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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Ticket To The World
Ayo Lyrics

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If I had a ticket to the world I would just leave,
Jump on the next plane and try to realize my dreams,
If I had a ticket to the world I would be free,
If I had a ticket to the world,
If I had a ticket to the world,

If I had a ticket to the world,
A master law,

Become the most powerful woman and free them all,
I'd take care of my people,
My sons and daughters,
Bring back justice and break all borders,

I'd have my own republic,
And be like Robin Hood,
Take money from the rich,
And give it to the poor

There would be no stagnation,
No dying of starvation,
No unnecessary demands to find an occupation,
I swear I'd change the Earth into a better world,
Who needs a visa if the place of birth is universe?

There would be no restrictions,
No dying of thirst,
No corrupted president who fills up his own purse,
It wont get worse,
We'll only get better,
No matter the weather,
We will climb the ladder

It wont get worse,
We'll only get better,
If I had a ticket change would be forever.

If I had a ticket to the world I would just leave,
Jump on the next plane and try to realize my dreams,
If I had a ticket to the world I would be free,
If I had a ticket to the world,
If I had a ticket to the world,

If I had a ticket to the world,
I'd grab my guitar,
Move to New York and follow my star,
I'd play music on the streets,
So I could sleep and eat,
Maybe one day I'll get heard by JayZ or ...
Cos you never know who walks by,
Never know the time,
But if everything is possible everything will be fine,

Never know who walks by,
Never know the time,
But if everything is possible one day I'll get to shine,

If I had a ticket to the world I would just leave,
Jump on the next plane and try to realize my dreams,
If I had a ticket to the world I would be free,
If I had a ticket to the world,
If I had a ticket to the world,

I wanna pass the port but I have no ticket,
I wanna pass the port but the world is wicked,

I wanna pass the port but I have no ticket,
I wanna pass the port but the world is wicked,

I wanna pass the port but I have no ticket,
I wanna pass the port but the world is wicked,

I wanna pass the port but I have no ticket,
I wanna pass the port but the world is wicked,

If I had a ticket to the world I would just leave,
Jump on the next plane and try to realize my dreams,
If I had a ticket to the world I would be free,

If I had a ticket to the world,
If I had a ticket to the world,

Overall Meaning

The song "Ticket to the World" by Ayo is an expression of the singer's desire to escape the limitations of her current life and explore the possibilities of the wider world. She speaks of how, if given a ticket to the world, she would leave everything behind and pursue her dreams. The song reflects Ayo's personal struggles and aspirations, as well as her belief that the world can be a better place if people are allowed the freedom to pursue their own happiness.

The lyrics of the song touch on themes of power, freedom, and justice. Ayo dreams of becoming a powerful woman who can break down the borders that keep people trapped in poverty and oppression. She imagines having her own republic where justice is paramount and wealth is distributed fairly. This bold vision is tempered with a sense of realism, as Ayo acknowledges the difficulties of achieving such a lofty goal.

Overall, "Ticket to the World" is a powerful expression of hope and aspiration that encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and break free from the limitations that hold them back. It is a motivational anthem that speaks to the human desire for freedom and the belief that anything is possible if we have the courage to chase after it.

Line by Line Meaning

If I had a ticket to the world I would just leave,
I want to escape and explore the world.

Jump on the next plane and try to realize my dreams,
I want to pursue my dreams and aspirations.

If I had a ticket to the world I would be free,
Traveling and experiencing different cultures would provide freedom.

If I had a ticket to the world,
In a perfect world, I would have access to all opportunities.

A master law,
If I were in charge, I would make the rules.

Become the most powerful woman and free them all,
I want to empower others and create a better society for all.

I'd take care of my people,
I want to provide for and support those around me.

My sons and daughters,
I want to ensure a better future for my loved ones.

Bring back justice and break all borders,
I want to promote justice and equality among all people, regardless of race or nationality.

I'd have my own republic,
I want to establish a fair and just government.

And be like Robin Hood,
I want to use my power and resources for the betterment of others.

Take money from the rich,
I want to redistribute wealth to create a more equal society.

And give it to the poor
I want to support and uplift those who are less fortunate.

There would be no stagnation,
I want to promote progress and growth.

No dying of starvation,
I want to ensure that everyone has access to basic necessities such as food and water.

No unnecessary demands to find an occupation,
I want to create a society where people do not have to struggle to find work.

I swear I'd change the Earth into a better world,
I truly believe that I have the ability to make a positive impact.

Who needs a visa if the place of birth is universe?
I want to live in a world without borders, where everyone has the ability to explore and experience the universe.

There would be no restrictions,
I want to remove all barriers and limitations.

No dying of thirst,
I want to ensure that everyone has access to clean water.

No corrupted president who fills up his own purse,
I want to eliminate corruption and abuse of power in government.

It wont get worse,
I believe that things can only get better from here.

We'll only get better,
I have hope for the future.

No matter the weather,
I will persevere through any challenges.

We will climb the ladder
We will work hard to achieve our goals and reach success.

I'd grab my guitar,
Music is important to me and a way to express myself.

Move to New York and follow my star,
I have dreams of moving to a big city to pursue my passions and ambitions.

I'd play music on the streets,
I am willing to work hard and take any opportunity to share my talent with others.

So I could sleep and eat,
Playing music on the streets is not glamorous, but it is a way to survive.

Maybe one day I'll get heard by JayZ or ...
I have high aspirations and hope to gain recognition for my music.

Cos you never know who walks by,
Opportunities can arise unexpectedly, and anyone could have the potential to help me succeed.

Never know the time,
Success may come at any point in my life; I must always be prepared.

But if everything is possible everything will be fine,
If I do not limit myself, I can achieve great things.

I wanna pass the port but I have no ticket,
I am unable to travel or pursue my dreams due to a lack of resources.

I wanna pass the port but the world is wicked,
The world can be cruel and unjust, making it difficult for me to achieve my goals.

If I had a ticket change would be forever.
If I had the opportunity to explore and experience the world, it would have a lasting impact on my life and the way I view the world.

Writer(s): JOY OLASUMIBO OGUNMAKIN

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