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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Ayo Lyrics
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They're all incomparable 'cause no one's the same
On this big plot of land, there's a million righteous men
Waiting to pick a flower and make her a women
How come you cannot see your majesty?
You're a flower, that itself makes you beautiful
How come you cannot see your glory?
I am a rose but I did not know
I was stuck in a dread yard, impossible to unfold
But when God sent It's light and he gave me life
I knew that I would go to places where I could grow
How come I could't see my majesty?
I'm a flower, that itself makes me beautiful
How come I could't see my glory?
I'm a flower, I've got to love myself
How come you cannot see your majesty?
You're a flower, that itself makes you beautiful
How come you cannot see your glory?
You're a flower, you've got to love yourself
You, you, you
You, you, you (gotta love yourself)
You, you, you (gotta love yourself)
Can't you see you're beautiful?
You gotta love yourself
The song "Flowers" by Ayo speaks about self-love and the beauty of uniqueness. Ayo uses flowers as a metaphor to represent humans, highlighting the fact that though different in colors and shapes, they are all unique and incomparable. She captures the true beauty of a flower, which lies within its uniqueness, just like humans. These flowers are on a big plot of land, waiting for someone to pick them and make them feel like women. This line represents how we often look for someone else to give us validation, even though we possess innate beauty and majesty within ourselves.
The chorus highlights the fact that many individuals are unable to see their beauty and glory, just like flowers that can't see their own majesty. This is a common struggle for most people as we tend to focus on our flaws and insecurities rather than our strengths and attributes. The verse that follows depicts Ayo's own experience of feeling like a rose stuck in a dread yard, impossible to unfold. It is at this point that she realizes that she possesses immense potential to grow, and with God's light, she knows that she can flourish.
The song's message is clear: we need to love ourselves and see our own majesty and glory as flowers. We should not wait for someone else to validate us or make us feel like "women." Instead, we should embrace our unique qualities just like flowers with different colors and shapes. The song celebrates the beauty of individuality and encourages us to love ourselves, the way flowers naturally love themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowers come in different colors and shapes
Flowers have different appearances and characteristics
They're all incomparable 'cause no one's the same
Each flower is unique and can't be compared to the others
On this big plot of land, there's a million righteous men
Waiting to pick a flower and make her a women
There are many good men in the world waiting to find a woman and cherish her beauty
How come you cannot see your majesty?
Why don't you realize your own beauty and greatness?
You're a flower, that itself makes you beautiful
You are like a flower, and that is what makes you naturally beautiful
How come you cannot see your glory?
Why can't you recognize your own splendor and magnificence?
I am a rose but I did not know
I was stuck in a dread yard, impossible to unfold
The singer is like a rose that was stuck in a bad situation and couldn't thrive
But when God sent It's light and he gave me life
I knew that I would go to places where I could grow
When the artist found hope and purpose, she knew she could flourish and develop
How come I could't see my majesty?
Why couldn't I see my own beauty and greatness?
I'm a flower, I've got to love myself
I am like a flower, so I need to appreciate and value myself
Can't you see you're beautiful?
Can't you see how wonderful and attractive you are?
You gotta love yourself
You need to have self-love and appreciation
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.