only place she knows, or not. She expresses her frustration by saying that she doesn't want to live life without a purpose or direction.

Throughout the song, Ayo reveals her ups and downs to the listener. She talks about how she sometimes wishes she could be somebody else and fights with herself. There are also days where she wishes she could be a child again and wishes that certain days would not last. The singer also highlights her struggles with trust and communication in relationships. She doesn't want to talk things out because there are certain things that don't need to be talked about. Instead, she prefers to let the silence in between communicate her feelings.

The overall message of the song is that despite her struggles, Ayo recognizes that she owns her life and her power, which empowers her to create a better future for herself. She longs for inner peace, and the only way to achieve this is through self-awareness and self-care. The song gives hope to people who are going through similar struggles by reminding them that they can overcome their battles.

Line by Line Meaning

I know I should be more grateful
I am aware that I should feel thankful

Grateful for everything I have
Thankful for all that I possess

And I know I should be less doubtful
I should try to be more positive

But unfortunately I am just human
However, being human, I have my flaws

I'm in a big hole surrounded by fear
I am in a significant quandary full of panic

I'm in a deep dark hole
I am stuck in a profound, murky sinkhole

Deep enough for me to disappear
So deep that it may swallow me entirely

But should I go if earth the only place I know
However, since planet earth is the only home I have, should I leave?

All I know is I don't want this anymore
What I do know is I am weary of this situation

Livin' out life without nowhere what a distant is searching for
Existing without a sense of purpose is futile

There are days where I would love to be somebody else
I experience times where I wish I were a different person

Days where I am fighting myself
Moments when I am battling my own inner struggles

There are days where I wish I would be a child again
I yearn for the days of my youth at times

And sometimes days where I wish they wouldn't last
And occasionally, I wish those times would not linger

Days where I wish I would be dead
At times, I long for death

Step back, stay away from me
Please take a step back and maintain your distance

Can't you respect that I only need my peace
Can you not understand that all I desire is tranquility?

These days I'm too weak to see
Currently, I am too feeble to acknowledge things

These days I'm all about me
Presently, I am solely focused on myself

I don't want to talk this out
I am not interested in discussing this

'Cause there are certain things we don't need to talk about
Because there are certain topics that do not require discussion

The silence in between will let you know what I mean
The quiet moments will convey what I wish to express

And each time I try to escape
And each time I attempt to break free

I pray to go not to let me fake
I pray that I will not pretend or deceive myself

And to take my doubts away
And to eradicate my uncertainties

Hum hum
Vocalization often used to fill a gap in conversation or thought

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOY OLASUMIBO OGUNMAKIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@xtraterrestriiial-love

4y↑7

„Where should I go? If earth‘s the only place I know..“
Oh this song reaches deep deep down into my soul💔❤️

@antoniapfeiffer2991

Totally 💕

@delightntsakomabunda7011

5y↑2

Listening from South Africa chilling under the trees with bird's singing and lion's, leopards passing by

@Yume

13y↑6

This song is so beautiful and emotional. I'm touch so deeply by this song, by the lyrics, by Ayo's music. She really knows how to touch people heart, people soul.

@adrianaolteanu7052

5y↑1

This song make me so cry ....please Georges ....please ...come back .... i'm really very bad without you....i can 't live my live whithout you...you are my breath ....tu est et tu reste mon amour pour toujours ! GOOD please make a miracle !!!